Getting burned out , and a few other ramblings...

stabman said:
With Knifein banned, this thread just got even better. :thumbup:
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You know, I was thinking the same thing.

Life is so short... at one of my good friend's place of business, they just met a group of second tier, but important managers last Tuesday. They liked everyone they met, and one lady in particular stood out. She was bright, friendly and known to her fellow workers as a first rate problem solver. They felt like they knew her better than they actually did as she was the '' go to" person in the corporate office, so they were on the phone with her quite a bit.

She died in her home in front of her kids at just 45 years old from a massive heart attack last Friday. She wasn't overweight, wasn't a smoker, didn't drink except at the company parties, and made sure all knew how proud she was of her husband and kids. It was just her time.

When I found out about it, I immediately thought of this thread, and then the comments by Knifein and Melvin Purvis. I will tread lightly as I know that MP could ban me as well. All I can say is I wonder how many of the things her family used to hold near and dear they would give up for another day with a wife or Mom?

I hope those that hold their toys as their most prized possessions hold them near and dear. Sometimes in the end, all folks like that have is their toys...

Robert
 
Allen R. said:
Man my daughter is walking already, and im like stop! No , dont walk , seems weird I know but seems like yesterday she was just born now shes walking a lil bit ans talking, and beating the crap out of me. I guess in a month or 2 shell be getting her license. BUT I have another on the way so all is good. Its strange i never wanted kids ever, then wife got pregnant and i was like cmon be a boy and i got a girl, now wifes pregnant again and im like ok come on be a girl, lol. Mommas boys and Daddys girls for sure .
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Allen, I don't know you, but what you're saying really resonates with me. A few days ago, I looked at my beautiful sleeping one year old son and asked him not to grow - to stay that same sweet, fun, innocent age. He's 9 now, but he's even more awesome, and I love every year I've known him. My daughter is seven, and as you say, she's more like daddy's girl.

I wanted more kids, but my wife felt like we had enough to do. Fortunately some lack of planning on our part brought us baby #3, who's now 1 1/2 years old. Family IS everything!

I think you're really focusing on what's important - keep the essential, high quality gear, and devote as much time as possible to enjoying the hell out of your family every chance you get.
 
Great thread. I've struggled for a long time with being possessed by my possessions. It's a tough line to walk. I've been pretty good about putting my family first, and they will all say that, as well. I know I could do better, though. A few years back, I was in a bad place, due to some poor personal choices. It was something my family never knew about, until it was almost too late. Thanks to a great friend, a good pastor, and a lot of prayer, I got out of that dark hole. I occasionally struggle with looking over that edge, but the draw of the pit isn't nearly as strong as it once was.

In my case, my "stuff" had also helped me keep a hold on life. It was the little goals and accomplishments that helped me find things to look forward to, when I wasn't able to see what God had already given me (my family). When it became harder to get more "stuff," again, with the help of a great friend, I found my family.

I feel I've mostly reached a balance, these days. My family is wonderful, and I enjoy the heck out of the boys growing up and becoming friends, instead of just my kids. I've began going on Boy Scout camp-outs with my older two, and it's great to have the time with them, and share my love of nature, knives and adventure. With the youngest being much more self sufficient, I'm also finding that I still love my wife, and she still loves me. We're discovering each other all over again. I didn't realize what I had been missing in her.

I still chase after the next great knife purchase, but it's much more controlled, due to self discipline, and lack of free $$$.

Thanks for giving me opportunity to self evaluate, and put my life into perspective. This thread has given me more motivation, and encouragement. Good on you, Allen, and God Bless you and yours.
 
Thanks Jackknife and Allen for posting what you kept! Found it educational and amusing at the same time. In both instances you guys didn't keep like one of each from a niche category, but kept a couple of almost the same knife of what you like the most.

I do this all the time, rationalize in my head some stupid carry situation and picture the best knife for it and proceed to go and find a knife that fits.

Yet at the end of the day... No matter what I end up with a little peanut sized knife in my pocket for edc, on weekends I might rotate it to a delica and for yardwork/utility I go for an opinel or a 3.5" bladed knife that is all business. Simple. Yet I keep Jonesin' to try different knives and steels even though I already have my favorites in mind. I guess the grass isn't always greener on the other side but I still look for that perspective.
 
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