In 2005, a beautiful fall morning event brings future Senator Ryan McDougle and his family to Caroline pictured here with Chris Peace. Just a few months later, Peace was elected to fill the delegate seat, vacated when McDougle was elected to fill the senate seat of Bill Bolling.

Both special elections followed withing weeks of each other when Bolling was elected Lt. Governor.

The event was sponsored by Bill and Eileen Beach and Jeff and Susan Sili at their home, Red Barn View in the county seat, Bowling Green. Friends of the Sili's, acting as staff, Trish and Doug Hill and Dr. Suzanne Sumner wear aprons that say "McDougle For Virginia and await the arrival of the Caroline Hunt. By 10 a.m. the horses and hounds are headed for Red Barn View on Travis Street and Hunt Master Col. Robert N. Ferrer gathers them in as they approach the front yard.

The hounds are amazing, well trained and stay close in, responding to signals from the master and hunt staff.

Guests included members of the Hanover County Republican Party, Stuart Hargrove, son of Delegate Frank Hargrove, his wife Lynn and now Hanover Chairman, Angela Kelly Wieck, Blog host Shaun Kenney and his wife Melissa, Caroline Clerk of the Court Ray S, Campbell Jr and his wife Kim and Delegate Bobby Orrock who represents Caroline in the 54th Legislative District.

The menu included Eggs Chassuer with Bacon, Apple Bread Pudding, Amaretto French Toast, Fresh Fruit and homemade rolls. The event raised $5,000 for the McDougle campaign.