I am happy. lets have a giveaway!!!!!!

j williams

j williams

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Lately I have had this feeling of contentment in my life. With my job, my family, my friends, and my gear even!! :)

I really dont know why. I took a step back a few weeks ago, and did some inteior reflection. Im not gonna get into personal crap, and get all soft, but lets say that I had a moment of clarity, and feel a genuine sense of contentment. I have never had this. I had a rough childhood, and have always been a hard ass. It has made relationships strain, and made me a stressed out guy. My job is a stressfull one, and well....Ill just stop boring you. :thumbup:

I want to give you guys a moment of happiness too. A while back I scored a Cold Steel Master Hunter in Carbon V. I got it VERY cheap, too cheap really. The seller made a mistake pricing it, but insisted he ddnt care, and honored his price. Very cool of him. Well I want to give it away to some lucky chap.:thumbup:

This is the OG cold steel, and a great blade. I wont use it. I have plenty of sweet knives. Carbon V ones are getting harder and harder to come by.

So, to enter my contest for the sake of a contest. :D.....

Just post your most happy memory of the woods, maybe a memorable story fom childhood, or adulthood, maybe a moment when you thought all was well in your world. Pics are good too, if you have any. ;)

I will find someone, or some random way to choose the winner, and you will get the Cold Steel. Its a user, so dont be all uptight if you win and you think its brand spankin new or anything. No sir, this one is well loved, but not abused. :thumbup:

Anyways just wanted to share.

This is limited to wilderness posters. I want it to go to someone who will love it, and use it, like it has been by someone.
 
I don't need the knife, but this photo has been a personal favorite of mine for a long time. It's me and my older brothers when we were young. We grew up on the river, so a lot of memories are there!

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I feel peaceful when I see this pic. And I'm the chunky one!

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Naked, I feel peacefull when I look at that pic too. Dunno why, im not in it, or anything, just looking at it makes me feel reminicent of childhood, and all those long summer evenings spent in the woods as a boy. We must be about the same age. I recognize that haircut!!
 
That's really, really nice of you Jake! You do too much. And I'm glad to hear you've found that kind of contentment, that's a big deal.

Mine would have to be, as trite as it might sound, when I proposed to my wife. It was just a very perfect day, and a beautiful hike to the cliff where I asked her. Definitely one of my favorite days in my life.

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I was probably 8 or 9 the first time I camped out in the woods behind the house on my own. Talked about scared...lol. But Mom came out and brought flashlights and dinner to the intrepid explorer. I still love getting out and away from things but don't do it nearly often enough.
 
SpookyPistolero said:
That's really, really nice of you Jake! You do too much. And I'm glad to hear you've found that kind of contentment, that's a big deal.

Mine would have to be, as trite as it might sound, when I proposed to my wife. It was just a very perfect day, and a beautiful hike to the cliff where I asked her. Definitely one of my favorite days in my life.
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I had a feeling you would say that Will. Thats awesome. :thumbup: Its cool when you find someone who makes you feel that way. She seems from what youve told me, to be a great girl. :thumbup:
 
Absintheur said:
I was probably 8 or 9 the first time I camped out in the woods behind the house on my own. Talked about scared...lol. But Mom came out and brought flashlights and dinner to the intrepid explorer. I still love getting out and away from things but don't do it nearly often enough.
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Its hard to when you get older and more busy. Great memory you have there. :thumbup:

The mind of a 9 year old is a powerfull thing. I was scared to death of Ewoks when I was little. :eek: I still dont trust a clown either!
 
Jake, you keep this up and people are gonna get the idea you're a nice guy or something! Thanks!

-- FLIX
 
Aw thats ok Flix, I promise to throw a kitten into the microwave later to clear that up!:eek:

Just kidding guys, dont get all worked up. :p
 
right on J..:thumbup: glad to hear all is well man... a little inner reflection is always good... you're coming to cali. soon too...:D :o :cool:

for me, it doesn't get much happier than the times spent with my family in the woods...:)

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Well, I don't have any pics, but I have to reflect back on being a kid, spending time with my grandfather (who passed when I was 12). He was a huge hunter and fisherman, and was really the first person and greatest influence on my and my little brother's appreciation for the outdoors. We learned how to tie knots, fish with cane poles, eventually learn to cast, ID plants and so on. Most importantly--he got me into knives :D We were young, and at that point it was just fun times with our grandpa John, but really what I think about today is how it taught me to appreciate plants and animals, appreciate untouched earth, and always marvel at it, not matter how often I came in contact with it. He told us "places like these are getting harder to find." And that stuck with us. We also learned self reliance, getting our daypacks together and paying the price for not being prepared (though he always had what we needed extra in his bag or pocket). He was just very straight up and down, and insightful. Never raised his voice, and always funny. Years after he died, I found out that he had fought his way across Europe, being in the Battle of the Bulge. I could never put my head around the idea that someone so laid back and caring could go through something like that and come out the same way.

The importance of this for me was that I never really had these experiences with my own dad, even though he was around my whole childhood. So when I look back, I see my first positive role model that I never got a chance to spend enough time with, opening my eyes to things that I still love and appreciate today. Every time I get out into the woods, or out onto water, I think of this. That is what makes me happy and helps me find peace when things are chaotic.
 
mtnfolk mike said:
right on J..:thumbup: glad to hear all is well man... a little inner reflection is always good... you're coming to cali. soon too...:D :o :cool:

for me, it doesn't get much happier than the times spent with my family in the woods...:)
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I hear ya man. And the fact that I coming your way is a great thing. It will be an insanly cool trip. :thumbup:

Dave28210 said:
Well, I don't have any pics, but I have to reflect back on being a kid, spending time with my grandfather (who passed when I was 12). He was a huge hunter and fisherman, and was really the first person and greatest influence on my and my little brother's appreciation for the outdoors. We learned how to tie knots, fish with cane poles, eventually learn to cast, ID plants and so on. Most importantly--he got me into knives :D We were young, and at that point it was just fun times with our grandpa John, but really what I think about today is how it taught me to appreciate plants and animals, appreciate untouched earth, and always marvel at it, not matter how often I came in contact with it. He told us "places like these are getting harder to find." And that stuck with us. We also learned self reliance, getting our daypacks together and paying the price for not being prepared (though he always had what we needed extra in his bag or pocket). He was just very straight up and down, and insightful. Never raised his voice, and always funny. Years after he died, I found out that he had fought his way across Europe, being in the Battle of the Bulge. I could never put my head around the idea that someone so laid back and caring could go through something like that and come out the same way.

The importance of this for me was that I never really had these experiences with my own dad, even though he was around my whole childhood. So when I look back, I see my first positive role model that I never got a chance to spend enough time with, opening my eyes to things that I still love and appreciate today. Every time I get out into the woods, or out onto water, I think of this. That is what makes me happy and helps me find peace when things are chaotic.
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What a great story. Thank you for sharing!! :thumbup:
 
My dad passed away last fall, so naturally I've been thinking about fishing and camping with him when I was a kid. He was a good man and I miss him a lot.

j, that's an excellent knife you're giving away, someone here will really enjoy it. I already have one, so don't put my name in the hat, let someone else have a chance :)
 
Sorry to hear that James. Thats a real bummer. Im happy you have so many cool memories of him though.
 
Thanks, man. The last words I said to him on the phone were "I love you." I thank God for that. Couple days later, he was gone to his reward.

OK enough of that! This is a happy thread :D

You mentioned ewoks and clowns... for me it was those damn flying monkeys in the Wizard of Oz. They still give me the heebie-jeebies :eek: :D
 
You're the man J. I don't need the knife as I have also reached a point where I feel happy with the amount of knives I have.

The best memory I have of the wilderness happened about a month ago the first time I was able to bring my son, my only child, along with me, the wife, and dog onto a nearby trail. It was a GREAT day.

It's great to hear you've reached that point in your life, I hope it lasts for the rest of your life.

What a great community we have here.....

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Man, they were creepy!!!! :eek:

When I was 8 or 9 me and my cuz managed to catch Killer Clowns From Outer Space on USA networks Friday Night Horrors (anyone else remember that?), it scared the crap out of me. It was a cheesy movie, but even now, I look at clowns differant. :o
 
myright said:
You're the man J. I don't need the knife as I have also reached a point where I feel happy with the amount of knives I have.

The best memory I have of the wilderness happened about a month ago the first time I was able to bring my son, my only child, along with me, the wife, and dog onto a nearby trail. It was a GREAT day.

It's great to hear you've reached that point in your life, I hope it lasts for the rest of your life.

What a great community we have here.....
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Dude, you have no idea how many more cool memories you will have with the lad. I remember the first time my son got out with us. Its a great feeling!!
 
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