Life is an ever changing thing, like going down a river and dealing with currents and bends in the river while seeing an ever changing scenery along the banks. With a change of course in the river, you have to go with the flow of the moment, or get off the river.
For now, like some others, Andi has made a choice to get off the river for what we can only hope is just a while. Some come, some go, some stay, while others go and never are seen again. Like life. I myself have been on the forums less these days. Partly because of a whirlwind move across country, but partly becuae of my life taking a change of course. I don't knowhow many years I have left, being for all intents an old man. But in the past few years material things have greatly faded in importance to me. Yes, I still value having a sharp knife in my pocket for whatever, and tony dying day I always will. But I've gifted away most of my stuff now, including knives, and the small handful Ihave left will do for what I have left to do in this world. My old man, who was one of my lives hero's always told me that it didn't have to be big, just sharp, and that's what I'm going with. I find Ihave no interest in any new knives, the few I've kept are now all old trusted friends or just utilitarian enough to get the job done.
BUT
I keep coming back to this porch for the people. Even if I had just one well worn little Remington peanut left to me, and zero interest in getting any other knife, I'd still come back just for the outstanding camaraderie and fellowship that this forums has shown. And I do feel that this is a fellowship in all respects. I've given away most of my knives here on this forum, because I feel it's family. A kinship. And that is why I hope Andi will come back, because when a family member is gone, it's like that hole in the back of your mouth where a tooth has fallen out. The tongue keeps drifting over and exploring the empty space where there was no empty space before.
Any company, platoon, club, or even a forum, is the sum total of the people who make it up. The loss of any will diminish that sum just a little. And on a forums like this, where we have members from all corners of the earth, literally, it adds a great flavor and depth when we are exposed to the different cultures and influences of others. Europe, Scandinavia, New Zealand, Australia, South America, we have an international fellowship. I for one am very proud to be part of this.
Andi, please make you absence a temporary one. Drop in when you can.
Carl.
For now, like some others, Andi has made a choice to get off the river for what we can only hope is just a while. Some come, some go, some stay, while others go and never are seen again. Like life. I myself have been on the forums less these days. Partly because of a whirlwind move across country, but partly becuae of my life taking a change of course. I don't knowhow many years I have left, being for all intents an old man. But in the past few years material things have greatly faded in importance to me. Yes, I still value having a sharp knife in my pocket for whatever, and tony dying day I always will. But I've gifted away most of my stuff now, including knives, and the small handful Ihave left will do for what I have left to do in this world. My old man, who was one of my lives hero's always told me that it didn't have to be big, just sharp, and that's what I'm going with. I find Ihave no interest in any new knives, the few I've kept are now all old trusted friends or just utilitarian enough to get the job done.
BUT
I keep coming back to this porch for the people. Even if I had just one well worn little Remington peanut left to me, and zero interest in getting any other knife, I'd still come back just for the outstanding camaraderie and fellowship that this forums has shown. And I do feel that this is a fellowship in all respects. I've given away most of my knives here on this forum, because I feel it's family. A kinship. And that is why I hope Andi will come back, because when a family member is gone, it's like that hole in the back of your mouth where a tooth has fallen out. The tongue keeps drifting over and exploring the empty space where there was no empty space before.
Any company, platoon, club, or even a forum, is the sum total of the people who make it up. The loss of any will diminish that sum just a little. And on a forums like this, where we have members from all corners of the earth, literally, it adds a great flavor and depth when we are exposed to the different cultures and influences of others. Europe, Scandinavia, New Zealand, Australia, South America, we have an international fellowship. I for one am very proud to be part of this.
Andi, please make you absence a temporary one. Drop in when you can.
Carl.
I must confess I accepted happily!
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