Lets talk GEC!

We had some wool clothing made for work a few times in Italy and the factory there would go and bring old ladies out of retirement to run the sewing machines. They'd run them for decades and no new person could sit down and get one to work at all.
 
EngrSorenson said:
I was thinking the same thing. Wish I could go this year, but it just didn't work out well for that. Maybe next year...
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Dag gum I thought I was going to see you there.
I have been making rough outs for anyone who wants to carve with me.😉
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Jiki said:
Dag gum I thought I was going to see you there.
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yeah, unfortunately this year's a weird one- seems like the Rendezvous is earlier this year than most.
I have some responsibilities that weekend but others include:
School wrapping up (my wife's a teacher) and
Two 8 hour car rides with a 3 year old (because imagine what would happen if I told her I was going to PA for the weekend without them! 😨 ).
I'd have very much have enjoyed throwing a few chips with you.

If it had been a little later in June we would have made a vacation of it.
I do very much hope to meet you and a few other porch-goers some day, and an event like this would be ideal for the obvious reasons.
There's a few forum goers I'd love to yell at in person, too. 🤣
 
EngrSorenson said:
yeah, unfortunately this year's a weird one- seems like the Rendezvous is earlier this year than most.
I have some responsibilities that weekend but others include:
School wrapping up (my wife's a teacher) and
Two 8 hour car rides with a 3 year old (because imagine what would happen if I told her I was going to PA for the weekend without them! 😨 ).
I'd have very much have enjoyed throwing a few chips with you.

If it had been a little later in June we would have made a vacation of it.
I do very much hope to meet you and a few other porch-goers some day, and an event like this would be ideal for the obvious reasons.
There's a few forum goers I'd love to yell at in person, too. 🤣
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Really? I invited my wife and children and then told them it was going to be a bunch of guys like me talking about knives. They then said I should go alone.😉🤔😂😂😂
 
Mass1632 said:
that smooth vs saw cut looks like it might come down to the wire. I hope most are ok with either since it could break a lot of hearts.
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I’ve been holding out my vote for a bit, prolly throw in with the underdog between those two at the end. It wouldn’t be a forum knife if I didn’t back losers in the polls!

Not sure if smooth bone is actually my preference between the two, or if I just think it is because it’s behind. Either would be great.
 
mcc850 said:
Really glad I am not the only one who enjoys the fine term, dadgum.
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BOY, THESE GEC'S SURE ARE GREAT!
(that should keep the moderators busy while I go off topic.)

I'm about your age (35) and also enjoy a colorful vocabulary, which usually ends up with me being referred to as "an old man".
Does this happen to you?

GEC's and slip joints might actually be related here, after all.
"Grandpa knives".

Edit- seems your birthday is in a week (6/11), so early Happy Birthday!
 
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EngrSorenson said:
BOY, THESE GEC'S SURE ARE GREAT!
(that should keep the moderators busy while I go off topic.)

I'm about your age (35) and also enjoy a colorful vocabulary, which usually ends up with me being referred to as "an old man".
Does this happen to you?

GEC's and slip joints might actually be related here, after all.
"Grandpa knives".

Edit- seems your birthday is in a week (6/11), so early Happy Birthday!
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This does happen to me often haha. Grandpa knives rule! Also, thanks for the early bday wishes. I am going to gift myself one of the knives (jig bone 38 english whittler) I have stashed under my bathroom sink hidden from my wife 🤣 🤣 🤣
 
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