JJCEO gave 4 stars to: 2014 Cameron Hughes Greenlip Marlborough New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc 750 mL Wine

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2014 Cameron Hughes Greenlip Marlborough New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc 750 mL Wine by Cameron Hughes Wine

A dry white wine with a bite!, March 10, 2016

This review is from: 2014 Cameron Hughes Greenlip Marlborough New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc 750 mL Wine

This is a dry white wine with a bite. I didn't let it air long and as a result the first sip was bitter. I then poured the wine through a wine aerator and it softened the flavor of it. The wine has a taste of dry wine with a fruity taste like citrus and grapefruit with a slight hint of oak. We drank the wine with a fish dinner and it was a perfect match.

If you are looking for a sweet white wine this is not the one for you. This is a bold dry wine that goes well with food and it has a lingering taste of a tangy citrus flavor. We drank it cooled and that is the best way to consume a wine like this. I recommend that you let this wine air out and soften the favor. The longer it aired out, the better it tasted.

After dinner we have some cheese and then a Ghirardelli mint chocolate and both the cheese and the chocolate brought out the flavor of the wine even more. It was a dark chocolate and it was not super sweet to conflict with the taste of the wine.

I like dry wines and this reminded me of wines that I have gotten in California and in South Africa. I have found good dry white wines are hard to find and I liked this one. To be honest my wife did not like the wine as one of her favorites. She prefers sweeter white wines. If you are looking for a good dry white white then this is one that you will like. If your are not looking for a dry wine you will find a difficult time to justify the price. I like this wine and I rated it at 4 stars.

I was supplied a sample for tasting and evaluation. A review was not promised to the supplier but I promised to provide a fair and honest review.

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JJCEO gave 5 stars to: Hoppe's 24011 BoreSnake Rifle Bore Cleaner, M-16, .22-.223 Caliber, 5.56mm

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Hoppe's 24011 BoreSnake Rifle Bore Cleaner, M-16, .22-.223 Caliber, 5.56mm by Hoppe's

A fast and easy way to clean up your pistols and rifles!, March 9, 2016

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I have used two sizes of these bore snakes and I love them. It speeds up the process of cleaning your guns or rifles and it does a great job doing it. I shoot a lot of .223 and 9mm and so far those are the sizes I use the most. I will have to wind up getting a 40/45 cal version soon. I like how the bore snake works by having a cleaning section, a bore bush section, a drying section and a lubrication section. I have found the bore snake to do a great job of cleaning my rifle and my pistols and I recommend them. It has greatly reduced my cleaning time. I actually go to the range more often now as it is easier to clean my guns.

I also like how it has reduced my use of patches and rods which can scratch your barrel while cleaning. These snakes are easy to use and they are washable and reusable. I just toss them into a ziplock bag and carry them in my range kit or in my cleanup bag. This is a good product and I rated it at 5 stars. I even purchased another pair of these for my son and his wife as they go shooting with me all of the time.

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JJCEO gave 5 stars to: UFOs Love Cows

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UFOs Love Cows by Double Helix Games

Good graphics, funny and entertaining to play!, March 8, 2016

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I got this game from the Amazon Underground and I like it. It is a cute game with very good graphics. I play it on a Kindle Fire tablet and I do wish I had a larger screen tablet that it would play on so I could see the entire screen better.

In the game you kidnap cows and if you capture the prize bull you get bonus points. The farmers and earthlings are fighting back so they are trying to shoot you down. As you progress through the game it gets more difficult but you can purchase upgrades as you earn money. In addition some of the upgrades are free as this is an Amazon Underground game and it is unlocked when you get it. There is also a daily bonus so try to capture the Bulls every day.

You can move your flying saucer up and down on the screen and you can move it forward to avoid being shot down and you can move slightly back. I find myself moving too far to the LH side of the screen and I have to back up just to see where I am go ing.

That game has good action and graphics and sound effects. This is a free game with all in app purchases free but you have to earn free money for upgrades like your captain and flying saucer for example. Earning money for me is a slow and tedious process and I wish that that part of the game was also free.

Overall I like this game and I rated it at 5 stars. It is a good arcade style of video game.

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JJCEO gave 5 stars to: 5.11 Tactical Operator 1 3/4-Inch Belt

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5.11 Tactical Operator 1 3/4-Inch Belt by 5.11

The best belt I have owned for concealed carry and also for general use!, March 7, 2016

This review is from: 5.11 Tactical Operator 1 3/4-Inch Belt (Apparel)

I got one of these in coyote brown to use as a carry belt and I wound up wearing it every day. The belt looks good with my khaki pants. It is certainly the toughest and strongest belt that I have ever owned. The heavy duty belt buckle allows you to tightly secure your belt even when you are loaded down with items on the belt. The belt is made of heavy duty nylon and it is reinforced so it doesn't sag under the right of carrying a side arm or other items. When it is worn properly it holds the items you are carrying close to your body with excellent support and stability.

The belt is 1.75 inches wide so it may not fit into your favorite jeans or pants but that is the sacrifice you have to make for strength and stability. I find the belt comfortable to wear and I like it a lot. I can wear it all day with a full size pistol and it is still comfortable. I actually ordered one that was one size down from my pants size and the fit is perfect. I followed the sizing information on the 5.11 product site. The super strong belt buckle is complimented with a Velcro latching system to hold the belt end firmly into place so there is no loose end flapping around.

I have used the belt with a Fobus paddle holster for a Glock 23 and with a BlackPoint belt holster for a Sig Sauer Legion 226. The belt supports these holsters and guns well and they do not move around or sag at all. I have even mounted a magazine holder and a Gerber Strong Arm knife when I go into the field and everything is a solid fit. Comfortable and no noise while you are walking.

I like this belt so much that I will wind up buying a couple of other colors. This is a good product and I rated it at 5 stars. I ordered this belt from another web site as my size and color were out of stock on Amazon at the time that I ordered it after Christmas.

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JJCEO gave 4 stars to: Sea of Lies

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Sea of Lies: Burning Coast Collector's Edition (Full) by Big Fish Games

A good way to burn some time solving a mystery puzzle game!, March 6, 2016

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I purchased this game on the day it was released and I have played it a lot. So far I have had no problems with the game and it has played well. I found the game to be OK but the story starts slowly. Some screens you can expand, zoom, to look for items and on others you can not. In addition I found some of the text on written notes hard to read and I could not see what the icons of some search items were on a Kindle Fire. This game might be better played on a larger tablet.

The game has three difficulty levels that you can set up and play. There is a good hint button and a button to hit so you can see where to look on each screen. The simple level is very helpful. There is also a fast travel map that shows you where you have actions to accomplish and where you are. Of course you have to move through the game and collect inventory items and tools to help you solve puzzles and progress through the levels. There are hidden object games or you can skip them and play a match 3 game.

The graphics are nicely done and the storyline is good but slow to develop. I finished the game and also the bonus game. I enjoy Big Fish Games and I rate this one as a 4 star game. I like the mystery story concept and for me they are entertaining.

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JJCEO gave 5 stars to: Homefront

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Homefront: Portal Wars III by Jay Allan

A very good military Sci-Fi book that is worth reading!, March 5, 2016

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General Jake Taylor has finally led his Army Of Liberation through the portal to Earth. The AOL is formed of what remained of his android super soldiers and the human soldier volunteers that willingly joined to liberate Earth from the evil UNGOV. They were sent to others worlds to fight an alien race and UNGOV told everyone that the aliens slaughtered human planetary colonists. The aliens were innocent. UNGOV has suppressed all the people of earth and lied to all of mankind for decades simply to gain all of the power and wealth of the planet.

An unknown portal transfers Taylor's troops and equipment into the wastelands of Siberia but its remote location gives his troops time to arrive on Earth and set up their equipment. They need every second of preparation, after all it is 70,000 men against all of Earth's population…..

This is the third book of this series and in my opinion the best. If you love military Sci-Fi then you will like this book. It is full of action and the storyline is twisted and the plot turns to constantly bring up new scenarios that you have not thought of. I am a fan of the books by Jay Allan and I have purchased and read over a dozen of them. This is one of the great books he has written. I enjoyed it a lot and I look forward to the continuation. This is the third book of the series.

The book does contain a few typos but for the most part it is ok. I rated it at 5 stars. Keep the good books coming Jay!

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JJCEO gave 5 stars to: Priva Waterproof Mealtime Protector, Floral, 18 by 35 Inch

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Priva Waterproof Mealtime Protector, Floral, 18 by 35 Inch by Priva

Adult bibs that work to help keep your clothes clean and dry and they can even prevent scalding from hot drinks!, March 4, 2016

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We are helping to take care of my wife's elderly mother. She is having trouble eating and she drops food onto her clothing and she can also spill what she is drinking. We purchased two of these to give to her and they are so nice and work well that we will purchase additional ones.

The floral colored surface is a soft material that is absorbent and the back of the bib is a waterproof material to protect your clothing from spills. The spills are absorbed into the top layer and cannot reach your clothing. The bibs are 35 inches long and 18 inches wide and when my wife tried them on in the video they even cover her entire lap when she is sitting down.

The front and back layers of material are sewn together with a boarder material wrapped around the edge and the stitching is nicely done. The bibs are washable. The neck has two locations to snap the collar shut to fit a smaller and larger neck diameter. I show them in the video.

These are a nice product and they worked well for our needs. It helps her mom keep her clothes cleaner and it makes her happy. We rated these at 5 stars.

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JJCEO gave 5 stars to: Pro Shot Gun Care Gun Brush Double End-Nylon

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Pro Shot Gun Care Gun Brush Double End-Nylon by Pro Shot Gun Care

A great tool to help speed up the cleaning of your guns after a day at the range or hunting!, March 3, 2016

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If have used gun brushes for 45 years to clean my rifle and pistols. I just picked up a new one this week at a local store and it was a Pro-Shot Gun Brush. It was identical to the one that I was replacing and I had used it for years. I like these double ended nylon brushes as they can help to scrub off the gun powder and copper built up on the frame and the slides of the guns. I even use it on my revolver. I just dip the brush into some Hoppe's solvent or some Bore Tech Eliminator and scrub away! They scrub off the residue from shooting without scratching the finish on your gun.

I like the thin end of the brush to scrub in the slide rails of my semi-automatic pistols. This is a great product to help you take care of your investment you have made in your guns. They help you to clean your guns faster and better.

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JJCEO gave 5 stars to: Gerber StrongArm Fixed Blade Knife, Fine Edge, Coyote [30-001058]

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Gerber StrongArm Fixed Blade Knife, Fine Edge, Coyote [30-001058] by Gerber

Wow, this is a great knife that came extremely sharp with a high quality sheath!, March 2, 2016

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I love to go to the range and outdoors to shoot my guns. I always carry a knife with me and I wanted a new one with a better sheath. This knife has great reviews and the Gerber name and it was the right size that I wanted. I ordered one and I liked it so much that I went back and ordered two more as gifts for my range buddies.

This knife is superb. It is only one of two knives that I purchased that out of the box I could shave the hair off of my arm. The blade was honed like a razor. The blade is ceramic coated but it is actually a stainless steel full tang blade. Full tang blades are the only way to go for a strong and high performance knife. It is also a drop point blade. The pommel of the knife has a hard point with a hole through it. The hard point is enough to shatter a car window or windshield in a rescue situation or to be used, if needed, as a striking point in self defense. I will put a small wrist lanyard on the heel of the knife using military Paracord.

The knife has a good grip with a diamond texture. The handle is shaped to be comfortable and provide a gripping surface that is non slip. Both ends of the grip are flared to protect your hand. The grip is solidly built and rubber coated.

The knife comes with an excellent sheath that allows you to mount the knife in multiple ways. MOLLE mounting, sideways belt mounting and vertical belt mounting are all included. I have shown the accessories in photographs with the review and I hope they are helpful for you. The sheath itself is extremely nice. This makes this knife a great value. The sheath also comes with strong nylon straps for the belt mounting and MOLLE mounting. There is modular horizontal belt mounting hardware supplied and you can also use it for easy MOLLE mounting using the plastic slide locking hardware. The only thing I would have liked would have been to have the sheath come with straps to allow thigh mounti ng while hanging from your belt a little lower.

The sheath allows the knife to snap into the locked mode but also be drawn out easily but it is securely held into place. There is also a nylon strap that you can snap around the knife to hold the knife even more securely.

This knife is a nice product. It is solidly built with 420 hardened stainless steel and black coated with ceramic for rust protection and to reduce visibly of a drawn knife. It is one of the two sharpest knives I own out of about 30 collected over the years. After showing it to friends I wound up buying them one as a gift. I recommend this knife as a good product that is a good value and it comes with the accessories that you need. I rated it at 5 stars.

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JJCEO gave 5 stars to: 2013 Cameron Hughes Lot 457 Napa Valley Meritage 750mL Wine

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2013 Cameron Hughes Lot 457 Napa Valley Meritage 750mL Wine by Cameron Hughes Wine

Strong bold fruity taste with a spicy smooth finish, medium dry!, March 1, 2016

This review is from: 2013 Cameron Hughes Lot 457 Napa Valley Meritage 750mL Wine

When I was offered to taste test this wine by the company I was interested in doing so. I used to travel to California 15 to 20 times a year and I actually sold a lot of processing technology to the primary vineyards in northern California. After a long day of work I would visit the vineyards and bring back some of the excellent wine from the region. I also traveled the world and visited wineries in Germany, France, Italy, Spain and South Africa for business and pleasure. Over the years I developed an appreciation for good wines.

This wine has a bold fruity flavor and is what I would call a medium dry wine. We drank it with Italian food including a slice of pizza and the wine had a spicy side that everyone liked. It had a lingering taste that brought out the spice of the wine and of the food.

It is a dark rich purple color and it tasted like a good Cabernet but a bit softer as a result of the blending of the wines to make this Meritag e wine. The blending softened the wine like a good merlot. The group liked this wine with 75% of the people drinking the wine immediately liking the wine at the first sip.

We opened the bottle and poured it though a wine aerator into a carafe and we let it sit for about 30 to 45 minutes before drinking it. It was delicious.

The wine was delivered by Federal Express and you have to be 21 years old to accept and sign for the wine when it arrives. The wine was well packaged and it arrived undamaged. We left the wine alone for 4 days after we received it to let the sediments resettle after shipping. This helps to stabilize the wine and improve the flavor.

Lot 457 is a medium dry wine with a rich fruity taste and a hint of spice. It is very good and an excellent choice for a meal of red meats or Italian food. We drank the wine as we enjoyed Italian food and it was an excellent addition to the meal.

I was supplied a sample for test and evaluation. A review was not promised to the supplier in exchange for the sample but I stated that if I provided a review that it would be fair and honest.

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