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

Chui-888 said:
- thank you!

I was born about 100yds form the Indian Ocean in Mombasa.........the sound of the sea does wonders to me....to most of us I think, yes.

Twenty two years later I went to live and work 1000miles due east of Mombasa, right here, right on the beach...

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A beautiful part of the world Paul. I bought my place on Sanibel Island on the gulf coast of Florida almost three years ago. We went on vacation and pretty much never left. We too are only a couple of hundred yards from the beach. Our little piece of paradise.
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......simply stunning :cool: - wow joeradza joeradza

I love the grass between my toes - but sand between your toes, sound o' surf in your ear..........sublime
 
Beautiful photos guys. No matter your addiction, whether beach or mountains or woods or fields, I think getting into nature and away from concrete is good for everyone. I feel sorry for those that think all of life revolves around a city block. The owner of the company I work for has lived his entire life in Manhattan, and absolutely refuses to even walk across any grass/dirt for fear of messing up his shoes. o_O
 
black mamba said:
This photo is from one of our favorite spots on the planet, Waikoloa Beach on the Big Island of Hawaii.

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And this is the state fish of Hawaii, the Humuhumunukunukuapua'a. Photo taken snorkeling.

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We lived in Hawaii for 6 years. Nearing retirement, my wife and I are discussing going back to live out the rest of our days.
 
What are you going to do with your .22s Bill? From what I understand, it's not that easy finding good places to shoot there.
 
Hawaii? Schofield Rod and Gun Club uses ranges on Schofield Barracks. I'm one of the few with a life membership. I was once president of the club.
 
Chui-888 said:
- thank you!

Twenty two years later I went to live and work 1000miles due east of Mombasa, right here, right on the beach...
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I understand the Seychelles are gorgeous.

I agree, there is something about being at the beach.
Here's my beach.. looking across the bay to Silver Strand State Beach on an winter's evening..
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knarfeng said:
I understand the Seychelles are gorgeous.

I agree, there is something about being at the beach.
Here's my beach.. looking across the bay to Silver Strand State Beach on an winter's evening..
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Wonderful sunset pic :thumbsup::thumbsup:
Will see if I can hook out some of mine.

- indeed, Frank..........The Seychelles are utterly stunning......picture book.

I was there many years ago, first coup d'état. Lived on their biggest beach, Beau Vallon.

First time, I was there a year. It was a privilege beyond belief, had experiences that will live with me always and forever.

Amazing though, at the end of the first year - was sick of beaches, clear turquoise waters, blue skies and sunshine...........just wanted to go home.

I was home for three days - the place was the same, the weather was the same, the rain was the same - I wanted to go straight back. But I had made a choice. So, we can get used to somewhere so beautiful yet become complacent and contemptuous - and all we really need most the time is to 'touch base' and smell the coffee o_O

Went back again a couple years later, not for so long, and, have taken the missus there couple times. Yip, dream place, for sure.
 
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Got through a couple more piles of leaves before dark last night. Still have a few more to burn and a patch to rake. Unfortunately, more leaves continue to fall from my Oak's incessant shedding. But, it also won't be long until my azalea's bloom!
 
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