I don’t want to call this a ‘Southern’ thing, but carrying a pocket knife is something I associate with gentlemen in the South.  My Granddad always carried one – he wouldn’t leave the house without it.  My dad carries one, has one in his car, and another one in his…

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Yep.  My mom and my mother-in-law are the types that like to do their Christmas shopping early.  I get asked – ‘what do you want for Christmas?’ when it’s +90 degrees outside.  As of today, here’s what’s on the list: (L-R from the top left) 1. Luminox 3501 Blackout: Tough. …

I saw this one-pager was featured in the June/July 2009 Garden & Gun issue – it was my first introduction to Sid Mashburn. How about Sid’s porch?  I can’t think of anything better – truly an ‘outdoor room’.  Southerners are well aware how important something as simple as shade can…