Epinions Recent Reviews for brett_w

Athleticism and Artistry

Wed, 7 Nov 2007 04:40:58 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author brett_w - The Super Kodiak Recurve Bow by Fred Bear Archery gets my heart racing just sitting across the room. There is something magnetic and compelling about an exquisitely handcrafted, yet highly-lethal shooting instrument. This iconic weapon exudes a...

"I Know You Are But What Am I?" SINFEST

Sun, 23 May 2004 00:43:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author brett_w - You gotta watch those "Favorite Websites" links some Epinionators put on their profile page. I innocently followed one and got rudely e-slapped by a purveyor of exploited women. Another time, I was horrified to see a morbidly obese nude woman, lewdly...

The Only Thongs You'll See ME In!

Fri, 7 May 2004 00:11:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author brett_w - Men in Thongs? Beauty Products? I think I'm gonna yechen! Who's writing this drivel, anyway? They're called flip-flops, dammit. I'll take the zero on men's thongs, thank you very much! Besides, I wear BOXERS not...

“Mac-HIN-ery...I dinna ken the clan, but ‘tis a gude Scottish name!”

Sun, 11 Apr 2004 05:52:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author brett_w - If ye were a bookworm as a young lad or lassie, read on, and welcome to ye. If not, HOLD FAST, for beyond there be dragons! In the mid-70's, my mom richly blessed my brother and I with enrollment in the Weekly Readers book club. We devoured...

Champagne Shaft, Rubber Grip, Gold Chrome from Base to Tip!

Wed, 24 Mar 2004 15:51:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author brett_w - Urban, groovy, 70's aggressive soul music: BOOM-chicka-bow-wow, chicka-neer-neer, BOOM-chicka-bow-wow.... Deep, sultry, Barry White voiceover: "The Silhouette, by Papermate. Maaaaaan, this is your inkpen. Champagne shaft, thick...

Hail BISSELL: KING of the Stick Vacs!

Sat, 31 Jan 2004 20:17:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author brett_w - You know, there are a helluva lot of lightweight or "stick" vacuums out there, and I'm sorry for swearing, but it is a dang tough decision if you want to choose the best! It has taken me a LOT of research to decide on one. I have concluded that...

Yesterday's Tech at Tomorrow's Price! SANYO DVW-6100

Wed, 28 Jan 2004 02:20:02 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author brett_w - We used to watch our old VHS movie cassettes on a dedicated VHS player, and watch DVD movies (mostly new Blockbuster rentals) on our Sony Playstation 2. We plugged the PS2 into the front of the VHS player when we wanted to watch or play it. Eventually,...

New Balance 764--STILL GREAT and PRICES SLASHED!

Sat, 24 Jan 2004 04:35:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author brett_w - In fall of 2003 I was training for an 8.1 mile leadoff leg in the Tucson Marathon Relay. I hadn't run that far in well, maybe forever. My last shoes were ASICS Gel 140s, and although I loved them and they were still going strong (despite some Epinions...

Valhalla Rising--Last, Worst of the Dirk Pitt Series?

Thu, 28 Aug 2003 18:08:08 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author brett_w - Clive Cussler has ridden his series of Dirk Pitt adventure novels to stardom and success through his taut storytelling, vivid technical descriptions, droll dialogue, and engaging escapism. His streak unravels with the padded, derivative, and gratingly...

Personalize your Motorola V60i with Sexy Black Covers!

Wed, 20 Aug 2003 19:57:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author brett_w - I'm going to try to limit this review to the cover, not the phone itself. My perspective is admitte...

GE Bagless Kicked My Kirby to the Curb!

Wed, 16 Jul 2003 14:58:49 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author brett_w - When I was young and naive, I bought a Kirby Generation III vacuum for well-over $1000. It s...

Oliver Scares the Monsters

Sat, 12 Jul 2003 17:53:34 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author brett_w - My kids have an extensive little library. I don't know where most of the books came from. The othe...

Black & Decker Drill is Always Ready

Sat, 12 Jul 2003 15:03:11 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author brett_w - My first drill was a Craftsman 3/8" cordless. You had to charge it up after each use (and sometimes, before). In fact, mine had its own dedicated outlet in the basement. Depending on whether I remembered to recharge it or not, and how long it sat, I...

Master the Universe, Curious George-Style

Sat, 5 Jul 2003 05:39:50 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author brett_w - About twelve years ago, I drove the Alaska Canada Highway from Fairbanks into Canada and on into the Continental United States with a sleeping bag, a big bag of trail mix, a few dozen apples, our first dog Buddy, and just enough money for gas and a...

Entry-level Portable CD/MP3 Player -- Listen to Your Favorites a Long, Long Time!

Thu, 26 Jun 2003 15:21:49 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author brett_w - My wife purchased a Panasonic SL-SX420 Personal CD Player this summer at Target before...

Do-It-All Road Morph Backed by Great Support

Sat, 25 Jan 2003 18:48:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author brett_w - The Topeak Road Morph with In-line Gauge has helped me reach my goal of bicycle commuting to work! When my big brother grandiosely bequeathed his "old" road bike to me (a TRULY nice "pre-Trek" Klein Performance, Shimano Ultegra 600 components),...

A Fine Kit and Kaboodle

Tue, 7 Jan 2003 19:47:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author brett_w - Imagine my surprise to return home after a business trip and hear, "Honey, you're gonna *LOVE* our new Pampered Chef cookware set!" Yes, rare Home and Gardens > Cookware-browsing husbands, I was the proud new owner of the The Pampered Chef Generation II...

Gee, what cunning, overrated spoons.

Fri, 3 Jan 2003 03:27:53 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author brett_w - Glub, glub, gasp! Like a fish out of water, I find myself reviewing a Pampered Chef kitchen item (actually two, the Pampered Chef Measuring Tools: Adjustable Measuring Spoons 2215. Ladies (I generalize), I have been known to appreciate...

Alison Krauss & Union Station Stand and DELIVER!

Mon, 30 Dec 2002 17:45:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author brett_w - Alison Krauss & Union Station stand and deliver a spell-binding, poignant, driving, euphoria-inducing live performance in April 2002 (released November 2002 as LIVE 2-disk CD). This is not a review by a bluegrass traditionalist. I am among the second...

Love or Hate this FaSSt Freight Train

Sat, 21 Dec 2002 05:14:08 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author brett_w - As of this writing, there were two 5-star and two 1-star ratings for the 1994 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport. Love it or hate it, eh? I just had to throw in and break the tie!

I got my Impy in the fall of '94. Sure looked cool on that lot,...

AWESOME Watch for Military, Athlete, Adventurer!

Wed, 18 Dec 2002 15:14:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author brett_w - I've had my all-digital Timex Expedition for five years now. I bought it because I needed a new utility (as opposed to dress) watch, and I have had mixed luck (break when dropped, never work after replacing batteries, pricier than Timex) with...

Comfy Light Hiker, but Don't Take 'em Swimming!

Sun, 15 Dec 2002 02:53:53 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author brett_w - Without going too far into the limitations of light hiking boots versus mid or heavy-duty, the Salomon Exit Mid GTX Mens are a nice light hiker. Mid-cut style, and 2.14 lbs. They are a cool (in the stylish sense) boot (for those of us who think...

Get your Harry Potter fix here!

Wed, 11 Dec 2002 20:25:14 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author brett_w - First of all I am a huge Harry Potter fan. This review comes a bit late in the lifecycle of this game, so here's why I thought it worthwhile: resurgence in interest since release of the second movie, continued playability on Playstation 2, and...

Bombproof Play/Touring Kayak

Wed, 27 Nov 2002 17:17:36 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author brett_w - I got to paddle a Perception Eclipse on an 11 nm cruise from Howard Park around Anclote Key on the Gulf Coast of Florida just north of St. Petersburg (thanks Roy!). The seaward side of the key is no-kidding open ocean, although the swells this day were...

Old standby still cookin' with gas!

Mon, 28 Oct 2002 20:52:29 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author brett_w - I have had my Coleman 425 two burner white gas stove for three years. I only used it a couple times the first two years, but have used it for three trips this year (since my son joined Boy Scouts) including an 8-day campout at 9000 feet in AZ White...