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

Finally I have finished working on my bikes after being hit yesterday. The bike I was hit on is still out of action, but I bought what I needed for another bike to function so im not transportless. It's a good thing I get compliments on my bikes because I keep them in such good shape, because when I need to work on them they are nothing but trouble.

The bike that fought a minivan, 87 Schwinn World

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The only thing I can't fix is the paint scratches.

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Ready to be filled with air, the Ross Gran Tour 2 will be getting an overhaul monday of new grease and lube everywhere but the bottom bracket.

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Shoddy pictures, but you get the idea.
I managed to forsee the accident and position myself to only fall on my knee and elbow, as opposed to hitting my head, so I'm fine but man am I tired.

The woman who hit me was very very concerned and easy to deal with, and gladly paid for replacement parts. It was strange, realizing I had been hit, and put me in a daze because of how heavy the situation could have been, but it was good to see there are good people everywhere, even if they hit you off your bike.

:D

Stay safe everyone, and look out for cars and bikes!


Connor
 
Really glad your ok Connor and am sorry you got your bike crunched. I got hit on my bike when I was a kid I got bruised up and had some pretty good road rash but my bike died. The lady that hit me took me home and then took my mom and I to Sears and bought me a brand new bike. And with the mind of a kid I thought of that day as the best day of life. :D
 
Glad you are OK, Connor.

Schwinn. Steel Frame? Heavy, but pretty indestructible.
I remember in high school riding my Schwinn Varsity. One day my pant leg caught in the derailer and jerked my foot off the pedal. I lost control and ran straight into a curb at a pretty good clip. I went flying off the bike. Rims were OK. Frame was undamaged. Fork was undamaged. Got back on the bike and cycled home to patch the rider. Didn't have to do a thing to the bike.
 
knarfeng said:
Glad you are OK, Connor.

Schwinn. Steel Frame? Heavy, but pretty indestructible.
I remember in high school riding my Schwinn Varsity. One day my pant leg caught in the derailer and jerked my foot off the pedal. I lost control and ran straight into a curb at a pretty good clip. I went flying off the bike. Rims were OK. Frame was undamaged. Fork was undamaged. Got back on the bike and cycled home to patch the rider. Didn't have to do a thing to the bike.
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bike is replaceable! any damage to you? i only have one or two serious bike incidents, the worst one involved passing out from shock and blood loss. it was all due to stupidity i guess
 
I love the old Schwinns, the frames are tank like. The aluminum crank arm got bent, and I did ride it home but with a little twirl of my leg. Thank you all for the well wishes!

Now, back to the bikes :grumpy:

Connor
 
Sorry to read of your prang Connor, glad you're OK :thumbup:
 
I cycled to work for over 10 years.At one point I smashed the 9 minute record getting to work.Not bad really considering the hilly terrain and busy main road .
Too many near misses tho. In the end I would take a 3km detour round the back way. That was then .Nowdays I would discourage anyone from riding on the road in NSW.
Why? Take a look at other drivers next time you go out in your car.You will see those who text at the lights and those who are so amazing they can drive and text at the same time. A large proportion of single vehicle accidents are due to this idiotic behaviour.Just dont be in the way.
Glad you are OK Connor.
 
I had been lurking around Blade Forums for quite awhile I had found the site while googling some knife related subject. I enjoyed many of the threads I read and finally became a registered member one year ago today. Over the years I had accumulated 63 knives that I considered junk after reading what others had to say about knives in the General Knife discussion forum and had decided to start collecting seriously. So I gave most all of the knives away now that I look back I realize what a mistake I made. Many of these were old USA made slipjoints and a bunch of those were advertising knives. So I started on my knife collecting journey and made my fist purchase of nice knives a PM2 and a Griptillian. After several purchases I bought a couple of CRK's then a Ritter and a Brous and so on based solely on what others were saying about knives. From there came the customs and a lot of money spent. These were all great knives but somehow I was not satisfied with them to me they just did not have any soul. So one day I stumbled on the porch and things were never the same. First thing I notice was the posters were nice to each other no mine is bigger and better attitudes, no smart a-- remarks, no profanity and folks for no particular reason giving each other knives. Then there were the knives, crafted in time honored tradition, two or more blades meticulously placed inside a small frame with near perfect fit and finish and handle materials that just begged to be placed in the pocket and they were up for any cutting task I may have. Needless to say I had found a home with members that were warm and welcoming. Since that time I have gleaned so much knife knowledge from you folks and found tons of internet articles and books on knives it's crazy. My knowledge has grown exponentially yet I have just began to scratch the surface. Yes I have realized that I am a slipjoint kind of guy and have found the best community on the internet. Thank you all for a year of discovery and allowing me to be a part of this place we call The Porch. I hope to be around for a long time.
 
r redden said:
I had been lurking around Blade Forums for quite awhile I had found the site while googling some knife related subject. I enjoyed many of the threads I read and finally became a registered member one year ago today. Over the years I had accumulated 63 knives that I considered junk after reading what others had to say about knives in the General Knife discussion forum and had decided to start collecting seriously. So I gave most all of the knives away now that I look back I realize what a mistake I made. Many of these were old USA made slipjoints and a bunch of those were advertising knives. So I started on my knife collecting journey and made my fist purchase of nice knives a PM2 and a Griptillian. After several purchases I bought a couple of CRK's then a Ritter and a Brous and so on based solely on what others were saying about knives. From there came the customs and a lot of money spent. These were all great knives but somehow I was not satisfied with them to me they just did not have any soul. So one day I stumbled on the porch and things were never the same. First thing I notice was the posters were nice to each other no mine is bigger and better attitudes, no smart a-- remarks, no profanity and folks for no particular reason giving each other knives. Then there were the knives, crafted in time honored tradition, two or more blades meticulously placed inside a small frame with near perfect fit and finish and handle materials that just begged to be placed in the pocket and they were up for any cutting task I may have. Needless to say I had found a home with members that were warm and welcoming. Since that time I have gleaned so much knife knowledge from you folks and found tons of internet articles and books on knives it's crazy. My knowledge has grown exponentially yet I have just began to scratch the surface. Yes I have realized that I am a slipjoint kind of guy and have found the best community on the internet. Thank you all for a year of discovery and allowing me to be a part of this place we call The Porch. I hope to be around for a long time.
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Hear hear!
 
Happy Anniversary Randy, great to have you here :thumbup:
 
r redden said:
I had been lurking around Blade Forums for quite awhile I had found the site while googling some knife related subject.Thank you all for a year of discovery and allowing me to be a part of this place we call The Porch. I hope to be around for a long time.
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Knives sure are fun, aint they bud, good to have you around. hows that boker 494? it come in yet?
 
Randy, we are all just as happy to have you around as you are to be here! I enjoy the way you chronicled and described your journey to the porch.

Have a day everyone!

Connor
 
Connor - glad to hear you didn't get hurt badly, as others have said; bikes can be replaced or mended, you not so easily :)

Randy - loved your post about discovering the porch. I always imagine a long, worn wooden deck with battered old well used wooden chairs and stools. Folks dropping by for a yarn and a blether on their way to and from everywhere and nowhere. Pipes and cigars being smoked, mugs of tea and coffee being sipped while the laughs come easily amidst the incredibly serious discussions of traditional cutlery.
It's a grand wee place to tarry.

Paul
 
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