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My fat-free milk is now a couple of days past its "Sell By" date, and I'm quoting posts from LAST Sunday. 
Was this a Canary Islands injury, Jack? Hope they heal ASAP!
How old is that? I always admire the tiny bolster script on the Catt Barlows.
(And have knives worth focusing on.)
I was afraid I might be "called on the carpet" for describing my not-top-ten knives as ones that don't really excite me. That description is part hyperbole, and part "writing style" in that I didn't want to refer to my 2 "tiers" of knives using the exact same phrases over and over again (e.g. "favorites" and "not as favorite" or "top-ten" and "not top-ten").
But one surprising thing I've discovered as I started acquiring far more knives than I need is that there's a lot of truth to the claim, "My favorite knife is the one currently in my hand." I like ALL my knives a lot more when I'm using them than when they're in my pocket (or even worse, in the cupboard back home). So that's one reason I want every knife to get a chance to be carried and used at least occasionally.
Another thing to keep in mind is that my classifying a set of 10 knives in a given category as my Top Ten in that category was a very subjective, idiosyncratic process that took into consideration, at times, factors that an "impartial observer" would probably never consider when trying to rank the "quality" of a set of knives. Some knives made it into a top ten solely because they were the FIRST knife of a given pattern that I owned. Some knives qualified for top ten because of other sentimental factors such as being a gift or a souvenir of a trip. Some knives did NOT make top ten in a category because I already had too many similar representatives in the top ten: I didn't want my International Knives top ten to be 80% knives from Spain, even though I love all my Spanish knives; I didn't want my Stockman top ten to consist of all sowbelly stockmans, even though that's what my "gut" would do. (I've shown a Rough Rider stag sowbelly twice already, once as not top ten in STAG/Horn category and once in Stockman category as a top ten knife; I think I have several examples like that.) Other factors that sometimes came into play were original cost of knife, resale value, "popularity" among Porch members (as remembered by me from things I've read - can't get a much more subjective criterion than that!), and, as one would expect, my impressions of a knife's function and form.
As Bob noted, my Colt stag canoe is a wonderful knife that for whatever reason didn't make the top ten list for canoes, and I'd hate NEVER carrying it. And I have many knives about which I feel the same way. (After I go through my schedule once, 60 weeks I think, I may reassess my top ten in each category, and I'd be astounded if I came up with exactly the same set of top ten lists 14 months from now.)
Any idea how long it's been there? I wonder how stuff like that gets started.
Although I probably shouldn't be, I'm surprised by how much age has slowed my walking, even though my perception of the effort I expend on a walk is about the same as it was almost 40 years ago. I've lived in the same house for almost the entire time I worked at the college/university where I still teach part-time, and I've commuted on foot at least semi-regularly since 1985. Back in my 30s, I made the 3-mile walk in 39 minutes (13 min/mi), but I gradually slowed to a 42-minute commute (14 min/mi) sometime in my 40s, a 45-minute commute (15 min/mi) in my 50s, a 48-minute commute (16 min/mi) in my early-to-mid 60s, and often 49 or 50 minutes these days. (In winter, on snowy/icy streets and sidewalks, I'm often in the 55-60 min range for the 3-mile commute.) I try to console myself with the information that for over a decade, I've done the commute carrying a 12-15 pound backpack that always contains a laptop, while in my high-velocity days, I typically carried a canvas bag with maybe a book and a few papers. And no knives way back when; I wonder how many pound of knives I've carried daily for the past 9 years?
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Somehow I missed this report on the "walking wounded" (or non-walking, depending on the severity of the sprains)!Starting the year with 2 sprained ankles, so I'm hoping they heal fast, so I can start getting out again
Was this a Canary Islands injury, Jack? Hope they heal ASAP!
I don't remember ever having seen that "JACKKNIFE/SHOP/CHICAGO" stamp before (nor have I heard of the place); very cool!
How old is that? I always admire the tiny bolster script on the Catt Barlows.
I always enjoy knife-on-post pics, especially sensational stag on a solid, sun-drenched post!
Thanks for your kind and supportive words, Bob.
Thanks for "the rest of the story"!5K Qs Thank you for the compliment on that Roberson. I make and repair/restore pipes and an older gentleman traded me that knife and a Russel Green River Works (Boker/Solingen) for some work. I've beaten the snot out of the Russel but I can't bring myself to hurt that Roberson. It's my "favorite" so it's still pretty.
Your photos are always so crisp and clearly focused!Carried the Barlow to church this morning and added the PJ when I got home.
(And have knives worth focusing on.)
I've never had roast opossum, Harry, but I read through the recipe. I was impressed how the recipe "starts from scratch" with an undressed, but presumably dead, possum. My favorite part was "Remove head and tail if desired"; I think I would desire removing both....
While going through those old photos , I came across this old family recipe .
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Harry
My wife says I have a tendency to exaggerate; she tells me that EVERY day!
I was afraid I might be "called on the carpet" for describing my not-top-ten knives as ones that don't really excite me. That description is part hyperbole, and part "writing style" in that I didn't want to refer to my 2 "tiers" of knives using the exact same phrases over and over again (e.g. "favorites" and "not as favorite" or "top-ten" and "not top-ten").But one surprising thing I've discovered as I started acquiring far more knives than I need is that there's a lot of truth to the claim, "My favorite knife is the one currently in my hand." I like ALL my knives a lot more when I'm using them than when they're in my pocket (or even worse, in the cupboard back home). So that's one reason I want every knife to get a chance to be carried and used at least occasionally.
Another thing to keep in mind is that my classifying a set of 10 knives in a given category as my Top Ten in that category was a very subjective, idiosyncratic process that took into consideration, at times, factors that an "impartial observer" would probably never consider when trying to rank the "quality" of a set of knives. Some knives made it into a top ten solely because they were the FIRST knife of a given pattern that I owned. Some knives qualified for top ten because of other sentimental factors such as being a gift or a souvenir of a trip. Some knives did NOT make top ten in a category because I already had too many similar representatives in the top ten: I didn't want my International Knives top ten to be 80% knives from Spain, even though I love all my Spanish knives; I didn't want my Stockman top ten to consist of all sowbelly stockmans, even though that's what my "gut" would do. (I've shown a Rough Rider stag sowbelly twice already, once as not top ten in STAG/Horn category and once in Stockman category as a top ten knife; I think I have several examples like that.) Other factors that sometimes came into play were original cost of knife, resale value, "popularity" among Porch members (as remembered by me from things I've read - can't get a much more subjective criterion than that!), and, as one would expect, my impressions of a knife's function and form.
As Bob noted, my Colt stag canoe is a wonderful knife that for whatever reason didn't make the top ten list for canoes, and I'd hate NEVER carrying it. And I have many knives about which I feel the same way. (After I go through my schedule once, 60 weeks I think, I may reassess my top ten in each category, and I'd be astounded if I came up with exactly the same set of top ten lists 14 months from now.)
My condolences, Paul. Carrying that Bunny knife was a surprising tactical error, mojo-wise, for a seasoned sports fan like you!Congrats to the SDSU Jackrabbits on their National Championship victory over my NDSU Bison, a decisive victory at that!!! Carried my Bunny knife and Conductor, I NEVER should have carried the Bunny knife!!!
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Thanks for the info, Bart.It’s a pedestrian alley in San Luis Obispo. The walls on both sides are covered in layers and layers of chewed gum, higher than you can reach. It’s pretty disgusting. We had to show the kids
Any idea how long it's been there? I wonder how stuff like that gets started.
Thanks for the interesting information, Jack.When I was younger, I walked very fast, and since none of my friends could maintain the same pace, I got into the habit of mostly walking and backpacking alone. I also liked to go out midweek when I could, which few of my friends' jobs allowed. Now, I walk at a much slower pace, and am happy with company, but sometimes I find my friends are tied up with work and kids
Although I probably shouldn't be, I'm surprised by how much age has slowed my walking, even though my perception of the effort I expend on a walk is about the same as it was almost 40 years ago. I've lived in the same house for almost the entire time I worked at the college/university where I still teach part-time, and I've commuted on foot at least semi-regularly since 1985. Back in my 30s, I made the 3-mile walk in 39 minutes (13 min/mi), but I gradually slowed to a 42-minute commute (14 min/mi) sometime in my 40s, a 45-minute commute (15 min/mi) in my 50s, a 48-minute commute (16 min/mi) in my early-to-mid 60s, and often 49 or 50 minutes these days. (In winter, on snowy/icy streets and sidewalks, I'm often in the 55-60 min range for the 3-mile commute.) I try to console myself with the information that for over a decade, I've done the commute carrying a 12-15 pound backpack that always contains a laptop, while in my high-velocity days, I typically carried a canvas bag with maybe a book and a few papers. And no knives way back when; I wonder how many pound of knives I've carried daily for the past 9 years?
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Thank you my friend, I hurt one in the Canary Islands in some soft sand, and the other, a week later, on a badly pot-holed path a quarter of a mile from where I live!Somehow I missed this report on the "walking wounded" (or non-walking, depending on the severity of the sprains)!
Was this a Canary Islands injury, Jack? Hope they heal ASAP!
I know just what you mean Gary, I've slowed down a lot since I turned 50, 12 years ago. I've also noticed a decline in my suppleness and agility, when I was rock-climbing, I could get my foot up level with my ear, now it can be a struggle to put my socks on!Thanks for the interesting information, Jack.
Although I probably shouldn't be, I'm surprised by how much age has slowed my walking, even though my perception of the effort I expend on a walk is about the same as it was almost 40 years ago. I've lived in the same house for almost the entire time I worked at the college/university where I still teach part-time, and I've commuted on foot at least semi-regularly since 1985. Back in my 30s, I made the 3-mile walk in 39 minutes (13 min/mi), but I gradually slowed to a 42-minute commute (14 min/mi) sometime in my 40s, a 45-minute commute (15 min/mi) in my 50s, a 48-minute commute (16 min/mi) in my early-to-mid 60s, and often 49 or 50 minutes these days. (In winter, on snowy/icy streets and sidewalks, I'm often in the 55-60 min range for the 3-mile commute.) I try to console myself with the information that for over a decade, I've done the commute carrying a 12-15 pound backpack that always contains a laptop, while in my high-velocity days, I typically carried a canvas bag with maybe a book and a few papers.
A good few tons I reckon!
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Have you tried some lipstick to make it cute?
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You ARE familiar with the old adage I presumeHave you tried some lipstick to make it cute?
Something about putting lipstick on a pig ...
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It’s only ugly if you look at it. Try turning the lights offDay 4
Same carry
Same ugly knife
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I appreciate your kind comment, RL
I've never had roast opossum, Harry, but I read through the recipe. I was impressed how the recipe "starts from scratch" with an undressed, but presumably dead, possum. My favorite part was "Remove head and tail if desired"; I think I would desire removing both.
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I’m getting triggered by this talk of eating possums!
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Good Sunday mornin’ Porch Friends!
Hope we all can make it a fine and blessed day.
Schrade 233 Jack in jigged Dupont Delrin
I bought in the 1970’s, and daily carried a 33OT Middleman Jack for decades beside my 293Y Trapper.
When I saw this new condition predecessor to the 33 floating in the ‘bay, a few years ago, I fished it out.
I do not recall seeing another 233 in the Totin’ thread, altgough I have no doubt some of you own one.
On the other hand, I’ve seen a ton of this model here.
Hope we all can make it a fine and blessed day.
Schrade 233 Jack in jigged Dupont Delrin
I bought in the 1970’s, and daily carried a 33OT Middleman Jack for decades beside my 293Y Trapper.
When I saw this new condition predecessor to the 33 floating in the ‘bay, a few years ago, I fished it out.
I do not recall seeing another 233 in the Totin’ thread, altgough I have no doubt some of you own one.
On the other hand, I’ve seen a ton of this model here.
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The usual lamb and a vintage Case Canoe. Four or five dot, hard to see even with my cheaters on. 
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