This Schrade forum is good medicine

Pygmalion

Pygmalion

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I have been on this Schrade forum long enough to know I will be a permanent fixture in the years to come, and I know I don’t have to explain myself, but I want to.
I am 51 years old, and I suffer from bipolar disorder. Long story short – 6 years ago, I lost everything due to unchecked bipolar behavior. In just 6 short months, I lost my wife, 2 homes (one of them my dream home – a 4000 sf ranch style on 18 wooded acres), my business, and more toys than you can shake a stick at. I’m over all that now – I just threw that in for history.
When God closes one door, He opens another. Just as all was lost, my wonderful family came together and saved my life. One of my brothers took me in while the doctors patched me up and got me running again.
I was then able to move into a house that my brother bought for my elderly mother, and begin to care for her fulltime. The family decided it was better to pay me to take care of Mom at home, rather than put her in a nursing home. So it worked out that I am now, and have been for the last 5 years, fulltime caregiver for my mother and my 41 year old mentally handicapped brother.
All that to say this… I am in this house 24/7 except for grocery shopping and Mom’s doctor visits. Bladeforums, and now specifically, the Schrade forum, provide for me a desperately needed outlet, so if it seems sometimes like I have too much time on my hands – it’s because I do!
A heart-felt thank you to all of you on this Schrade forum, for making me feel welcome, and tolerating my sometimes seemingly silly posts stacking knives on top of each other. For me, this place, and those who participate here, are good medicine. :)
 
Good on you Davo . I need a few pages myself mate and will add to this .
You are going right into the heart of the collector in you with so many aspects of the so called good medicine .
I have spoken to you and read your posts .
Mate you have given me laughs with your intelligence and wit .
Shown off some top knives as well .
Keep your chin up as you've always got me as a mate .
 
God always opens another door. I hope your life gets better every day. Blade forum is great!
 
OK David, thanks for sharing your story. I know exactly what you mean by having an outlet with Schrade knives and the forum. I started collecting Schrades four years ago after I had "given away" my big house and gotten a divorce. Your explanation of cabin fever is understandable. I am alone in my house quite a bit, so my knives are my buddies sometimes, as well as all of the interesting people you meet here. I share your admiration for the history and nostalgia of Schrade knives (and three holed Buicks).
 
you are part of a family that cares-not about the big houses etc but about each other . good on you. don't forget to have a bit of 'me time'
cheers
 
I learned a long time ago that self admission cleanes the soul and you, our friend, have a large, good healing soul. As you know the people here are the best you can find anywhere and all you need do is ask and you shall receive. Thank you for sharing your tough story. You are a true hero!
 
I don't feel like I am ready to pour my soul out to the good company here but I would like to offer my empathy to anyone suffering from the hardships that life deals out. I have an adult son with bipolar disorder and it can be brutally harsh on one's situation and on everyone around them. So far I feel pretty comfortable among the regulars on this forum, although sometimes my feelings are hurt when people don't "LOOK AT ME." hahaha.
 
david,
We need Schradecabin, schradebridge, schradeboat, schradeplane....
Please keep them coming your BF family loves em.
 
I have been really blessed, the only addiction I have is God---Schrade and Buck knives, oh and Dr. Pepper. I am semi retired and work only 2 or 3 short days a week. I love to get on this and the Buck Forums and read about someone finding their special knife, you just seem to see and feel the joy they are writing about. A really good bunch of people here and on Buck's site also. Just wanted to let all know I am there for them if , and when needed. I talked to Codger last week about trying to get some of my knives on here to show. It seems that a lot of our collecting enjoyment comes from letting others see our new toys. Kinda like taking the new car over to our friends house to show it off. LOL. Thanks also for making me feel welcome.
 
Hey Bridge you are quick off the mark mate hope I got you back for Schradehenge .
I try not to let them touch each other but Hog can make them dance ,balance from one clip point to another .
He's the Ringmaster of Schradecircus . Schradesoleil.
 
Jamo said:
Hey Bridge you are quick off the mark mate hope I got you back for Schradehenge .
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I just remember the clam pack (cut-me-plastipack) in pieces and started laughing again! Some threads are more memorable than others. That was special!

Pyg,
I do hope you are laughing with us. It truly IS good medicine.
Bridgie
 
That was . I felt so guilty and did have a cold sweat .
I went from silent shock:eek: to convulsive laughter.
 
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