The Versatile Barbour Rear Game Pocket

While some prefer the shorter length and closed sleeves of the Barbour Bedale, I'm personally a fan of the Barbour Beaufort. While I actually do prefer the longer cut of the Beaufort, the real reason I prefer the Beaufort is due to the rear game pocket. I've found this pocket to be infinitely useful. While originally designed for the field, it is just as versatile in an urban setting.

During my weekday Metro commute, I use it to carry a variety of things- the latest issue of Garden & Gun, LSAT materials, a vest-if I need an additional layer, beverages and snacks-basically anything I could need.
On the weekends, it is equally as useful- sneaking hooch into sporting/social events, carrying groceries or dog accessories- the game pocket really is the best thing about my Barbour.

Though the new Barbour Middleburn Jacket, despite not featuring a game pocket is tempting.........

James Mercer-Journey Through the Past

Neil Young is one of my favorite artists, but John Mercer's version blows the original out of the water, in my opinion. This song is yet another reason to see 180 Degrees South, if the adventure of journeying from Mexico to Patagonia via sail boat wasn't enough for you.

Christmas List

Barbour Storm Half Zip-Layering is key.



Smathers and Branson SEC Belt-Awesomely obnoxious.


180 Degrees South-Best movie I've seen in a long time



Cole Haan Innsbrook Camp Moc-Shearing Lined, need I say more?



LL. Bean Maine Guide Waxed Cotton Shotgun Case

RIP Yocona in Exile

Yocona River Inn

Earlier this year I was shocked to learn that one of my favorite restaurants in Northern Mississippi, Yocona River Inn, was closed indefinitely due to a fire. Yocona River Inn was known for it's Yocona Sauce(a wine and molasses reduction), delicious filets and brown bag policy. Yocona was a great place to go for a wide variety of occasions- birthdays, post grove celebrations, rush events, formals-so it was greatly missed after it's untimely destruction.
Thus, I was pleased to learn that the owners had opened a new restaurant, Yocona in Exile, which had the same excellent food and charm of the original location. I'm once again dismayed to learn Yocona in Exile is closed permanently as of Sunday, due to the lackluster economy. I can only hope that the owners are able and willing to open up a new location once the economy cycles again.


Yocona in Exile

'Tis the Season

Winter weather is rapidly approaching and while I have surplus of jackets, fleeces and vests for my upper body, the cold weather options for my lower body are currently limited to a few pairs of chords and heavier cotton/canvas pants. Due to this, I've been exploring lined pant options. Here are a few I'm considering:


L.L. Bean Signature Lined Canvas Cloth Pants


Mountain Khakis Flannel-Lined Original Mountain Pant


Filson Flannel Lined Tin Cloth Pant

Any other suggestions?

Hey Jude(Feat. Duane Allman)

Great song, great Duane guitar solo at the end.

Pheasant Valley Farm

I was fortunate enough to be invited on a pheasant hunt this past weekend, while I was visiting my girlfriend's extended family in Pennsylvania. The hunt took place at Pheasant Valley Farms, which is located right outside of Reading, PA. The hosts at Pheasant Valley will release birds ahead of time for you, provide a guide and dogs, and also clean your birds after your hunt.
We were lucky to go the day after a field trial, so there was an abundance of birds to be had.


Eager to go