This is a book filled with humorous tall tales and humane short stories featuring characters like Woodshed, Shrimp, Dampy, and Uncle Nelson that represent people who can be found in any small town in Maine. The author was born and raised in Maine where he has worked and lived most of his life. His writing is filled with down-home humor and fond memories of bygone years in a small-town environment. The stories are based on true happenings, told with just a "wee bit" of exaggeration at times. They are entertaining and are sure to leave the reader with a smile, along with a chuckle or two.