Correct, I was on unpaid leave until December first max., with the option to return earlier. But too much of my gear broke down at once & most of it was still under warranty, so I decided to head home earlier & get it sorted out instead of replacing it all on the spot. I don't think I could hold out much longer than October first anyway with my current gear, the nights were getting pretty cold already in the mountains.
Say, how did you sharpen these before you shipped them out? I don't think I can get it this sharp again with the tools I have right now, have you got some pointers perhaps?