Unusual Experience

OldPhysics

OldPhysics

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Wife had an appliance repairman over this evening to (finally) fix our rather expensive refrigerator. I walked through the kitchen with a Satin Tiger Game Warden. Repairman asked, "What sort of knife is that?"

Long story short. Fifteen minutes later, the repairman left with a paper scrawled with notes about BladeForums, Infi steel, Busse Combat Knives, and the BCS. Seems he's an avid hunter who's always wanted 'a few really tough, reliable knives' (in various logical sizes). The prices didn't phase him!:cool:

It was a peculiar feeling, proselytizing like that. Who knows? I may have just created another Knife Knut -- from Buck to Busse in 15 minutes.

Even cooler -- he decided the expensive repair just had to be under warranty. No charge to me!

Who knew this addiction had such practical side effects.:p
 
Good on you. Hope you told him to stop by the Busse forum once he registers.
 
Oh, I have a feeling that sooner or later, if you hooked him into Busse, you'll be paying him for something...like maybe that knife he got at the Ganza that you didn't ;) . He obviously has a discerning eye. :thumbup:
 
Absolutely invited him to the Busse Forum!:eek:

And it NEVER hurts to have another eye and hand out there looking for the good stuff.

Reminds me. Have to send him a list of good folks who make quality 'pants' for his new Busse knives.

After he's bought a Busse or two, might even tell him about the Rats and Dogs.:D
 
OldPhysics said:
Wife had an appliance repairman over this evening to (finally) fix our rather expensive refrigerator. I walked through the kitchen with a Satin Tiger Game Warden. Repairman asked, "What sort of knife is that?"

Long story short. Fifteen minutes later, the repairman left with a paper scrawled with notes about BladeForums, Infi steel, Busse Combat Knives, and the BCS. Seems he's an avid hunter who's always wanted 'a few really tough, reliable knives' (in various logical sizes). The prices didn't phase him!:cool:

It was a peculiar feeling, proselytizing like that. Who knows? I may have just created another Knife Knut -- from Buck to Busse in 15 minutes.

Even cooler -- he decided the expensive repair just had to be under warranty. No charge to me!

Who knew this addiction had such practical side effects.:p
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You are now. . a certified INFI Pimp!!!. . . . . How's that make you feel??? :thumbup:

Let's drink!!! :D

Jerry



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Oh, I'm already drinking!:cool:

MacAllan 18 tonight -- but just one!! Must go to work tomorrow at an insanely early hour.

Where I work, inebriation is an enormous 'no-no.'

After decades in the military (and certain associated communities), I have finally risen to my true calling: INFI pimp.:D

That has a nice ring to it. I'll pass it by our Security team and see if that qualifies me as a certified eccentric, too! It's about time -- I'm already 'The Old Man'.

INFI forever!!
 
Soon Jerry will send you some of the Busse Pimp loafers:thumbup: :cool:



OldPhysics said:
Oh, I'm already drinking!:cool:

MacAllan 18 tonight -- but just one!! Must go to work tomorrow at an insanely early hour.

Where I work, inebriation is an enormous 'no-no.'

After decades in the military (and certain associated communities), I have finally risen to my true calling: INFI pimp.:D

That has a nice ring to it. I'll pass it by our Security team and see if that qualifies me as a certified eccentric, too! It's about time -- I'm already 'The Old Man'.

INFI forever!!
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Well, Dave, I never let my supply of MacAllan 18 run dry. The very thought lowers my core body temp at least 20 degrees.:eek:

There'll always be at least a double here in Ole Virginny, in case you get dry.
 
OldPhysics said:
Well, Dave, I never let my supply of MacAllan 18 run dry. The very thought lowers my core body temp at least 20 degrees.:eek:

There'll always be at least a double here in Ole Virginny, in case you get dry.
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Thanks, and don't be supprised to see me camped out on your front lawn some morning. :thumbup:
 
I would have developed a case of Infi paranoia and said something like this:

"It was a christmas present, I don't even like knives. I think it's called a boo-sai."
 
Jerry Busse said:
You are now. . a certified INFI Pimp!!!. . . . . How's that make you feel??? :thumbup:

Let's drink!!! :D

Jerry



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NICE!! PIMPIN' "Ol' Pimpin' " in da hizzzouse! LOL don't pimp INFI TOO much or we'll all not get ours!!! ;) ;) :D :thumbup:
Jaxx
 
I shall try to contain my enthusiasm.

BTW, Dave & Tony G: I was fortunate to be in the 'general vicinity' of the MacAllan Distillery about 9 years ago. Of course, I had to drive right up to the gate and talk my way in. They didn't (and maybe still don't) really have a tour or PR program, but they were kind enough to show an old soldier all around their facilities. Really, very kind people (and patriots!) with a lot of respect for the military and a fondness for Colonials.

I've seen...and tasted...some truly astonishing MacAllans. Bottlings and ages you simply wouldn't believe.

Of course, I flew home with a LOT of their product. All I could afford and all I could 'hump out.' I've been a happier man ever since.
 
That's funny. I had a similar thing happen to me. The owner of several nursing homes here in town was in to see me and saw my screensaver of the FBMLE. He asked questions, and I just happened to have a SFNO in my desk drawer, so showed it to him, and he left with some notes scratched on a piece of paper too! He was carrying a Benchmade folder and had an A.G. Russell catalog in his briefcase. He knew nothing of BFC or Busse. He does now! I showed him the nothin' but pics thread and now he is 'inquiring' with his wife about the feasability of a couple AK-47's :D :thumbup:
 
OldPhysics said:
I shall try to contain my enthusiasm.

BTW, Dave & Tony G: I was fortunate to be in the 'general vicinity' of the MacAllan Distillery about 9 years ago. Of course, I had to drive right up to the gate and talk my way in. They didn't (and maybe still don't) really have a tour or PR program, but they were kind enough to show an old soldier all around their facilities. Really, very kind people (and patriots!) with a lot of respect for the military and a fondness for Colonials.

I've seen...and tasted...some truly astonishing MacAllans. Bottlings and ages you simply wouldn't believe.

Of course, I flew home with a LOT of their product. All I could afford and all I could 'hump out.' I've been a happier man ever since.
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Awsome deal.
I was there a little over 5 years ago just before getting married at a nearby castle.
They now have a visitor center and still are extremely nice to talk to.
We bought 2 bottles of 18 YO Gran Reserve and mentioned getting married the next day.
The manager included at no cost a set of 4 Macallan's scotch glasses and said congrats.
We (me) drank one bottle and saved the second for our 10th year anniversary.
Since then I have bought a few old bottles of Macallan but never opened them.
I've got a 34 YO single barrel Signatory Bottling that I'm saving for our 25th.
http://www.themacallan.com/splash.asp

dave
 
Dave -- you are going to LOVE that 34! Definitely something to save for a special occasion.

I'm glad MacAllan has a visitor center now. I hope they do an official tour! I also hope there are signs now -- had to interrogate several locals before I found the gate.

Way back when the old woman and I hit our 25th, we opened a bottle of original Ardbeg -- from well before the old distillery closed and then re-opened under new management. Never could get the malt quite right after the closing! It was also a great experience...a unique and unforgettable taste and 'nose.' Long gone now, but never forgotten.

Got a special bottle of Longrow and a 1958 MacAllan ready for our 50th. Always assuming I survive that long. If not, my heirs and buds are going to have...a very long and very inebriating wake (I've got a LOT of single malt).:D

Oh -- and if I'm an INFI pimp, so is Cstorr2004 (see above)! Wouldn't be surprised to hear that this sort of thing happens to most INFI addicts.:)
 
If I was married for 25 years I'd need more than one bottle or I'd cut my throat with Badger.


Mulder said:
Awsome deal.
I was there a little over 5 years ago just before getting married at a nearby castle.
They now have a visitor center and still are extremely nice to talk to.
We bought 2 bottles of 18 YO Gran Reserve and mentioned getting married the next day.
The manager included at no cost a set of 4 Macallan's scotch glasses and said congrats.
We (me) drank one bottle and saved the second for our 10th year anniversary.
Since then I have bought a few old bottles of Macallan but never opened them.
I've got a 34 YO single barrel Signatory Bottling that I'm saving for our 25th.
http://www.themacallan.com/splash.asp

dave
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