Archive for June, 2023

Five O’Clock Friday: It’s Bourbon Time

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Jun 30th, 2023 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

What will I do this weekend?  You needn’t ask.Have a great weekend.Cheers!
[ This content originated at Musings Over a Barrel ]



Range Outing

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Jun 30th, 2023 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Whenever I drive over to the range it’s a bit of a gamble if at least one of the two pistol bays will be open. Last week I was shut out when I got there, and other factors prevented a return attempt. This week my luck was much better. This outing …



Afternoon Cocktails and Smokes

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Jun 29th, 2023 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

One of our regular weekend pleasures during the warmer months is spending a few hours on the deck enjoying the sun and just being outdoors. Our property is wooded so we enjoy an abundance of birds and other wildlife. Sunday is generally a day of relax…



A Patron Saint for Cigar Smokers

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Jun 28th, 2023 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I was perusing the endless internet recently, questioning if there was a Patron Saint dedicated to cigar smoking. I found plenty of information related holy persons who smoked. Catherine de Ricci is referenced as the Patron Saint of the sick people, to…



Saturday Desserts – Pastry, Bourbon, Cigars

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Jun 27th, 2023 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

While I was enjoying a day of shooting, Colleen was enjoying her love of cooking and baking at home. Hers is a passion of which I am the grateful beneficiary. The day’s project was Cardamom Buns. The pastries are flavored with freshly ground card…



Cavalier IDPA June Match

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Jun 26th, 2023 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

All the week prior to Saturday’s IDPA match at Cavalier, the weekend weather forecast was looking ominous. It was expected to be a rainy weekend the followed a rainy week. As luck would have it, the weather on Saturday morning was quite pleasant, if ev…



Five O’Clock Friday: Weekend Forecast

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Jun 23rd, 2023 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

It goes without saying.That’s one forecast sure to be accurate.Cheers!
[ This content originated at Musings Over a Barrel ]



A New Bourbon Cultivates A New Cigar Smoker

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Jun 23rd, 2023 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

It’s not unusual to hear stories about a special whiskey or bourbon that “converts” a drinker to the spirit. There’s often an “introductory bottle” kept by aficionados to offer a new drinker. But I had not heard of a bourbon that would help help someon…



Birds of Keystone State Park

By From https://odonnellweb.com/pelican/ • Jun 22nd, 2023 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Some bird photos from Keystone State Park in PA…



Whither Summer?

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Jun 22nd, 2023 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Science tells us that summer began for us on June 21 at 5:13 AM EDT.  The thermostat on the wall said otherwise. Cool, windy, and rainy conditions greeted the morning and remained throughout the day.Despite it being the longest day of the year, t…