Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

Smith & Wesson 44 Magnum Revisited

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

Recently, people – from as far away as France, Finland, and Russia – have visited posts I did some time ago on Smith & Wesson revolvers. Given that interest, it’s time to say more on this subject. So let’s begin … Continue reading →

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The Tart Cherry Juice Martini

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

If you’re into healthy living, you have heard all about tart cherry juice. It’s the latest elixir. Touted as the most powerful antioxidant known to Homo sapiens, it is capable of aligning karma with dharma, kills free radicals (except Al-Qaeda), resolves … Continue reading →

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Hanging Your Kayak from the Ceiling

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

I live in a condo. So as you can imagine space is limited. Right off, I had a issue figuring out where to store my kayak. In this case a twelve foot Adios.  No, I do not have a garage. Wish … Continue reading →

Posted in Diablo Adios & Chupacabra, Gear, Kayak / SUP Fishing, Looking Upward | 4 Comments

Towing a Kayak with a Bicycle

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

Back at the ramp this morning, I saw something new to me. A guy had a rig to tow his kayak with a bicycle! Wow. He told me the basic idea was developed by surfers on the west coast. OK. Can’t you … Continue reading →

Posted in Gear, Kayak / SUP Fishing, On the Road | 2 Comments

Teach Your Children Well

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

Hey we all want our kids to do well. Right? But we can have vastly different ideas about what “well” means. As Sly and the Family Stone told us “Different Strokes for Different Folks’. For some people it’s all about … Continue reading →

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