- Surprised there’s no chatter about Tyler Childers’ new album. It’s on point.
- I’ve been listening to what is now popularly called “Americana” religiously since I discovered Son Volt’s album Wide Swing Tremolo sometime in high school. In all those years, not sure we’ve had someone as dynamic and talented as Tyler Childers. And he’s a legitimate Son of the Commonwealth, as well.
- Anyone smoke on a Weber Smoky Mountain? My wife acquired me one recently from one of those online auction sites - got it for like fifty bucks and it’s still in its original packaging. I’ve been reluctant to set it up and use it thus far, probably out of a weird feeling of betrayal to my Weber kettle, which is all I’ve cooked on my entire life. Tell me I either I need to set it up, or forget it and sell it. I can already do anything on a kettle, and do it very well.
- Leaving Thursday for a 40 mile backpacking trek in the Virginia Blue Ridge with my two best college buddies. Need this trip badly. Three Nalgenes full of warm barrel strength bourbon and some spirits around a campfire set the mind right.
- Has anyone else been bothered by the black helicopter in northern Campbell County that always seems to be following me.
- Bourbon rundown: Old Granddad 114 is the best regularly available and affordable stuff you can find on a shelf right now.
- Go Cayts.