I was unfortunate to have missed out on a recent knife purchase from the yard as they sold way faster than I had expected. I was also intending to pick up one of the great deals Dan offered on the hats with this purchase. Since I missed the knife, I missed the hat.

I received multiple offers from some of the GREAT dogs in the Yard to help cover my missed opportunity.

Unfortunately, for me, I have been going through some tight times with finances and while I was able to find a way to justify the purchase when they were released, finances have changed a little and I had to pass for now. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/sad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" />
Oh well, I already have a LOT of great Scraps, Rats and even a couple high dollar Busse's <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />

..... Unfortunately.... having to sell my "extra" Chopweiler though <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/sad.gif" alt="" /> .... and recently had to sell my "extra" DFLE <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/sad.gif" alt="" /> to help pay some bills <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" />

For my part, I would probably hope there aren't any new releases for a few weeks - till I can get some finances back in line. .... But, that wouldn't be a fair or nice wish for my fellow dogs. So, I won't wish that.

I was also blessed by a great dog who shipped me a hat <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" /> - But, he won't provide me with info to send fair compensation. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" />

I guess I will have to keep a look-out to help cover these great guys if and when I can in the futuer. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

I think these great gestures really show the quality of the people here in the Yard and how many here are willing to help take care of our own. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" />

I don't want to name names - Actually, I do, but.... I don't want to create expectations that might not always be available from certain people at different situations down the road.

You guys know who you are and I thank you for your very kind gestures and responses! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" />


My new hat (from someone who is WAY better at photos than I <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />):





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Great bunch aye KnifeGuy! thx for sharing bro.

Right on K/G! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> There are many terrific folks here - I felt priviledged to meet a few of them at the Blade Show last June, and I truly enjoy conversing with many here on the forum. This is an outstanding group of people/Dogs at the Scrap Yard! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

The caring and generosity here in the yard has always inspired me, few times in my life have I encountered such good folks!

Congrats on the hat, KG. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Similiar to you I missed the last offering.
One of the dogs stepped up and is sending me one for what it cost him.
Can't think of many (actually any) forums that would have people do that.
This is my favorite group

There truly is a bunch of outstanding guys on this forum and I look forward to meeting some of you at Blade in Atlanta this year. Wife only gave me two rules.... don't spend any money and don't sleep with any other women. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

i suggest you choose ONE of those rules to follow and disregard the other. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Well, at least when you come back, you can point out that you broke the less serious one.

leave it at that and see what her response is. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

On a serious note, the Yard is an amazing place. I see folks step up to the plate here more often than in real life! There is a camaraderie here that defies logic.

cudos to the dogs who continue to serve so much

Yes, there are some great guys in the yard. A couple have helped me out too! When I can, I will try to help out if someone needs me.

I think your doing your part terry! and your avatar always freaks me out! lol

Thanks. The avatar just makes me smile every time I see it.