Category Archives: Shenandoah Valey

A house trailer, a jon boat and a blue flame

Posted on April 25, 2021 by Jay McLaughlin

25 April, 2021 A house trailer, a jon boat and a blue flame I wrote a little blurb at the end of this blog post – it’s worth checking out. If you know my siblings, ask them which parts are … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, cats, Dogs, Flowers, Fun, James River, love, moonshine, newfaze, People, Pony Pasture, raptors, Red-bellied woodpeckers, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers, Shenandoah River, Shenandoah Valey, simplify, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!), thoreau, Trains, whitetail deer | Tagged azaleas, bluebirds, cat, cats, dash, deer, goldfinches, great blue heron, james river, moonshine, Pony Pasture, red bellied woodpecker, richmond virginia, rva, whitetail deer, woodpeckers | 2 Comments

“Lit up like a Chinese pig shop”

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Jay McLaughlin

3 January, 2021 “Lit up like a Chinese pig shop” The original title for this blog post was “Bright start to 2021.” Go to the bottom of the post to read the story if you’re so inclined. It’s a really … Continue reading →

Posted in Barred Owls, Birds, Dogs, Fun, James River, love, newfaze, People, Pony Pasture, raptors, Rivers, Shenandoah Valey, simplify, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!), Trains | Tagged Barred Owls, bluebirds, cormorants, Dogs, grebes, gulls, happy new year, Pony Pasture, stories, story | 5 Comments

Playing chicken

Posted on September 1, 2019 by Jay McLaughlin

1 September, 2019 Playing chicken In the decades our cabin in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley was our home away from home, quirky memorable events occurred more often than it seems they should have. But our family … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Carolina wren, Dogs, Flowers, Fun, James River, love, People, Pony Pasture, raptors, Rivers, Shenandoah Valey, simplify, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!) | Tagged Dogs, Flowers, Fun, james river, nature, outdoors, People, Pony Pasture, Rivers, smile, Smiles - human AND dog smiles! | 2 Comments

A tale of two rivers

Posted on October 21, 2018 by Jay McLaughlin

21 October, 2018 A tale of two rivers No deer or buffleheads yet but I believe they’ll appear soon, as Hemingway put it, “gradually then suddenly.” There were lots of deer tracks on … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Cessna 172, Dogs, Fun, James River, Peppermint bark, Pony Pasture, raptors, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers, Shenandoah River, Shenandoah Valey, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!) | Tagged bluebird, cessna, Dogs, flying, Fun, james river, nature, outdoors, Pony Pasture, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers | Leave a comment

Shenandoah Gap

Posted on October 22, 2017 by Jay McLaughlin

22 October, 2017 Shenandoah Gap A year ago this month, I was at a property owners meeting here with my Mom. This is the South Fork of the Shenandoah River in Page County, Virginia. It’s the western border or Shenandoah … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, buffleheads, cats, Dogs, firewood, Flowers, Fun, Gardenias, James River, People, Pony Pasture, pumpkins, Rivers, roses, Shenandoah River, Shenandoah Valey, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!) | Tagged bluebird, buffleheads, cats, Dogs, Flowers, Fun, Gardenias, honor system, james river, nature, outdoors, People, Pony Pasture, Rivers, Roses, smile, Smiles - human AND dog smiles!, trust, watercress | 3 Comments

Up close and personal

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Jay McLaughlin

11 June, 2017 Up close and personal [[WARNING! THERE IS A PICTURE OF MY NEPHEW TOWARD THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST! YOU WILL FIND HIM IRRESISTIBLE!]] I was dropping a buddy off near Bon Air Wednesday afternoon when … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, coffee, Dogs, Flowers, Fun, James River, mockingbirds, ospreys, People, raptors, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers, Shenandoah Valey, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!) | Tagged CONTRAILS, Dogs, Flowers, Fun, nature, outdoors, People, Red-tailed hawks, smile, Smiles - human AND dog smiles! | 3 Comments

Guest blogger, Maple Festival 2017, Pony Pasture deer

Posted on March 12, 2017 by Jay McLaughlin

12 March, 2017 Guest blogger, Maple Festival 2017, Pony Pasture deer – A blog post in three parts: Part 1, Guest blogger, my niece Wren: The Maple Festival The Maple Festival is a place where you … Continue reading →

Posted in American Kestrel, Birds, Carolina wren, Dogs, Endurance, Flowers, Fun, highland maple festival, People, raptors, Rivers, Shenandoah Valey, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!), whitetail deer | Tagged Dogs, Fun, highland maple festival, nature, outdoors, People, Pony Pasture, Rivers, smile, Smiles - human AND dog smiles!, whitetail deer | 6 Comments

Switched horses in midstream

Posted on February 19, 2017 by Jay McLaughlin

19 February, 2017 Switched horses in midstream Twenty-four hours ago this blog post had a much different look. The title was Daffodils you can hear. But as events unfolded – primarily unremarkable events – I moved … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, buffleheads, daffodils, Dogs, Flowers, Fun, James River, ospreys, People, Pony Pasture, raptors, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers, Shenandoah Valey, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!) | Tagged buffleheads, Dogs, Endurance, Flowers, Fun, james river, nature, Ospreys, outdoors, People, Pony Pasture, Red-tailed hawks, Rivers, smile, Smiles - human AND dog smiles! | Leave a comment

Yellow and blue

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Jay McLaughlin

8 January, 2017 Yellow and blue Yellow primroses: Dogs by the river: Moonrise, Wednesday, January 4, 2017, Bridgewater, VA: More next week! All best, Jay

Posted in Dogs, Flowers, James River, moon, Pony Pasture, Rivers, roses, Shenandoah Valey, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!) | 1 Comment

My chauffeur really flies! // Gone to the dogs

Posted on October 23, 2016 by Jay McLaughlin

23 October, 2016 My chauffeur really flies! // Gone to the dogs I encourage you to vote on November 8. One of the candidates will be president soon. Please do your part to make sure it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Dogs, Downy woodpecker, Fun, fungus, Insects, James River, Pony Pasture, Rivers, Shenandoah River, Shenandoah Valey, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!) | Tagged Dogs, Downy woodpecker, Fun, james river, nature, outdoors, People, Pony Pasture | 4 Comments