Latest comments

Freshwater Fishing Basics

Your observation that "For basic freshwater fishing, 8-12 pound test line is usually a good starting point. These lines are strong enough to be forgiving, but light enough to cast well. Heavier lines not only decrease casting distances but they ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 05/18/2022

How To Sell Foods at Farmers Markets

In particular, I like the variety of food colors and sizes that can be found in a farmer's market. As much as I manage to find what I like in the grocery store where I shop I must admit that I know that I'm not in a farmer's market because of ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 05/18/2022

Loch Ness

I would need to do some research, but it is a good idea.

frankbeswick, on 05/18/2022

Harpers Ferry West Virginia

It intrigued me where you say "During periods of low water, its shallow shorelines are popular with fishermen, waders, and nature enthusiasts." So I looked online under the search term "Harpers Ferry Potomac River." The search made the first ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 05/18/2022

Tea Tourism in India: Say Cheers

Thank you! Your answers to my previous questions are most helpful. The Starbucks chai latte intrigues me just because it's the most popular drink where I am and I haven't tried it. I meant to ask two other questions even as I realize that ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 05/18/2022

Loch Ness

Having seen a super large eel in Lough Corrib, I can easily see how it could be taken for a monster! I do think Frank, that an article about Lough Corrib and the eels , geology, mythology , history would be fantastic.

Veronica, on 05/18/2022

Loch Ness

St Columba's voice was said to have scared the monster away on one occasion, but why nothing was reported for 1400 years is open to discussion. But tradition has it that Columba had a remarkably loud preaching voice.

frankbeswick, on 05/18/2022

Tea Tourism in India: Say Cheers

The spices added to chai are usually ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, lemongrass and many other suitable spices. Chai is a mix of milk and leaf extract black tea is uncommon in India and the brew is never mixed with coffee.

pateluday, on 05/17/2022

Loch Ness

Has there been any explanation for why St Columba's loud voice managed to scare the monster away for 1,400 years (quite a feat), not forever? Is there any reason -- such as environmental disruption or large-scale development -- for why the ...