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

[BenHarris]

I feel like this would be appreciated here... I was at my grandparent's house today, and upon rummaging through an old junk drawer, I happened on some of my great-grandfather's pocket items. It was such fun to sit and listen to my grandfather go on and on about each item! My great-grandfather was one of those Depression Era guys who always got by with a little bit, but always made due. (When I started wearing a flat cap, my older relatives said how much the hat reminded them of him, (and that's the hat in the picture). Just for some explanation).

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[dannyp]

Not a sad day at all, more a reflection of how blessed we were with Buddy in our lives.

Glad to hear this, Paul. Based on your posts here, it was clear how much he meant to you. It looks like a nice tribute for a great friend.

 

[Campbellclanman]

Happy 4th everyone :thumbup: just wanted to post about our day yesterday. Back on February 24th we had to put down our lovely Sheltie and most loyal friend Buddy Boy. Yesterday was his 14th birthday and Nanc, our boys, my best friend JC (who was very close to Buddy) Harley our little black and white Sheltie and myself went out on our Prairie walk where Buddy and I loved to go.

We spread some of his ashes at a place called eyeball rock. A scenic view that looks over the valley onto the prairie. What I thought was fitting is that for Buddy's hip pain the Vet prescribed the very same pain pill my doctor prescribed me for my shoulder after surgery

We put some of his ashes in his pill bottle for the trek out to eyeball rock.

All of us gathered around for our little ceremony. Not a sad day at all, more a reflection of how blessed we were with Buddy in our lives. Just wanted to share with my extended family:thumbup:

Nanc, boys and Harley on the way back...

Oh man.
Sue and I loved tha spot.

I hope Buddy gets to run with you again guys- that is my big wish.... To see my boys again will be the meaning of bliss.

 

[btb01]

Paul, what a great way to remember Buddy. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Peregrin]

Thanks for sharing that with us, Paul. I lost my "Buddy Boy" 11 years ago. I think of him often and have many fond memories. I'm sure you do and will too.

To quote Will Rogers, “If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.”

 

[BigBiscuit]

Thank you for sharing that with us Paul. That seems like a very fitting location for Buddy Boy to rest a while.

 

[GasMan1]

Thanks for sharing. I most definitely can relate.

 

[meako]

thanks! no wild partying today, work tomorrow

Thats not right. It says on wikipedia that Americans celebrate independence day long into the night.
Australians celebrate the opening of a door.

 

[screened porch]

I feel like this would be appreciated here... I was at my grandparent's house today, and upon rummaging through an old junk drawer, I happened on some of my great-grandfather's pocket items. It was such fun to sit and listen to my grandfather go on and on about each item! My great-grandfather was one of those Depression Era guys who always got by with a little bit, but always made due. (When I started wearing a flat cap, my older relatives said how much the hat reminded them of him, (and that's the hat in the picture). Just for some explanation).

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Great Grandpa, eh? I bought one of those Bullseye watches new when I was 12 or so.
A couple of nice knives there- is it a Boker with the missing shield?

 

[BenHarris]

That's what she is! The Boker is a huge knife, (The OT is the size of a Peanut for some scale).

 

[mrknife]

Thats not right. It says on wikipedia that Americans celebrate independence day long into the night.
Australians celebrate the opening of a door.

some one will have to correct that, when its on a Monday its hard to celebrate into the night, plus it started to rain badly around 9-10pm

 

[Jack Black]

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Fantastic that you have those Ben :thumbup:

Paul, what a great way to remember Buddy. Thanks for sharing.

+1. Great that Sue and Duncan were able to visit that spot with you too my friend :thumbup:

 

[paulhilborn]

Glad to hear this, Paul. Based on your posts here, it was clear how much he meant to you. It looks like a nice tribute for a great friend.

Oh man.
Sue and I loved tha spot.

I hope Buddy gets to run with you again guys- that is my big wish.... To see my boys again will be the meaning of bliss.

Paul, what a great way to remember Buddy. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for sharing that with us, Paul. I lost my "Buddy Boy" 11 years ago. I think of him often and have many fond memories. I'm sure you do and will too.

To quote Will Rogers, “If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.”

Thank you for sharing that with us Paul. That seems like a very fitting location for Buddy Boy to rest a while.

Thanks for sharing. I most definitely can relate.

Fantastic that you have those Ben :thumbup:



+1. Great that Sue and Duncan were able to visit that spot with you too my friend :thumbup:

Thank you all, it was a celebration for sure. Duncan may have stared into Buddy's eye's more than anyone. He invested more than a hundred hours capturing Buddy's soul in his beautiful artwork of Buddy's portrait:thumbup:

 

[redsparrow]

... Duncan may have stared into Buddy's eye's more than anyone. He invested more than a hundred hours capturing Buddy's soul in his beautiful artwork of Buddy's portrait:thumbup:

I remember that portrait Paul. It really is beautiful. You are a fortunate man to have it and even more so because it was painted for you by a good friend.

 

[paulhilborn]

I remember that portrait Paul. It really is beautiful. You are a fortunate man to have it and even more so because it was painted for you by a good friend.

Thank you, Nanc had it framed and matted and it hangs proudly on our living room wall. It truly is priceless:thumbup:

 

[waynorth]

Has anyone seen or heard from Pipeman (Robin)???

He has been incommunicado for quite a while now!!!

 

[Jack Black]

Thank you, Nanc had it framed and matted and it hangs proudly on our living room wall. It truly is priceless:thumbup:

Fantastic

Has anyone seen or heard from Pipeman (Robin)???

He has been incommunicado for quite a while now!!!

Not me, hope he's OK :thumbup:

 

[paulhilborn]

Has anyone seen or heard from Pipeman (Robin)???

He has been incommunicado for quite a while now!!!

I thought Duncan said he had spoken to him just before he left on his vacation? Robin was having some internet issues if my memory serves?

 

[r redden]

I found a DVD today of a show my band did 11 years ago and sitting here watching it and playing with some knives I've bought recently. And even though retirement most of the time means you've gotten old the free time to do what you want sure is nice. I'm going to try to take some of these tunes off of this DVD to make some 1 song videos. If I can accomplish this I would like to post a couple of them here if that's not too far off topic. If not okay let me know before I get myself in trouble.

 

[mrknife]

I found a DVD today of a show my band did 11 years ago and sitting here watching it and playing with some knives I've bought recently. And even though retirement most of the time means you've gotten old the free time to do what you want sure is nice. I'm going to try to take some of these tunes off of this DVD to make some 1 song videos. If I can accomplish this I would like to post a couple of them here if that's not too far off topic. If not okay let me know before I get myself in trouble.

im bringing my harmonicas and we can jam!