Thanks, guys! Eric is making some really nice knives. I can’t wait to see what else he comes out with.
We have a big maple tree in our front yard. When we bought the house (early summer), the leaves were big and
dark green with a hint of red. I thought for sure it was going to look fantastic in the fall. Turns out it doesn’t change colors at all. The leaves just shrivel up and fall off green (usually a couple weeks after the leaves on all the other trees around here have already turned and fallen). I don't know what species of maple it is, but if I were guessing its scientific name, I’d guess
acer disappointus.
Man, that pint looks inviting, Jack! It’s been too long since I’ve had beer someplace other than at home.
Good looking pair!
Those charred oak Beer Scouts were a great surprise!
I’ve been trying to cut back on cokes lately by keeping them out of the house; a Dr. Pepper sounds fantastic right about now!
That’s just a beautiful knife, John! It’s subtle, not too flashy, and just all around fantastic! What year did they make that one?
Great photos!
I was thinking almost the exact same thing, John!
Happy belated birthday to your son!
“It’s a Twix! They’re all Twix! It was a setup!”
I think it’s snowed at least once in October every year since we moved to Minnesota, but it’s usually not as significant as what we got last week. It’s been above freezing for several days now, and some of snow I shoveled off to the side of the driveway is still hanging around.
I know you’ll think I’m crazy, but I really don’t mind the shoveling. Maybe give it a few years.
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Eleanor asked for a snow shovel for Christmas last year and likes to come out and “help,” too, so that’s fun.
I don’t think either of those beer brands sound particularly appealing, but then again, neither does the name Grain Belt.
I actually think Prairie Artisan Ales in Oklahoma made a beer called Bible Belt at one point, but I haven’t had it. (I have had some of their other stuff, and it’s quite good.)