Rolf Devinci

I realized this past winter preparing for snow shoeing that gaiters might just have an anti tick application. Typically they quest for hosts in low shrub and tall grasses which means they attach on your lower legs. Gaiters usually cover the lower legs from knees to footwear with some styles having heel straps that secure them in place. Gaiters could provide protection in two ways; first by covering up the gap between footware and pant hem that allow ticks to get under the pant leg and gain access to skin. The first line of defense is keeping them on the outside of your clothing. Secondly any gaiter made from a light color fabric would facilitate one being able to see the critters before they have an opportunity to climb upward looking for a gap in your clothes. With that in mind I picked up a pair of former East European military gaiters on EBay. Made of khaki cotton with snug elasticized hems they are both light weight and breathable. Long enough to cover ankles to knees I ca

Let me preface my review by acknowledging I like Plantation branded rums. The Original Dark and 5 year aged rums are two of my top  five favorites. That said how can I translate to words my joy when I found the Plantation pineapple infused rum at the NSLC. Awhile back I was told to always do a walk past of the "top shelf" aisle as often specialty products would be located there, including various rums. As I strolled past heading towards the rum section I immediately recognized the unique labeling and bottle shape of Plantation's Original Dark. Brand awareness is a wonderful thing. Intrigued I first checked the price point to see if it is within my middle class budget. Listing at $40 CDN it was near my limit but I was sold by the label..... "We  infuse the ripe pineapples in Plantation Original Dark for three months. Meanwhile we macerate the rinds and distill it to produce a bright pineapple essence. We blend both the essence and infusion together to crea