Archive for August, 2025

Labor Day Weekend Camping at Loft Mountain

By From https://odonnellweb.com/pelican/ • Aug 31st, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

We had perfect



Perdomo Legacy Maduro & Pikesville Rye: A Bold Pairing

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Aug 30th, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

My Friday began with some long-overdue work clearing downed brush and trees in the woods around the house. Back issues over the past 20 months have kept me from keeping up with routine maintenance, so it felt both satisfying and exhausting to finally b…



Perdomo Legacy Maduro & Pikesville Rye: A Bold Pairing

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Aug 30th, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

My Friday began with some long-overdue work clearing downed brush and trees in the woods around the house. Back issues over the past 20 months have kept me from keeping up with routine maintenance, so it felt both satisfying and exhausting to finally b…



Five O’Clock Friday: NA "Beer"

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Aug 29th, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I didn’t have to hunt for a humorous meme for this week’s Friday laugh, I simply went out for lunch.When ordering lunch at a local deli, we inquired about beer and were directed to a display cooler. Spotting a can labeled Sunshine State Tropical IPA, I…



Five O’Clock Friday: NA "Beer"

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Aug 29th, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I didn’t have to hunt for a humorous meme for this week’s Friday laugh, I simply went out for lunch.When ordering lunch at a local deli, we inquired about beer and were directed to a display cooler. Spotting a can labeled Sunshine State Tropical IPA, I…



A Flavor Feast: Rojas Street Tacos Al Pastor Gordo Review

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Aug 28th, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I hadn’t visited Hogshead Cigar in nearly two months and was looking forward to enjoying the lounge again. No matter how pleasant the weather, nothing compares to savoring a cigar indoors from the comfort of a big leather chair.Browsing the humidor, I …



A Flavor Feast: Rojas Street Tacos Al Pastor Gordo Review

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Aug 28th, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I hadn’t visited Hogshead Cigar in nearly two months and was looking forward to enjoying the lounge again. No matter how pleasant the weather, nothing compares to savoring a cigar indoors from the comfort of a big leather chair.Browsing the humidor, I …



An Afternoon Well Spent at the Range

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Aug 27th, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

It’s a joy to finally be back at the range with some regularity — even if “regular” right now means three weeks in a row. There was a time when I practiced nearly every week and shot one to three matches a month. I don’t expect, or even want, to return…



An Afternoon Well Spent at the Range

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Aug 27th, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

It’s a joy to finally be back at the range with some regularity — even if “regular” right now means three weeks in a row. There was a time when I practiced nearly every week and shot one to three matches a month. I don’t expect, or even want, to return…



Porchside Pairing: H. Upmann 1844 Añejo with Old Elk Cigar Cut

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Aug 25th, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Another evening of beautiful weather meant another sit on the porch. With no other plans, I dug into the humidor for something on the larger side and landed on the H. Upmann 1844 Añejo Toro. At 6 x 54, it promised a solid couple of hours of enjoyment.T…