Protektor Grom footwear – in the gray
In the market of “tactical” boots, there is often a work boot and a casual boot. For some time I have been looking for a footwear which would be decent…
Part 1 of a Swamp Scouting trip for Bears and Pigs
Join me on this scouting adventure deep into NC coastal swamps. Here I found lots of bear sign and even stumbled into the bears den! Part 2 is out so…
SPOT AND STALK more like SCOUTING- Searching for Wild Pigs With A Trad Bow.
Watch this video to join me on this endeavor deep into the swamps of Eastern NC in search of feral pigs! I went back to an old public land spot…
Fathers and Sons and Masculinity, Discussion on Men, Roles and Values
In this episode we are joined by Fred’s son, Freddy junior. We have an open discussion with a loose agenda, and discuss Fred’s role as a father and soldier, and…
Duo-Gear, still focused on the best
Some time ago, actually quiet some time, we did a review on the Duo Technical Gear harness. I say this with the best possible sentiment, because since being introduced to…
Hidden in Plain Sight: Concealment Devices of the OSS
Photo courtesy CIA. During World War II, the Office of Strategic Services (OSS)—the precursor to the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)—pioneered a new era of espionage. Tasked with gathering intelligence and…
Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service: A Legacy of Espionage Excellence
The iconic SIS Building seen from Vayxhill Bridge. The SIS Building (or MI6 Building) houses the headquarters of the British Secret Intelligence Service (SIS / MI6), Photo by Laurie Nevay…
Before Email: The CIA’s Pneumatic Tube System
Vacuum-driven carrier. Messages traveled at more than 30 feet per second through the pneumatic tubing. Photo courtesy Central Intelligence Agency. Before the advent of email and the digital revolution, organizations…
Elevate Your Spirits: How to Make Coffee Liqueur
Photo credit: Pexels photo by Marilena Baltzaki. Coffee liqueur is a sweetened, spirit-based drink that captures the bold flavor of coffee while blending it with a touch of sweetness and…