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I think I might turn in early tonight, as I have some exciting reading to get stuck into!
Lemmy Caution recommended a book to me a few weeks ago W.G.Sebalds The Rings of Saturn. He kindly sent me a copy, and it turned up here at Grumble Towers this morning. Ive already read a couple of chapters and am finding it an enthralling read :thumbup:
As is so typical of the great folks that hang out here, Lemmy slipped a couple of things into the parcel along with the book: An interesting coin/token, and this very special customised Opinel. Lemmy, I really like what youve done to this knife :thumbup: I should say that Lemmy removed the ring to avoid any undue Customs attention, enclosing it in the envelope separately. I think Im going to give this a go as a friction folder for now though, see how I get on.
A big thank you sir :thumbup:
Well if that wasnt enough excitement for one day, in the afternoon a large box appeared, which had been sent by Dan (Parke 1). Inside the box, I first came across a handwritten letter, with instructions to unwrap the parcel before reading it.
Very thoroughly wrapped up, so as to protect it from the Atlantic, and from UK Customs officials, was a fine copy of the GEC book: Great Eastern Cutlery: An American Tradition by David Anthony. The book has a beautiful eye-catching cover, and the contents look absolutely fascinating. Since I carry more GEC-made knives than any other knife brand these days, I cant wait to start learning more about the company's history. Thank you so much Dan :thumbup:
Along with the book was a small package, which I unwrapped to find a lovely old Imperial Boys Knife, similar to one Dans dad bought in 1951.
Dan has also graciously made me an honorary attendee at the 2014 GEC Rendezvous by sending me one of the buttons minted for the event. A bit of Photoshop-fu, and I could even be in the pics!
Thank you for your kindness Dan, and thanks again Lemmy, two great guys
Jack
Lemmy Caution recommended a book to me a few weeks ago W.G.Sebalds The Rings of Saturn. He kindly sent me a copy, and it turned up here at Grumble Towers this morning. Ive already read a couple of chapters and am finding it an enthralling read :thumbup:
As is so typical of the great folks that hang out here, Lemmy slipped a couple of things into the parcel along with the book: An interesting coin/token, and this very special customised Opinel. Lemmy, I really like what youve done to this knife :thumbup: I should say that Lemmy removed the ring to avoid any undue Customs attention, enclosing it in the envelope separately. I think Im going to give this a go as a friction folder for now though, see how I get on.
A big thank you sir :thumbup:
Well if that wasnt enough excitement for one day, in the afternoon a large box appeared, which had been sent by Dan (Parke 1). Inside the box, I first came across a handwritten letter, with instructions to unwrap the parcel before reading it.
Very thoroughly wrapped up, so as to protect it from the Atlantic, and from UK Customs officials, was a fine copy of the GEC book: Great Eastern Cutlery: An American Tradition by David Anthony. The book has a beautiful eye-catching cover, and the contents look absolutely fascinating. Since I carry more GEC-made knives than any other knife brand these days, I cant wait to start learning more about the company's history. Thank you so much Dan :thumbup:
Along with the book was a small package, which I unwrapped to find a lovely old Imperial Boys Knife, similar to one Dans dad bought in 1951.
Dan has also graciously made me an honorary attendee at the 2014 GEC Rendezvous by sending me one of the buttons minted for the event. A bit of Photoshop-fu, and I could even be in the pics!
Thank you for your kindness Dan, and thanks again Lemmy, two great guys
Jack
