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I’m John, and I like to believe that my existence in this insane State of California just pisses of Gavin Newsom just enough that it brings me joy.
Born and raised in Southern California, but have lived in Kenya and PNW and yet I return every time like a yo-yo.
I am not a cowboy, I was not...
Now that I’ve almost recovered from the Christmas to New Years Marathon, I’m taking stock of my suddenly nice collection of bourbon. Santa was definitely getting at something this year as it seemed people only wanted to gift me rather nice bottles ($50-$200 range), which I can’t complain about...
As I sort through my unread book stacks, which double as side tables currently, I’m getting my 2026 line up ready.
Here’s the list so far.
-Lords of the fly by Monte Burke
-East of Eden by John Steinbeck
-Lonesome Dove (for the second time) by Larry McMurtry
-White Heat by Marco Pierre...
I’ll treat this like an AA meeting and admit that I have a 6.8 Western problem. Typically I stick with tried and tested cartridge's and reject any new nonsense from ammunition companies, but alas, the marketing for this one got the better of me. I found a lightly used browning x-bolt and tossed...
It’s cold and raining outside so I did what any rational person does and started my annual rifle inspection process. I usually go through and check for rust, dings etc and pulled out my first hunting rifle, a post 64 model 70 chambered in 7mm Rem Mag. It has been a players minute since its last...