The peddler.

Thanks Carl for a great story...my Dad was the best teacher I ever had when it came to learning what hard work was, he taught what it is to have morals and ethics:thumbup:

One of the many life lessons he taught me was to never be a "door ducker" where one ducks into a doorway when they see someone they owe money to and duck into a doorway to avoid that person;)
 
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Very good story Carl, I can't seem to figure out where you come up with these things! Every story you've written seems to take me away from whatever it is I'm doing for the few minutes I'm reading them, I don't know how you do it so flawlessly. I sure do wish kids nowadays could be like this, hard work and integrity seem to be vanishing quicker everyday, and I'm afraid it isn't going to get any better. The only thing we can do is try to instill it in as many young children as we can and hope we've made some kind of difference for the future.
 
My Word! ;) Another great story, Carl. :thumbup::thumbup:
As you can see from the responses, many of us have the ideas and beliefs and experiences that go into your tales, but few (if any) of us can tell 'em the way you do, sir!! Thanks for sharing your gift.

- GT
 
That was a very powerful story. I've taught my sons many things over the years. I'd like to think that the lesson of honor, integrity, and being a man of your word was one of the most important. Based on how they behave as men, I think I got that part right.

Thanks for posting this. Maybe more young parents will read it and teach their young children the same lesson.
 
The way things should be but aren't across a large swath of society today and particularly so in the seat of power! Thanks Carl wonderful story from a by gone era but I would say still the rule and practice (for the most part) in our knife community. I salute you my fellow knife enthusiasts--my interactions with you are and contine to be of the highest caliber in my experience.
 
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The way things should be but aren't across a large swath of society today and particularly so in the seat of power! Thanks Carl wonderful story from a by gone era but I would say still the rule and practice (for the most part) in our knife community. I salute you my fellow knife enthusiasts--my interactions with you are and contine to be of the highest caliber in my experience.
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The spirit that once ruled our country is alive and well on this forum. I've never experienced the generosity and brotherhood anywhere on the internet like is what we have here. Somany times I've seen giveaways, or jus plain sending something to a forum brother for the heck if it. Sentiments expressed like, "Oh heck, I wasn't sung it any way," or something like that. When I was a kid, and we used to give things, there was a pat answer when someone wanted to pay us of it. We'd usually say "Don't worry about it, that small amount isn't gonna change my life. You go ahead and enjoy it."

Back when Eisenhower was president, and cars had tail fins, and a gallon of gas was 23 cents a gallon, and a haircut was 75 cents, life was a bit different. But places like this forum make me believe that that there are lots of good folks left, you just haeto look a bit harder. :thumbup:
 
Thanks Carl for another great read, made my day while stuck on watch this weekend. You are correct the spirit that once ruled our country is alive and well, for I have followed your example, slowed down and taken time to help people and can tell you it is still around. Because when you help someone many of them ask why and when you reply so that they will pass it on they always get it and smile.
 
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Aaaaah. Sunday Morning .Wife at work.Boys at Scout camp.Jobs list half complete.Time for another coffee and a Jackknife story.
Life is good.:thumbup::)
 
Maybe we can just enjoy the story rather than go into deep philosophical discussions. This is, after all, a knife discussion forum.
 
Great read Carl! I was feeling down tonight (Scotland got beaten in the rugby) but your tale has cheered me emensely. Thankyou.

Paul
 
I've been saving this one as a Sunday morning treat, together with a sausage sandwich, a cup of good coffee, and Cerys Matthews on the radio. Thanks Carl :thumbup:

I know plenty of market traders, at least 20, who'd always give me knives on credit if I didn't have the cash on me, and I don't think any of those men even know my second name. One feller is always telling me he can always 'sub' me £100 if I spot something I'm looking for on another stall and don't have the cash with me. I always like to pay up front though, six months ago I was roundly chided by the guys on the tool-stall because, having gone out without my wallet, I walked home rather than go back! :D
 
A great Sunday night for me is, after a days' shooting, sitting cleaning the gun whilst sippin' a good whiskey and reading one of Carls' stories.

Carl, thank you sir! :thumbup:
 
Thank You Carl :thumbup:
I'm proud to say that this type of business still goes on today, but perhaps not quite as commonplace.
The last 6 houses that I built were all done on a handshake. And probably overall about half the homes I've ever built. Bought and sold many a horse the same way. Pick-ups, tractors even some goats once! (Shhhh...Don't tell Gus):D
There's still some honest folks out there and you know em when you meet em.

Dave
 
Nice one, Carl. This is one of my favorites, I think. Thanks, as always, for sharing with us. :thumbup:
 
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