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

Frank,
enjoy your trip! Odd enough, and unlike most other places that I'm aware of, Hawaii has many names ending with the letter "u"...just like Romania...and Sardinia of course :p

Kris,
as always...great looking knife!

I'd like to thank Duncan, Stephen, Paul and Barry for their generosity. I've been involved in another co-hosted giveaway with Duncan, and it's alot of fun. And I'm posting this here, cause Charlows are not for me, and it would be unfair if I won one; others here will enjoy it much more than me...never was a Barlow fan. The giveaway deserves public thanks though :)

Have a nice weekend folks!

Fausto
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Marking a milestone. Wife and I will celebrate today. Tomorrow marks 30 years married to each other, but she has to work.

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I had a Shelley quote engraved on the inside --- "When soul meets soul on lovers' lips".
 
I haven't been around as much lately...I drop in, poke around and read what I can, and then I'm off again, visiting other places. The traditional sub-forum feels like home to me, a place to come for a little comfort, warm the bones by the fire while hearing of the good things goings on, kind of place. I like that.
Food is such a big thing in terms of comfort...preparing a meal like had as a child while visiting relatives, perhaps a beverage that reminds one of someone special, or a soup. Ah, and the smell of a freshly baked bread. Lately I have been on a new journey, one with paradigm changes to the way I live and cook. Lucky for me I am a cook, and a quick study. Seems I have won another lottery in life, and am allergic to gluten, celiac disease. No wheat, barley, or rye for this lad, and these things hide everywhere. Dining out, pretty much a thing of the past. Beer, I did so love my beer, there are a few, but not really :barf: and really nice bread...
It feels like a challenge and a new adventure all rolled into one. Re-learning how to prepare a decent gravy without wheat flour, maybe firing up my brew pot and finding what hops will compliment sorghum malt and brown rice syrup. Travel, haven't even begun to figure that one out yet.
Collecting traditional knives has fallen down the ladder of priorities on my list lately. I have more than I need, maybe at some point the herd will get thinned, or not. But it is nice, nonetheless, to drop in and see things running par for the course around these parts. Y'all are some mighty fine folks round he'ah! It has been one of my greatest pleasures finding this porch...
 
Hey Duane, you take it easy now, your visits here are always a pleasure. Sorry to hear about that bad card being dealt, glad to hear you're rising to the challenge my friend. Stay strong and live healthy.

Jack
 
Duane,
I have a bunch of celiac people around me, including my cousin. From what I've seen, it's just a matter of time and changing your mindset; remember, this is pastaland :) so if my cousin can make it here, anyone can make it anywhere.
I know you can cook, so that's a plus for you. Some chefs in Europe are specialized in gluten-free dishes, and they really show that you can eat great meals without gluten. Just take your time.
As a sidenote, an English brewery named St Peter's produces two gluten free beers; I never tried the dark one, but the lager/pale ale is pretty good; maybe you can find it there (or something similar at least).
As for knives and this subforum...both aren't going anywhere far, and both are already climbing up your ladder again :D

Fausto
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Duane,

Celiac disease runs in my family. My sister has it the worst, as she is completely intolerant of any gluten whatsoever. I know celiac can affect different people with different severities, and it can change over time, as well. It was a tough lifestyle change for my sister, but she was able to do it and stick with it for about 8 years now!

If you have any questions or just need someone to talk to, PM me and I'll get you in touch with her. We're here to help, and you'll get through this just fine!
 
Duane, I love bread, but am a diabetic and have cut out a lot of bread. I still have bread off and on, but I feel better when I don't. Hopefully over time it won't be so bad, the call if you will. I was so bad, I'd have to have a hunk of Italian bread in my hand as I ate a salad, I would joke that I'd have a piece of bread with a sandwich. Now, unless I've got some really good bread, I have wraps. I've really found that my guts and sugars are better. I am a big guy and it is tough, but my ailments are different in that I can have bread once in a while. If I have too much, my guts pay for it.

Forgive my stupidity, but there are some great hard ciders out there, they don't use gluten in the brewing process right? I should probably take a look. I hope that you find some great alternatives.
 
Parke1 said:
If you have any questions or just need someone to talk to, PM me and I'll get you in touch with her. We're here to help, and you'll get through this just fine!
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Thanks Dan, very nice of you. I have the diet part under control, and my wife has a fellow in her office who's family, children are affected. Lists were passed on to me, and we are sharing discoveries, like the GF store that I found about 30 or so miles close.

Jack,Fausto,Jeff, Silent, and Andi, thanks for the kind words. Dan, I do keep some hard ciders in the fridge now ;) I spent the morning cleaning out the pantry, and have what I could salvage (sealed) packaged up to go to the local food pantry. t least my pantry is organized again :)
 
Just noticed Charlie posting in a couple of threads - like it wasn't his 70th birthday! Gotta love that man! :D
 
Sorry to hear about your recent dramatic changes, Duane. I hope you settle into an equilibrium of sorts.

In 36 hours I might no longer live in the UK. I don't know how much the rest of the world is aware of it but the 18th of Sept is a pretty monumental day here in Scotland. A referendum on Independence for the first time ever.
 
I've heard reference to this, but honestly haven't really read up on it. Do you mind sharing your thoughts on the issue?
 
Personally, I'm concerned about whether I'll need to refile my 'Scottish Folk' under 'World Music' ;)
 
Jack Black said:
Personally, I'm concerned about whether I'll need to refile my 'Scottish Folk' under 'World Music' ;)
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What an awful thought, just imagine red headed kilted men with panpipes and bongo drums! Eek!

Parke1 said:
I've heard reference to this, but honestly haven't really read up on it. Do you mind sharing your thoughts on the issue?
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I don't know where to begin really, it's such a complex issue.

I don't think we should build barriers, it's better to break them down. I'm proud to be British as much as I am of being Scottish. On the other hand, Scotland, like the North of England (including Jack's beloved Yorkshire) have had a pretty crap hand of cards each round, especially since the Thatcher era (1980's) which buggered anyone who didn't work from behind a desk. All policies and money are geared up for the South East of England, more specifically London. This has needed to change for a long time but the North are the minority, and until the very real threat of a break up of the Union the government has never been serious about allowing Scottish people to decide what is best for themselves.

So in a nutshell I'm torn. I am a Scot, living in Scotland. I am married to an Ulster-woman who sits in the No camp.
 
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...So in a nutshell I'm torn. I am a Scot, living in Scotland. I am married to an Ulster-woman who sits in the No camp. My family live in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, and I want the best possible future for my child who is approaching fast.

At this stage I'm still undecided.
 
Part of my family came from the Emerald Isles and the northern Scottish coast, I am all for whatever is best for Scotland. I don't know if this is the best thing to do right now, but hey, maybe it is.
 
pmew said:
What an awful thought, just imagine red headed kilted men with panpipes and bongo drums! Eek!



I don't know where to begin really, it's such a complex issue.

I don't think we should build barriers, it's better to break them down. I'm proud to be British as much as I am of being Scottish. On the other hand, Scotland, like the North of England (including Jack's beloved Yorkshire) have had a pretty crap hand of cards each round, especially since the Thatcher era (1980's) which buggered anyone who didn't work from behind a desk. All policies and money are geared up for the South East of England, more specifically London. This has needed to change for a long time but the North are the minority, and until the very real threat of a break up of the Union the government has never been serious about allowing Scottish people to decide what is best for themselves.

So in a nutshell I'm torn. I am a Scot, living in Scotland. I am married to an Ulster-woman who sits in the No camp.
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I've been watching this with interest, being a history buff. I'm sure there must be a can of worms over the feelings of many people right now. A free and independent Scotland on one hand, and the dissolving of part of the United Kingdom on the other. Yin and yang, with even families split on the hot potato. It's been a long time side the Battle Of Culloden, and a lot of water under the bridge. Still, there is the issue of being ruled by an entity far to the south that may not fully understand the needs of the north. A very tangled issue indeed. I wish the Scots the best.
 
It's a difficult decision for Scotland, empty promises coming from those in power versus the unknown of a divided United Kingdom.
 
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