Articles by Rob Lay

We hit the Oklahoma farm and for dinner our only option was to catch and cook Catfish. Luckily she did a good job and I share one of my healthy Catfish recipes on the Big Green Egg. Broiled Lemmon & Lime Catfish Fresh Catfish Filets Melted Butter Fresh Squeezed Lemmon & Limes Salt & Petter Additional Seasonings (your choice) Wrap the above in foil and bake or put on your grill.

Who were the funniest comedians during the Coronavirus Pandemic? "wait, what, what the heck are you doing" I hear you might be asking. :D Stick with me for just a minute. I think this is an important comedic time for us quarantined at home glued to streaming media like YouTube. Not only were we a captive audience, but we needed some humor maybe more than any other time in our lives. Beyond that who were the comedians that worked hard and kept the comedy coming out. Performing a...

Make a donation to the Museum of Boulder and you will be automatically entered into the drawing for a chance to win this Bronco. This sweepstakes is a fundraiser to support the Museum of Boulder in Boulder, Colorado, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Our museum provides engaging educational experiences for people to explore the continuing history of the Boulder region. We hope you will stop in to experience the museum next time you’re in Boulder! You’ve got a chance to win an awesome 2021 fully...

More and more people are looking for their own recreational acreage to hunt. Public land is more crowded and less available and outfitters or leases can be very expensive. It means the most to call a place your own and maybe start a legacy for your family to enjoy. Whether you are retired or work in the city and just want to get away, there is something great about getting outdoors. Measured by day of work or years, it is rewarding to make progress and achieving results for your labor...

Did you hear about the crop duster who turned out being worth $18 Billion and the 4th richest person in the United States? John T. Walton was born in Arkansas, October 8th, 1946. He was a star football player in High School, but then dropped out of College to play the flute and join the U.S. Army. During the Vietnam War John was a Green Beret who went on to win the Silver Star for bravery. John came back from the war and learned to fly, first being a corporate pilot, and then crop...

Here we go ranking of the Best 5 fishing videos for ManLIfe in its first 5 months of existence. The focus so far has been on big Bass and bunches of Crappie. As you can see from the videos Grandma and Kids love to get in on the action too. Scroll through the video pages with the NEXT button below as we go from #5 all the way to #1. Saving the best for last!!! Enjoy.

Long before Reddit users banded together to short squeeze GameStop into Billions of dollars, there have been some gutsy and huge wins in the markets. For all the winners there are losers, but for everyone that plays the markets it is very intriguing to hear those that had off the chart successes. Sit down in case you get light headed and enjoy these instances of obscene financial wins. Scroll through with the NEXT button at the bottom of each page.

Here are the recent updates with all the dirt work going on at the hunt ranch. Still a bunch of work to do, but gives you an idea what everything looked like before, large pond 1 completed, large pond 2 just started, and wildlife pond 3 somewhere in-between. Part 1 covers the just cleared pond 2 with a bunch of work to go and then the wildlife pond 3. Part 2 my girlfriend comes along as we stay at a nearby cabin rental, then touring the completed pad and pond 1. Part 3 I get to work...

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.