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About tommystafford

Recovering from life as TV news reporter. Owner co-publisher of Blue Ridge Life Magazine. Airplane & helicopter pilot. Weather guesser. Get fit enthusiast, dad & husband living in the beautiful Central Virginia Blue Ridge mountains!

Two Years Later : A Fitness Journey : Fat To Fitter

Posted on November 12, 2018

Two years ago I made one of the top five most important decisions of my life. I decided to get off my ass and get fit. Not like the dozens of times I’d done and promised before, only to not … Continue reading →

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Fall Begins – Well For Some – Looking Back So Far

Posted on September 1, 2018

Anyone that knows me knows I love summer. Yes, even when it’s been butt hot and humid like 2018, I love summer. The first of September signals the end of summer mentally to me. Though we have tons of hot … Continue reading →

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Thursday : May 24, 2018 : Sunny & Warm : Becerra Lawncare Update

Posted on May 23, 2018
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MID-SOUTH : SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH : (EXPIRED)

Posted on May 20, 2018

Scroll for county outline URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 110 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1230 PM CDT Sun May 20 2018 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for … Continue reading →

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Mid-South : Severe Thunderstorm Watch Until 8 PM CDT This Evening

Posted on May 19, 2018

  Scroll down for county specific information.  URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED    Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 107    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK    135 PM CDT Sat May 19 2018    The NWS Storm Prediction Center has … Continue reading →

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Fitness Isn’t All About Running – At All!

Posted on February 6, 2018

Tuesday – February 6, 2018 Lots of folks have asked me if all I do is run to lose the weight and stay in shape. The very complete answer is, no. Not. At. All. As a matter of fact, as … Continue reading →

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Take Advantage Of The Mild Temps This Weekend – Cold Returns In February

Posted on January 24, 2018

Wednesday – January 24, 2017 We’ve still got a few decent days left weather-wise before the big chill heads back again. I’ll be taking advantage of them to get in some more trail running and doing a few outdoor chores … Continue reading →

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