Articles by Rob Lay

You can age yourself based on stores you remember that are no longer in business. Are you a little younger and remember buying video games at Circuit City or old enough to remember eating at Howard Johnson's Restaurants? Brace yourself for an interesting look over the decades of businesses that are no longer with us. We try to give a little history and a little more background about each one. Please use the NEXT button at bottom of article to navigate each business.

I kept the cameras rolling for an entire day as I did work around the hunt ranch. I edited the best clips from driving 100 miles to the ranch, meeting with the dirt company building my ponds, test shooting the crossbow & bow, filling a protein feeder, moving a trailer blind & feeder, and the fun fun part operating my new John Deere 333G skidsteer for the first time ever. Follow along hitting the NEXT button at bottom of the page for the 4-part series.

ManLife is only 4 months old, but we produced over 25 videos covering a range of topics. We had videos covering grilling, fishing, hunting, hobbies, reviews, and working your own ranch. We have selected the best 10 videos based on views and ratings. Please navigate through the NEXT button at the bottom of each page.

Take a minute to watch my expert experienced walkaround of the John Deere 333G skidsteer. :D :D :D

Every man needs their space. To relax, to play, to just get away from the stresses of life. The common theme seems to be plenty of dark woods and leather that are welcoming to sit down with a drink. Beyond those basics some individual personality can be injected based on your interests. Build your man cave around your car collection, pool tables, large screen to watch the game... the options are endless. Sit back with your drink to enjoy these man caves that seem inviting. Click the...

There has been the good, the bad, and the ugly! :eek: We launched ManLife 3 months ago and we have learned a lot. Check out the videos below to get an overview of what has happened so far. The 1st month we lost $14,460 with no revenue, but I show you how and talk about our goals for the future. After the 3rd month we started receiving our first revenue, an entire $25.79. :D We did meet our goal of over 100 users on ManLife.com and 250 subscribers on our YouTube channel.

Long before the days of expensive hunting leases and internet scouting giving away spots, men would gather at the same place and same time every year. Ramshackle deer camps were usually built on small private lots with access to expanses of public land. The tradition of hunt camps goes back to the beginning of man all around the world, but in North America there was an explosion of this tradition early in the 20th Century and especially following World War II. I believe more men being...

You have planned Thanksgiving for months! Invites had been sent out to family & friends. Great Aunt Gina from Alaska booked her flight. You promised Uncle Bob from Mississippi that you would have a bottle of Whiskey on hand. All the food was bought days ahead. You planned and analyzed the recipes over and over. Thanksgiving day arrived and even with all your effort, the main course, the Turkey was ruined in spectacular fashion. Ride along as we laugh at others who had a devastating...

It is almost Thanksgiving, so although most of us will buy a turkey and keep it simple oven or smoker, let us give credit to those that go above and beyond! :D

We compare the direct benefits of installing the new NETGEAR Orbi 6 system vs. a 2-year old eero system in a challenging 3-floor Townhome environment. Speed tests are run each of the 3 floors before and after.

What makes a great cheeseburger? It obviously comes down to taste, who cares how messy it is. :D Quality meat, perfectly cooked, fresh bread, fresh vegetables, and maybe a secret sauce? Browse through our Top 10 list of the best chain fastfood Cheeseburgers. If you don't agree, please leave a comment!

Here is a quick walk through of how I do my best steak on the Big Green Egg. 1) Quality meat 2) Salt only before and during cook 3) highest temp on grill 600-700+ on BGE 4) check internal temps with gauge 5) Pepper only towards end or after so it doesn't bitter in heat 6) Let sit. Provide your feedback in the comments here or the discussion thread.

Lake Fork is known as one of the best bass lakes in the world, especially for large bass. Out of the 50 largest bass ever caught in the great bass state of Texas, 30 came from Lake Fork! Those bass range in size from 15.46 pounds up to the state record of 18.18 pounds. Fisherman come from around the world to fish the hallowed waters of Lake Fork. There are more than 50 guides who remain booked most of the year along with all the boaters, kayakers, and shore fisherman. Everyone dreams of...

So you or your company have the means to buy one of the most expensive business jets and you want it to be the fastest? The top business jets can cost $50-100 million dollars. If you are spending that much money you have very high expectations. Fly coast to cost nonstop. Fly over the Atlantic Ocean. Cabin comforts with the most luxury. You also want it to be the fastest, time is money! Scroll through as we count down the 10 fastest business jets.

After longterm testing I believe the best men's underwear has been found! What can beat silky smooth, durability, a "pouch', and ease of ordering online with a wide variety. 2UNDR provides all of that. ***(I am not sponsored by 2UNDR and have not even received any free product). I have worn 2UNDR for 3 years and the silky smooth feel lasted at least 2 years even though I permanent press and machine dry everything. Per their recommendation if you want the underwear to last the longest...

There are many factors when ranking the most dangerous mountains in Colorado. Exposure to deadly falls, exposure to weather, remoteness, altitude, and difficulty staying on trail are just some factors. Long's Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park close to Estes Park, Colorado is considered one of the deadliest, not because it is much harder technically, but there is exposure and one of the more popular mountains. Long's gets a higher level of traffic, many without much climbing experience...

We have all seen pictures and even visited these large airplane graveyards where we're overwhelmed. Expansive spaces usually in dry remote areas that have planes parked time next to each other row after row. It is part mind blowing, historic, nostalgic, and that's before you even start adding up the dollars spent on these planes. Many are mothballed for possible reservice, some are kept intact for parts supplies, and others are just waiting their turn to be scrapped. So this isn't just...

(CHICAGO, IL; October 30, 2020) — Saucy, tangy, tender and shamelessly delicious… the McRib is the sandwich fans anxiously await all year. And this year, its highly-anticipated return is bigger than ever! So mark your calendars because McDonald’s® is not only bringing the McRib back in 2020, we’re taking the fan-favorite nationwide for the first time since 2012 starting December 2. That’s right... for a limited time, McRib regulars and “first-timers” across the country can soon get in on...

Here is one of my easiest favorites on the grill that everyone seems to love. The "Deer on a Pole" name was given to it by friends 15 years ago because it was so good. The real names are Jalapeño Poppers w/Venison and Armadillo Eggs. :D Jalapeño Poppers w/Venison (or any meat) Seasoned Venison Filets (or any meat) Half Jalapeño scraped out to your hotness liking Secret cheese filling (see below for recipe) Wrap everything with bacon Stick it with toothpick (stripper pole :D) Season...

Who would be crazy enough to buy a decommissioned Titan II missile complex? ...stay tuned, we known someone that did! The Titan II was an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) carrying the largest single warhead of any American ICBM. Standing 103 feet tall and weighing a colossal 330,000 pounds, it had a range of up to 9,300 miles away. The warhead for the Titan II was the W-53 with a final developed yield of 9 megatons (3x times the explosive power of all the bombs used during...