Knifemaking Claims another Victim

Laredo7mm

Laredo7mm

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Well all, the Alabama Hottie chapter of my life has been closed. She flew back to Alabama this morning and will not be coming back. :(

Knifemaking was not all to blame, but she did not like me spending so much time in the shop. The majority of it was us having different goals in life. She depirately wants kids, and I don't. So instead of continuing on, I decided it was best that she left.

So, next year at the Blade show, I will be going solo. Just look for the drunk guy in the pit, with the Carolina's Panthers hat on, crying in his Jack and Coke. ;)
 
Sorry to here that man.

It is really tough trying to balance out a full time job, a lady and a never ending burning passion to grind, forge and polish blades.

Your brothers in steel are there for you man if you need anything.

Maybe we can all get together at blade and have a few.

Take care,

Jim
 
Sean, I hate that. Like me when I lost my 19 year marriage, you are still young and there will be another come your way. It hurts so bad for a while, I know. It does get better with time and sometimes it can get better than ever before.

I'll be toasting one to you tonight ol'buddy.

I and I know all us are open to you anytime you want to email. You don't have to go without our company for any reason.

Roger
 
What does'nt kill you makes you stronger...in my life I have found that everything always works out for the best, though at the time of trial it may not seem possible. When one door is closed (sometimes in your face) another will open. You do though have to keep your head up and eyes open for the next opportunity which can be hard when you think all is going wrong.

Your next lady may even be into making knives with you or appreciate the fact you are at home "working" instead of out screwing around. My wife of 22 years (geesh, forgot how long it's been, I'm 45) "let's" me do what I wish when I wish, but I do the same for her. She has been shopping in Minnesota for the last week with her mother, last year I went to the Bahamas by myself...you have to trust each other. Keep your eyes open, you will find a keeper!
 
Sorry man, but you can't have my Alabama Lady... she fully supports my hobby. Hang in there, I went through h##l with my first wife to get the best lady on the planet.

There's a million fish in the sea....
 
Sorry to hear the news Sean, She was a cute one for sure but if it wasnt meant to be than its best this way. Knifemaking is a time consuming hobbie/business and most spouses cant tolerate it. You did the right thing I say. Long term goals are another important subject. Darnnit She was cute. Have one on me my friend, Bruce
 
Sean, most sad to hear this happened. You had mentioned it at Bowie's and I worried. Not being a wiseguy at all, though, it is better to find this out before commitments get too long term and it is all the more brutal.

The "absolutely right" woman, when she comes along, will embrace your passion for knives, because she will see it as a burning passion that will keep you happy. Not only that, but she will understand that boys are boys, and need the diversions to keep them sane. She will be glad to have you at home in the shop where she can hang out as opposed to fearing she may have a life wherein she has to know which bar to drag her old man home from.

I am most fortunate. Nanc has never said no to any crazya$$ thing I want to do. All she's ever wanted is to be involved. Because I knew I had all this genetic based illness coming on, I never wanted kids, and was fortunate enough that we got that worked out early, too.

That woman is in your future, my younger friend, and will be right there someday glad to hear that LG pounding away in the basement. Relish the love and good times you had, and hold close to your heart the memories of the joy you two shared.

A half bottle of Gentleman Jack ain't a bad idea, either.
Take care, and hang in there.... we'll say a prayer for a quick return to peace of mind....
 
Women are like busses, another one will come along in fifteen minutes.
Good luck!
 
Thanks guys. I think I should have said more kids. She has one and I have one, neither of us have custody. I love my 6 year old daughter to death, but just can't imagine starting all over again with a little newborn.

Things will be well, everything happens for a reason. Unfortunately the reasons are not always known right away. Better now than later.

From now until X-mas there is going to be some serious shop time going on. It is amazing how much clearer I think when I am in the shop working.

Thanks again.
 
Sean, you've got the right attitude. Just don't let the Jack give you any crazy ideas. You gotta get through the first couple weeks unscathed.
 
I was going to say what mattd said, but he beat me to it. That is the advice I give my two sons (19 and 24) when they come home with bruised feelings and generally a bad case of the blues because of a female. It will all work out in the end like it is supposed to, so in the mean time, just hang tough. Make some sparks fly and mangle some metal, and soon enough, you'll be back on an even keel.
by the by, George Dickel is a friend of mine, and if Jack gets boring, look up ole George, he's a pretty good guy.
 
Sean
I feel for you Guy.
at 26 years the wife and I almost bit the dust.
but got back on track
it was worth saving some of them are not worth it..
better now then later if it's going to happen.

hey that's not the one the truck was bought for is it,, or
am I mixing you up with someone else?:eek:
 
Better now, then after the vow. Your just a young pup anyways,lots of fish in the sea. Now back to fish'in.

Bill
 
Sorry to hear that man -- I hope everything works out.


I'll have few drinks with you at Blade next year.
 
Sorry to hear that man. Know what your'e going through. And yep, getting into something(such as grinding) to take up your time, rather than moping, is only way to do it.
 
Laredo7mm i also am sad to hear that. Tings will work out. are yall still going to be friends? maybe she will realise what she is giving up. Best of luck to you. Now go make lots of PENS :D
 
You need to go see this fine speciman of a woman. You might have to get over the fact that her arms are rugged but.....

www.blacksmithchic.com

If I wasn't married and she was available. I'd be in hot persuit. no pun intended.

Mark
 
Notice how Sean got all quiet the last few minutes? ... :D Way to go Bill!

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Man I'm in the "wife don't always dig it" category and find myself fighting for shop time too. And it's too late for me to send her home. I'm steady working my re-education program, wish me luck!

(I keep telling her be glad I'm not a womanizin type...then she reminds me about Uma...Dang! The shop looks pretty mild when we start thinking about her again... ;) )

Good luck man, see you 'roun'.

Dave
 
Sean, they will do that to you. But yeah, a better one comes along, and then THE RIGHT ONE arrives! I am really sorry to hear things didn't work out for you folks. Maybe she needs some more life experiences to mature, too. You can't fight that, as we older folks know very well. Ms. Right will be a very fortunate gal, for sure. And just think, your future inlaws will have a real knife maker in the family! Dave, quit thinking about that redhead! You will grind your knuckles off!
 
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