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RE "Good will towards men (and women)"
The internet can be a cold place and sometimes I despair about the future of humanity. Community and friendship appears to be slowly replaced be us sitting in our respective cells entering data into our screens, while thinking we are part of something, when in fact we are alone. In the face of this "doom and gloom" there are forces that work against these notions and show how technology is actually bringing people together in new and profound ways. In a very small, and perhaps meaningless way, I was part of this positive idea of the future this Christmas.
I had posted that I was looking for an early Umnum in S30V in my tagline. I didn't have an Umnum and was a fan of the old features. One of our most enthusiastic forum members, Mikepapa1, took notice of this and gave me a heads up about an ebay sale on just the knife I was after. As fortune would have it, I won the bid on this blade. Late on Christmas Eve (perfect timing) the postman arrived with a box that I opened this morning. To say I am thrilled with my new knife is an understatement. It's awesome and perfect in every way. But in addition to the "new toy" thrill I was also instilled with some hope for us all. Here in my hand was physical "real-world" proof of the connection between Mikepapa1's positive and generous forum personality, and my daily life. In other words its not all illusion as some would profess. Before technology this type of connection was not possible, but from miles away Mikepapa did me a real favour. Anyways.....before I get too sentimental........thanks Dave.....hope to return the favour some day. Merry Christmas everyone!
(will post pictures later......back to the Turkey)
The internet can be a cold place and sometimes I despair about the future of humanity. Community and friendship appears to be slowly replaced be us sitting in our respective cells entering data into our screens, while thinking we are part of something, when in fact we are alone. In the face of this "doom and gloom" there are forces that work against these notions and show how technology is actually bringing people together in new and profound ways. In a very small, and perhaps meaningless way, I was part of this positive idea of the future this Christmas.
I had posted that I was looking for an early Umnum in S30V in my tagline. I didn't have an Umnum and was a fan of the old features. One of our most enthusiastic forum members, Mikepapa1, took notice of this and gave me a heads up about an ebay sale on just the knife I was after. As fortune would have it, I won the bid on this blade. Late on Christmas Eve (perfect timing) the postman arrived with a box that I opened this morning. To say I am thrilled with my new knife is an understatement. It's awesome and perfect in every way. But in addition to the "new toy" thrill I was also instilled with some hope for us all. Here in my hand was physical "real-world" proof of the connection between Mikepapa1's positive and generous forum personality, and my daily life. In other words its not all illusion as some would profess. Before technology this type of connection was not possible, but from miles away Mikepapa did me a real favour. Anyways.....before I get too sentimental........thanks Dave.....hope to return the favour some day. Merry Christmas everyone!
(will post pictures later......back to the Turkey)
