SuperBen Tuesday - 07/08/14

Bamboo

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We have two beauties to raise funds for Ben today. But first, an update from Ben’s Mom that we received just this morning –

“I just wanted to give you a quick update, we are obviously having a hard time getting Ben's seizures under control, especially in the last 4 weeks. We went to the TSC world medical conference this past week and learned so much to help our Ben and so much we have done wrong.

We were able to use part of the funds already to pay towards Ben’s doctor’s bills and will be using the remainder for me to fly to Cincinnati to see a new doctor who we met at a conference who specializes in TSC.

We can't tell you enough what this group has done for us and how much the support and prayers is helping. The last two nights have been so awful, yesterday Ben had a new seizure type with his eyes rolling into his head. Seeing this breaks my heart, but knowing we are getting help soon with seeing new doctors - all thanks to what you and this group have done for us - is a miracle.

Lots of love,
The Ruppe Family”

And… the knives -

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The first is a rather unique hiking buddy, with red liners under jade g10 scales, resulting in a purplish hue that we think is pretty great.



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Trust me that this is a lousy photo. The blade almost looks like a blueback here, but it is not. I couldn't get this little guy to show up well in the pics but it's a beautiful little knife.


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2014 0708 01 – Hiking Buddy with Jade g10 over black g10 with Red liners, SFT Tang, convex on 1/8” spalted 01 steel - $265



Next up we have a sexy, bolstered Sneaky Pete, donated for today by our beloved Comprehensivist! She’s retained her original sale/thread date, because Comprehensivist is so comprehensive and provided it to us.

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2013 1122 017 – Sneaky Pete, Sapphire Burlap from Shadetree with black canvas micarta bolsters and liners, Tapered Tang, Convex on 3/16” thick 3D spalted 01 steel - $335



Thanks everybody!
 
Hats off to Phil & the Fiddleback Crew for their generosity.....thoughts & prayers out to Super Ben.
 
Wow -- what an awesome offering to Ben from the Fiddleback family! Kudos to Phil for donating one BAD sneaky pete to a most noble cause; that right there folks is good karma. :thumbup:
 
Andy & Ken,

Thank you for the update from the Ruppe family. It is sad to hear that Ben is suffering through such bad seizures. It is encouraging to hear that family has learned more about his condition at the conference and found a doctor who specializes in TSC. That sounds very promising.

I will continue to pray for treatment & healing for Ben and strength for the Ruppe family.

Phil
 
Thanks for everyone who has supported Super Ben. Your help goes directly to this family, and makes a big and visible impact on their lives. I can't thank you properly for your support of this, and every other way you support Fiddleback Forge.

Thank you.
 
Truly very kindhearted of you Mr. Phil! That makes the second or third knife you've donated. The good karma choo-choo train is about to pull into the Philsville station. You guys set a great example for us to follow.
 
kevroo said:
Truly very kindhearted of you Mr. Phil! That makes the second or third knife you've donated. The good karma choo-choo train is about to pull into the Philsville station. You guys set a great example for us to follow.
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Thanks for the kind words Kevin. The "good karma choo-choo train" as you call it has already passed through my station more times than I deserve. Donating a few knives is easy if it helps get Super Ben on board that train. That is what I am praying for.

Phil
 
I appreciate your giving spirit! It is better to give then to recieve! That SP was quite the knife to give up too since you have the matching Camp Nessie. That Camp Nessie is my favorite that I've seen. Thanks for the kind example you've set for us all!

Comprehensivist said:
Thanks for the kind words Kevin. The "good karma choo-choo train" as you call it has already passed through my station more times than I deserve. Donating a few knives is easy if it helps get Super Ben on board that train. That is what I am praying for.

Phil
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