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Celebrating And Fighting For Independence

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Jul 4th, 2023 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776

The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America 

When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to a…



Saturday Afternoon at the Brewery for Brews and Cigars

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Jul 3rd, 2023 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

The second day of our Independence holiday activity revolved around a visit to 1781 Brewing for afternoon beer and cigars. Arriving shortly after lunch, the crowds were still small and we easily claimed a table under the trees in the garden. Rain thre…



Kicking Off The Holiday

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Jul 1st, 2023 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Independence is not officially marked until Tuesday, but for many, the holiday vacations start on the prior weekend. And why not? So many fringe causes get a special month, surely the founding of our Nation deserves more than one day. I get a short “o…



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 ]