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Ashland is part of Hanover County Virginia. The area known as The Slashes, later became Ashland, when it was developed by the Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Potomac Railroad as a mineral springs resort in the 1840s. The  name came from the Lexington, Kentucky estate of the towns most famous native and statesman Henry Clay.

In 1860 Ashland was a quiet, charming village. Its 150 residents lived in cottages on tree lined streets. A fashionable hotel, a notable racecourse and a famous mineral springs resort made Ashland a social center and a place to visit. The train rails running through town made it a great destination place for residents from DC and Richmond. Then came the war.

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NFL Super Bowl XLIV – Our Picks

Tonight is the Pro Bowl in Florida and the Prince started talking about his pick for the Super Bowl. We talked about the strength of the Colts and their amazing season. But we also talked about the 2 games they threw at the end of the season and how un-sportsman like that was. We talked about New Orleans never being in a Super Bowl before and how a win would give a boost to the heart and soul of that still devastated town.

Because of the thrown games, we don’t think the Colts “deserve” to win the Super Bowl. Both teams have a shot at winning. The Colts have the skill and strength on the field. But the Prince and I think the Saints also have the talent and skill, but they also have more heart and desire for the win. That is an edge that no amount of skill can beat. So we’re both going with the New Orleans Saints to win Super Bowl XLIV!! 

Super Bowl XLIV – Sun Feb 7 – CBS

New Orleans  

  Indianapolis
 Momma
 New Orleans
 Prince
 New Orleans
This entry was posted on January 31, 2010, in Sports - NFL.

NFL Conference Championships – Spring & The Prince’s Results

The Conference weekend wasn’t a surprise. But at least both games weren’t blow outs. Minnesota really gave New Orleans a run for their money. Kudos to both teams for a well fought contest and clean game. It was hard watching as here in our house we were routing for both the Vikings and Brett and the Saints who have never been to the big show. I think the right team won. The Saints deserve to go and WIN the Super Bowl!

Conference Championships – Sun Jan 24th
 Momma  Prince  Momma  Prince
 NYJ @ IND  Indianapolis  Indianapolis  MIN @ NO  New Orleans  Minnesota
 W – 17 / 30  W  W – 28 / 31 OT  L
This entry was posted on January 31, 2010, in Sports - NFL.

NFL Conference Championships – Spring & The Prince’s Picks

Well we’re down to 4. It would be funny if the Jets found a way to take out the Colts after Indianapolis threw the last 2 games of the seasons. It really irritates me that they didn’t play their starts in those last games and try for the perfect record. So in some ways it would serve them right to lose to NY, but I don’t think they’re going to.

The hard game for me to pick is Minnesota and New Orleans. The Saints are the sentimental favorite, but I’d love to see Brett win and get back to the Super Bowl. But I’m going with the Saints. Hopes and Prayers to not only the team, but the city who needs this boost too!

Conference Championships – Sun Jan 24th
 Momma  Prince  Momma  Prince
 NYJ @ IND  Indianapolis  Indianapolis  MIN @ NO NO  Minnesota
This entry was posted on January 24, 2010, in Sports - NFL.

NFL Divisional Playoff Weekend – Spring & The Prince’s Results

The pick for the Divisional Playoffs weren’t that hard. No way Arizona was going to take New Orleans. And while Dallas might have had a chance, it’s obvious they didn’t show up to play in Minnesota. Course it was great to see all those monstrous arrogant egos from Dallas looking totally dejected. I can’t stand Dallas!

So way to go Indy, New Orleans, Minnesota & the Jets. 

Divisional Playoffs – Sat Jan 16 / Sun Jan 17
AFC Playoffs NFC Playoffs
 Momma  Prince  Momma  Prince
 BAL @ IND  Indianapolis  Baltimore  ARZ @ NO  NO  Arizona
 W – 3 / 20  L  W – 14 / 45  L
 NYJ @ SD  NY Jets  NY Jets  DAL @ MIN  Minnesota  Minnesota
 W – 17 / 14  W  W – 3 / 34  W

Totals:  Wins – 4       Losses – 0     of 4
Season: W = 170 / L = 94  of 264

Totals:  Wins – 2       Losses – 2     of 4
This entry was posted on January 24, 2010, in Sports - NFL.

NFL WildCard Weekend – Spring & The Prince’s Results

I don’t wanna talk about it!

Wild Card Weekend – Sat Jan 9 / Sun Jan 10
AFC Game NFC Game
 Momma  Prince  Momma  Prince
 NYJ @ CIN  Cinncinati  NY Jets  PHI @ DAL  Philadelphia  Philadelphia
 L – 24 /14  W    L – 14 / 34  L
 BAL @ NE  New England  New England  GB @ ARZ  Arizona  Arizona
 L – 33 / 14  L  W – 45 / 51 OT  W

Totals:  Wins – 1       Losses – 3     of 4
Season: W = 166 / L = 94  of 260

Totals:  Wins – 2       Losses – 2     of 4
This entry was posted on January 12, 2010, in Sports - NFL.

NFL WildCard Weekend – Spring & The Prince’s Picks

So here we are the 1st weekend of the post season and we have some of the same matchups as last weekend. Can Philly beat the Cowboys at home this time? We hope so, we’re both picking the Eagles to win. We have the same picks for most of the games except the Jets and Cincinnati. I don’t think the Bengals will allow the Jets to blow them away and shut them out at home. So that’s our weekend tie breaker.

Wild Card Weekend – Sat Jan 9 / Sun Jan 10
AFC Game NFC Game
 Momma  Prince  Momma  Prince
 NYJ @ CIN  Cincinnati  NY Jets  PHI @ DAL  Philadelphia  Philadelphia
 BAL @ NE  New England  New England  GB @ ARZ  Arizona  Arizona
This entry was posted on January 6, 2010, in Sports - NFL.

NFL Week 17 – Spring & The Prince’s Results

There were some unexpectedly good games this past weekend. And some that should have been good that fell far short. Several games came down to who wants it more. Miami and Pittsburgh was a better game than I thought it might be and it was obvious the Steelers wanted that wild card spot more. Both teams had to rely on other teams faltering, but to get there they had to win the game first.

Houston continued their weird win at home no matter who we play record. It’s so odd how well they play against some of the best teams in the league at home, and fall so short when they play away. But they continued their tradition and beat NE at home in Texas. Good for them.

I would have LOVED to watch the Indy/Buffalo game. For no other reason than to watch them play in that snow storm. But once again Indy sat their starters for their post-season. Once again they deprive fans of a good game that they’re entitled too. Course so did Arizona and some other teams, all of which should refund ticket prices to their fans.

And lastly were there some big time blow outs! I can’t believe the Eagles couldn’t even muster a field goal against the Cowboys. But once again, it came down to who wants it more. I don’t think Dallas is going to have as easy a time of it this weekend in the playoff game. Nor do I think the Jets will walk all over the Bengals. This weekend is more than just playoff and continuing the season, these 2 teams will also be playing for pride and to some extent anger.

But we ended the last week of the regular season like this. My picks weren’t too bad. At least I was better than 50%.

Week 17
Sun, Jan 03  Spring’s Picks
 Spring’s Results
The Prince’s Picks
The Prince’s Results
SF @ STL  San Francisco  W – 28 / 6  St. Louis  L
NYG @ MIN  Minnesota  W – 7 / 44  Minnesota  W
JAC @ CLE  Jacksonville  L – 17 / 23  Cleveland  W
PIT @ MIA  Miami  L – 30 / 24  Miami  L
NE @ HOU  Houston  W – 34 / 27  Houston  W
ATL @ TB  Atlanta  W – 20 / 10  Tampa Bay  L
NO @ CAR  Carolina  W – 10 / 23  Carolina  W
IND @ BUF  Indianapolis  L – 7 / 30  Buffalo  W
CHI @ DET  Chicago  W – 37 / 23  Detroit  L
PHI @ DAL  Philadelphia  L – 0 / 24  Philadelphia  L
WAS @ SD  San Diego  W – 20 / 23   San Diego  W
BAL @ OAK  Oakland  L – 21 / 13  Oakland  L
KC @ DEN  Denver  L – 44 / 24  Denver  L
GB @ ARI  Green Bay  W – 33 / 7  Arizona  L
TEN @ SEA  Tennessee  W – 17 / 13  Tennessee  W
CIN @ NYJ  NY Jets  W 0 – 37  Cincinnati L
Results: W = 10 / L = 6   of 16Season: W = 165 / L = 91   of 256 W – 7 / L – 9
This entry was posted on January 6, 2010, in Sports - NFL.

NFL Week 17 – Spring & The Prince’s Picks

The last weekend of the regular season. We haven’t been doing great here in the past few weeks with our choices, while the Big Daddy has been improving with his computer prediction/tracking program. So let’s just get right to week 17 from me and the Prince.

Week 17
Sun, Jan 03  Spring’s Picks
The Prince’s Picks
SF @ STL  San Francisco  St. Louis
NYG @ MIN  Minnesota  Minnesota
JAC @ CLE  Jacksonville  Cleveland
PIT @ MIA  Miami  Miami
NE @ HOU  Houston  Houston
ATL @ TB  Atlanta  Tampa Bay
NO @ CAR  Carolina  Carolina
CIN @ NYJ  NY Jets   Cincinnati
PHI @ DAL  Philadelphia  Philadelphia
IND @ BUF  Indianapolis  Buffalo
CHI @ DET  Chicago  Detroit
WAS @ SD  San Diego   San Diego
BAL @ OAK  Oakland  Oakland
KC @ DEN  Denver  Denver
GB @ ARI  Green Bay  Cardinals
TEN @ SEA  Tennessee  Tennessee
This entry was posted on January 3, 2010, in Sports - NFL.

It’s about perspective

images41.jpgWe spent the last of our present money on going to dinner for our family New Years celebration. We just LOVE the Texas Roadhouse! While there we watched the coverage from the sports bar of the College bowl games. And being New Years Eve there were commercials about Drinking and Driving. The waitresses and waiters made comments about it when they took our order, delivered food and brought the check. Be safe, don’t drink and drive.

At some point in this public message media blitz, the Prince says to Daddy “Momma does it all the time, the drinking and driving.” Daddy asked what he meant since Momma doesn’t drink and the Prince replies “She’s always got a sunkist in the car and drinks when she’s driving.”

Well, that’s true. Shameless plug for Diet Sunskit!

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