Craig on August 21st, 2010

I am always amazed at the interesting people we meet as we travel , this camping trip is no exception. As I walked through the forest with my dog Molly, we came upon an elderly woman with a large basket in the crook of one arm and a fixed blade knife in the opposite hand. [...]

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Craig on February 14th, 2010

I have looked forward to ice fishing at Chatfield State Park, mainly, because it is so close. But, with the warm weather we have experienced over the last month, I have been hesitant to venture out on the ice. Every time I drive by the lake though, I see several anglers on the ice. I [...]

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Craig on December 16th, 2009

I was searching You Tube for some Cello clips and came across this Christmas carol sung by Allison Krauss accompanied by Yo-Yo Ma. Apparently this carol dates back to the 12th century but I don’t believe  I have heard it before. This song hit me like a perfect storm; a Irish song sung by the [...]

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Craig on December 13th, 2009

Dictionary.com defines Camouflage as- concealment by some means that alters or obscures the appearance. I own high-tech camouflage outerwear that I use when hunting (Clothing that I paid entirely too much for I am sure). I have always questioned its true effectiveness because I have seen others hunt with no special covering do as well as I. [...]

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Craig on December 9th, 2009

It was -13° when I started my truck this morning (up from – 17° last night).  As my body started to shake uncontrollably it dawned on me that I would be warmer sitting in my freezer between a Popsicle and a frozen corn-dog. The only good thing about this cold weather  is the increased possibility [...]

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