Slow day, where is everyone?

Is anyone around? I keep checking back and nothing has moved.

I am all alone, talking to myself.

I'm sitting here answering emails. This is going to be another long one. 2 Hour meeting......... I'd be sleeping.

I am recovering from too much Ostara celebration. Can't wait for Beltane.

Bors is here and today there will be a new scrapper in the yard.



Bors

I always hated those 2 hour meetings.

Bors

LOL <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />


Bors

Six to go, Bors.

Almost there.


Bors

Glad you could blow off steam. That's what is also good about this forum!!

i'm dyin.

.....for my knife to arrive!

We all are.......



Bors

Congratulations Bors, you old Scrapper !! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> Now it's onward and upward to JYD !!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Tom

Work needs to end! I am falling asleep.

It is a nice Spring day here. I guess folks have better things to do than stare at a computer screen.

Beautiful shot! Nice and warm!!

I'm running my air conditioner. I will have to mow again soon. Spring comes early at this latitude.

Take more pic's, you have some nice land out there. Since I can't be there to hike around. Are you surrounded by the woods, or do you have neighbors nearby?

I have neighbors on each side and across the road from me, but the back of my yard is on a salt marsh with two small hammocks in it. We all have lots of 3 to 10 acres. I'll walk outside and snap some photos. If you look closely at the last photo you will see the remains of my old target stand. It is 100 m from my back porch.

I hear ya! I'm all caught up now - nothing in the mail - just waiting on the new knife release...

I'm Henry the eighth I am

Henry the eighth I am, I am

I got married to the widow next door
She's been married seven times before
And every one was an Henry (Henry)
She wouldn't have a Willy or a Sam (no Sam)
I'm her eighth old man, I'm Henry
Henry the eighth I am

I'm Henry the eighth I am
Henry the eighth I am, I am
I got married to the widow next door
She's been married seven times before
And every one was an Henry (Henry)
She wouldn't have a Willy or a Sam (no Sam)
I'm her eighth old man, I'm Henry
Henry the eighth I am

------ lead guitar ------

I'm Henry the eighth I am
Henry the eighth I am, I am
I got married to the widow next door
She's been married seven times before
And every one was an Henry (Henry)
She wouldn't have a Willy or a Sam (no Sam)
I'm her eighth old man, I'm Henry
Henry the eighth I am

H-E-N-R-Y
Henry (Henry)
Henry (Henry)
Henry the eighth I am, I am
Henry the eighth I am

Yeah!

Here is the path to the widow next door (for real). She is nice.

Here is the road to Valhala (my house).

Here is my little mule:

Behind my backyard:

Da yoots.

My back yard.

Horn Dog... That is beautiful country!! You are truly blessed!!!! I love the mule, Odin Lives!! LOL!

Have you ever found any Indian relics out there in that field?

Thanks for taking those pic's!!!

Jeeps.

And that completes the tour. Da yoots are glad.

I love those jeeps! If I ever get rid of my Landy I would get one. Are the thr Rubicon?

You have a beautiful home Vic...

Now...

How do you like that new 4 Door Wrangler!?!?! I'm going to get one in a couple of years - looks like they've made some great changes!

That field is actually under water at high tide. The Guale Indians were the main coastal tribe. I know secret places, deep in the Altmaha swamp where there are old oyster shell mounds.

The Mule is cool too. Looks like you've got some happy Yoots as well - of course, who wouldn't be happy living in a place like that!!

You're the man Vic.

Dan - keep it going brother - its JYD day for ya!

That is cool! Have you ever found their tools or pottery?

I think I will be closer tomorrow. I am here until 6 PM and then off to do other crap. Unfortunately all I have at home is dial up, until I get a house.... hopefully sooon!!!

But I will make a run!!

The red one is a 2003 Sahara Edition. It is my daughter Bonnie's (the blonde in the mule). The blue one is a 2007 Wrangler X Unlimited. They are both trail rated but not as hard core as the Rubicons (or as expensive).

I want to be your neighbor! That land is sweet!!

I have not dug there. I only carved runes in the holleys there. To my knowledge, it has not been examined.

Very interesting! Whenever you go back could you snap some pic's?

There are two 4 acre lots for sale. Its a swamp!

You have a nice place.


Do you have problems with flooding?


Bors

Have not been there since 2001. Its hard to get there and easy to get lost in that swamp. If the river is high, you can't get there. I need to go back, soon. It calls to me. I will certainly take some pics. You won't believe them. It looks like the Amazon.

Swamp....You could build your house on stilts.





Bors

No. Only if there is a tidal surge in a hurricane.

I'll live in the swamp...

I have a thing for swamps. That is why I am here, I guess.

One of these days in my travels I will inspect your swamp and drink your meade Vic. Probably after I finish college and get a real job (by the time I'm 30 I hope)

I would love to explore that land!! I would have a blast in your Amazon....

Really nice piece of property Vic. Looks like a great playground for young or old <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

There is nearby camping available. As I have said before, you and any of the forum dogs are welcome to visit here. I am a hospitable person.

There would be blades and mead flowing freely.

Do a little on line research on the Altamaha river. BTW: Altamaha means the "way to Tama" in Guale. Tama is near Lumber City, where the Ocmulgee and Oconee Rivers join to form the Altamaha.

Thanks for the invite Vic! I'm sure you're a terrific host.

I just need to strategize on how to fit Gawja into my travels. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

I will do that Vic. Take care everyone. I will try to swing by tonight.... If not have a good night!!

Dan

Thank you Kraz. Odin has blessed me.

I just got back from spending about 4 hours putting around on the skidoo. Went icefishing for a bit (not even a bite!) and then had a nice campfire. Yes, the DF was used however no pictures.. I don't have a little digicam anymore and the dSLR doesn't go for sled rides. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

I suppose it is still below freezing up there?

May Odin shield your island from such events.



Bors

That is an amazing place you have there. I am going to find my own version of paradise in the saskatchawan bush. I would love to have my Scrapyard pals visit as well. It would be best to visit me during hunting season and HD in winter.
I plan to make it to Daytona bike week some time and I bet HD would be a blast to see that with!

That would make sense to me. We all seek our own little Valhallas. I had thought of selling and going to West Virginia or Tennessee after da yoots grow up. Don't know yet. Bike week is wild. Last one I went to was in 2004. That was when I had a friend able to watch da yoots.

Yup, goes from about 32f in the day to -4f at night.

<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />

That is harsh, for sure.

Umm... Guys... That is warm.... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

Spent a lot of time at -22f and lower... Hit -40f several times and -67f once.

It got down to freezing about twice here this Winter.

Well, it got up to freezing once here this winter! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

The map says your ~17hours from me....

Might have to plan a trip to your neck of the woods (swamps).


Bottle of scotch bottle of mead some beer and lots of chopping.



Bors

We had snow on the ground for about a hole month. With temps as low as -2.


By what your used to thats positively balmy....LOL




Bors

Its crazy warm in the Western part of Montana too... Compared to the Eastern part (where I'm from). I'd call my dad and it'd be -15 there, and raining here.

And that is just awesome! Spit freezes before it hits the ground huh?

I made it to St. Louis in one day back in 2002. Let me know when you're coming down, Bors.

Hope the weather warms up for you ColdOne! And I hope the fish start to bite!!

Bors.. What part of Mizoura are you from? I have family both in St. Louis and Cape Girardeu (pardon spelling).

(Partial hijack back to thread title, I was sharpening my SS4 now it's hair popping.. Finally!!)

Oh and I now worry it may cut straight through the leather sheath and do me harm... Arrrghh, damned Lansky! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

paul

If the welt isnt strong you might <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I switched the way i do welts when I was testing some sheaths I bought at the local flea market and cut right through them with a HI Karda that belonged to my bro Steve


I use 2 welts on most of my sheaths now...one leather and one kydex...works pretty good if I reinforce the stress points along with it

Costs more BUT I am worth it!!<~~~blatant

Hijack away man. My threads can be about anything! Paul, I have been meaning to ask, do you watch Dr. Who?

Hot dogs and fries.

DM, I love Dr Who, the new series is starting to get ads now.. It's almost compulsory viewing, I used to race back from the hills on Saturday night to watch it..

LF, yep, your work by reputation is awesome! Can't wait for my SS4 kydex to arrive mate, nice one!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

I got the leather jacket that Eccleston wears from Wested Leather. It is sweet! I need to take pic's and post them.

Cool! Did Billy Piper come with the coat?? (That would be a nice bonus!) <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

I wouldn't be on the forum right now.... I be somewhere else!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Good lad! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

There were quite a few of the Dr. Who girls that were little hotties. Lela, Sarah, Peri... Mmmmmmmmmm Peri even Nysa, back then.

Lela.. Leather bikini, big knife.. Great girl! Happy days..

Oh, yes.

Ever dip your fries in your frosty at Wendy's?

I'm so fat...!

Victor, my hero.

Nuff said.


Peace.




"I'm running my A.C." LOL in March!!
My Furnace will be eating natural gas for at least another month or two! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

and it's 3:40 am, just made some noodles, examining the music of this guy andy mckee. pretty nice for a pita. he musta played piano or drums for that two way independence.

We live in the Warrensburg area.



Bors

No, but I used to to dip them in mayo.


Bors

Actually we're not from Missouri. We moved here from sotheren California about two years ago. Building a house in the country. Can't do that in So Cal unless your Bill Gates.



Bors

33 million people in calfiornia vs. 3 million in Misouri....




Bors

that is one of the best things about the states.. there are still places with space <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> ..i have been seriously contemplating the idea of moving abroad.. maybe to one of the wilder, rural parts of France where we don't get crowded on a commuter train every morning


anyway .. Rant off <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Now that's very European. Actually it tasts pretty good.

Definately alot of country in Missouri. My Uncle has baout 500 acres of forested area on his farm. Beautiful area!

The drive down from St. Louis to Cape Girardo sp was beautiful in Summer.

My aunt lives in the cape and her husband owns a farm in Bolinger county... They say you can feel your I.Q. drop as soon as you cross the county line. That is where his farm is located. His sister lives there however when we go out there we go target shooting an chop wood for the fireplace. I miss it out there.

There are dumbasses everywhere. At least they have enough sense to be there and
not in some hellish crime-ridden city.

True!!

By the way I am still drooling over you daughters jeeps! How do they handle offroad... I know it is a jeep but I have never driven one myself.

You are SO right H/D !!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> Kind of makes you wonder who really has more sense, and possibly IQ !!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Tom

It wasn't me who said it, it was my uncle who was raised on that farm who said it. Sorry, didnt mean to upset. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Yep... it's beginning to disapear but their is still alot just depends on where your at. A lot of subdividing and building going on.





Bors

Doesn't upset me at all. Here, Brantley Co. is the butt of such jokes. The family tree of those folks is a palm. The way you compliment a Brantley girl is to say, "Hey babe, nice tooth."

Yes it does <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />



Bors

Dan - I don't think you upset anyone, rather give credit to those who have the good sense to live in the country. That said, when are you moving to Missouri ?!!? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Tom

Yep... it's beginning to disapear but their is still alot just depends on where your at. A lot of subdividing and building going on.



Bors [/quote]

That is bad. That is what is wrong today... No one values the open space anymore. They go out into the middle of nowhere and turn it into a city overnight.

Good one H/D !!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Tom

How much off roading have you done with them? Are they roomy?

Dan - you are certainly right about development in the country. That is exactly what has happened to Branson. When I vacationed in the area back in the sixties, Branson was really a nice, rural area with lots of country and very little traffic. Now it is just one tourist draw after another, and the traffic is terrible! It has transitioned from a quaint little country town to just another crowded tourist trap. Even though I am only two hours away, I avoid Branson and their "attractions". <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> Tom

Get this crap. The Forest Preserves in our area..... The only green way that Chicago has and one of the only cities to have one has very crappy funding... So what do they want to do? Sell of sections.... Obviously PRESERVE means nothing. I am so pissed about this! People need to be more aware of the loss of country because it is happening to quickly. And the people around here need to be aware of the fact that this is a unique environment that will disappear quickly to money grubbing bastards! Also th immigration increase does not help because it pushes others out of the citiy into the suburbs and in turn pushes them out into the country.

The whole [censored] thing makes me sick and I am glad for the fact that I am able to document what I find because even the local archaeologists don't care... The only care if there is a road to be built... The don't TRY to even find these spots for research.... WHILE they still exist. They just moan that it is disappearing ! The whole thing makes me sick! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/barf.gif" alt="" />

Rant off. Sorry <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/paperbag.gif" alt="" />

So, when are you moving to Missouri ? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

That is just ONE of the things I hated about the Chicago area, a.k.a. "the Peoples' Republik of Daleystan" !!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> Sounds like some of the Aldermen like "Fast Eddie Vrdolyak" want to get their hands on some land, so that they can turn around and sell it to the City at a greatly inflated price. Politicians - their greed knows no bounds !!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" />

I actually would move to Missouri or even where Vic lives. My wife however does not want to live in the country. Not an outside girl. She does not know what she is missing!!

Sounds like you need to take your wife on a nice, relaxing vacation in the country, such as a fishing resort area. Check with the Chamber of Commerce for things she might be interested in, such as flea markets, shopping, etc. She may appreciate the more relaxed life-style and friendliness of folks in the country the more she experiences it. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Got to run a couple of bills out to the mailbox - catch you later! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Tom

I am 15 minutes from downtown Brunswick, and 45 minutes from Jacksonville, FL.

I moved to California and met my wife. My wife lived in LA county all her life and when we moved to orange county that was a big deal...I laughed. I had mentioned a few times about moving over the years but she was not wild about it. The people the attutudes the traffic the high cost of living the continual building on every square foot of land finaly got to her. Mind you California is in a (perpetual) drought and they were still going to build 14,000 new houses plus schools just south of us. My wife had enough so we moved.

It was a big change moving from a city of 94,000 to one of 16,000 but she loves it and she can't wait to get into the new house in the country.



Bors

Bors - 16,000 ? Our little town has a population of 259, and I live four miles from town !!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I have a VietNam buddy who lives in Los Angeles, and he has visited us a couple of times. He really had a hard time grasping the fact that we have to drive 19 miles to go to the store, get a pizza, etc. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Although our little town was something fifty-odd years ago, the only "business" we have is a Post Office - no gas station, bar, or anything else. This really blew his mind! He would go insane if he had to live here. Yet we moved here from the greater Chicago area, and have never been happier. To each his own I guess !! Tom

It sounds great to me, Tom.

I would live there in a heartbeat!

Welcome back Dan! I absolutely love it here - hunting and fishing on my own property, peace and quiet, etc. I'm happy that my kids appreciate it also, as they love to visit whenever they can. My only "problem" is that my son has managed to out-fish me on my own pond! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Of course, I enjoy seeing him do it!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Makes me feel like I did something right with my "kids" - they're 35 and 36 years old. Geez, THEY are getting old !! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Tom

You are the man, Tom.

Hey... I am 34 LOL! I would so go Last of the Mohicans on that property!!

Thank you Vic - you're good company as well !! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Dan - I absolutely love being able to carry whatever weapon I want to on my property. My CCW permit allows me to carry weapons other places as well! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Tom

One day you will. One day you'll look around and say, that is it. I am outta here. Happened that way to me.

The house in the country is 14 miles outside of town. 7 miles to the nearest mini store and 14 for anything else. Your place sounds great!!

For some people the space is just to much. Were happy <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />




Bors

I hear you loud and clear Mike!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Tom

Well, off to the bank - 19 miles away! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

People just need to rethink their values I guess. I would be happy though!!

The country and nature bring back sanity.

I only have a meager suburban acre but I couldn't agree more. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Yes it does


It puts things into perspective

Bors

That it does !!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

My favorite response to people who question where I live:
Civilization is overrated.

It sure is. Or, at least what passes for civilization nowadays-- some metrosexual, technogeek, pseudo-intellectual, mass consumerist, pop cultural noise that numbs the senses and clutters the mind. The further away from it I can get, the better I feel and the clearer I think.

Woohoo! Someone who understands! You are welcome at my home any time! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

ps. pack long underwear!

Good call Vic.

Well stated Vic !!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

That will have to do it for my old man rant tonight. Think I'll have a beer.

Beer calms the savage beast...always good after a rant <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Having a Schlitz?

I'm about 1/2 way done w/ my Double Haul IPA brewed about two blocks from here... its GREAT!

Too hot today for IPA. Need Summer Swill, the Beer that made Milwaukee famous, with just the kiss of the hops.

I like to eat my hops in my beer <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

You could in my IPA. It looked like I was cooking a mess of greens when I boiled the wort.

I would kill for an IPA right now. Bah!

You know how IPA came to be?

No, I never heard the story Vic. I just drink the stuff <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

See your post in the background!?!

See the DF and RD9 in the foreground?!?

SEE THE DOUBLE HAUL IPA!?!

Brewed at the Kettle House... I could throw a baseball off of my roof and hit the place...

YOU'RE KILLING ME DICE! I LOVE TO FLYFISH TOO.

It was brewed with extra hops and more malt to boost the alcohol and preserve the beer for the long trip to India. Regular Pale Ale would spoil. They were supposed to cut it with water and serve it to the men when it arrived. But the officers liked it just the way it was!

H-D, I knew there was a reason I liked the stuff <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Thanks for the history <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

My neighbor turned me on to it - he's a big fly fisherman...

Vic - thanks for the background - thats an awesome story!

You shouldn't be allowed to drink it if you can't perform a double haul <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

Oh hell, now I want an IPA. Thanks a lot Diceman.

So I've been told!

You bet brother - take another look at the picture... its simply beautiful huh?

I just finished it off though. Time for a Big Sky brewed Moose Drool!!

First the IPA, now you got me thinking about flyfishing the Madison again...

Here's a Moose in the Madison River for ya! (just feeding your fantasy)

Another local brew!

I like the Moose Slayer behind the beer too <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Its been quite a few years but when I was last in Montana (up at Big Sky in the summer) I hired a guide with a drift boat to take me down the Madison. Caught a couple real nice fish but it was just as much fun to enjoy the drift and see the sights.

I hear you both!! Tht is the way to live!

I need to get out more. I haven't done anything like that for a while... did do some great Walleye fishing on Lake Erie this last summer though w/ mu uncle on his boat...

You live in fly fishing nirvana Dice. YOU MUST GO FLYFISHING! The walleye can wait <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I'm going w/ my buddy/neighbor Tony here before too long - he's a wildland firefighter, so we've gotta go before the season starts!

I raised a little hell on the Road King today. That was good. [censored], I got Porter, and some Sam Adams Holiday beer, but not a drop of IPA. Oooh, a Guinness
Draft. I can chase Whiskey with that, just as good as an IPA!

Very nice Vic!! Great combo!

Yummm. Guinness.... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

I sat in a bar in the UK and pounded down 5 draft Guinesses waiting for dinner. I told them to cancel my table because I was full.

I always thought Guinness was over rated, but I like the draft.

And a fine meal it was!

VIC: One on Deck!!

I just like the taste. It's really filling tho. I'd rather have IPA given a choice.

I like the draught cans myself.

I too love the draught.

I don't think Dice has any food in his frig. Only beer <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Not that there's anything wrong with that <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Taste the same to me! I got with whatever is running the cheapest per oz.

I'm with Kraz, I prefer IPA.

Honestly, I'm usually pretty light on beer - but since ZeroNine asked me what I was drinking tonight... and I was like... "hmmmm... I have NOTHING." So I went to the store. And got 2 6'ers and 3 cans of IPA.

The draught cans are pretty neat. That little ball in the bottom really puts a nice head on it if you pour it into a glass.

The bottles have the bullet in them too. Nice and heady.

I have a separate beer frig.

Now H-D is prepared! I always wanted a separate beer fridge I could put a pony keg in.

Its Nitrogen gas, very small bubbles.

Good man!!

My buddy had a Keg-a-rator and it was GREAT! He actually saved a ton by drinking Draft beer.

I used to put up beer in 5 L mini-kegs. Used to keep two or three different brews on tap. Had more friends back then.

Well the tiny bubbles make a head that looks amazing similar to the draught served Guiness - I am impressed. I hope some engineer got some nice money from that invention. Or maybe he drank all the profits testing it....hmmm. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

The new Guiness bottles are pretty sweet. Bier isht gudt.

The equation more beer = more friends makes perfect sense to me!

Ooooh... I didn't get it at its best, but here's a shot from after the head started to go down a little bit...

It is exactly the same. Guiness uses a N beer engine in thier draft.

If thats "beer is good" in German... then I guess I'm a natural!

Beer = friends but also = me pissed because they drink all my beer and never bring any! Or bring cheap stuff.

Either way, I like them! Could go for one now.. And come on ZeroNine!

Not CHEAP BEER!!!

I just can't do it man... I try sometimes... doesn't work.

Blue Moon and Killians is "cheap" to me... (still good though <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> )

Bier ist zayer gut.

The beer will taste better in a glass Dice <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

No chilled glasses = gonna drink it from the bottle!

I should really have a frosty mug in my freezer at all times...!

and it's sehr gut too <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Ya, troikin biers mit moin froins!!!! Prost!!!!

I am starting to get a buzz now. Da yoots are with a lady at a band concert tonight. It was a tough choice. I really would like to take the lady out, but this wat I get to drink more.

AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!

Everyone speaks German but me!!!!!

I feel ya. I'd really like to be at work... but I'm letting the wife work so I can drink more <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Prost!

Nicht verstehen sie Deutsch, Dice?

Horn Dog I need a party hat like yours. You can drink out of it and kill someone if need be and it has two handles for chuggin, plus the added feature of keeping your dome warm!

You forgot the safety feature Zeronine!

I can speak a little, but I can't spell well in German.

Its a William Holden Drinking Helmet.

My German, on the whole is bad. I've forgotten so much of it. I spent 4 years living in Germany as a kid and my mother is a German immigrant so I should be more capable in my skills than I am.

Ben Franklin or can you say 100!!!

DumKopf!

Congrats bro!

Germany or Bavaria more specifically is another place I got to see before I check out. I am of german decent, love bier and frauliens.

Exactly Vic! Well put! Wunderbahr!

A new mutt in the yard! Congrats zero!

Thanks Dice. You all were very gentle as I became a Mutt! Thank you, Now bring on the beer wenches!

Kraz, have you ever noticed how "rude" Germans are? Actually, they are just direct, but they can be brutally blunt.

I think you've got JYD#15 or 16 all locked in... let see some posting!!

Aye, the wenches!

Get over to Munich zeronine. Great town..food, bier, the works. Rent a car and take the autobahn south to the mountains. do the tourist thing.

I rented a Saab and drove it 138 miles per hour on the autobahn <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Favorite beers: Guiness, New Castle, Anchor Steam, Shiner Bock, Spaten Optimator

Spaten Optimator. Thats a fest beer that will lift your spirits quickly.

Kraz that must have felt great on the Autobahn. I got to see it. I want to go down the Rhine, see the Black Forest drink in a 200 yr old Beer Hall and eat strange sausages while singing non-sensical germanic drinking songs, in leder hosen!!!

I love that about the Germans. There's no soft pedaling their position. Its a little startling at first but you get used to it <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />


The Israeli's are like that too.

Fav's - Big Sky Moose Drool, Kettle House Double Haul IPA, Guinness Draught, Blue Moon, Killians Irish Red, Becks Dark... those are the favorites...

I only ever get the Optimator during Oktoberfests and they had it in Epcot Germany ! I drank out of the liter glass

Then you must go during Oktoberfest! Holy mackerel what a party that is! I'd could tell you more if I could remember it! LOL

So are the French

But skip the Lederhosen. I heard that if they're not broken in, they chafe <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I thought they were all just evil nazis until I learned their ways. I have never been around many Israelis, but they probably got it from the Germans....All of you with ze gelt fillings in dis line, SCHNELL!!

I almost got to goto Oktoberfest in Germany last year and I am still pissed that I got 'unselected".

Dice - I forgot to mention Blue Moon Belgian Ale, great beer with a hint of citrus. I like a lot of obscure micro-brews too, like Bronx Ale.

The Germans, like the Japanese are very big on the punctual, everything runs by the rules thing. Coloring outside the lines ist verboten!

I was kidding about the ledder hosen, I got lost in the moment. Leather tight shorts is just not... my life style.

The Bundeswehr actually ran a line down their front rank in a ceremony I was in at Regensberg. That is what I call "towing the line"!

No worries Zero, you'd lose some man points but it wouldn't be fatal <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

So while you slow pokes are drinking I'll tell you about my secret ganza weapon.

Logitech G15 programmable keyboard <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

you can program it to send any series of keystrokes at the push of a button

The Germans like Schnapps, which I can not stand. I hate all sweet, thick syrupy liquors.

Kraz - I am secure in my man hood, that is why I buy large choppers like the Dog Father to compensate! Jk!

Verboten is an excellent german word, as are zeist and zaftig and uber

What it is, bro?

I can program F5 refreshes at any rate I want

It replaces your PC keyboard Vic...it has extra buttons on the side you can program to send any series of keystrokes.

Thats handy!

Und der strassenbahnhalterstelle!

Schnapps is only good in small quantities. That stuff will kill you if you drink enough of it.

Aha!

Never strait - but peppermint schnapps in some hot chocolate or vanilla schapps in some Coke has done me in a time or two!

That is handy trick. Do you think we will need to be on our 'A' game the moment the Dumpster Mutts are released? Like when Busse releases there GWs?

That's the best feature of German! You make new words by combining other words.

It's like, uber <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

The Dumpster Mutts are going to fly out of the store. We need to be on our A+ game!

Fahrfenuggen = German for F5, jk. Remember that bad VW ad campaign? Schnapps = Triaminic

Yes, and it sounds cool, like social science group leader becomes socialwissenschaftgruppenfurer!

We need more intel & guidance oh great Kraz! I have guessed that the window of opportunity will be Mar 29 - Apr 2, is there better intel out there? I am going to be a very sad sack if I do not score a DM.

There's a poll that you should check out to give you a better idea Zero

We don't have any real data from Dan the Dumpster Man...we're all just speculating.

Didn't you see my carefully thought out prediction?

Kraz, you're about to be a Scrapper!

Scary ain't it Dice? Who wudda thunk it?

Hehe, come to the dark side Kraz!

You will need a new signature, Kraz.

I think it's inevitable CO!

you guys have some crazy pace goin on this thread, it's growin faster than i can read it. kraz'll be jyd in no time if he keeps this up.

Yeah, the only other option is to walk away, and that isn't going to happen! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Even I, a man of the horns, went over to the dark side. You cannot do otherwise, Kraz.

It is my cosmic destiny Vic. I cannot fight my karma.

I saw the poll, but did not see any real data of value. The Busse Family should set up a loyal customer option, that would allow us to buy 1 of any new production knife and if you want more you have to F5 like the rest.

Then fulfil your dharma!

Whats up Mag!!

I'm listening to some prodigy shredding on a guitar right now...

Interesting concept... That would be nice.

Mag - did ya like the beer pix! What are you drinking?

Don't be afraid Kraz. I will be there some day too.

we'll get you there tonight!

Horn Dog are you "an Other"?

The problem with loyal customer programs is it hurts the new guys who want to get in the game. I'm all for nuking the ebay sharks but really want to support Dan's philosophy of making the knives available to the masses.

Kraz - where you at?

Edit: Ooops - there you are...

What would they call it? Preferred customer is just too elitist.

Did Kraz black out from all of the excitement? Kraz wake up!

499 <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I lied..500 <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Go!

Good call.

I had to F5 my way in to the yard just like everyone else though!

Nice work brother! Half way there!

I'm going as fast as I can type...my fingers are burning..the keyboard is aflame!

Thanks for everyone's help tonite...couldn't have done it without ya! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Many businesses have similar concepts of preferred buyer program. I do not like the hunt (F5ing all night long), but many do and revel in their victories when they score a buy!

oh i thought my fan club had dispersed. i think i'm due to record some acoustic stuff soon and if i can get a hold of the right drum loop, scrap yard fever. i have a version of the sound of music's My Favorite Things on the way too:

cheese steaks with onions and roasted red peppers
carbon steel blades sheathed in genuine leather
late 1970's trans ams and 'vettes
these are some things over which i obsess

Maybe there could be a buying preference after someone has say... 3 or 4 or 5 blades... should be a pretty small group. One that I wouldn't be a part of yet. Otherwise it really would be unfair to the mew guys.

He could PM all the dogs about the new releases. It would be secret for 24 hrs!
Lukers and sharks would not know it until we had all greedily chowed down!

I like it! I still want a '92 GTA.

whoa, you're a mile a minute! maybe i'm just runnin on empty. either way...

way to go kraz!

Now THAT Would be a good idea. And no one can post anything about it or else they'll be burned at the stake!

Mew guys... like I'm talking about a little cat...

NEW guys.

Congrats, Kraz. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Good work Karnack.

Maybe some kind of point system, kinda like frequent flyer miles, that you redeem points plus $$ for extra blades.

I dunno. Dan is going to sell every blade he makes no matter what the rules are.

True. I think we're all just speculating...

Like some sinister masonic ritual oath! If I reveal this, may I be forced to have a Dog Father enema!

Congrats Kraz! And also would like to say thanks for helping me become a Mutt. 400 more to go to catch up to Kraz. The mods do need to add some more ranks, it make posting more fun when you can attain a worthless title

I am in!

Yeah, however the thing about the SY is that there is a club mentality here and Dan knows and supports it. he has congratulated every JYD for making it to that point!

And congrats Kraz. Gonna push on for JYD tonight? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

YES!!!! I Dogfather ENEMA!!!!

I think its a good idea. Someone would leak it though... But I'd rather see a PM to all registered users so that all the lurkers don't beat out Dogs.

Thanks Zeronine for your help as well. Good job on Muttdom!

The posting ranks are all good fun <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Except about the enema. I got a one way rule when it comes to my mud flaps, out only!

A Dogfather enema sounds very painful...no one would crack with that penalty.

Who would sacrifice their Dog Father to punish the offender. I know I would not want my DF in you alls back doors. No offense.

You just have to be drunk to come up with this stuff. Thats how the Constitution got done, a bunch of ale swilling, tobacco using, pistol and dagger toting men came up with it. Dog bless America!

I vote the offender would be forced to sit on their own DF. If they don't have DF then what the hell are they doing in our secret cult anyhoo!

I love booze, it so clear me makes me think! Burp!

The Benevolent and Protective Order of The Dog Father.

Works for me - but if they don't have one - I'll donate mine for the punishment.

As long as Vic inserts it!

i don't get it. everyone's welcome here, and pretty much all forums, but we never like lurkers.

I second the name and the motion!

But maybe we need to have the word booze in our cult name?

So true... why lurk? The knives, to me, are only a part of what Scrapyard stands for. Its all about hard use knives, great customer service and interaction, and the community that uses them...

The BAPOOTDF? Doesn't exactly roll off the tongue guys <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Nobody likes lukers! Lurking is creepy! When they come forward and identify themselves, we are hospitable and respectful, right?

Smooth as strassenbahnheltestelle.

i think we can just go w/ BAPODF

ba-pod-ef

BAPOOTDF sounds German, Neither does all the German we were all rattling off. If you say it with a German accent it sound cool to me. javascript:void(0)
<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Right.

I'm coming up on JYD x 2 pretty quick here...

Remember, only you can prevent lurking! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Everyone is welcome to post!

I lurk from time to time. Some other forums get real nasty when you barge into their elitist conversations.

We are nice to everyone who turns themselves in Vic <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Never thought of it that way, Kraz. Dog I'm drunque.

i'm more irritated by the profiteers who turn around and mark up these knives. the whole point was that people could get a great knife at a low price and you're buyin em all up before they do and serving yourself. just doesn't feel right.

Does Scrap Yard do any custom blades? Or is the LEs as far as they go?

Busse Combat does, but I don't know how. Do they really bribe Jerry Busse with Johnny Walker Blue and then plunk down a grand for a custom Steel Heart?

That would never happen here!!

I felt the same way about the Busse forum on BF - I don't post there a lot, but haven't had any bad experiences when I do.

Then again, I DO own INFI!

Elitist would be about the last adjective I would apply to our conversations, LOL <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I agree 100%. I think that they buying limit should be like 3 - hard to justify needed more than that per person - would cut down on those trying to profit off of Dan's generous low priced offerings... Any more than 3 should require approval from Dan or Patti after a legit excuse.

i dunno about that, kraz, infidels and yard dogs are pretty hardcore about elite cutlery. course, our conversations here are so rarely knife related so you're pretty much right.

And I think Jerry charges like $100 per inch (to include the handle). Maybe someday I'll do one up!

Anyways, I haven't heard of any SY customs, but maybe Dan would be open to some during a slow season... he's been busy pushing knives out towards us now though - so I doubt he's got any time!

1 for work
1 for home
1 to sleep with. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Actually, I stole it from the Elks. They are the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, or BPOE, or Bingo Pays Our Expenses. Just thought some kind of juju order would be kinda cool. Maybe not.

That is sort of my concern too. I love and use my knives and want to pay a fair price, not an artificially self inflated market. Where a few wanna be capitalists can snatch up all of the stock and then turn around and mark it up 50-100% because they know there are no more of that stock to be had.

And 1 for enimas... so I guess 4 is ok <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

one to use
one to keep in the velvet, pillow lined, glass drawer
one to rub oil on with a baby diaper.

BPODF

Billed Plastic to Order Dog Father

Thats what I did... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

No customs yet Zero. Don't know what the future holds but customs don't really fit the Scrapyard Model.

The Busse Custom Shop is a total mystery to me so I can't help ya there. I have no idea how they decide what they'll spend their time on.

Maybe "Dan Busse" will do some customs though - not under ths Scrapyard name...

Like a Dan Wesson revolver, only better.

I think this is a good idea. The hard core types who need more than 3 blades will either cheat the system anyhow using another account name or will buy more from others that are looking to sell to rotate their blade collection.

And one knife to rule you all! <Cue Lord of the Rings music>

The One True Dog Father. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />

yeah, there's no way to stop em. they'll always have enough user names or credit cards to get plenty of stock.

After the Dogfather release I watched the exchange and Ebay and there wasn't a flood of knives pouring forth. The knives that sold were offered by different individuals. As emotional as this issue is, I'm not convinced there's a real big problem yet. That doesn't mean there won't be in the future, just that I haven't seen it yet.

I am talking low cost customs like Justin of Range knives does. For example I would like to have thicker G-10 or micarta scales for my DF versus the standard Resiperene C, but that is not an option. Or maybe serrated blade or satin finish blade versus black crinkle. I guess one choice keeps the production flowing quickly and keeps the prices down.

Maybe... yeah... nothing to do other than screen mailing addresses - which could help a little... then again, there could be some roommates who are both big in to SYKCo... Hmmm...

Well, I still think a PM to the yard would be cool. 24 hrs in advance of release.

Like these <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> I really like the fact that Justin will do mods to a production model for cheap...

[censored] those blue handled rangers again.

Yes exactly Dice! Great minds think alike, I want some slight changes in these fine production SYKCO blades, nothing major. Like the blue scales. Is that G-10? Could Justin mail me some new grips for my RD-7 if e-mailed him?

Ya went and done it now Zero! Baby pictures. At least the background is a better color now <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Zero - yeah, Justin will do you some grips. Those are blue G10 w/ black spacers. You might have to sand them a little bit if they don't fit your knife exactly - but - I'm sure he'll hook you up.

Here are my three kids:

IMG]http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u232/Zero-Nine/CIMG1640.jpg[/IMG]

I know you love 'em Vic!

Zero - I have that same RAT7 in your pic. I think Justin has orange and blue G10, some green micarta... and I'm sure he can get you whatever you want... he's got those on hand though.

I am out of here for the night. It is Zero 1:50 EST. Thanks for the chat all!!!

Nice blades Zero!

What's interesting to me is that no one ever seems to own just Rangers or just Ontarios, they always seem to have both!

Good night all.

Goodnight Zero!

Sorry about the Ranger sidetrack guys... won't happen again tonight <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Gnite Zero...its been fun <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Orange would be cool. I have scrapped off all of the black coating, which comes off way too easy! I am worried about cutting food with all this black coating flaking off. Whats up with that?

Good night Vic..thanks again...see ya tomorrow!

Its true!!

I have an RD4,7,9 and RATS3,5,7 and RTAK II

Goodnight Vic!

It's just an observation. Since I don't own any of those knives I've been trying to figure it out LOL

I had the same problem... so I did this:



and Blued it...

LAST ONE I SWEAR!!!

Good night?! Lets get this party started!!!

I solved that flaking problem by ording Satin finish on the rest of my Rangers.

I'll be on later too - gotta go to the store w/ my wife in a few minutes when she gets off work...

How are ya Gravelface?

Is that gun blue Dice? I like it!

Yup - cheap superblue..

BUT... (j/s)

That blue color was kind of a fluke. The next time I did it I just got a blacker color... then, I realized that what I had done the first time was apply the blueing, and then sprayed "liquid wrench" directly on top of the bluing before rinsing... so thats what the secret was I gues..

Busy with the wee one...she seems to have a stomach ug and puked in her bed and is now lying on the couch watching Lilo and Stitch with intermitten bouts of vomitting!

The 2nd time I did it (after the first time I used it, it scuffed up the bluing ever so slightly, and I wanted to see how easy touchups were...)

So this is what it looks like now.

That sucks! My kids haven't been too sick lately... just runny noses from the cold thats going around!

I think some of the cold blue kits leave a real gunmetal blue. I thought surface prep was one of the things that affected color.

1st application looked like this... then I did it again and put the liquid wrench on it...

These were the "scuffs."

I guess that liquid wrench lightened it up then. I wish I knew why.

I dunno man... I used a strong degreaser (gun scrubber) and then applied the bluing - thats it.

I'm really happy w/ it on that knife - but don't think I'm going to be doing any more of them... Definately not my Satin Rangers!

I have no idea. Justin thought that it had something to do w/ stopping the oxidation - I'm assuming that the lack of oxygen forces the bluing to react w/ the steel while being oxygen starved... The bluing itself is a blue color.

I always wondered how a bedliner mixed with acetone and epoxy would hold up....given the surface wasn't completely smooth?!

I like both the RD9 recurve and RD4. Both are sweet looking blades. Why do you like them more than the Ontarios?

I still like my Saber ground RD9 most of all! That is a true beast of a blade!

Oooh... on the spot... lets see.

I like the RD's because they're indestructable. If you're a "details" kind of guy, the stuff like the flaky finish and other imperfections could get to you. I'm not one of those guys.

The RATS are nice and light, sharp, and the attention to detail is very good. They're thinner... sharper... I don't have a favorite I guess. I've had great customer service from both companies. Mike Perrin at RAT is a great guy.

Bedliner is pretty tough stuff. The trick would be putting it on thin enough.

Got a picture?

Same thing I was thinking.

Well its unanimous. Everybody likes Justin's blades the best LOL. I've heard good stuff about the guy just haven't bought any of his knives yet.

yeah, i wanna shank.

Don't misquote me!!!

I love Justin's blades. I love Dan's blades. I love Jerry's Blades. I love Jeff Randal and Mike Perin's Ontario Rats as well.

All for different reasons!

None of them "the best!"

They look cool. I'm stickin' w/ RD's myself though...

Wasn't trying to accuse you of knife monogamy Dice, hence the LOL. It was interesting that you and Jason both were keen on Justin's knives, that's all.

I definately am. Justin is great to work with and makes an excellent product!

i wouldn't buy one. i just want one. i want an lmf2, aint buying it. i wanted my buck 889 and didn't buy one either, i happened to win a custom knife in a raffle i didn't want and it was up for trade. lucky me.

if i was paying for rangers i'd have to get a matching set of satin rd-4 and recurved rd-9.

Oh no. Not another one <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> LOL <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Gotta run guys, I'll be back in an hour or so...

I'm going to sign off. Good nite guys.

i guess i'll turn in, then. gotta get up at 8 so i can wait for the postman to come at 1. hopefully he'll come bearing a gift of infi, mud, and snakeskin.

night.

Alright. I'll see if anyone is on when I get back. If not, have a good night, I'll be on here and there over the weekend!

I hope so too!

Later fellas!!

Good Morning everyone !!!!!!!








Bors

Its Saturday.........


Bors

Here is a new slip sheath I made for the DF.









Bors

and for something different one of the shirts of mail I made.
About 42,000 rings







Close up






Bors

For the hauberks of the Dwarves were so fashioned that they rusted not but shone ever as if they were new-burnished.
-The Silmarillion



Bors

Nice work on both items ! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Good Morning Bors and PK!!! How are the both of you? I unfortunately missed the fun last night as I was by a friends house. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> Looks like everyone was here.

Great pic's Bors! I love that mail shirt and the sheath looks great. You have real talent!

Wow Bors you made that chain-mail (sp?) shirt that is cool
how long did it take you?
nice pants too.

I did not actually time myself but your looking at somwhere in the neighborhood of 200-250 hours.

The rings are Stainless steel Split rings. (like key rings). Their made for the fishing industry. I have made about a dozen shirts all different. My latest shirts use split rings and solid punced rings. Their lighter and a bit stronger.






Bors

Here is a video of a test I did on the split ring / punched ring shirt.


The first three are thrusting using a Benchmade M2 Nimravus
The forth one is cutting using an out of the box ontario 1-18 Machete
The fifth one ia an overhand thrust using the Benchmade M2 Nimravus
Neither one defeated the mail.














Bors

Bors, I wish I had that talent!! How/when did you start doing those?

That is way cool, it would still hurt to get stabbed/hit/wacked, but less blood-loss and more bruises is a better choice than most alternitive.

I did my first 2 shirts in the mid/late 90s. The rest I've done over last 4 years or so. I'm into history and spent 18 years doing the SCA Thing. And actually fought in the the shirt pictured.


It's not difficult to do you just do it one ring at a time while you watching movies, Football, Basketball or what ever.



Bors

Padding is your friend.....




Bors

Goodafternoon Bors! Nice looking Chain Mail!

thank you



Bors

Had to take a break.


Bors

My daughter is on a softball team so I had to go outside and play catch with her.
It's her first time on a team so it's basics at this point. She has a great arm.



Bors

Bors, do you have a belt clip on that sheath? What weight leather? Couldn't tell from the photo.

Outstanding craftsmanship! And great test videos! Any guess as to the weight?

____________________________________

Well.. Saturday night / Sunday AM - everyone must be passed out or in bed early for church... Except me, Ted, and Mag - no other traffic!?

Whats happening everyone?

I'm going to crack a Guiness Draught...

Did someone say Guinness? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

that woke him up.

Things that get my attention:

Free Infi
Free knives
Free Guinness!

<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

infi comes in things other than knives now?

Ha! Cold one, you're awake! You just logged on too - you weren't online like five minutes ago when I checked the "roster" <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

1 Guinness almost down...

Mag... See this:
http://homepage.mac.com/zombiekiller/badmojo/axe.html


<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

And I was working on more unpacking, but needed a break. So the SouthPark movie is in the DVD player and I am on the forums! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Southpark movie is classic.

Working on a local brew now... I love Brown Ales...

Kenny just lit himself on fire!

I haven't watched it since Saddam got axed... I may need to watch it again and see if I can find any extra irony watching it now!

I like the canadian humour! Watched the episode where they go to canada yesterday. "I am rick the proud canadian mountie!" <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

I'm glad you can find the humor and not be offended! Terrance and Phillip - and whats the baby brother's name again...? Oh yeah... Ike.

The flip top head thing kills me!

Life is too short to be uptight about things like that! It is just funny! Besides, South Park is equal opportunity! Nothing and no one is safe from them! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

Kinda like Chris Rock. I always find his humor to be right on target!

Or Dennis Leary or the old Eddie Murphy!

Leary is great. I loved his small role in "Suicide Kings" - which is one of my all time favorite movies...

Muphy is also classic.

And Steve Martin.

Adam Sandler.

John Candy, David Spade & Chris Farley...

ever hear chris rock's routine on oj simpson?

"i'm not sayin he shoulda killed her!!! but i understand...."

Yeah, thats a great one! "But I understand!!"

And the "Big piece of chicken."

Look for his "Knives for Guns" skit - a great one!

I love Southpark. It's one of my favorite shows. I watch it every weekday.

Here Chris Rock on the electric chair? “Electricity costs money, my tax money!” “What we need is a stabbin’ chair, stabbin’ don’t cost a d*mn thing!” <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

I am reasonably certain that the dogs in the yard could design one, Andy.

How is the brew going Dice?

yeah.... brown ale sound good...


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