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Our visit to Silver Creek Outfitters and Sun Valley, Idaho

Posted on 21. Nov, 2011 by .

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My wife and I recently spent a long weekend in Ketchum/Sun Valley visiting our good friend and customer Terry Ring, who owns Silver Creek Outfitters in downtown Ketchum. Silver Creek was started in the early 60s as a small fly-fishing shop that specialized in guided trips. Terry bought the store in 1979 and in 1994 [...]

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Five golf courses you probably haven’t played–but should

Posted on 29. Jun, 2011 by .

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I travel a fair amount. Both personally and for my work with Scott Barber Apparel. Now, I don’t play as much as I’d like, but when I have the chance I love to get out on the course. And, I love playing those “diamonds in the rough”-type courses, too. You know, those tracks that are [...]

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12 Tips on Casual Styles for Spring

Posted on 17. Apr, 2011 by .

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It’s time to dress comfortably and casually for spring. Here are a few suggestions on how to look stylish and current while doing so.

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4 Tuscan wines that should be in your wine cellar

Posted on 02. Mar, 2011 by .

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I’ve mentioned in the past that I go to the Florence area a couple of times a year. It’s beautiful, historic and you just can’t beat the food. Since I love pasta and hearty food, Tuscany has become a favorite of mine over the years. It’s hard not to drink wine when you’re in Tuscany [...]

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Floor seats (and an insider’s glimpse) at the Dean Dome

Posted on 03. Feb, 2011 by .

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Through Dean Harter, a good friend of mine and a customer who owns Retrah, a great store in Lewisburg, Penn., I had the opportunity recently to meet Don Friday. Don is the head basketball coach at Saint Francis University in Loretto, Penn. (Note: Dean also happens to be an orthopedic surgeon and became friends with [...]

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Northern Italy

Posted on 06. Nov, 2010 by .

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I just spent ten days in Italy, working on our collection for fall of next year.  I was in Tuscany for most of the trip, which is one of my very favorite places.  The countryside is beautiful, the people are warm and friendly and the food is really something else.  I’d be better off if [...]

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Value in Luxury Goods

Posted on 23. Aug, 2010 by .

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    What constitutes real value? Now that the tree on which money used to grow has been pruned, how does the upscale consumer define and look for value?  This is an interesting question to me and one that I think is pertinent to understanding the man who wears our clothes.  Better brands are still [...]

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Be Stylish and Comfortable

Posted on 30. Apr, 2010 by .

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You’ve probably noticed that styles have gotten trimmer over the past couple of years.   While most of us are classic dressers, we know that things change.  My personal clothes don’t fit exactly the same as they did five years ago and I like the slightly trimmer look.  There is, however, a limit for most of [...]

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Skiing in Steamboat Springs

Posted on 15. Apr, 2010 by .

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My wife and I both enjoy skiing and, now that our kids are old enough (four and six) to take part, we’ve tried to get away when we can to ski as a family.  Steamboat Springs has long been our regular favorite.  Steamboat has a unique personality among Colorado ski towns.   Steamboat normally gets more [...]

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Fun weekend in Austin

Posted on 10. Feb, 2010 by .

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My wife Tonya and I just spent four days in Austin, Texas and really had a good time.  We had never been there and had always heard what a great town it is.  Tonya had entered the 3M Half Marathon, so I decided to go with her. We stayed at the Driskill Hotel (www.driskillhotel.com), which is an [...]

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