The underlying theme of this book is plans gone awry, usually in a bad way, but not always. Whether it’s an adventure or an ordeal, these stories result in good tales to tell, ones that grow more colorful and less accurate as the years roll on. This is a collection of such stories, many of which are based on bad decisions that the author made when he was young, lightly paid, and extremely overconfident. The author treads on mostly familiar ground from his other books, but there are a few chapters that are not about motorcycles or Minnesota. Many other states make appearances, ranging from Florida to Rhode Island to Idaho to Arizona. Also new are what he has dubbed “Inspired By” stories. Not confined by facts or reality, these tales take the reader on an occasional flight of fancy. With 46 images to support and enhance the stories, the book is an easy and fun read. This is not a children’s book, but it is family friendly. If you’re looking to read something that has absolutely nothing to do with serious matters or if you just enjoy nostalgic looks back, this book is for you. The hardcover version uses the highest quality paper which results in sharper photos with more vibrant color. That is the only difference in content between the two formats.