"Carl's Lounge" (Off-Topic Discussion, Traditional Knife "Tales & Vignettes")

[JohnDF]

Ok, it's official. I've crossed the line to extreme "Knife Knut".

Loaded for bear!

 

[Peregrin]

A place for everything, and everything in its place.
Looks like a fantastic set-up to me, Gary!

- GT

Thanks, Gary! If I had a shrink, I'm sure he'd tell me, "Just what you need! An enabler!". I wouldn't expect less from this great bunch of people!

Not good to walk unbalanced. A good reason to get some new stuff!

Thanks for the advice, JP. The other slipjoint and cellphone in my left pocket might help even things out!

Looks great! Time to get some scuffs on all that new leather.

I'm getting ready for a day of shuttling to and from the airport, picking up relatives. We do a big, multi-family potluck tomorrow. (I can't imagine how anyone cooks the whole meal in one kitchen)
I've got to make the traditional Thanksgiving chopped liver. I'm drawing a blank as to how to sculpt it this year. Any suggestions?

The leathers going to be under a coat until spring, I'm afraid. At least the way things are looking.
Awesome chicken liver designs, r8shell! How about a Pilgrim's hat?

Loaded for bear!

You just never can tell....... It's the scout motto "Be Prepared" coming out in me.

 

[JohnDF]

For many years now, my little California town of Loomis hosts The Day Before Thanksgiving Day Parade. it's a beloved town tradition. It's so much fun and filled with local merchants, dancers, floats, and of course the World Famous Del Oro Golden Eagle Marching Band. Thought you might all like to see a few of the sites going into this holiday...

Opening with the flag...


The local Sheriff...


We "Get Western"...


The BIG 6'5", 285 lb. tuba player is my son...


And of course Santa finishes it off...


Hope you enjoyed the pictures and I wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving.

 

[r8shell]

Profile of the Sphinx?

The leathers going to be under a coat until spring, I'm afraid. At least the way things are looking.
Awesome chicken liver designs, r8shell! How about a Pilgrim's hat?

The problem is, I don't want to repeat myself. I've done pilgrim's hat, cornucopia, turkeys both live and dressed, pretty much all the Thanksgiving themes. Sphinx might work...we can start eating from the nose.

 

[Prester John]

Looks great! Time to get some scuffs on all that new leather.

I'm getting ready for a day of shuttling to and from the airport, picking up relatives. We do a big, multi-family potluck tomorrow. (I can't imagine how anyone cooks the whole meal in one kitchen)
I've got to make the traditional Thanksgiving chopped liver. I'm drawing a blank as to how to sculpt it this year. Any suggestions?

I'd never heard that chopped liver was "traditional Thanksgiving" fare! Is that in Pennsylvania?

 

[Jack Black]

Ok, it's official. I've crossed the line to extreme "Knife Knut".
My better half is making pies, sausage stuffing (best thing I've ever tasted!) and Lord knows what else, for tomorrow's dinner. I'm just trying to stay out of the way. Afraid to ask "what's for dinner tonight?"
It's snowing and blowing and headed towards single digits tonight. I think I'll go for a hike in the woods.

Cool rig Gary, hope you had a great hike

I'm getting ready for a day of shuttling to and from the airport, picking up relatives. We do a big, multi-family potluck tomorrow. (I can't imagine how anyone cooks the whole meal in one kitchen)
I've got to make the traditional Thanksgiving chopped liver. I'm drawing a blank as to how to sculpt it this year. Any suggestions?

I was just saying in the Guardians thread, it doesn't seem like two minutes since you were posting about chopped liver last year Rachel

For many years now, my little California town of Loomis hosts The Day Before Thanksgiving Day Parade. it's a beloved town tradition. It's so much fun and filled with local merchants, dancers, floats, and of course the World Famous Del Oro Golden Eagle Marching Band. Thought you might all like to see a few of the sites going into this holiday...

Opening with the flag...


The local Sheriff...


We "Get Western"...


The BIG 6'5", 285 lb. tuba player is my son...


And of course Santa finishes it off...


Hope you enjoyed the pictures and I wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving.

Thanks for the pics John

We don't have Thanksgiving Day here (just Black Friday ), but I am certainly thankful for all the great friendships here, and for all the great new members we've had over the past year. I hope you and all your families have a wonderful Thanksgiving

 

[r8shell]

I'd never heard that chopped liver was "traditional Thanksgiving" fare! Is that in Pennsylvania?

Well, my family's from Pennsylvania, but I started the tradition in Texas. Back in student housing co-op days, we would throw a big Thanksgiving meal for all the strays who weren't traveling home for the holiday. I didn't really know how to cook much else, and taking lots of time sculpting it got me out of potato peeling turkey stuffing duty. I still celebrate with my co-op friends and our extended families, and they expect a liver sculpture.

I was just saying in the Guardians thread, it doesn't seem like two minutes since you were posting about chopped liver last year Rachel

We don't have Thanksgiving Day here (just Black Friday ), but I am certainly thankful for all the great friendships here, and for all the great new members we've had over the past year. I hope you and all your families have a wonderful Thanksgiving

Thanks, Jack. Same to you. The years do seem to fly by faster and faster, don't they?

 

[Jack Black]

Well, my family's from Pennsylvania, but I started the tradition in Texas. Back in student housing co-op days, we would throw a big Thanksgiving meal for all the strays who weren't traveling home for the holiday. I didn't really know how to cook much else, and taking lots of time sculpting it got me out of potato peeling turkey stuffing duty. I still celebrate with my co-op friends and our extended families, and they expect a liver sculpture.


Thanks, Jack. Same to you. The years do seem to fly by faster and faster, don't they?

Thanks Rachel, they sure do Couple of housing co-ops on my street

 

[Prester John]

Well, my family's from Pennsylvania, but I started the tradition in Texas. Back in student housing co-op days, we would throw a big Thanksgiving meal for all the strays who weren't traveling home for the holiday. I didn't really know how to cook much else, and taking lots of time sculpting it got me out of potato peeling turkey stuffing duty. I still celebrate with my co-op friends and our extended families, and they expect a liver sculpture.

Well, it certainly looks interesting! I'm the potato-peeling turkey stuffer in my family, and I love it. Happy Thanksgiving!

 

[JB in SC]

Peregrin

Gary, you need to add a couple to the other side for "balance"

 

[Peregrin]

Peregrin

Gary, you need to add a couple to the other side for "balance"

Jerry, The other slipjoint and cellphone in my left pocket might help even things out!

 

[r8shell]

Well, it certainly looks interesting! I'm the potato-peeling turkey stuffer in my family, and I love it. Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to you, too. I don't mind chopping the vegetables nowadays, gives me a chance to use my knives.

 

[Prester John]

Happy Thanksgiving to you, too. I don't mind chopping the vegetables nowadays, gives me a chance to use my knives.

 

[Jack Black]

I don't mind chopping the vegetables nowadays, gives me a chance to use my knives.

"Chefs do that!"

 

[dc50]

The years do seem to fly by faster and faster, don't they?

They say life is like a roll of toilet paper, the closer it gets to the end the faster it goes.

 

[Old Engineer]

Looks great! Time to get some scuffs on all that new leather.

I'm getting ready for a day of shuttling to and from the airport, picking up relatives. We do a big, multi-family potluck tomorrow. (I can't imagine how anyone cooks the whole meal in one kitchen)
I've got to make the traditional Thanksgiving chopped liver. I'm drawing a blank as to how to sculpt it this year. Any suggestions?

Very interesting sculptures r8shell

Harry

 

[veitsi_poika]

The problem is, I don't want to repeat myself. I've done pilgrim's hat, cornucopia, turkeys both live and dressed, pretty much all the Thanksgiving themes. Sphinx might work...we can start eating from the nose.

A "Peace" symbol seems appropriate

 

[meako]

r8shell may I suggest an all Aussie chopped liver in the form of Uluru or Ayers Rock....the largest single stone monolith in the world...or to put it simply...a big rock.
Educational and... time consuming to sculpt with all those details to be added...just a thought...Have a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving all my American buddies.

 

[JohnDF]

Thanks for the pics John

Thanks Jack. I love all the little holiday traditions.

 

[meako]

r8shell..How about Uluru for a liver sculpt?
The worlds largest single stone monolith...or put simply the worlds biggest rock.

• Look at the detail, the nuances of colour and erosion....it could take hours to sculpt .
• And itooks like liver.
• Yum.