The Book Of Bob

Make My Coffee Strong

Make My Coffee Strong

Some folks say a good cup of coffee should be smooth, mellow, and comforting. Bob says that’s nonsense. Coffee should hit you like a bear hug from a long-lost uncle...

Make My Coffee Strong

Some folks say a good cup of coffee should be smooth, mellow, and comforting. Bob says that’s nonsense. Coffee should hit you like a bear hug from a long-lost uncle...

A Good Fire Is Basically Therapy

A Good Fire Is Basically Therapy

There’s a special kind of magic in a good fire pit — the sort of magic that makes a man stop, stare, and suddenly feel wiser than he actually is....

A Good Fire Is Basically Therapy

There’s a special kind of magic in a good fire pit — the sort of magic that makes a man stop, stare, and suddenly feel wiser than he actually is....

Happy Thanksgiving to you

Happy Thanksgiving to you

Thanksgiving always hits different when you’re a Wildman. While everyone else is stressing over seating charts and perfectly folded napkins, Bob’s out here giving thanks the way nature intended —...

Happy Thanksgiving to you

Thanksgiving always hits different when you’re a Wildman. While everyone else is stressing over seating charts and perfectly folded napkins, Bob’s out here giving thanks the way nature intended —...

We Should Rough It More

We Should Rough It More

Camping isn’t “roughing it.” That’s what soft-handed folks say when they’re scared of a little dirt under their nails. Out there under the open sky, you’re not depriving yourself —...

We Should Rough It More

Camping isn’t “roughing it.” That’s what soft-handed folks say when they’re scared of a little dirt under their nails. Out there under the open sky, you’re not depriving yourself —...

Fire good. Propane bad

Fire good. Propane bad

Most folks look at me and assume a creature who’s been alive since mammoths roamed the neighborhood wouldn’t have strong opinions about modern grilling. Wrong. I’ve got opinions carved in...

Fire good. Propane bad

Most folks look at me and assume a creature who’s been alive since mammoths roamed the neighborhood wouldn’t have strong opinions about modern grilling. Wrong. I’ve got opinions carved in...

Soft Spot For My Flannel

Soft Spot For My Flannel

I don’t get sentimental about much. I mean, I’m 3'7", mostly naked on principle, and I’ve spent the better part of forty thousand years letting the breeze hit places most...

Soft Spot For My Flannel

I don’t get sentimental about much. I mean, I’m 3'7", mostly naked on principle, and I’ve spent the better part of forty thousand years letting the breeze hit places most...