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Nice way to start the day15 on breakfast preparation duty,I love its simplicity and relative ease of opening,its light to.
I am also loving my new tea cosy it noticeably keeps the tea warmer (you can feel the heat in the wool) which is essential for a good brew.
Forecast here was for sun,it’s raining again in England there’s a surprise.
I hope you, your family, and your dog stay safe with whatever protective devices you try, FC....
Glad to hear you've escaped injury so far Gary. "Puffing up" and yelling at the top of my lungs (I'm pretty loud) has saved me more than once, but it's nice to have a back up plan.
Ack this is a huge fear, that or worse yet my kid or dog gets hurt/traumatized. The dog does a great job of protecting us from people, but when it comes to other dogs he actually does not understand aggression and will stand there and get torn up (twice now, but luckily not too bad). I am seriously deliberating the sjambok, and/or a well-turned Cypress stave with an airhorn attached.
Hope everyone had a great weekend!
Thanks for the info, Vince. Sounds like you're much more fashionable and "coordinated" than I am.
Thanks for those fascinating details on "The Rhino Whip Affair", Jack!Interesting that 'The Rhino Whip Affair' is mentioned there Gary. I researched it over 25 years ago, for an article, so know quite a bit about it. It was the first big case of police corruption outside London, and threw a spotlight on the routine brutality of Sheffield police, eventually leading to the resignation of the Chief Constable. The case started, when two men were arrested, and questioned in relation to a burglary at a local cafe, during which they were badly beaten with a police truncheon and a sjambok. Despite leaving the men, still pleading their innocence, covered in cuts and bruises, they were charged, and taken to court, where one of them ripped off his shirt. The police first claimed that the men had beaten each other up, then that they were Sado-masochists, then that they had been injured while attacking the police. Two young coppers eventually agreed to act as sacrificial lambs, on the basis that they kept their jobs. When they, in fact, lost their jobs, they named others, and told of the routine practice of torturing suspects, which eventually led to an inquiry, exposing longstanding police corruption in Sheffield.
As for dogs, I'm lucky to have never had any great trouble with them, but a friend of Tool Man's recently lost something very precious to a Rottweiler!While my elderly neighbour was nearly killed by an Akita, a few years back
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Have a great week everyone
That's a sublime stockman variation!
Admirable trio of knives, Jeff; glad you were able to find your Harvester fairly quickly!54 Big Jack in micarta, and the Schrade Scrimshaw with the NYKC replacement blade. View attachment 2262498View attachment 2262499
And during garden season, I’ve been carrying this Harvester in my left pocket. Saturday night, I realized it was gone. So Sunday morning, and and again that evening, I prowled down the rows of tomatoes where I’d last used it. No luck.
Crestfallen, I told me wife about losing it, and with a twinkle in her eye, and a vain attempt at keeping a straight face, she said “Gee. It’s too bad you don’t have any other knives”.
Went up to the bedroom, and saw it sticking out of the cushion on my leathe recliner.View attachment 2262500
Hope all you working folks have a great start to your week, and all y’all retired folks, remember it’s Monday.
Love that vintage Imperial serpentine jack!
Sweet Wenger pen knife, José!
Fantastic new/old pair, Jack!...
Carrying my K'roo Lambsfoot today, along with a well-loved old Whittler for Random TuesdayHave a good day everyone
Terrific trio, Bob! The buttery stag on your HHB is striking, the little Robeson is resplendent, but my "pick of the litter" would be that old Böker Barlow!
Somebody punch me; I think I must be dreaming! Outstanding KK Barlow, Rob!Just one knife today ..... my old Keen Kutter Barlow ..... which I am fond of.
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That Dixie stockman/Case canoe pocket duo would be tough to beat!
ED, I hope your cheeks and gums quit hurting ASAP. Eating isn't even fun when you're dealing with mouth pain.
Breathtaking bone on that pair, Steve!!
Stunning purple Barlow, Bob!
Yes, people appreciate a little of my extras. I have a paper bag of garlic for the parents of a young man in my daughter’s adult day program in my car now. I gave them some last year, and the other day I asked if they wanted some again. She said “Oh yes! I would love some, but was afraid to ask you”. And I plan on cutting a big bag of lettuce for this 89 year old widow who I’ve come to know by doing small repairs and installations on her window blinds for my wife ~ Vik sells window treatments, and these little jobs are too small to send the installer out for. I planted two cherry tomato plants outside her front door, and stop by every few weeks to tend to them. She’s been counting all the green tomatoes.
Thank you, Gary. And thanks for the photos! That trailer and boat are gorgeous.
Nah, just OCD!
that Handyman's Helper.
