As much as I’d like a replica mount of a striped marlin, our little house just won’t support it. Accordingly, I’ve let my mind drift to the idea of a striped marlin painting. It doesn’t necessarily fix our problem of not having much wall space to spare, but it still allows me to daydream in advance of the real deal.

Every time I think I’ve put Ascension Island in the rearview mirror, Google tempts me with factoids, reopenings and souvenirs. Here’s an update to our list of ideas and souvenirs.

I’m a sucker for a good pinup picture. While they have a long history in the US, they’re most closely associated with the WW2 era. If you can add in something fishing-related that just makes it better. Here are a few examples.