What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

So I called the specialist doc back yesterday and left another message. This time I got a call back. The nurse informed me that they had to reschedule my 2/27/25 appointment. I was ready to do battle at any further delay. Fortunately, that wasn't necessary as she said they had a cancellation and could see me on 2/14/25. Yay 🥳
I skipped pool and a chicken dinner at Eagles today - I fell back asleep 😴 :rolleyes:

Going to play poker in a couple of hours. Taking my 29 along.

 
Oldy said:
Nope but I have been in similar situations 100's of times.its unfortunate I never carried a camera all those years in the bush.
Click to expand...
So many photos missed back in the day.

This is me on a Royal Navy rib in Belfast harbour 1978.

They took us out for a jolly,I got a rollicking from the harbour master for speeding.😁

Strangely quite proud of that.🤭


 
Modoc ED said:
Headed to town later for my quarterly checkup with my general practice doctor. No breakfast - have to fast for labs. But you can bet your sweet biffy that there'll be a big lunch at the Wagon Wheel Cafe after I see the Doc. I know it's "Black Friday" but the heck with that as I'm carrying a Schrade Tennessee River Trapper in a belt sheath.

View attachment 2776272

Just in the last ten minutes, it's started snowing to beat the band. Should be an interesting trip to town.
Click to expand...
That is some pretty special bone.
 
M7AlCyO.jpeg
 
An absolute 💩 day in Western NY!! Rain on top of snow with cold and refreezing predicted. As kids we loved this as it gave us Zamboni-like ice to skate on on the lake. As adults … 🤮! Passing the time with a couple of classics. A Case Sodbuster Jr. in carbon steel and a Wenger Hiker that I picked up at an estate sale for $10.
IMG_8459.jpeg
 
Last edited:
Today makes for a very special Friday Favorites. Today after 47 years, 7 months and 25 days on the same job I was told my services were no longer needed as part of a worldwide reduction in force and I’m officially unemployed for the first time since I was 15. And I couldn’t be happier. I was scheduled to retire in June and now I’m getting paid to retire 5 months early. It’s just now starting to sink in. I received a very satisfactory severance package as a parting gift. I was treated with the utmost dignity and respect which was greatly appreciated. Now I’m sitting around in my flannel PJs and ratty hoodie enjoying a nice Assam tea and reading a good book. People are always asking me what I plan to do when I retire. I’m not one that has an issue staying busy. Here’s a short list:
  • Cook more often
  • Scan old photos
  • Start working on the Payne family genealogy
  • Spend more time with my babies
  • Help Mom with her garden
  • Volunteer at Pedal It Forward
  • Ride more
  • See things I hadn’t seen before more often
  • Finish my project bike and sell it and the last project that’s still hanging up in the basement
  • Sell a bunch of knives that I don’t like or carry
  • Worry less
  • Care more

    2025-01-31 FF Hoskins Barlow EO Jack.JPG
 
majorpain1 said:
Today makes for a very special Friday Favorites. Today after 47 years, 7 months and 25 days on the same job I was told my services were no longer needed as part of a worldwide reduction in force and I’m officially unemployed for the first time since I was 15. And I couldn’t be happier. I was scheduled to retire in June and now I’m getting paid to retire 5 months early. It’s just now starting to sink in. I received a very satisfactory severance package as a parting gift. I was treated with the utmost dignity and respect which was greatly appreciated. Now I’m sitting around in my flannel PJs and ratty hoodie enjoying a nice Assam tea and reading a good book. People are always asking me what I plan to do when I retire. I’m not one that has an issue staying busy. Here’s a short list:
  • Cook more often
  • Scan old photos
  • Start working on the Payne family genealogy
  • Spend more time with my babies
  • Help Mom with her garden
  • Volunteer at Pedal It Forward
  • Ride more
  • See things I hadn’t seen before more often
  • Finish my project bike and sell it and the last project that’s still hanging up in the basement
  • Sell a bunch of knives that I don’t like or carry
  • Worry less
  • Care more

    View attachment 2776649
Click to expand...
Congratulations and welcome to the eternal world of Saturdays.
I wish you luck in your future pursuits.

Bob
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top