A HEARTFELT THANKYOU TO MY 2nd FAMILY - HERE IN TRADITIONALS *WINNERS ANNOUNCED*

[black mamba]

It's great news that you have received a clean bill of health, Duncan. Sometimes it takes losses and near losses of family members to realize just how important relationships are. It's why God created us, to love each other. My grandkids are very precious to me, here's a good pic of them at Disney World in December.

 

[sitflyer]

Duncan, you are truly a lucky man to have been given a second chance. Walking that walk gives us new eyes, in which we see the world a little differently. I have been blessed with a second chance at life myself, and have walked this earth for the last 15 years a very lucky and happy man. I took that opportunity and did many things and had many adventures, and along the way met the love of my life.

Here is a pic of my wife Teri and I, I met her while doing voluteer work for the dive shop up north where I used to live. I watched her progress from a nervous diver into a very capable and confident dive partner. The many trips we have taken together to explore the oceans, and more importantly, just spending time with her in our day to day lives are what make me most happy.

I would be overjoyed to win one of your knives. Thank You for the chance!

 

[midnight flyer]

Duncan, I didn't know about your illness, but I am so pleased for you. Cancer is one of the most awful things a family can face, and your comment of "the fears that have taken my Family hostage" is so completely true.

One of my grandfathers died from cancer, as did one of my grandmothers. My father had cancer, my Mom has had breast cancer twice, and my sister has once. It has to be an terrifying experience just to receive the diagnosis. And it is hard on everyone in the family and their loved ones as there is absolutely nothing anyone can do but submit to treatments and wait and see about the results. The helpless feelings that the victim and their loved ones feel is just bone crushing. Hostages, indeed.

I know the joy you and your family are having since you are around the corner on "the big C" as my Dad used to call it. When I found out my Mother beat it the second time, I was so numb I really didn't function for almost a week. I was so happy I let just about everything in my life go for a while. As for my Mom, when she was finally cancer free, she alternated between crying and not having her feet touch the ground for about 6 months from the utter joy of being here on God's green earth for a while longer.

I don't know you personally, but reading your posts here, seeing the pics you post and the way you interact with everyone makes me think you are a very fine human being. I am very happy for you and yours that you beat that nasty stuff back. Score one for the good guys!

Here's to a long life for you, full of family, friends, and knives!

Robert

 

[Jack Black]

Duncan, such a relief to have the good news confirmed my friend.

Great pics guys.

Have to confess to being a bit misty-eyed now, so I'll post something more later.

Jack

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Here's my most recent pic of my grandaughter Lilah, sent to me by her mum at the beginning of the week

 

[Humppa]

Duncan,

that´s really great news, my friend! It´s good that things turn out well. You need to be thankful for the second part - and the time you have with Sue.

Just the best wishes from this part of the world.

Here is a pic of me and my nephew Mario taken some days ago






Here is a pic of me and my better half - some months ago. Traditional bavarian clothing. You can see on my right leg a little pocket - this is the place where traditionally the Jagdnicker is finding its place.

BTW: Not an entry - I´ve almost won alot - so I want other member getting a chance

 

[mike Berkovitch]

I felt great relief reading your post Duncan, you are in my mind all the time. I have a long list of close family and friends who never came back from the hospital.
I have two things (besides knives, lol) that make me feel alive, first is my family that is everything for me.
See how lovely are my daughters

and the second thing is my Japanese martial arts practicing, reminding me every little bone I have but fill me with great joy.

I wish you Duncan the best health from now on and to all of this forum members and their friends and families.

Not an entry.

Mike

 

[Bigfattyt]

Good to hear a story with a happy outcome.

Those knives are gorgeous. I would be overjoyed to have any one of those beauties! I had a great night with my family tonight. I will have to make an effort to really enjoy my family this weekend.



Wife cutting her B-Day cake with one of my knives.

 

[Campbellclanman]

Mike, what little sweeties you have, and I know personally what Martial arts can do for you - that played a huge part of my life-and to see you still practising is just fantastic, that blade be bigger than my Barlow, and that's just not fair!

great messages, and just look at your wonderful families!

 

[jackknife]

Not an entry, I to have as much cutlery as I need at this point. But I'm very glad the worst is now behind you. This past winter has seen three of my old friends pass away from cancer, and I'ver learned that we need to embrace each day as if it may be our last. I'm praying that you will have smooth sailing from now on, Duncan. This is daughter Jessica and our youngest grandchild, Briana with Blazer the old hound.. I know we're not supposed to have favorites, but Jess was always a daddy's girl, and Bri has the same talent for being granddaddy's girl.

 

[thawk]

Duncan - Kind offer, and many thanks for all of the positive energy you bring to the forum.

My crew, then and now. It would be a top notch honor to be a recipient of your giveaway.

 

[Doug Add]

and please don't be shy of putting your name up for the knives

I said in my original post that I was not entering the giveaway because I have plenty of knives, which I do. But maybe that is blunting your joy in giving as an expression of thanks. As Jack put so well in the discussion he began (and others contributed), we all find satisfaction in sharing with others. So, if you will allow a modification, I would be delighted to receive one from you to mark this wonderful occasion.

 

[paulhilborn]

Duncan, I second that of Doug because I know the joy I have when "gifting" a knife. If it's ok please reconsider me in the giveaway. I personally have many knives but I would love to gift one of mine to someone if I was lucky enough to win one.

A little side note. My Mother in Law always fought to pay the check if we went out to eat. She honestly was upset if my wife or I paid the bill. It was her gift to us and she always enjoyed being able to do that.

Also Duncan, there's just something so appropriate about that "INVINCIBLE" knife your offering up in the giveaway---it fits you my friend :thumbup:

Paul

 

[T. Erdelyi]

Not an entry Duncan, just wanted say I'm glad to hear your great news, family and friends are very important when life throws you a curve ball, they make a huge difference in dealing with the hand God deals you.

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers my friend, we're always here for ya in the traditional forums more relax and rest.

I'll post a pic of my life's loves as soon as I find the pics I'm lookin' for.

Here's one of my loves:

My daughter, yea and the bike too, gotta find the other pic of the bike and the wife.

 

[eisman]

Cancer is no fun for anyone. I've watched it take some of the finest people I've known away. My father retired and then spent the last 7 years of his life fighting it. I'll always regret it prevented my taking him to Europe to see what he flew over in WWII.

Here's a photo of us at the range doing what we always enjoyed. Photo's 40 yrs old and one ofthe very few I have digitized.

 

[SweptEdge]

Duncan, from your post it sounds like you are going to make a great recovery. I have only been on the traditionals side for a couple of months now (and even that time is hindered with this college term finals approaching), but the way that people express themselves and show their love they towards blade collecting has really worn off on me. I'm rarely in the tactical section any more, but I still check out great outdoors and the tinkering pages. You would think that I would have more photos of my loved ones that I do. I'd love to accept any knife that you are giving. Here is my girlfriend last summer on a trip to the wilderness New Mexico:

Chad

 

[clutchcarter]

What great news Duncan! I'll bet even the rain must feel like bright sunshine.
I've included a picture of two of my three kids. My daughter is fighting a war with one of the meanest, nastiest demons I've ever met. Her war can never be won, you can only hold your ground with great perseverance.

 

[richstag]

Duncan,

I am truly relieved to hear of this wonderful news. You knocked me over with your generosity towards not only me but so many in this group. I felt sick when you first told me of the cancer and I actually got angry at how bad things always seem to happen to the best people. It turns out that even in a dark time some respectively good outcomes will bless good people.

I am glad that this will no longer be haunting you and your family and I hope you are back to tip top shape as soon as possible.

You are a great friend and I know you didn't want this to be attention towards you, but credit where credit is do.

I could not enter in this, I still have to find a way to return your kindess, but I will partake in the thread and get up a picture in due time.

I'm so happy you made it out of a bad situation and came out on top.

Kevin

 

[zippofan]

I am so very glad to hear of your results Duncan. You are right, cancer has hit my family very close to home, and two times in recent years. Mom has been in treatment for lung cancer for almost 6 years now. It comes and goes, and the chemo has damaged her hearing, but she keeps a positive attitude most days. Then right before Christmas this past year my father-in-law was diagnosed with lung cancer. He had surgery to remove part of his lung, and when the surgeons were operating they discovered that the cancer had spread farther than they thought. They removed the whole lung instead, but are confident they removed all the malignancy. As of right now he is doing well, and hasn't had to have chemo.

Events like those remind me that the most important things in life aren't things at all, but the people who we love and love us. I enjoy my collections, knives, Zippos, watches, but know that my wife and sons are the best 'things' that ever happened to me. So here's my photo, no knife content though I can guarantee the four of us have them in our pockets

I pray that you continue to be free of cancer and live a long and happy life. You and the other members here on the Traditional forum make this big ole porch a terrific place to visit.

All the best,
Griff

 

[Peregrin]

Duncan, I'm so happy to hear that you're on the mend and can look forward to some less worrisome days. My best to you and your family.

The day they find a cure for Cancer will be a day for humankind to rejoice. I like many others have had my fair share of scares, and have lost both of my parents to Cancer. Thank God they had long lives before being taken.

I'm going to bow out of your giveaway, but I want to thank you for all the good things you bring to this forum. You are a true gentleman in every sense of the word. I'll try and post up a picture later. I'm OMW to spend the day with my brother and his family.

It's all about family my friends. We do have a great internet family here. I'm proud to share this place with each and every one of you.

 

[JAlexander]

I'm glad that you're doing well, Duncan, mostly for your family's sake but also because I'd hate for the Traditional Forum to be deprived of your presence. This is a picture of me with the most important person in my world: My wife.