"Traditional" Habits

jackknife said:
Refuse to own any firearm that would not look at home in a Tom Sellech western...
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"Tom who?..."

I think this guy might've thought Tom Selleck a little too fem for the role...I dunno...I'm just sayin'... ;)
 
Blues said:
"Tom who?..."

I think this guy might've thought Tom Selleck a little too fem for the role...I dunno...I'm just sayin'... ;)
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Dang, Elliot, he's pretty well armed. Must be one of those Colorado cowboys, having to contend with bears and such.

I have to have posted this before, but this is my great-grandfather in the early 1900s, on his prize horse.

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In order to prevent too much thread drift, I'll admit that I'm a pretty dedicated collector of hand tools and old cooking implements. They just feel more solid than anything made commercially today.

James
 
JAlexander said:
Dang, Elliot, he's pretty well armed. Must be one of those Colorado cowboys, having to contend with bears and such.
James
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Well, I believe the image is from Montana, James, but that was some pretty fair thinkin' on your part. :thumbup::cool:
 
I love to hunt deer with my Grandfathers Marlin 30/30 Lever action. Not sure how old it is but it has taken 58 white tail. In western PA the average range for a white tail is less than 400 feet. The 30/30 is more than adequate for this range/game. Guys with 300 WinMag taking shots at this range without knowing what is beyond really make me nervous.
 
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When it comes to guns, black powder rifles are fun. Don't own any, though, and it's been ages since I've shot one, so it's not really a hobby. The 1911, now...

I listen to a lot of traditional American music -- bluegrass, fiddle tunes, etc., and participate in associated dancing -- square and contra, mostly. There's a big traditional folk community, music and dance, where I live.
 
I have some vintage ties, vintage tie clasps, and some vintage style fedora hats. One is actually a 40's or 50's hat, the rest are new but made in the style and materials (furfelt) that men wore in the 1930's. As far as hobbies, I've been a guitar player since around 1965. A couple of my guitars would be considered vintage; a 1962 Gibson electric, a 1973 Guild acoustic and a 1976 Fender Bass. My favorite guitar I assembled myself from parts. I look at guitar playing as an old world skill. You use your brain to make your fingers move and make music. You develop your brain, ear and muscle memory. That's how I learned to entertain myself when I was a kid. And there's no end to it really, it's all just one big journey. The more you practice, the more fulfilling it can be.
 
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I carry a Waltham pocket watch everyday, write with a fountain pen, use a zippo, carry a handkerchief and fish with old tackle. My truck is from the 80's, may cabin was built in 1910 and my favorite axe was made in the 40's. I know not what this "traditional" you speak of.:D
 
coniferwoodsman said:
I carry a Waltham pocket watch everyday
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I have a Waltham pocket watch (circa 1876) which belonged to my great-grandfather and grandfather. It's about my most valuable possession. :thumbup:

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I'm rather fond of fountain pens. And for long arms, I only want nice wood, no synthetic stocks for me. I cross the line with pistols, since I usually carry a Glock 30, but does my 1911 count?
 
Hats!

A couple years ago I moved to a new employer with a conservative business formal dress code. This has made me look at some things differently. Whereas before I was a ball cap or straw hat kinda guy now I find myself with a Panama, some flat caps, and 4 fedoras. I think a sharp hat compliments a suit nicely.

Of course that work dress code is rubbing off on my private time as well, as I now own more khakis than ever before and I don't own any jeans (that fit me :p).
 
I'm fanatical about "traditional" analog music reproduction via hot glass and black wax (vacuum tubes and vinyl). Nasty-discs (CDs) just don't cut the mustard.

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Growing up in England in the 60s

Caps, blazers and shorts for school uniform
The School Masters wore academic gowns,and were called 'Sir'

Fountain pens, smoking Briar pipe, pewter snuff boxes, and pewter hip flasks.

Stag handled sheath knives in Scouts
Canvas walking jackets, with woollen breeches
Officer Training with hobnailed boots and Lee Enfield 303s

It was not traditional, it was just the way it was done
 
I have a harmonica sitting right here at this computer desk, begging me to learn to play it. Plastic case, stainless steel covers, and plastic comb, though.

I think it would be fun to try carving some wood sometime.

Fountain pens are interesting, but they are so temperamental and picky about paper that when I can actually afford a decent one, which isn't often, I'm afraid to spend the money since I'm worried I'll end up with a pen I can't use.

I have some excellent wool socks. I'm going to have to keep an eye out for more wool clothing.

Traditional firearms are super cool. My Ithaca 37 was made in 1955, and I have my father's .410 H&R Topper model, my grandfather's 12 gauge counterpart, and my great-grandfather's .410 (sans bolt:().

A while back, I also loaded up some paper shotshells. I really enjoyed firing those off.

I carry a P-38 can opener on my keychain, and I've been known to use a bandanna to retain my SAK in a pocket.

For a couple years, I wrote with wooden pencils (Mirado Black Warriors, sometimes less traditional Triconderogas) until schoolwork required consistent fine lines.
 
wintermute said:
I was wondering, how many on this board have other "traditional" habits, pursuits, collections, hobbies, etc.
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I play harmonica. Perhaps not terribly old-timey, but I did have not one by two great-grandfathers who were harp blowers before me. I play mostly blues and rock, but also some country, and can often be found blowing into a vintage Astatic JT-30 mic built in the '50s, lined into a little tweed all-tube amplifier modeled on a '50s Fender Champ.

The Hohner Old Standby in this pic was owned by my grandma's father:

 
I use a fountain pen regularly, carry a pocket-sized notebook, and ride around on an obsolescent motorcycle sidecar rig (Russian Ural).

I'm also a Latin teacher - that's pretty traditional. ;)
 
I edc a 1878 Liberty Silver Dollar. It is a reminder to me of certain values I try to keep up. Also, Jonnymac carries one, so it must be cool!

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Here is the coin on my bible with my non traditional folders plus the Sebenza pass around knife. Just to keep the records straight, I own traditional slipjoints 10 to 1 over one handed opening modern folders.
 
Blues said:
I have a Waltham pocket watch (circa 1876) which belonged to my great-grandfather and grandfather. It's about my most valuable possession. :thumbup:

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Thats a fine lookin pocket watch Elliott. Being passed down through the generations definitely makes it a prized possession. I have one that was my grandads that has a steam locomotive on the face, and the same train engraved on the back. I haven't pulled it out of the safe for a long time, but I think it is a Waltham too.
I need to take it in and have it serviced...

I've always had a soft spot for the old Winchesters and Colts. Out of all of them though, my favorite is an old Colt Frontier 22 pistol. My grandad gave it to me when I was about 9 years old. It is still in the original box, with all the papers and price tag.

I've never been much on modern things. In most cases the old stuff was made better. I too have old cast iron stuff that was passed down through 2 and 3 generations. It still works just fine.
For hunting, I archery hunt. Its a lot more of a challenge, and I have spent a lot of time with animals that are 30-40 feet away. Its incredible watching and listening to them when they don't know you are there :D
 
338375 said:
Thats a fine lookin pocket watch Elliott. Being passed down through the generations definitely makes it a prized possession. I have one that was my grandads that has a steam locomotive on the face, and the same train engraved on the back. I haven't pulled it out of the safe for a long time, but I think it is a Waltham too.
I need to take it in and have it serviced...
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Mike, you motivated me to take a couple better images. The engraving look anything like yours?

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I love the detail in the engraving. The mountains, the trestle, the gold lode in the foreground, the steam etc. This watch has quite a history.
(This watch has a William Ellery movement. It's engraved inside the case.)

Thanks for giving me a reason to get a couple better shots. :thumbup::cool:
 
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