My BIZARRE DAY!

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HARDBALL

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Hi all,

I'm glad to be here at Blade Forums today.

By the numbers :

April 22,2021, Maine, Snow Flurries, STRONG Winds with gusts up to 50 mph.

Driving this morning to take the Mrs. to Work in Portland (one day a week at Office) the remainder working from Home. My big plan for the day was to pick up my "Pawn Shop"
find "Ripple Edge/Ideal Products, Inc." (German made) Canadian (style) #1 Belt Knife
from the Shop in Portland, Maine which was to be (lightly polish) and sharpening the Knife.

Heading to Portland : Driving down Rt. 295 South : The following is a note I (later) sent the Maine State Troopers via their Facebook page "Messenger". I presently can not Comment/Like Publicly (as I am, yet again in "Facebook Jail) this time for 30 days. I wrote:

I wanted to say "THANK YOU" to the person(s) responsible for the Electronic Highway sign WARNING "CAUTION, WRONG WAY DRIVER!" Once being made aware of this situation, I IMMEDIATELY moved out of the "Fast lane" into the "right Hand" lane. Only moments after making that move, I saw a Car's Headlight heading towards my wife and I. I quickly pulled far over into the "Break down" lane and watch this Person pass us by driving upwards of 70 mph. I then watch in my rear view mirror as other Cars swerved out of the way of the on coming Car. I feared this wrong way driver/car would cause a tragic accident/outcome. I am relieved to (later) learn this was not the case and the situation ended without a tragic result. I'm still exhausted (after the fact) from the delayed "Adrenaline" dump. At any rate, please say a big "THANK YOU" to the person(s) responsible for posting that "WARNING" as it very well may have saved the life of both myself and my Wife. Too damn close!
T.P.S.

I was cool and calm as this situation was (about to/happening). Thankfully, I was able to think clearly and keep my wits about me. Only (shortly) after missing a potential HEAD ON, did I then start to feel a bit, shaky.
After dropping the Mrs. off at work, I proceeded to the Knife Shop to pick up my Knife. I relayed my near death experience to the Shop owner who listened to my account "WIDE Eyed". The Shop person then mentioned he had just traveled the same Highway and saw a Car pulled over into the "Highway Police Turnaround" area (along with a bunch of Police/Police Cars). Hearing this news, I felt some relief as I for sure thought this "Wrong Way" driver would cause a "Head on" fatal accident. Praise God, this was not the case.
So, my Knife (which was suppose to be ready today) had not yet been worked on. The Shop person felt awful about the delay and promised to have it ready next week. The Shop person said he wanted to make it up to me for the delay and "Gifted" me the following :
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Man, what a day!


HARDBALL

HARDBALL
 
I have people in Maine. They don't talk to me. Maybe because I didn't buy them a nice enough knife last Christmas. Anyway, glad to hear that life in Maine is still "interesting."

Note: You said "snow flurries." There is no snow in the picture in that article. I'm a little disappointed.
 
Mister Coffee said:
I have people in Maine. They don't talk to me. Maybe because I didn't buy them a nice enough knife last Christmas. Anyway, glad to hear that life in Maine is still "interesting."

Note: You said "snow flurries." There is no snow in the picture in that article. I'm a little disappointed.
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Ooh yea MC,

Seems something always interesting happening here in Maine. In this case, I'll take a pass. Maine State Police will be contacting me tomorrow (they are seeking witnesses). Damn, I'm so PO'ed. I mean, had it not been for my Wife seeing the Warning sign, chances are high that my Wife and I would not be here tonight.
Ooh, the "overnight" Snow/Flurries melted by 9 a.m.
HARDBALL
 
HARDBALL said:
Ooh yea MC,

Seems something always interesting happening here in Maine. In this case, I'll take a pass. Maine State Police will be contacting me tomorrow (they are seeking witnesses). Damn, I'm so PO'ed. I mean, had it not been for my Wife seeing the Warning sign, chances are high that my Wife and I would not be here tonight.
Ooh, the "overnight" Snow/Flurries melted by 9 a.m.
HARDBALL
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I was making a joke, but sincerely I am happy that you are safe and well (enough). I am sorry this happened to you. I love Maine.
 
Sounds like a good day to make it out alive from!

I quit facebook a couple years ago and have never regretted that decision.

Nice Japanese knife - I have one similar that a good friend who lived in Kobe brought to me on a visit back to America.
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I hope your next few days are less "eventful".

best

mqqn
 
Mister Coffee said:
I was making a joke, but sincerely I am happy that you are safe and well (enough). I am sorry this happened to you. I love Maine.
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Hi MC,

LOL, I realize you were making a joke. I thought I give you a "Weather update" anyway. Thanks for your kind wishes. I had no idea how an event like this can "screw" with one's Head. I'll probability wake up SCREAMING in the middle of the Night dreaming of a HEAD ON! Ugggh. I hope that's not the case. I do my best to "dream" about my (soon to arrive) new Grohmann #1 Canadian Belt Knife! Ooh, the #1 for the FIRST time I've even seen is on SALE! If one has ever wanted to buy a Grohmann #1, NOW is the time! Ooh, I to LOVE living in Maine!

HARDBALL
 
mqqn said:
Sounds like a good day to make it out alive from!

I quit facebook a couple years ago and have never regretted that decision.

Nice Japanese knife - I have one similar that a good friend who lived in Kobe brought to me on a visit back to America.


Hi mqqn,

Yes indeed! A good day to come out alive! I was perhaps less than two minutes from a HEAD ON!
Good for you mqqn having quit Facebook. I really need to do the same (or at the very least) stick to my "FB hobby sites".
Wow! Awesome Knives from a good Friend! Enjoy! I'm very much liking my little Japanese Knife.

Regards,
HARDBALL
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I hope your next few days are less "eventful".

best

mqqn
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HARDBALL said:
Hi MC,

LOL, I realize you were making a joke. I thought I give you a "Weather update" anyway. Thanks for your kind wishes. I had no idea how an event like this can "screw" with one's Head. I'll probability wake up SCREAMING in the middle of the Night dreaming of a HEAD ON! Ugggh. I hope that's not the case. I do my best to "dream" about my (soon to arrive) new Grohmann #1 Canadian Belt Knife! Ooh, the #1 for the FIRST time I've even seen is on SALE! If one has ever wanted to buy a Grohmann #1, NOW is the time! Ooh, I to LOVE living in Maine!

HARDBALL
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HARDBALL said:
Hi MC,

LOL, I realize you were making a joke. I thought I give you a "Weather update" anyway. Thanks for your kind wishes. I had no idea how an event like this can "screw" with one's Head. I'll probability wake up SCREAMING in the middle of the Night dreaming of a HEAD ON! Ugggh. I hope that's not the case. I do my best to "dream" about my (soon to arrive) new Grohmann #1 Canadian Belt Knife! Ooh, the #1 for the FIRST time I've even seen is on SALE! If one has ever wanted to buy a Grohmann #1, NOW is the time! Ooh, I to LOVE living in Maine!

HARDBALL
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You are not wrong. These things do "screw with our heads." You may feel unsettled now, but, eventually, you are going to regain your footing.

By the way, you haven't invited me to visit you in Maine yet. Come on. I'm not such a bad person.
 
Mister Coffee said:
You are not wrong. These things do "screw with our heads." You may feel unsettled now, but, eventually, you are going to regain your footing.

By the way, you haven't invited me to visit you in Maine yet. Come on. I'm not such a bad person.
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Hi MC,

Thanks MC. Yea, it'll take a lil' bit of time for me to "settle down". Me thinks I'll shortly enjoy a dram of "Irish Whiskey!"
I've have lived in many States/Cities (Los Angeles, Nashville, RI, Texas, AL, Summer Stock Theatre on the NJ Shore) etc. however
(ESPECIALLY) these days, I'm thankful to be living in the beautiful State of MAINE! Maine has one syllable, one Bordering State, low overall Population, low Population density, four seasons, 90% Wooded, Natural Resources,
Atlantic Ocean, Right to Carry, etc. Yea, I'll be fine! Thanks again.

HARDBALL
 
HARDBALL said:
Hi MC,

Thanks MC. Yea, it'll take a lil' bit of time for me to "settle down". Me thinks I'll shortly enjoy a dram of "Irish Whiskey!"
I've have lived in many States/Cities (Los Angeles, Nashville, RI, Texas, AL, Summer Stock Theatre on the NJ Shore) etc. however
(ESPECIALLY) these days, I'm thankful to be living in the beautiful State of MAINE! Maine has one syllable, one Bordering State, low overall Population, low Population density, four seasons, 90% Wooded, Natural Resources,
Atlantic Ocean, Right to Carry, etc. Yea, I'll be fine! Thanks again.

HARDBALL
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OMG! We could enjoy a tiny taste of whiskey! However, through some accident of circumstance, I happen to have an extensive personal knowledge of tequila. So, if you incline the agave way...

Maine is an extraordinary place, and so different (I think) from when I first stepped foot in it in the 1960s. And it is one syllable. I'm so glad you pointed that out because it gives me something to think about tonight.
 
Mister Coffee said:
OMG! We could enjoy a tiny taste of whiskey! However, through some accident of circumstance, I happen to have an extensive personal knowledge of tequila. So, if you incline the agave way...

Maine is an extraordinary place, and so different (I think) from when I first stepped foot in it in the 1960s. And it is one syllable. I'm so glad you pointed that out because it gives me something to think about tonight.
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Hi MC,

LOL, OMG, NO Agave for me (other than perhaps some in a Margherita). Straight, NOooooo way! I'd get waaaay too loose/out of control and it wouldn't' be pretty.



HARDBALL
 
H HARDBALL
Glad that you and your wife made it through a potential tragedy safe and sound.
Your Higonokami is a genuine Kanekoma brand (Maker: Nagao) in Blue Paper
Warikomi (similar to sanmai but core doesn't go all the way to the spine)
The Blue Paper is carbon, holds a good edge and is a joy to sharpen. Enjoy!
 
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