2014 G.E.C. RENDEZVOUS, Who's Coming ?

Sorry I haven't posted this sooner.

Although I have only known my friends (from the forum) that I see there a few years,I feel close to them and greatly enjoyed having the time to spend with them again.

Met some new acquaintances Tim(N.E.Tim),Gwen(N.E.Tim's wife,really nice people (and Gwen's a pretty good corn hole tosser),Robb(RobbW),Dave(?sorry Dave I forgot your alias),got to know Bob(rma100)a fellow bricklayer,Caleb(johnny two shoes)who's a lot younger than his knife age.

I also enjoyed spending time with Bill and Bill,Patty,Christine,Nancy,Randy,Kaitlyn Sheila or whatever your name is :) and all the great people that make up GEC.A lot of fun at the picnic(thanks Mike Latham), and me and Patty went out winners.

I hope I haven't forgot anyone.
 
waynorth said:
The Burnt Orange Wave looks like a deeply cut Winterbottom. I was tempted!
But the Radio Scout definitely got my attention!

I finally got some of my Booty over the border. I can only bring a few at a time, and here is two trips worth.
What's Black, White and Red all over??:confused:
:D


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Really nice knives you got there Charlie....looking forward to seeing some.
 
You did manage to pick up a sucker rod one-hander. Good on you!! I'm happy I was able to get one as well--definitely unique--and I see that yours is #16. 4 squared is a great number--must be lucky. :)
 
Does anybody have pictures of the Radiation & Shark Attack Acrylic 66 Jacks?? Very interesting names :).
 
I really enjoyed the day spent with all of you, thanks Lyle for showing us your collection too. Dave
 
Jack Black said:
For those of us who couldn't be there, this thread is a great read, and thanks to everyone for sharing your finds and experiences :thumbup:





Two great finds P, and very well put :thumbup:



Great haul Charlie, and I love the buttons! :thumbup: :)
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Does the TC Barlow in the picture have walnut for it's handle? If so, I got to find one.....
 
chisumr said:
Does the TC Barlow in the picture have walnut for it's handle? If so, I got to find one.....
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The second from the bottom does, yes. The bottom is sucker rod wood (a Rendezvous Special knife, only 30 made).
 
pertinux said:
That time I went to GEC's Rendezvous, and the only pictures I took were of a bird:

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Dave P,I think that's you on the right of Bill H??

Does anyone know what the sucker rod wood is?? I imagine they used hickory,ash,white oak,chesnut,or something else....:)

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But wait, what's this? Let's take a closer look at the background:

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:o

:D


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Dave P,I think that's you on the right of Bill H??

Does anyone know what the sucker rod wood is?? I imagine they used hickory,ash,white oak,chesnut,or something else....:)
 
akula83 said:
I really enjoyed the day spent with all of you, thanks Lyle for showing us your collection too. Dave
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My pleasure,and thanks for your and Robb's interest.Wish I had my rooster combs to show you,they are with some interested parties,who make knives.:)
 
wlfryjr said:
Does anyone know what the sucker rod wood is?? I imagine they used hickory,ash,white oak,chesnut,or something else....:)
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I asked this same question a few pages back. Sucker rod these days is made of steel, about 20 ft long and screw together for whatever depth the oil formation is at. So they go down a long way, thousands of feet. They are attached to the pumping unit, that goes up & down, and brings the oil to the surface, in the same way a water wind mill operates.
The only thing I can figure is the oil in The Queen City was very close to the surface back in those days and they didn't have to connect any lengths of rod together. Even still I find it interesting that they used wood for any portion of the oil well system. I just wouldn't think it would hold up.

Dave
 
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