The "My Turn for a GAW" GAW *WINNER ANNOUNCED!!!*

[joeradza]

I'm in. I've had the honor and pleasure of traveling to every corner of the U.S. From Hawaii to Alaska to Maine and the deep south. I've lived in in the High Sierras and big cities on both coasts. I've found happiness in all of them.
At this point I find this to be my happiest. Sanibel Island.

 

[waverave]

waverave thank you my friend for the GAW very generous of you. I love seeing new members hosting a GAW it speaks loads of your character. First I'm really glad you found your way here to this place it is almost an extended family. Second I'd be honored to participate in your GAW thanks for the chance at a fine knife.
Here's a knife picture just because.

Thanks brother for your kind words and good luck

I'm in...my happy place is in Stratford, NJ at home with my son and daughter.

At home with family sounds like a good happy place to me Good luck!

I'm in, thank you for this generous GAW. The White Mountains of NH are my happy place.

I've never been to NH but that looks really beautiful! I can see why you like it Good luck!

Ill join in but for the moment no photo and I doubt I have any good ones from any my trips to FL not sure I want to live down there but I love the fishing down there. I will look for a photo when I am home.

I've had the pleasure of fishing in Florida both on lakes and off the coast...world class! I never went for a grouper though Good luck!

I'm In! Would go great with my bullet gunstock #44 that I have been loving.

That is exactly what drew me to this knife and the Remington bullet line initially. Good luck!

I'm in. I've had the honor and pleasure of traveling to every corner of the U.S. From Hawaii to Alaska to Maine and the deep south. I've lived in in the High Sierras and big cities on both coasts. I've found happiness in all of them.
At this point I find this to be my happiest. Sanibel Island.

That looks so nice! It sounds like you and I have a lot in common brother I was a Navy brat, then I joined the Navy, then I entered a career full of travels. I am fairly planted now but I have lived everywhere just like you. Although it can be tough moving around, it was a privilege to have experienced life in many different regions, states and communities. Good luck!

 

[rxavage]

I’m in. I could use a kickstart down the traditional path.

 

[Misplaced Hillbilly]

https://discoverswva.com/landscapes/
Please count me in, unfortunately I don't have a specific picture of my happy place, and while searching for one that would be very much like it, low and behold I found my happy place already in pictures. I hope the link works. The picture of the first fire tower labeled "Smokey Mountain Majesty" is the Mendota fire tower on the ridge between Mendota valley and Big Moccasin valley, in Southwest Virginia. My Dad still lives six miles north up the Mocassin valley side. I've been to all these places, they are all less than an hour from where I grew up. The Hazel mountain tower is on the mountain where I lived from birth until age 14, I've climbed it many times. Its only 30 minutes drive from there to where my Dad lives now. Above the fog line in the Clinch Mountain region of the Appalachians watching a sunrise, that's a happy place to me. Sorry if my post is over long

 

[Jsega51]

Wow man, I’m in. I could take some good knife and gun photos with that one...while squirrel hunting of course.

Now that we have that out of the way, let’s not all get too high and mighty. We all know our #1 happy place and you don’t have to climb a mountain to get there.

I can’t wait to come home in the winter, turn on my electric fireplace, and put on a good action movie. With some bourbon on the side. The Couch!! * a good Chair is also allowed.


I’ll certainly be happy to join you on that mountain though! I just got back from Colorado not too long ago. This was me coming off the summit of Mt Chiquita in the RMNP. 13,075 ft. Not a long hike at 2.5 miles, but it’s a steep one!



Good idea for a GAW. I love the pictures.

 

[waverave]

I’m in. I could use a kickstart down the traditional path.

This would be a great start but I must warn you...it is a slippery slope! Once you start down the traditional path you will get sucked in Good luck!

https://discoverswva.com/landscapes/
Please count me in, unfortunately I don't have a specific picture of my happy place, and while searching for one that would be very much like it, low and behold I found my happy place already in pictures. I hope the link works. The picture of the first fire tower labeled "Smokey Mountain Majesty" is the Mendota fire tower on the ridge between Mendota valley and Big Moccasin valley, in Southwest Virginia. My Dad still lives six miles north up the Mocassin valley side. I've been to all these places, they are all less than an hour from where I grew up. The Hazel mountain tower is on the mountain where I lived from birth until age 14, I've climbed it many times. Its only 30 minutes drive from there to where my Dad lives now. Above the fog line in the Clinch Mountain region of the Appalachians watching a sunrise, that's a happy place to me. Sorry if my post is over long

Wow those are some great photos and amazing places. Beautiful country out there I never had the time to really explore but have been in that area a few times. It must have been awesome to have all that at your disposal as a kid Good luck!

Wow man, I’m in. I could take some good knife and gun photos with that one...while squirrel hunting of course.

Now that we have that out of the way, let’s not all get too high and mighty. We all know our #1 happy place and you don’t have to climb a mountain to get there.

I can’t wait to come home in the winter, turn on my electric fireplace, and put on a good action movie. With some bourbon on the side. The Couch!! * a good Chair is also allowed.

I’ll certainly be happy to join you on that mountain though! I just got back from Colorado not too long ago. This was me coming off the summit of Mt Chiquita in the RMNP. 13,075 ft. Not a long hike at 2.5 miles, but it’s a steep one!

Good idea for a GAW. I love the pictures.

Hey good call I think we can all recognize our comfortable couch as a happy place
And wow that is up there...every oxygen molecule is precious at that elevation Good thing you weren't fully packed! I've been over a few 12K peaks but haven't crossed 13K yet. What a beautiful mountain range. Good luck!

 

[Hickory n steel]

I'm not in because I recently won a knife and because 2 blade trappers arent my thing, but that's a gorgeous knife and your generosity is definitely appreciated.
If I was into such knives this would sure be the one to have.

 

[Henry Beige]

This bumpy 2-track that winds up the side of a bluff near Maiden Rock, WI bears the undistinguished name 489th St.

They have logged the hillside and let the light in. The high, dark tree cover used to give this place a cathedral-like atmosphere, but it is still a peaceful spot for a trailside break.

 

[SteveC]

Thanks for the GAW , I'm in and here is one of my happy places. My local fishing spot at sunset


DSC01311 by SteveC, on Flickr

 

[veitsi_poika]

What a kind giveaway, and a beautiful knife too I don't often enter giveaways, but I'd like to throw my hat in for this one please. Since I live over in England, I'd be happy to pay the shipping costs

I grew up in Sheffield, very close to the Peak District National Park, which straddles several English counties. It's a great place for hiking, rock-climbing, all kinds of outdoor activities, and I'd say that is my special place

Here's some knife content, taken from a Mesolithic stone circle atop one of the gritstone edges I used to climb on when I was younger

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Good luck everyone, and thanks again for the giveaway

Beauty scene and beauty knife Jack, WOWSER!

 

[veitsi_poika]

Great GAW, I''m in! Two of my happy places... my knife station in the basement and my curling club

 

[JohnDF]

my curling club
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Curling looks like so much fun. I'm glad they expanded the coverage of it during the Olympics.

 

[PirateSeulb]

I've had the pleasure of fishing in Florida both on lakes and off the coast...world class! I never went for a grouper though Good luck!

I haven't fished for Grouper as the objective but I have caught one, not a Goliath of course, and it was delicious.

Old picture of me with a good sized tri-tail

 

[waverave]

I'm not in because I recently won a knife and because 2 blade trappers arent my thing, but that's a gorgeous knife and your generosity is definitely appreciated.
If I was into such knives this would sure be the one to have.

Thank you, sir!

This bumpy 2-track that winds up the side of a bluff near Maiden Rock, WI bears the undistinguished name 489th St.

They have logged the hillside and let the light in. The high, dark tree cover used to give this place a cathedral-like atmosphere, but it is still a peaceful spot for a trailside break.

That looks like some fun to be had right there...and very beautiful country. I have a few local friends that go on backroad trips like that with similar bikes and I am always jealous of the tales. Good luck!

Thanks for the GAW , I'm in and here is one of my happy places. My local fishing spot at sunset

That looks so nice and peaceful. Where is that? And good luck!

Great GAW, I''m in! Two of my happy places... my knife station in the basement and my curling club

Ah the good ol' knife station! I am really glad you mentioned that because now I know the best way to describe mine It was my desk, then it was my computer desk, then I attached a magnifying light, then knives in the drawers, plus tools and oils, etc...and blam there you go. That would be a good idea for another GAW to show our knife stations. Good luck!

I haven't fished for Grouper as the objective but I have caught one, not a Goliath of course, and it was delicious.

Old picture of me with a good sized tri-tail

Awesome! That's a nice tri-tail I've only seen video of folks going for the goliaths I can't even imagine what that must feel like on the end of a line. It just seems like everywhere you look in Florida there is fishing

 

[SteveC]

Thanks, waverave It's in Minnesota

 

[veitsi_poika]

Curling looks like so much fun. I'm glad they expanded the coverage of it during the Olympics.

I'll be starting my 8th year curling next month. It is lots of fun and has camaraderie very much like our porch. My team took runner-up in our league last year... We blew a big lead in the championship game. I'm still bitter and ready for revenge

 

[RayseM]

waverave I enjoy and appreciate your interaction with all your GAW wannabe winners.
Makes this a more fun thread that we are all getting feedback and encouragement

Thanks again.

Ray

 

[PirateSeulb]

Awesome! That's a nice tri-tail I've only seen video of folks going for the goliaths I can't even imagine what that must feel like on the end of a line. It just seems like everywhere you look in Florida there is fishing

I am sure the catching would be fun but considering Goliaths are actually endangered I hate seeing all the purposed fishing of them even if it is catch and release.

 

[waverave]

RayseM in all honesty I wasn't planning on the interaction but when it got started I just didn't feel satisfied with a simpe "like". I have thoroughly enjoyed seeing all the photos and the stories so far it has allowed me to get to know some of you better.
Thanks for your kind words Ray

 

[r redden]

Not trying to clutter up your thread Darren and I've already entered but all the post made me want to go back to my happy place. I've played in rock bands since I was a kid and the last one lasted 11 years. We had a fairly large following and that was probably some of the most fun times of my life.

INSDE ECHO MOUNTAIN RECORDING STUDIO (It was in a converted church I'm the last on right with the beard)

OUR LAST CD COVER

PROMO SHOT IN AN ALLEY IN ASHEVILLE

CLUB IN SYLVA, NC (I'm on the far left)

OUR STAGE RIG FOR AN ACCOUSTIC SHOW