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My nephew has spent the last couple of years practicing with his bow and arrow in his grandmother's back yard. He's 14 and gets really bored during the summer and practices on targets and tin cans. He's been asked to be on the county archery team. The guy who saw him says he's the best shot he's...

Some people were camping near here this weekend, and their fire set the trees around them on fire. I know no one plans to do anything like this, but it's a reminder to be extra careful. Those sparks drift and can be deadly. Luckily, there were people in the area who were able to respond quickly...

I was just reading how Georgia is planning to redraw its northern boundaries so it can claim part of the Tennessee River to help with its drought problems. I'd like a little more land in my side yard. I wonder if my neighbor would mind my taking part of his?

My niece has a horse which had a baby horse back in the fall. Now we have a generous amount of horse fertilizer accumulating in the woods behind our barn. To use it as fertilizer, what has to be done to it? Is it good to go as it is, or does it have to be dried out? I never dreamed this would be...

My sister called last night and told me she has Good Friday off work. We've been trying to get together for a road trip forever, but her job has kept her busy. Now I'm thinking we might get away from Thursday to Saturday. We're looking at Southport, North Carolina. Should we dare try taking the...

We are going to have days over the weekend reaching 70 degrees. This afternoon was fairly warm while we were out shopping. It's a shame I've made appointments with doctors over the next few days. I'd definitely rather be out in the sun instead.

We do a little hiking, but it isn't anything too strenuous. Our cousin wants to go with us this spring, but she's in her 70s, although she gets around fairly well. I wonder how she'll handle some of the things we might encounter, as she does have to stop and rest a lot. I admire her and really...

One of my friends has gone on what he calls his "lottery vacation." No, he wasn't a lottery winner. He has just decided to buy a lottery ticket in ten different states. He's hit the road and is planning to buy ten lottery tickets. He says that 10 is his lucky number. At least it's a creative...

When I was working full-time, I had a co-worker who went somewhere in the world scuba diving every year. They came back with the most incredible photos, many of them underwater. I think their favorite place was somewhere near Australia. What are other people's favorite places to scuba dive?

One of the brothers bought all the men in the family these adorable little fishing rods and reels that were about two feet long. Everyone was fishing wrapping paper, ribbons and paper snowmen in the middle of all the gift-giving and unwrapping. What a sight it was. I think the poles were mostly...

Now my niece's friend is getting an English saddle for Christmas. What does this mean she'll be able to do that is so special? Is this a popular or more prestigious type of saddle?

I was just watching a television show where a man is so trusted by a huge black bear that the bear let the man take his heart beat as he was heading into hibernation. This is one courageous man, and the bear, too, for that matter.

My grandson wanted his photo on the Christmas card while he was on his four-wheeler. We took the picture, but it took some doing to get him to take off his helmet and put it under his arm. My sister cropped out most of the bike so his face would show. Grandson is ticked a bit because you see him...

One of the things we were looking forward to again this winter is to ride Highway 12 again off the North Carolina Outer Banks. We do it in a car, but make many stops along the way. After the Hurricane, it's closed again because some of the road has been washed out. It's such a delicate ribbon of...

I just finished reading the final book in Jean Auel's "Clan of the Cave Bear." She goes into great description of some of the caves in Europe where cave people lived and made their cave drawings. Here in the U.S., where are the most caves located? I'm in eastern NC, and we just don't have a lot...

I have a grandson who has expressed an interest in learning to scuba dive. About how much would it cost for him to at least become skilled enough to enjoy a few dives and get his feet wet?

I was just watching on television where a hiker had to be rescued from the trees after being caught out in the elements for three days. His shoes were frozen to the ice. How do people end up in these situations? Have you ever had to be rescued? I'm careful, but I know so much can go wrong.

My grandchildren are reaching an age when they always want to invite one of their friends to go with us when we travel. Most of the time we've been able to wriggle out of it. I'm nervous when I am the responsible adult for other people's children. How do others handle this gracefully? I'll...

Has anyone tried cooking sweet potatoes in an open camp fire in much the same way as you do regular potatoes? We've tried this and actually enjoyed them. I was reluctant to make the trade because we like the regular ones so well. It was a good change of pace.

Where have you seen the most beautiful sunsets? From what location were you viewing. My favorites have been watching the sun go down into the Albemarle Sound in North Carolina. There are days when it looks as though the sun's reds make the water turn red and start boiling.