Whitley's VA Peanuts, Gloucester Point, VA

Here is the link to Whitley's VA Peanuts. This is a nice store. Great Virginia Peanuts and other gifts. In the event you have never had true Virginia Peanuts, they are much bigger than the stand nuts you get from Planter's nuts or any of the other companies that produce bulk products.

These nuts may be more expensive, but if you are a peanut fan, once you try them you will know why they cost more. They are worth the price. You can order on line if you do not live in this area, otherwise, just stop into the store and get a batch.

Route 17 Looking North, Gloucester Point, VA

EVB Bank, Gloucester Point, VA

Here is the link to EVB Bank. I have never dealt with this bank so about the only comment I can make is that we appreciate the sign outside that gives us the time and temperature. We appreciate it even more when the temperature readings are correct.

Tillage Automotive, Gloucester Point VA

Tillage Automotive located at 1925 George Washington Memorial Hwy, (Route 17), Gloucester Point, VA. Phone number is 804-642-1814.

I met one of the owners a few years back while we were looking for a nice used vehicle. He offered us a more than fair deal on a vehicle that just came in. It wasn't tested or checked by them so it was an as is deal. The vehicle had a few more problems than I cared to work with, so we passed. But again, the offer was more than fair, so I have to give good ratings here. There is no web site, so there is no link to post.

Toucan Tattoo Sign - Gloucester Point, VA

Here is a picture of Toucan Tattoo in Gloucester, VA.  It's a really cool sign.  Thought we would share that with everyone.

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Car Wash Next To The Gloucester Point Shopping Center

Right next to the Gloucester Point Shopping Center is a Car Wash. We always thought the water pressure here was a bit to weak and the time for the money a but to high. But it is a very popular place. Maybe they changed all that.

E-Z Pass, FasToll, Smart Tag, Gloucester Point Shopping Center

The present name for the electronic toll system for the Coleman bridge is E-ZPass with the link in the name for the web site. This system was started as Smart Tag, then FasToll and now E-ZPass. Have no idea what it will be called next week or what name it will change to after the next name change. Only thing that has been steady is that there is nothing steady about the name. At least it is faster than stopping to pay a toll.

New Hope Baptist Church, Gloucester Point Shopping Center

The New Hope Baptist Church is located at 1807 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Gloucester Point Shopping Center, Gloucester Point, VA.
Phone: 757-963-2996

Hague Water Treatment, Gloucester Point Shopping Center

Here is the link to the main web site for Hague Water Treatment. They have a regional office located at the Gloucester Point Shopping Center.

Cox Service Center, Gloucester Point Shopping Center

Here is the link for Cox Cable. for cable TV, high speed internet and or telephone service. This is the only cable TV provider in Gloucester County. Cox offers the fastest high speed internet service on the Peninsula, much faster than Verizon and much faster than any of the Satellite internet providers. We had Verizon but now we have Cox and I prefer the higher speed of Cox. Downloads are much faster as are uploads.


We just subscribe to the internet service. We stream our TV and movies through the high speed so we forgo using the cable TV and we use two separate VOIP phone providers making the cost for our two separate phone lines a total bill of only $70.00 per year. This gives us caller ID, call waiting, call forwarding, conference calling of up to 9 lines, call recording without beeps, 911 service, free long distance throughout the USA and Canada, and more for that $70.00 per year. Not per month, per year. We used to pay nearly $50.00 per month for much less service on one phone line. Consider this another in the series of tips and tricks. The trick is to use Skype and or Magic Jack for your phone service. As far as TV goes, download DivX and there's your free TV, no commercials.


The Cox service center is staffed with very helpful and friendly people. They go the extra mile to make sure they take care of you. A rare thing these days.

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Olivia's At The Point, Seafood Steak and Pasta, Gloucester Point Shopping Center

Olivia's At The Point, Seafood Steak and Pasta restaurant. No web site. Checked out the on line reviews and they were lacking. Only 2 does not qualify as a fair meter. Since we have not eaten there, we can't make any judgments, so it is on our list of places to try.

Ace Cleaners, TR's Tobacco Outlet, Gloucester Point Shopping Center

Ace Cleaners and TR's Tobacco Outlet both located in the Gloucester Point Shopping Center. We used to buy from TR's until the vendors decided what they would carry and our brand disappeared, then so did we. In fairness though, they have really good overall prices and a friendly helpful staff. Excellent selection of Cigars last time we were in there, but that was over a year ago. Neither one has a web site so we do not have any links.

Grand Rental Station, Gloucester Point Shopping Center

Grand Rental Station located in the Gloucester Point Shopping Center. Here is a link to their web site. The site is presently under construction but it looks like the plans are for it to be a very informative site. Ph - 804/642-5500. In case you want to see what kind of items they have available or to reserve an item.

5 Bucks Fresh Pizza, York River Crossing Shopping Center, Gloucester, VA

5 Bucks Pizza is a new restaurant in the Hayes shopping center located in the old Little Cesar's location. Not run by the same people or their old employees. The Pizza is by far better. The Pizza deal though is for a single medium cheese pizza. Add a topping and add another $1.50. They actually make the best white pizza I have had in Gloucester. The only other place that we have found that makes a really good white pizza is Sal's in Williamsburg.

When we went there and ordered some pizza's, we were told 20 minutes for the wait time. Not bad but it ended up being 25 minutes before our order was done. We ordered 2 pizzas. One white and one black olive. Well I made the mistake of not checking the order before leaving so we ended up with one white and one green pepper. So to avoid this issue for yourselves, just double check your order before you leave. In all fairness, we called them once getting home and letting them know the order was not right and they hooked us up for our next order.

I thought the prices were a little on the high side but then again, whenever I go shopping these days I keep getting sticker shocked anyway. But we were all pleased to see menu items such as Calzone's and Stromboli's, great selection of specialty pizza, hot wings and subs. They also offer delivery.

2272 York Crossing Lane
York River Crossing Shopping Center
Hayes, VA 23072
804-642-5823

Coleman Bridge Stuck Open Today, Gloucester, VA

Here is the link to the full story at the Daily Press. I heard this on the radio while traveling north. Glad I didn't have to go across the water in that direction today. Looks like a lot of people had the day off like it or not. The radio report was saying that the police were directing traffic back off the bridge because they could not get the bridge closed again. The radio report claimed the bridge was opened since 10:00 AM and the paper claims the bridge was was closed and back in operation by 3:00PM.

New Rick Nelson Blog Website

In collaboration with a person who was a close friend of Rick Nelson and Helen Blair, we have just set up a new web blog called the Rick Nelson Insider, the highlighted name is the link to the new site. This new blog is a combination tribute site to Rick Nelson and his family, a site where fans can go and learn what a typical day in the life of Rick Nelson was really like and also a site designed to set the record straight where there have been some very questionable tall tales going around about the life and death of the late Ricky Nelson. Elsewhere on this site is a few news snippets about Jamie Fresh and how he had some tall tales about Rick Nelson. We were contacted by the person we are now collaborating with to set those stories right. If you get a chance, please visit this new site.

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Gloucester County, VA Volunteers Wanted

Citizens Sought for Capital Improvements Advisory Committee
The County of Gloucester is establishing a Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) Advisory Committee to review and make recommendations concerning proposed capital projects for both the county and public school system. The CIP document is a comprehensive plan for the development, modernization or replacement of county-owned facilities, infrastructure, equipment and land acquisition. The committee will be composed of two representatives from the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors, one representative from both the Gloucester Planning Commission and Gloucester School Board and two citizens preferably with relevant experience in finance or construction. The committee will meet as needed at a place and time to be determined.
Interested citizens should complete a Volunteer Board Bank Interest Form which can be found on the county’s website at www.gloucesterva.info. (On the e-services drop down menu select “Boards/Committees On-Line.”) Interest forms may also be obtained by contacting the Community Education Department at 693-5730. The committee will begin meeting in January 2009 at a time and place to be determined.
For more information concerning the Capital Improvements Plan Advisory Committee, please contact Community Education at 693-5730.

Although this is a nice idea for saving money at the county level, you normally get what you pay for. Those who would be exceptional at the job do not have the time unless the pay is worth it. Those with the time, well there may be a reason for that. Let's hope the plan works anyway.

15 Arrested In Mathews County On Drug Charges

The news story is presently at the bottom of this site. The link is here to read the story; Daily Press News
Well if any of them need a lawyer, they can find the link on this site to a good number of lawyers who might be able to help them.

These are probably very decent normal people with a very bad business plan. The Drug business isn't a good one no matter how you look at it. (Even in the legal sense). I feel bad for these folks as their lives have now been ruined and it has also affected their families as well. Jail time is no picnic nor are the court dates and trials. Tough times may call for some innovative thinking, but not in the manner that can ruin your life, the life of your family and also the life of your friends, customers, and their families as well. More people are affected by these acts than one may ever give consideration to.

Sure, sometimes life sucks. Drugs are not the answer. On the other side of this coin though, if drugs were legal, then this wouldn't have even happened. Something has to change within our overall system. I'm not going to claim to have those answers, but this story is all to common. Arrest the drug dealers? Why not go after the drug manufacturers? Those folks are the real terrorists. By the way, heroin comes mostly from the middle east does it not? Besides, I myself would be more concerned with how the illegal drugs got here in the first place more than arresting the ones trying to deal it. I'm not defending the actions of those arrested, but one has to look at the bigger picture in order to resolve the real issues. 15 arrested today and 1,500 ready to take their place tomorrow. So what was resolved? The flow is still coming in. Small time dealers are nothing and easily replaced. Where's the source? Just a question.

Green Gates Gifts Updated, Gloucester Point Shopping Center

We were not aware of this until we started posting the next picture in our files that Green Gate Gifts had a second store. But here it is in the Gloucester Shopping Center. If you want more information on Green Gate Gifts, see our earlier posting below.

Dominion School of Hair Design, Gloucester Point, VA

Dominion School of Hair Design. The link is right there in the name. Since I don't have much in the line of hair, this is not my field of specialty. I just get what little I have buzzed off. But I can always go here to learn a new skill.

Pizza Hut, Gloucester Point

A couple of pictures of Pizza Hut at Gloucester Point. Right next to the Gloucester Point Shopping Center. Always good food plus as I am sure you are aware of, they deliver. In my opinion, they are more expensive than Dominos Pizza, but they also have a different taste to them as well. It's a matter of taste and budget. Here is the Pizza Hut link where you can find deals and maybe some coupons.

If you want to place an order, here is the phone number; (804) 642-4620, just make sure you check the on line deals first. (Saving money is always a good thing).

Trendsetters Salon and Day Spa plus Sushi Foremost, Gloucester Shopping Center, VA

Trendsetters Salon and Day Spa and Sushi Foremost are located in the Gloucester Point Shopping center. We accidentally cut off half the picture of Sushi Foremost so we will have to re take that one. We could not find a web site for Trendsetters at this point nor did we have any luck finding any for Sushi Foremost. We didn't even find any reviews to add either. We have no experience with either business so we have no comments at this time.

Domino's Pizza, Gloucester Point, VA

Domino's Pizza located in the Gloucester Point Shopping Center has been serving the lower part of Gloucester County for quite some time. Mike Bennett was the owner and to the best of our knowledge still is. Mike is a good egg trying to do his best to produce the best products he can and takes care of his employees the best way he can within his means. I worked for him many years ago and hated leaving, but it was time to move on. There is no web site for this store that we could find. There is a Merchant Circle page with near no info on it. While I was on the Merchant Circle site though, I took the liberty of putting a copy of this picture on that site for them.

Let them know you saw this posting on this site. It might not get you a discount, but who knows, you might get better and faster service. Just remember, good food takes some time to produce though. And please tip the drivers. Gas isn't cheap and they do not make that much. They really do depend on those tips. (Since I have not worked for Domino's in over 7 years and have no intention of doing so again any time soon, I can get away with telling you that).

Funny Of The Week

The pictures here tell a funny story. This is one of at least 5 known payday loan businesses in Gloucester. Look at the top picture, you see the ad for Cash 2-U, Payday Loans. Underneath is the lettering for them as well. Look at the lettering. Pay Da Loans. Guess they need everyone who took out loans with them to pay those loans. (Yeah we know the Y fell off, but that's what makes this picture so funny).

Gloucester Point Shopping Center, Gloucester, VA

Some pictures from the Gloucester Point Shopping Center.

Firewood Delivered To Your Home, Gloucester, VA

If you are in need of firewood, I have a few contacts here for you to consider. Doug Bristow here in Gloucester can take care of your needs. Phone number to place an order is 757-593-2377, and his brother Jeff Bristow, phone 757-870-6360 for the rest of the Peninsula are the ones to call. Prices are as follows, $150.00 per cord, $85.00 per half cord or $50.00 per half cord if you haul it yourself. (Additional delivery charges may apply depending on where you live, call for a quote). The wood is seasoned and mixed. No pine. We have called them and had a load delivered to us. Doug was the one who came to our house and delivered the wood. Very prompt and polite. He called us before coming over and delivered the wood within the exact time frame we had requested earlier in the week.


The wood was dumped where we requested it and we stacked it ourselves. Each piece is cut to fit in any fireplace without any problems. To say the least, we are very pleased with the overall service and will be ordering again. When we found these brothers, we had also contacted some other people who were advertising they sold wood and would deliver it to you, some were cheaper, but none of them ever responded back. This is another reason these guys have won our business. Makes a difference.

Chem Trails Over Gloucester, VA

This is just disturbing. Before anyone tries to tell me that this is nothing but a normal contrail, let me qualify myself. I am more than old enough to know and have lived most of my life within miles of major international airports to know that, "NO", this is not normal or business as usual. I have seen the videos explaining what these are and these are not good. I have seen poor arguments saying that these are not chemtrails and there are no such things. Well I have months worth of high definition photos and videos from all around the state recording how the same planes keep flying back and forth all day and night blanketing the sky until there is near no clearing at all. I even put up another web site about this phenomenon and one person even sent me information how this is sold to the pilots to do this all over the world.

It goes something like this, it is a part of our military satellite defense system. We blank out the sky so that our enemies satellites can not see our defenses. Anyone who buys that, I have a bridge for sale in Brooklyn. He also went on to say that the reason this is not released as public information is because the polymers used in the sprays are considered toxic. Do your own research. Youtube has videos of a crew in a plane taking care of the tanks that are used to spray our skies. Another web site shows the chemical composition of the sprays they are using and also have testimony from airline executives about how the military has briefed them as they are also using commercial flights to spray our skies, but if the executives disclose this information, they will never work again. Guess the threats didn't take.

Don't take what I say here as gospel. I am still researching this myself. But what I have found to date is very disturbing to me. Do your own research and come to your own conclusions. Watch the sky more than you have and see what you are really seeing and if that makes any logical sense to you. It does not to me. Watch the patterns the jets make in the sky. See if the same planes keep coming back around and creating more patterns in the area they were just in. Wake up. I would love to be proved wrong. I just do not see it though. Check out the British videos on YouTube where this was done to an area in England and how many of those people living there died of unusual cancers and at above normal numbers. The British Government admitted to it 50 years later after the fact. Are we under the same situation? It's just a question. Do your own homework and come to your own conclusions.

Gloucester County, VA Historical Society

Though we could not find a web site to the Gloucester County Historical Society, we were able to pull up their mailing address. Better than nothing. So here it is;

Gloucester Historical Society
P.O. Box 1812
Gloucester, VA 23061

Sorry, at the moment we do not have a contact name for you. When we get that, we will report it here for you.

Lawyers Directory Link Gloucester County, VA

Well we hope you never need one unless it is for something positive such as buying a house, starting a new business, inheriting a fortune, or something else wonderful, either way though, here is a link to our local lawyers. Gloucester Attorneys. Best of luck whatever your needs are. Hope everything turns out good for you.

Movie Theater Show Times, What's Playing? Gloucester County, VA

Here is the link to movies playing at the local theaters. Movies.
So if you wanted to know when that new movie that just came out will begin, just go to this link and you will have exactly what you are looking for. Happy viewing.

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Green Gates Gifts, Gloucester Point, VA

Here is a picture of Green Gate's Gifts located at 1467 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Gloucester, Point. Yet another business I really know nothing about. They are located right by Carolina BBQ so they are easy to find. One of these days when we have the time, we will have to go explore this shop. We found their web site so here is the link, Green Gates Gifts
Looks like it is a wonderful place to make a stop at and get some ideas for the home.

Nick's Spaghetti and Steak House, Gloucester Point, VA

Nick's Spaghetti and Steak House. Sorry, this is another restaurant I have never been to even though the word around town is that they are great. So we looked up their link so you can check out the menu. Nick's Spaghetti & Steak House

Being a big fan of Greek food, I saw the gyro dinner on there and will have to go check that out. I know that this has been a very popular restaurant in Gloucester for many years. The parking lot is usually pretty darn busy.

Carolina BBQ House, Gloucester Point, VA

Here is a picture of the outside of the Carolina BBQ House in Gloucester Point. They advertise buffet style on the sign so I will take them at their word. I have not eaten there but word of mouth says they are good. Don't know what I am waiting for as I am a big BBQ fan. My biggest problem is when I really get into the mood, we all head over to Pierce's BBQ Pit in Williamsburg. I never think of this spot. Well that is going to have to change.

As a creature of habit, we know what we like so we usually visit the places where we know the food is good and the prices won't kill you. Since we have never eaten here, we just do not know what to expect, so we are just going to take a leap one day and give this place a go. We will let you know once we do that. There are a lot of new places and places that have been around for some time that we just have not tried yet. I kind of feel guilty posting a place of business and knowing little or nothing about it. But my main objective is reporting on anything about Gloucester County, so that will continue.

Carl's Truck and Auto Repair, Gloucester Point, VA

Here is a picture of Carl's Truck and Auto Repair. I remember the days that it was Carl's Exxon and they used to sponsor the Coleman Bridge openings and updates on FM 99.1 for us locals. Hey Carl, thank you for those. There are us who still remember the old days. Then again I also remember the Coleman as a one lane on each side bridge. You used to come down, (or up), Rt 17 driving in 2 lanes and then everyone would have to shift down to one lane. The tie ups were unreal. God forbid you had a bridge opening on top of that.

Well we are very happy that Carl is still there even though the gas station is gone.

Stop and Go, BP Gas Station, Gloucester Point, VA

Here is a picture of the Stop & Go, BP, gas station that is the first gas station you come to when coming off of the Coleman Bridge. This was a major renovation as the last owners had the roof cave in on them from storm damage. The gas prices are in line with everyone else and BP gas is considered some of the best. I won't argue the point as to who has the best gas as I would just as soon not have to use any but then I don't want to go back to horses either so.....

I'm sure they appreciate any new customers that come their way so be sure to give them a big Gloucester Welcome and give them a shot.

Need A DJ? Tidewater Disc Jockies, Gloucester, VA

If you are in need of a DJ of any kind of event, wedding, party business function or what have you, you won't go wrong by calling these guys. Tidewater Disc Jockeys , just use this link to go to their site and get hooked up with the sounds you need for your event. (757) 865 -0020 is the phone number to call to get a hold of them. Even though it's not listed on the site, they do cover Gloucester. Let them know we sent you.

Tips And Tricks To Help You Save Money In Gloucester, VA

Here is the first in our all new tips and tricks for saving money. We will be bringing you all kinds of tips and tricks from all over the web as well as our own tips and tricks that we use ourselves. Enjoy the new feature.

Life In Mathews County Blog Site

Here is a link to a very interesting web site called Life In Mathews County written by a local person of the county and very well done. Some very interesting stories and wonderful pictures. Give it a visit for some great entertainment. The writer knows how to keep you interested on the topic she is covering.

Coleman Bridge Toll Plaza and Toll Booths Pictures

Just a few pictures of the Coleman Bridge Toll Plaza and Toll Booths coming into Gloucester County.

Gloucester Point, Suntrust Bank

Here is the Gloucester Point Sun Trust Bank. I have banked with them for many years and the service is just top notch. The folks have gone way out of their way for me on numerous occasions. Technically speaking this is not an endorsement as the bank does not allow interviews or press without a corporate spokesperson. All the big companies are this way, but that won't stop us from speaking our mind anyway.

This is the first bank in Gloucester County when you come over the Coleman bridge and is on the left hand side on the corner at the first stop light in the county. So access in and out is very easy. The Sun Trust Bank Web Site.

Coming Soon, Tips and Tricks

A new feature we are adding this year is called tips and tricks and is a feature designed to help you get more out of life and more for your money. We discovered a new trick today that led to this feature being brought to you. We just need to take a few pictures of our new trick and we will save you some money right off the back once you read and take advantage of the information. We'll try to get it on here as soon as possible.

FDR Restaurant, Soon To Be J and W's

FDR Restaurant which is soon to be called J&W's FOR Diner, is now owned and operated by William and Julie Davis. William Davis is the chef and all meals are prepared right here in the kitchen. Unlike other restaurants where everything comes in pre made and is just heated by the kitchen staff.

This place features a nice menu selection starting with breakfast which is served all day by the way, and is comprised by the traditional foods such as eggs, omelets, pancakes, french toast and breakfast sandwich's. Lunch consists of items like a fish sandwich, fried or grilled crab cake, ham & cheese, turkey and cheese, open face beef sandwich with 1 side, pork BBQ, and so much more. Ala Cart side include fries, onion rings, cole slaw, green beans, red beets, potato of the day and more. There is also the special Billy's Build A Burger which is a half pound burger and comes with chips.

Diner is a nice mix ranging from North Carolina Style BBQ, Liver & Onions, Baked Meatloaf, Hamburger Steak, Chicken Scampi, Chicken Fingers, Country Fried Steak, Pastas, Seafood that includes 2 sides and are Crab cake, Oysters, Shrimp or Shrimp Scampi.

Prices are very reasonable too. Here is a breakfast example; Western Omelet with ham and cheese, peppers, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, and cheddar cheese, home fries, or grits and toast, the price is $6.59. We will give you an update after we eat there. The place is incredibly clean and the owners were very nice. You won't go wrong with this dining choice.

Location: 2297 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Hayes. Phone number is 804-642-5566. (By the movie theater, across from Advanced Auto by Food Lion).

We just found their web site so here is the link, FDR Restaurant. Some great pictures of their menu items and the full menu is on there as well.

Let them know we sent you.

Happy New Year Gloucester County VA, 2009

Happy New Year Gloucester County Virginia, Welcome to 2009. We hope everyone has a great new year. Thank You For Making This Site Such A Success.

And To Rick Nelson's Children, Gunnar And Mathew

And to Rick Nelson's Children, Gunnar & Mathew, musical talents all their own. We wish you guys the best. Keep Rockin.

Rick Nelson Tribute Yesterday Was The Anniversary Of His Death

12/31/08 Was the anniversary of the death of Rick Nelson. Even though I was not a fan nor followed Rick Nelson, I have come to know who he was and am posting this as a tribute to both him and his family. God Bless.