Resignation of the Grand High Muckba.

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They say truth is always the best thing, and I have to admit to the faithful that I have sinned. I have let down the cult.

I'm leaving tomorrow for our Key West vacation, and am looking forward to fishing, snorkeling, drinking, seeing the sights, more drinking, maybe some bicycle touring, cigar shop touring, and maybe some more drinking. I've discovered a new drink that a friend recommended, nice cold gin and tonic. I like it. But to my sin.

Facing the fact that I had to mail a knife to myself at the Southern most point guest house, for reasons of traveling light and not checking bags because of the 25 dollar a bad fee. I sat and tried to pick what knife I was going to trust to the mail. Keping in mind that things get lost in themail all the time, I just couldn't let something go that was either impossible to replace, or damm hard to replace. I just couldn't let my trusty precious, my damascus peanut go in the mail system. I looked at my chestnut bone peanut, with the great dark patina that has taken a few years to build up, and couldn't let that go. Neither could I commit my S. Dauvi pocket puuko go. I don't know who S. Dauvi is, but he made a heck of a knife that cuts well and holds a great edge. My new easy open jack from Gus? No way!

I realized that anything I send could go astray, so I flinched.

I had a moment of weakness.

I doubted my faith in the cult, and so let it down.

I sinned.

I sent a SAK to myself. A Victorinox recruit to be exact.

I figured if it went missing in action, it was essentially a disposable knife. There's a 'Mart in Key West, and they carry SAK's, so I can just get another. I don't have to hand pick a SAK, they are all alike with reliable fit and finish. They are recognized, so I can just gift it to one of the fishing guides, or someone before I leave, so I don't have to worry about mailing it home.

So there it is, the Grand High Muckba of the cult is going on vacation in a tropical island paradise for a week, and the only knife I'm going to have is a SAK. So, the only honorable thing in my eyes is to resign my Muckbaship. Maybe one of the other cult members in good standing can take over. When I return from my tropical get away, I will sweep and mop the floor of the high council chamber, if I'm allowed in, and do other penitence duties as required.

Carl.
Floor sweeper and general custodial duties for the cult.
 
Resignation not accepted, Carl.

No shame in wise management of available resources!

I did the same back in May when I had to be in Nashville for a few days, and then return home via Indiana to spend time with my grandmother who fell and broke her hip. I don't check bags, so I left my peanut (and other regular pocket friends) home in North Carolina. Only difference, I did not ship one, but stopped at a local store shortly after arriving in Tennessee and purchased a Victorinox Classic. It was used several times during the trip, and is now on my van key ring.
 
Attn: Mods. jackknife's accout has been hacked.

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There is still time, there is still hope. Purchase a yellow ss peanut online and have it delivered to your vacation. Won't get hurt fishing by the sea :thumbup:

The peanut frenzy you have inspired has finally put me over the edge and I am ordering my first this week. Which to select is the only dilemma.
 
No infraction, totally understandable, as a victim of lost items flying, I plan on picking up a yellow nut before I have to fly next. Have a fun and safe trip.
P.S. I have another tasty drink to beat the heat a Dark & Stormy Goslings Rum and ginger beer, twist of lime
-Pete
 
Carl,

One would not expect a Grand Muckba to forsake common sense in attempting to maintain appearances, if said Muckba is indeed the Real Deal. Substance trumps surface displays.

At ease.

Doug, more information is needed. How'd you get the Classic back to NC? Did you mail it from your grandmother's...?

~ P.
 
Carl .. I think you need to take 2 gin and tonics and repent! We're all guilty of the occasional transgression. There's no one that could replace you as Grand High Muckba! So I think you're stuck being the cult leader. Have fun in paradise! :D
 
pertinux said:
Doug, more information is needed. How'd you get the Classic back to NC? Did you mail it from your grandmother's...?

~ P.
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I did indeed. And here is the funny part, I forgot all about it. A couple days after I got home from IN there was a package in my mailbox, and I said to myself, "That looks just like my handwriting!"

I joke with my wife and son that I have early onset dementia, and describe my memory as "swiss cheese" because it has so many holes in it.
 
The Grand High Muckba can't resign, no matter what. It's not what you carry for a week, it's the reason and mindset behind it.

Have fun Carl :thumbup:
 
I just flew down to Utah two weeks ago for vacation. I checked bags. I started agonizing over what folders I would bring.

I set out my least expensive folder. AG Russel large sodbuster pattern in linnen rucarta.

There.....problem solved.

But, wouldn't you know it, buy the time I flew, I had packed more.


When I landed, I went through various socks, etc in both bags, and removed over $800 worth of folders (and one inexpensive fixed blade).



I have a problem. But at least I left my more expensive fixed blades at home.
 
I feel the same way about my Peanuts. Buck 309 is my travel knife.
No worries, Carl.
You're just setting a good example for the other members on how to not lose a Peanut to TSA.
We can't let them fall into the hands of someone who would not appreciate them.
 
Enjoy your vacation Carl!!

I love Key West, although I like some of the more northern Keys better for other reasons, but I always have a blast in Key West.

If you really need a knife I will send my brother your way with an arsenal :)
 
Have a great vacation Carl!

I think everyone has summarized how I feel, even Muckba's need a little time off :D
 
SubSpace said:
You're just setting a good example for the other members on how to not lose a Peanut to TSA.
We can't let them fall into the hands of someone who would not appreciate them.
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That was my main fear. Since we're traveling very light and defiantly not checking bags, I was left with mailing it. I've had a few items get lost in the mail, and a vision of my peanut in the hands of some moron who would abuse it gave me nightmares. I kept thinking of some idiot saying "Hey lets see it this little thing can pry off that paint can lid." SNAP!

Just couldn't do it. If I can't keep it my possession, then I want it to be something very easily replaceable.

Carl.
 
I have a Tractor Supply 2-blade Smith & Wesson cheapo. It has a rubbery handle that melted after reacting to something it came into contact with. I spray painted it to solidify the rubber so I could put it on the plane (in checked baggage) to the Cayman Islands. Couldn't part with anything else if security took it! I used it as a pocket and dive knife...rusted immediately and the paint mostly peeled! It actually made it back home. I say take no chances! Do you want your peanut in some mail clerk or airline employee's bargain bin ebay sale?
 
I must confess to a slip myself- on vacation to Florida a few weeks ago I too left my Nut at home. Although we were driving there so I had no good reason to leave it, I had a Remington whittler in my pocket the whole week for the sole selfish reason of no rust in the humidity.
Waitaminute- I just remembered that I keep a backup SS 'Nut in my bag that I had with me all the time, so I did have a peanut with me. Now I feel better. :o
The Grand High Muckba shall not be replaced for a measley week away from the Cult, especially if he has a good reason to be away. Have fun, and don't get too hammered :D
 
I just got back from a week in Key West---great place!

While there, I enjoyed many a G&T myself, and the knife I took was a simple Rough Rider Canoe--the same knife I took on my honeymoon to Washington, D.C. last year. No shame!

Caleb
 
I consider myself a member of the cult, but I am just a lowly grunt.
My time with the peanut has decreased and at times, I even don't miss not having a peanut in my pockets.

The peanut though, as I have learned, is a forgiving knife. It also is a wise knife that knows when to bow out and let it's owner take a break with another blade.
A peanut is the perfect best friend, it's there when you need it, but don't feel bad when you take a vacation of your own.
 
Carl, best wishes for your vacation! Gin is the perfect drink for Keys, given the summertime climate there.

I have a beat-around Case mini-stockman that is reserved for exactly the travel situation you describe. Though the SAK would come in handy opening the occasional bottle of beer.
 
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