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

scrteened porch said:
Also it occurred to me yesterday when I was taking the bandana off between towns, that I might be putting it on backwards with any cooties it had screened now on the inside.
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Remember, the cloth mask doesn't keep you from getting Cooties, it helps keep you from GIVING Cooties
 
scrteened porch said:
No, I think it does both.
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Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States has recently recommended everyone wear a (cloth) mask.
However, this is to prevent infected people passing on the infection, not to prevent the wearer getting infected.

I'm not saying it won't help, it's just not a preventative.
Besides, it's a great physical reminder not to touch your face. :)
 
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JohnDF said:
Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States has recently recommended everyone wear a (cloth) mask.
However, this is to prevent infected people passing on the infection, not to prevent the wearer getting infected.

I'm not saying it won't help, it's just not a preventative.
Besides, it's a great physical reminder not to touch your face. :)
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I just bought a 10-pack of Hanes underwear masks, so I can switch when I've touched one with non-sterile hands.
 
I was looking through old knife pictures today and found this one of an Opinel Raw Handle knife I had. Seems that I gave it to someone before I attempted carving it. I think I'll buy another one and try again. Have any of you ever carved one of these?

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So yesterday was the celebration of my 70 years on this planet, my birthday.
I guess I'm officially old. I honestly don't know where the years have gone,but I'll be happy to have as many as the Good Lord allows me.
We had a small celebration at my youngest son's home with my wife, 2 sons, 2 grandsons, a great grand daughter and my daughter in law.
It was the first time since the pandemic started that we had been in their home. We had a great visit and I got a few gifts.
My youngest son got me a baseball cap from Suny Cortland where he's a professor. My oldest son got me this mini Copperhead in vintage stag. Although the stag is rather anemic, as Case's stag seems to be, I'll treasure this little knife.
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r redden said:
I was looking through old knife pictures today and found this one of an Opinel Raw Handle knife I had. Seems that I gave it to someone before I attempted carving it. I think I'll buy another one and try again. Have any of you ever carved one of these?

Whe2iKY.jpg
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I saw some pictures of those a while back and have been tempted to give it a try. Such a cool concept.
Peregrin said:
So yesterday was the celebration of my 70 years on this planet, my birthday.
I guess I'm officially old. I honestly don't know where the years have gone,but I'll be happy to have as many as the Good Lord allows me.
We had a small celebration at my youngest son's home with my wife, 2 sons, 2 grandsons, a great grand daughter and my daughter in law.
It was the first time since the pandemic started that we had been in their home. We had a great visit and I got a few gifts.
My youngest son got me a baseball cap from Suny Cortland where he's a professor. My oldest son got me this mini Copperhead in vintage stag. Although the stag is rather anemic, as Case's stag seems to be, I'll treasure this little knife.
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Happy Birthday!!!
 
Peregrin said:
So yesterday was the celebration of my 70 years on this planet, my birthday.
I guess I'm officially old. I honestly don't know where the years have gone,but I'll be happy to have as many as the Good Lord allows me.
We had a small celebration at my youngest son's home with my wife, 2 sons, 2 grandsons, a great grand daughter and my daughter in law.
It was the first time since the pandemic started that we had been in their home. We had a great visit and I got a few gifts.
My youngest son got me a baseball cap from Suny Cortland where he's a professor. My oldest son got me this mini Copperhead in vintage stag. Although the stag is rather anemic, as Case's stag seems to be, I'll treasure this little knife.
2zm0tBC.jpg
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Happy Birthday, Gary! Sounds like it was a good one.
 
Peregrin said:
So yesterday was the celebration of my 70 years on this planet, my birthday.
I guess I'm officially old. I honestly don't know where the years have gone,but I'll be happy to have as many as the Good Lord allows me.
We had a small celebration at my youngest son's home with my wife, 2 sons, 2 grandsons, a great grand daughter and my daughter in law.
It was the first time since the pandemic started that we had been in their home. We had a great visit and I got a few gifts.
My youngest son got me a baseball cap from Suny Cortland where he's a professor. My oldest son got me this mini Copperhead in vintage stag. Although the stag is rather anemic, as Case's stag seems to be, I'll treasure this little knife.
2zm0tBC.jpg
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Happy Birthday Gary. 70 I remember it well. Lol
 
Peregrin Peregrin sounds like an appealing day, good to see the family and getting worshipped :cool:

Since you like Dr Johnson here's another of his witticisms to contemplate, on ageing " Let us drink water Sir, and put in for a hundred! " Maybe something with the water though;):D
 
Peregrin said:
So yesterday was the celebration of my 70 years on this planet, my birthday.
I guess I'm officially old. I honestly don't know where the years have gone,but I'll be happy to have as many as the Good Lord allows me.
We had a small celebration at my youngest son's home with my wife, 2 sons, 2 grandsons, a great grand daughter and my daughter in law.
It was the first time since the pandemic started that we had been in their home. We had a great visit and I got a few gifts.
My youngest son got me a baseball cap from Suny Cortland where he's a professor. My oldest son got me this mini Copperhead in vintage stag. Although the stag is rather anemic, as Case's stag seems to be, I'll treasure this little knife.
2zm0tBC.jpg
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A belated Happy Birthday, and many, many happy returns Gary :) It sounds like you had a great day my friend :) :thumbsup:
 
Peregrin said:
So yesterday was the celebration of my 70 years on this planet, my birthday.
I guess I'm officially old. I honestly don't know where the years have gone,but I'll be happy to have as many as the Good Lord allows me.
We had a small celebration at my youngest son's home with my wife, 2 sons, 2 grandsons, a great grand daughter and my daughter in law.
It was the first time since the pandemic started that we had been in their home. We had a great visit and I got a few gifts.
My youngest son got me a baseball cap from Suny Cortland where he's a professor. My oldest son got me this mini Copperhead in vintage stag. Although the stag is rather anemic, as Case's stag seems to be, I'll treasure this little knife.
2zm0tBC.jpg
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A belated Happy Birthday, Gary!! I'm happy for you, (and a little envious!!) that you got to have a family get-together!!
Some nice meaningful gifts, along with your family time!! Congrats young man!!:D
 
Will Power said:
Peregrin Peregrin sounds like an appealing day, good to see the family and getting worshipped :cool:

Since you like Dr Johnson here's another of his witticisms to contemplate, on ageing " Let us drink water Sir, and put in for a hundred! " Maybe something with the water though;):D
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This made me go back and look for a quote from Dr. Johnson, which I found at last, nearly invisible to me in blue ink. If you are familiar with Dr. Johnson, it would probably belabor the obvious ro recall his much retold exchange with a lady of his acquaintance who crossed his path as he lurched out of a tavern. But just in case:

“Why, Dr. Johnson, your member is sticking out.”

“You flatter yourself, Madam. It’s hanging out.”
 
Henry Beige said:
This made me go back and look for a quote from Dr. Johnson, which I found at last, nearly invisible to me in blue ink. If you are familiar with Dr. Johnson, it would probably belabor the obvious ro recall his much retold exchange with a lady of his acquaintance who crossed his path as he lurched out of a tavern. But just in case:

“Why, Dr. Johnson, your member is sticking out.”

“You flatter yourself, Madam. It’s hanging out.”
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Sounds Churchillian! :D
 
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