by Doug | Sep 13, 2025 | Tech, Gadgets & Gear
An electric fall road trip through Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York’s Finger Lakes (All photos ©Doug Bardwell/Bardwell Photography) First Impressions I’ve test-driven plenty of cars, but the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Rally is something different. The moment I...
by Doug | Aug 20, 2025 | Tech, Gadgets & Gear
Looking for gift ideas for Back-To-School, Off-To-College, or fall birthdays? We’ve got some unique ideas. Stop back often, as this listing will be updated periodically until Christmas time. Current as of 8-20-25. Cycrown CycVerve Fat Tire eBike The CycVerve is...
by Doug | Aug 20, 2025 | Tech, Gadgets & Gear
I’ve enjoyed riding e-Bikes since they first came out. But, until I rode the Cycrown CycVerve I was always concerned about hills. That’s where you need the additional power to assist you, and that’s where typical e-bikes let you down. Not with the...
by Doug | Jun 4, 2025 | Tech, Gadgets & Gear
It’s that time again. Looking for a Father’s Day’s gift or for a summer birthday? We’ve got a couple dozen gift guide suggestions, and more to come, so if you don’t find the perfect gift right away, you can come back and see what else...
by Doug | Apr 24, 2025 | Tech, Gadgets & Gear
Leave the Crowd: Keep the Comfort If you recall my review of the Wave 2 from a year ago, I was amazed at how well it fit the bill for heating or cooling small spaces — from a tent to a van, a utility trailer, or any other small room. Now, EcoFlow has upgraded the...
by Doug | Apr 14, 2025 | Tech, Gadgets & Gear
Forget Digging In The Dirt Outside By: Robert Bardwell We’ve been enjoying our Plantaform garden since we installed it in our dining room in the middle of February. Setup was pretty straightforward — we spent about 20 minutes assembling the device, soaking the...
