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

I.N.F.K said:
I miss the old pubs that were around while I was growing up in England.
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Me too, there are fewer and fewer of them every year.

I.N.F.K said:
Not much of anything old in my current town it seems. Everybody is gutting and renovating all the old restaurants, shops, and pubs (if you can call them that). Probably the only place I go to with history is my local tobacco shop.

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It's been on the same street since 1912 and once you go inside you're greeted with the smell of tobacco and very helpful people. My favorite tobacco from the shop is named Jefferson Street, which is the street the store is on. It's a store blend of Turkish & Cavendish tobacco and I love it. I used it today to start to break in my new H.I.S. Mini-Churchwarden

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Apart from a very occassional cigar, I haven't smoked for years, but still can't resist the lure of an old independent tobacconist, and I always seem to find something to buy. Here's my local one, I buy shaving tackle, and a few other things there :)

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Lovely pipe, that pattern seems to be having something of a resurgence from what I see in the shops :thumbup:
 
Jeff, power sent for your little grand-daughter. Despite their tiny size those kind of injuries are often not so bad, hoping so.

All the best, Will
 
pmew said:
Well we voted. Then we stayed up all night to watch the count (well I was on duty anyway). .....and the people of Scotland decided to remain one of the four nations that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Now let's see if the Prime Minister can keep his promises.
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Hi Paul, I missed this earlier, but was just going to post. I dare say you're a bit tired and weary today. I fell asleep with my radio on the pillow, but heard various results throughout the night. Listening to more opinions on the radio again today. I've a Scots pal travelling south from Edinburgh today, who is quietly despondent with the result. I said I'd buy him a dram :)
 
Jack Black said:
Hi Paul, I missed this earlier, but was just going to post. I dare say you're a bit tired and weary today. I fell asleep with my radio on the pillow, but heard various results throughout the night. Listening to more opinions on the radio again today. I've a Scots pal travelling south from Edinburgh today, who is quietly despondent with the result. I said I'd buy him a dram :)
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Thanks Jack. I've two more shifts then a couple of restdays, think I might have a dram too when I get there, although honestly I'm a bit relieved. :)
 
pmew said:
Thanks Jack. I've two more shifts then a couple of restdays, think I might have a dram too when I get there, although honestly I'm a bit relieved. :)
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Paul, I don't know enough about it to know if I should congratulate or give condolence, and I guess it all depends on how you voted. But for what it's worth, I wish all the Scots well, and I'm impressed at how well and smoothly the democratic process worked. The last time a state over here wanted to leave, we ended up fighting a bloody civil war. My hat's off to Scotland and it's people.
 
pmew said:
Thanks Jack. I've two more shifts then a couple of restdays, think I might have a dram too when I get there, although honestly I'm a bit relieved. :)
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You enjoy your rest days my friend, I'm sure they've been well-earned :) :thumbup:

From what I hear on the radio Cameron is already back-tracking on the promises of recent days :rolleyes:
 
Aloha,
Hawaii was wonderful. Snorkeled. Walked Waimea Valley a bit. It was nice to be shown the sites by a local (my son). Much fun.

I have knife content for you. Here's a fella who holds a coconut in one hand and chops it open using a small machete. He still has all his fingers.

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Glad you had a good time Frank. Hope to see more pics :) :thumbup:

Jack
 
The depot in my old home town, my grandfather worked for the shortline from 1912 til 1962, the engineer for most of his time. It was an excursion line for a while but has fallen into disrepair. The town has plans to turn the area into a rail museum and park.

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I rode on my grandad's GE 44 ton diesel many a time when I was a kid. It's in the Southeastern Railway Museum now.
 
Thank you Paul, Jack and Will for the prayers and positive thoughts. We are still trusting for a good outcome for little Ju-Ju.
 
JB in SC said:
The depot in my old home town, my grandfather worked for the shortline from 1912 til 1962, the engineer for most of his time. It was an excursion line for a while but has fallen into disrepair. The town has plans to turn the area into a rail museum and park.

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I rode on my grandad's GE 44 ton diesel many a time when I was a kid. It's in the Southeastern Railway Museum now.
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Jerry that's really neat, I'm a bit of a R&R junkie....I think it's so cool your Grandpa's engine is in the museum:thumbup:
 
Paul, here's a photo of it after restoration. It's being shopped for major work now.

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Hartwell Railway had two 44 tonners, one purchased from the Ontario, New York and Western RR and one I believe from GE. The one from the Ontario, New York and Western is being restored back to its original livery colors and engine number.
 
Jeff,
more prayers from overseas :)

Frank,
aloha, and welcome back! I've seen the same sort of cutting in the Caribbean. Not sure I would try it myself though :D

Fausto
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I picked up a couple of Spanish Joker knives the other week, one of which was for ScruffUK. He got in touch with me tonight to let me know the spring broke! :eek:

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Be interesting to hear what the company have to say about it. Hope it's not a case of (and this is for Andi): And DO forget The Joker! ;) :D
 
Oddly, I've only had one slipjoint that suffered a broken spring. A beauty of a Puma Prospector.
 
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