About Bob Alexander
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1. The Grandmother Of All Colds!
When you're miserable with a cold, the only real relief you can get is to make others miserable with your whining and moaning!... |
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2. An Answer To A Thousand Prayers!
Never give up hope! Prayers are always answered in His time!... |
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3. The Crappie King Of Mississippi!
Uncle Jake was the crappie king of Mississippi! He knew where all the fish were and what they wanted for breakfast.... |
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4. I'm A Garage Sale Junkie!
There are other reasons to get up early on Saturday morning. Garage Sales!... |
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5. Why Make Painting A Room Difficult?
Make decorating work fun. Pretend you're working on a masterpiece when you paint your room!... |
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6. You've Gotta Be Nuts To Noodle For Catfish!
Catching 40 pound catfish with your hands is not for the weak of heart. You've gotta be a little nuts to try this!... |
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7. My Cat Spike And New Raccoons!
They're back. A new year and a new litter of raccoons are driving me and my cat nuts!... |
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8. St. George Island Cool Down!
When it's hot in Alabama, go the beach for relief from the heat!... |
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9. College Football and Catfish!
Having fun is not always about the number of fish you catch, but the memories you bring home.... |
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10. Barbeque and Home Made Ice Cream, A Dream Vacation!
You don't have to leave home to get away from the everyday grind.... |
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11. My Mexico Beach Cobia!
When you're fishing in the surf, anything can take your bait, so be prepared.... |
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12. I Love Apalachicola Bay Shrimp
Do you know where your shrimp spent the night. Buy American Shrimp!... |
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13. Picking Up Snakes For Jesus!
Faith can move mountains, but it's not going to get me in the same room with rattlesnakes.... |
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14. Apalachicola Seafood Gumbo and Me!
Not all seafood gumbo is good, but most have their redeeming qualities.... |
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15. Fishing For A Fishing Partner!
There are rules to follow when you select the perfect fishing partner.... |
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16. Fighting The Cocaine Demons!
There is a lot of advice given in the war on drugs, but sometimes that's not enough!... |
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17. My Personal Favorite, The Colonoskopy!
Every man over 50 needs a colonoskopy to detect the presence of colon cancer. The test is easy, it's the preparation that's terrible!... |
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18. Fourth of July Barbequing Tips!
Have fun this Independence day but keep your grills clean!... |
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19. Remembering A Special Fourth Of July!
Celebrating our Independence day is fun, but let's not forget that there are those who are still fighting for our freedom.... |
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20. No Minnows In The Smokies!
Bring your own minnows if you're planning to fish in Douglas Lake in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains!... |
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21. No Surf In The Mountains!
It's time for a change! There'll be no sun burns, sand spurs and heat strokes this year. We're going to the mountains!... |
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22. Garage Sale Fishing Tackle!
Good fishing tackle can be found in garage sales, yard sales and estate sales. Be in the right place at the right time.... |
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23. I Hate Bass Fishing!
Today's bass fishermen not only use the finest tackle, boat and motor, he must also look good!... |
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24. Barbequed On The Rear View Mirror!
The heavenly scent of hickory smoke barbeque should be available to everyone, regardless of whether they actually cook barbeque or not!... |
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25. Raccoons, 'Possums And My Cat Spike!
Spike the cat's making new friends with raccoons and 'possums. Unfortunately they're destroying my garage!... |
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26. Missing Church and Barbequing!
The aroma of hickory smoked barbeque attracts two men in white shirts and ties.... |
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27. Three Small Fishes and A Prayer!
Three small fishes and a hungry crowd! Sound familiar? Bream fishing and the finger of God!... |
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28. Fishing With My Grandson!
Taking Your Grandson Fishing For The First Time...Priceless!... |
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29. Barbeque, Fire and Ashes!
What can happen when you carelessly throw away those old barbeque ashes!... |
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30. Fishing and Oyster Men!
Watching Oystermen work is fun, but I wouldn't want to be one. Catching fish is a great way to start the day!... |
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31. Boston Butts And Secret Barbeque Sauce!
Cooking great barbeque is not difficult. Make it better with your own secret barbeque sauce.... |
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32. Bald Eagles and Alligators!
Memories of a morning chasing away alligators, catching bait, watching baby egrets and a bald eagle!... |
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33. Gourmet Barbeque, My Personal Favorite!
Barbeque ribs, pork, chicken and other delightful entrees are not being featured at fine dining restaurants! Why not?... |
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34. Shrimp By The Basket!
Fishing is one of those sports where you never really know what you will end up catching. I fished for crabs and caught shrimp!... |
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35. The Cows That Stayed Home!
Miracles abound in everyone's life. They don't have to be big to be a miracle!... |
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36. Seafood On My Mind!
Cooking vacation meals with great seafood right off the boats is a great experience!... |
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37. Trout Fishing On The Bay!
A mermaid in a kayak brought me a gift as I was fishing one early morning on the bay!... |
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38. Back Yard Barbeque Blunders!
Outdoor cookouts can be lots of fun! They can also be dangerous! Saftey tips on lighting barbeque fires.... |
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39. Fred's Barbecue Blow Out!
Back yard barbeques can be fun! Don't use gasoline to start the charcoal!... |
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40. A Fine Kettle Of Fish!
In search of the perfect gumbo, he takes spoon in hand and travel the gulf coast.... |
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41. Shrimp, Scallops and Hot Dogs!
Memoirs of a day of relaxation in the sun and surf in Northwest Florida. A recipe for a seafood dinner served as the sun goes down.... |
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42. Fishing, Oysters, Alligators and Me!
Plan your vacation in the winter when the snow is falling. It's a good way to dream on a cold winter's night.... |
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43. Big Dreams...Big Fish!
He's Dreaming of the fish that got away with visions of the one that kept him out of the record books!... |
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44. Florida Fishing With Sand Fleas!
Tips on what bait to use when your fishing for Pompano on the Gulf Coast.... |
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45. Seafood On The Grill!
Helpful hints about cooking the fish you caught on vacation. Fish, shrimp, and oysters on the grill are superb!... |
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46. Don't Stop Fishing...I Only Broke One Leg!
A true story of bravery and sacrifice for those who had already purchased bait, fuel and food and drink for a Gulf fishing trip!... |
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47. Barbeque Secret...Don't Use Gas To Start The Fire!
An inside look at what could happen when alcohol and gasoline mix when having a neighborhood barbeque!... |
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48. Fishing...No Place For Unnecessary Thinking!
Unnecessary thinking can get you in trouble especially if you're on vacation!... |
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49. I Love Christmas Fruitcake!
A brief look at the delicious fruitcake. Historically it has always had its true fans!... |
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50. Cats, Coyotes and Coons!
Coyotes have invaded the surburbs, leaving pets and other varmits vulnerable. An insight to these predators.... |
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51. Aunt Vida's Wonderful Chocolate Pie!
A nostalgic look at how food played a huge roll in making a Christmas day bright!... |
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52. I Love Christmas Eve Shopping!
Shopping on Christmas Eve can be a hassle or it can be lots of fun!... |
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53. Singing Those Wallpaper Blues!
If you have to hang wallpaper, do it the simple way. Don't let the job scare you!... |
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54. Nag's Head Blue Fish!
Helpful insight on how to spend vacation time with the family while waiting for the weather to change so you can fish!... |
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55. Raccoon Whisperer...My Cat Spike!
My cat versus a raccoon. Wounded and limping, my cat Spike was the final victor; he stayed...the raccoon didn't!... |
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56. Holiday Smoked Turkey Surprise!
Helpful hints about smoking a turkey for Thanksgiving or Christmas or any other winter holiday. It's not as hard as you think!... |
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57. Stress Management...Paint Your Room!
Relieve stress by painting your room. Tips on painting and sage wisdom from an expert.... |
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58. Sold On Internet Auctions!
Tips on how to earn extra money through internet auctions such as eBay and Yahoo Auctions. You don't have to have a website to make money!... |
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59. How To Train Your Subconscious Mind!
A guide to positive thinking. Your fate really is all in your mind!... |
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60. Catching Redfish On St. George Island!
Tips on catching redfish; guide to enjoying the great Florida sand, surf and fish.... |
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61. Planning The Perfect Barbeque
Tips on planning and preparation of the weekend cookout. How to estimate the amounts of meat you are planning to cook.... |
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62. A Guide To Buying A Mattress
Tips on the importance of testing a mattress before you buy. Forget the hype, let your body decide.... |
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63. How To Build A Campfire!
Tips on campfire building, fire safety tips and memories of campfires past.... |
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64. Mom's Christmas Custard
A small taste of holidays past. A recipe of that delicious drink remembered by a child of long ago.... |
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65. Warning Signs Of Diabetes!
Early warning signs of diabetes. How to tell that you might be a diabetic.... |
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66. My Cat's Late Night Visitors
A guide to the removal of raccoons. They're not just in the woods, they've invaded the city. Tips on how to humanely deal with those pests.... |

















