While I've only been a member of this forum since 3/2009, it really seems like much longer. I have had many great conversations here and learned a great deal as well. I had zero Busse-kin knives when I joined and after finding out how they were sold for only limited periods of time...I really thought that I would never get the ones I really wanted. Well, thanks to the following Dawgs, I have been able to acquire all that I wanted and much more. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> This truly is a great place to hang out.

Thanks to the following Dawgs for helping me acquire some great blades and pants for those blades:

Horn Dog for my Camp Tramp and a Bird Dog. The CT even came with the famous HD full convex work done on it. It is sweet! Thanks HD!

VoxHog for a beautiful DogFather. Now with the DDF, I have two and love them both. Thanks Vox!

Jackell for a SOD and a DCDM - I haven't received them yet but they are ones I've been after. Thanks Jack!

And of course, RainWalker and David Brown for making me some fine pants to go along with most of these. I can HIGHLY recommend both of these guys as they are talented craftsmen and deliver excellent sheaths.

And thanks to all the Dawgs for putting up with my questions and providing great answers as well as fun and interesting conversations about many things, but most importantly, KNIVES!

It's great to be a Dawg! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Ain't it great! For those who lurk and casually drop in but never make the plunge, I hope they see this post. Put in the effort and the Dogs take care of you. Gotta love this place.

Btw, Excellent scores Knotslip. You have some lifetime legendary steel.

The pack looks after its members.

I have been helped out by my fellow dogs on several occasions. KSjumpMD, Bruce, Private Klink (Tom), Cold One, Bill, Tolly, and others have helped me acquire models I wanted. I didn't mean to leave anyone out, but so many of the dogs have helped me, I lose track. It IS good to be a dog. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

KS, I know what you mean about great people here and always helping out. Besides steel, leather, and kydex there is the great conversations, and to me that is priceless. On a side note, when I first got sick back in the spring I had a couple guys emailing me with encouraging words at a time I really needed them. This is home!

Great bunch here for sure <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />. When I was sick back in March- several guys went out of their way to make sure I was OK <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />. You don't see that in other places. The yard in #1 IMO <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

That's cool..Nice touch..

Glad to hear it, K/S. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> The Yard is awesome.

What a great testimony for the yard..... This is what makes a forum community (or any other for that matter) a place of respect and cooperation...I am proud to be a part of it...

Doc

Great post.

Thanks for the kind words brother.

As you have said, the people around here truly complete the whole experience. And I say that to include all the Busse clans. You do not come across many forums that really try to include everyone. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />