It all goes back to friends.

Bastid

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Another mushy Gus post.

Even after all these years every once in a while something happens to re-enforce the title of this thread.

Ya see a knife that you have very little if any chance of getting (it just will not be made again and there is only a handfull out there.)
The maker - a friend shows one to you and you go nuts. He is keeping his. :D

Years go by, you hear from a friend who decides to sell his. He heard you were interested from the maker.

Your dream to own the knife comes true. The knife becomes more than an object. It will always remind you of friends.

The point: if you are in this business, hobby, pastime and are not making close friends you are missing the most enjoyable part.

Thank you! (all of you know who you are), and thanks (for the friends that will be.)
 
That wasn't mushy at all. I always enjoy reading stuff like that. Now, I have to remind myself I have some friends like yours, and discreetly mention some of my favourite knives! :D
 
It's a great reminder and an important one. I'm with YOU 100% on this one! :D

I'm reaping the rewards of great opportunities that have come my way. Why? Simply because I have taken the time to be openly thankful, humble, and appreciative of outside help. The kind of things we do when we are around friends--no matter if we've never seen them or may not even know their real name (yet).

It's a good community.

Coop
 
Geez, you buncha mushy Bastids have got me all broke up over here!

:D

Seriously, the friendships I have made over the years have meant as much or more than the knives I have collected. :)
 
Originally posted by Coonskinner
What is the knife, Gus? If it's any of our business...:)

I'll have to think about that one, but this thread is about the friends. Maybe another time with the permission of those who are responsible.
(Trust me, it is very special and even more so because of friends.)
 
Gus, I would like to know the rest of the story too! As ususal, YOU HIT THE BULL'S EYE...

Darby
 
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