Although, from what I recall of our trip to Ireland, there needs to be at least three potato dishes in a proper Irish meal.Pic found here.
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Just a couple weeks ago we were at an event where the bar was stocked with good beer, including selections from the Dominion “Pinup Pack.” I was telling friends about an upcoming addition to the series, Hop Lips IPA, that I hadn’t had yet but was looki…

This morning was the monthly practical pistol “practice match” at the Cedar Mountain Youths Range. As I headed out for the range, there was a steady misting rain falling but it fortunately stopped before we started shooting, though it remained overcast…

There have been numerous posts on these Musings over the years about the health benefits of alcohol. I’ve also long considered shooting to be beneficial to my mental and physical health as well. It’s a great stress reliever and being outdoors is always…

We’ve been anxiously awaiting the opening of Fredericksburg’s newest craft brewery since last year, and the wait is over. Located in historic downtown, Spencer Devon Brewing held its official grand opening on April 24. However, it wasn’t until this wee…

I finally made it back down to the Tuesday evening Colonial Shooting Academy IDPA match. The last time I was there was March 17, St. Patrick’s Day. I realized this match day happened to fall on Cinco de Mayo, another drinking holiday excuse. I prefer s…

We capped off the weekend with a quiet dinner at Capital Ale House on Sunday evening. That meal was highlighted by a couple of excellent beers recently tapped at the restaurant. Colleen chose a Peach Berliner Weisse from Perennial Artisan Ales. My…

Numero Uno Summer Cerveza is the new summer seasonal from Flying Dog Brewery. This beer was originally released last June as part of the Brewhouse Rarities series. I didn’t realize I’d had it before until I started drinking it and then I had the “flash…

A friend sent a text Friday evening inviting me to join him and another friend at the range Saturday morning. My first thought was to decline in order to get some chores done. But I soon came to my senses and agreed to meet them for some early morning …

Once again, a quick IDPA match down at Black Creek provided a fun mid-week diversion. As I walked down to the range I spotted an array of targets profusely obscured by non-threat targets. “Oh great,” I thought. Then I heard something said about strong …