Why You Should Get Johnnie Walker for Dad

So you still haven't gotten anything for your old man yet huh? It's okay, now you have an excuse to use. You can say Johnnie was so busy getting your bottle personalized with your own label and engraved it took a little longer than expected.

What?

Yeah, that's right. Johnnie Walker can engrave your dad's name (or your name) on the bottle. You can simply order it online, get it engraved and send to him all from the comfort of your lazy butt in front of the computer.

Not sure of the many different type of labels to get him, as in the Red Label, Blue Label, Black Label...etc.? The website has a question aid to help you decide which to get him.

I've enjoyed a few drinks here and there from the various Labels. I can tell you, you can't really go wrong with any of them, even if you are on a budget. It's always a nice and pleasant pour, sit there amongst friends and family and enjoy with a smile on your face. It's an excellent Scotch Whisky.

Johnnie Walker - Father's Day

Classic Shaving with a Straight Razor

There is always something romantic looking when you are shaving with a straight edge razor. All the classic scenes and photograph has the man shaving with a straight edge razor. Do you ever see an artistic photograph of a dude with a disposable Bic shaver? Of course not!

When you slow down a little and enjoy the little finer things in life, one of them should be shaving. Just like when you were in college, you drank as much beer as you could, anything from Pabst Blue Ribbon to some 40 oz malt liquor. Now that you’re a big boy now and have a family, you enjoy the fine subtleties of a good wine. That’s the same with straight edge shaving.

One of the top familiar names that comes mind is Thiers Issard brand of straight edge blades. Founder Pierre Thiers, has a long history of making razors since 1880. I would think after over 100 years, they might now a few things about how to properly shave a man’s facial hair.

With Father’s Day tomorrow, what can be more of a fatherly gift than a shaving set? Pictured above is the complete 7 piece straight razor set from Thiers Issard. The set is $295.99. But consider the set was meant to last a lifetime, it’s one of the most affordable ways to shave. Not to mention one the cleanest looks you can get after the shave.

Set Includes:

• 6/8 inch High Carbon Steel 3/4 ground Jaguar Straight Razor (with sharpening instructions)
• Luxury Two Sided Paddle Strop
• 21mm knot Pure Badger Shaving Brush
• Stainless Steel Covered Shaving Dish
• Classic Brand Shaving Soap
• “no residue” Alum Block in a plastic storage case
  
• Tube of the Thiers Issard Stropping Paste

ClassicShaving.com complete 7 piece set

Fart in Bed?

Hehehe….we all fart. That’s a fact. We usually fart more as we age since our digestive system isn’t as efficient as it was when we were younger. Guys usually fart more since we eat more. All that beer, fried foods, meat and other bar foods creates the wonderful recipe of a pungent gas cloud. And if it’s really bad, even you can’t stand it! Ugggh. I….*ahem* am speaking from first hand experience of course.

Okay, so maybe you’re a light sleeper that is cognitive enough to lift the covers, point your rear in the opposite direction away from your wife and just rip one. Or maybe you just fart in your sleep all night? If your wife is still with you and putting up with all the flatulence after all these years, she’s definitely a great women and keeper. Let’s do something for that wonderful woman of yours.

Here’s the Better Marriage Blanket. Yes, that’s the official name of the blanket. The blanket is lined with activated carbon and simply absorbs the odor molecules. The makers claim that it can even work on top of blankets!

From their website:

• A real solution to a very real problem
• Contains the same type of fabric used by the military to protect against chemical weapons
• Even works on top of bed sheets
• Makes a great wedding or anniversary gift too

• The molecules that cause the odor are absorbed and neutralized in millions of microscopic pores in the activated carbon so it has an almost unlimited capacity for eliminating odor

• Frequent washing is not needed. Only wash when the outer fabric needs cleaning but “Refresh” The Blanket in the dryer or in the sun occasionally

• The blanket will not smell bad after use

• Odor absorption will last for the life of the Blanket

• Better Marriage Blanket
  (Available in Twin, Queen or King Size)




• Choice of White, Beige or Blue

Sizes are Twin $29.95, Queen $49.95 and King $59.95

The Better Marriage Blanket

Red Wine Aerator From Vinturi

I'm an occasional wine drinker. I prefer reds over white, but really, to each his own to what you prefer and enjoy. Now, I'm not that sophisticated to really tell the difference between a great tasting wine that I paid $1.99 for, aka Two Buck Chuck, and the $30 bottle of wine. However, I can tell the difference when I first pour the wine in my glass and take an immediate sip versus a sip I take a half hour later. Wine simply taste better when you give it time to breathe, which opens up the aromas and flavors.

Do you really want to wait a while before you can enjoy your wine?

Well, you don't have to. I ran across the wine aerator from Vinturi. It's elegant, affordable, and aerates as fast as you pour. Now I can take the $5 everyday wine and it's just as good as the $30 wine I bought for occasions.

Vinturi also makes an aerator for white wines.

You can buy direct from their website, or places like BevMo, Nordstrom, Crate&Barrel, Brookstone and Bed Bath & Beyond.

Hmmm...I wonder if I can make wine in a box enjoyable to drink if I use this?

Vinturi

Gift for Father’s Day - The Pillow Tie !!!

When I first saw the picture, I thought he was smelling something on the table. Turns out he’s doing something better. Sleeping! Hey, take a nap where ever you want. Just turn the backside of the tie, open the valve and blow it up. Put your face on it and: ZZzzZzZzzz.

Rather than have me try to explain it, just see the directions below.

I honestly can’t really see myself going out to get this. BUT, it makes a pretty unique gift, if not a gag gift for someone. When I think about it, gag gifts actually get a better response from everyone when it’s unboxed. Just like the toy humping dog my former boss got at work. To this day some 8 years later, we all still remember that funny humping dog that makes obscene noises.

With Father’s Day coming up this weekend, it’s still not too late to get one. Check out the their website. They have about 65 different tie designs to choose from and all priced at $19.95.

PillowTie.com

Practice Your Golf Swing in Getting Out Of Long, Rough Grass

Dual Turf Mat™- Fairway & Rough Chipping / Driving Mat

Here’s a great Father’s Day gift idea as submitted from reader relaxinthesouth. This is the Dual Turf Mat - Fairway & Rough Chipping/Driving Mat. Anything to make us better golfers right? Take it and practice it anywhere. It’s like the mandatory putting aides we have at the office. It comes in two sizes, pictured in the video is the smaller 21”x10” and a larger 3’x4’ jumbo size.

From Sharper Image’s site:

For any real golfer, learning how to get out of the tough rough comes with the territory. The Dual Turf Mat™ gives you long practice grass anytime.

Golf Pros and high handicappers alike love the Dual Turf Mat™ for practicing the shots that get you out of long, rough grass. With the Dual Turf Mat™, you can practice hitting your ball out of the tall grass anytime, without taking serious divots out of your lawn. One half of the Turf Mat simulates the tough rough long grass, and the other half has a well-groomed fairway. The Dual Turf Mat™ can stand up to your woods and wedges as you practice varying lies, and it comes with a rubber driving tee.

For right or left-handed golfers. $39.99 and $79.99 for the jumbo mat.

The Sharper Image - Dual Turf Mat