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Everything around the cave from BBQ, hunting, fishing and organizing so you can watch less and do more.

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Always Take Action on ‘Last Call’ Moments — Even Beyond the Bar

Is there any moment better than the “last call” moment? Last call means you must act. If you’re in a... Read More
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Mayweather vs Guerrero: Thoughts on the Fight and Future of Boxing

Boxing is a storied and notoriously tough sport. I wonder though, if it weren’t for Showtime and Pay Per View,... Read More
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Life is not Digital

Enough said.... Read More
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Change Fly Fishing Tactics to Fool Reluctant Trout

There’s a sweet fly fishing run on my favorite stretch of the St. Joe River, ranging from a few feet... Read More
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5 Tips To Fire Up Weekends

Hopefully you have noticed a huge theme in my blog posts: Weekends are not for chores! Now I want to... Read More
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The Adventure Knowing – Doing Gap: Destroy It!

I love to adventure. I crave it. I can become pretty miserable if I go a month without it. I... Read More
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Cave Skills: Your Go To Stomach Buster

Every man needs to be able to cook something solid and manly — a go-to meal or slab of meat... Read More
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Tape and Glue: First Aid For Men

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