SKYDUMP - January Bombing Squadron Mission

[Lesath]

You have the glowy things too? Cool!

Next time just send a message and I'll stop by.

 

[Blackhorse]

Don't think so. He slithered back through the veil, which then closed. But I agree with the assessment. Any guy that collects all the local cats has my vote.


And don't get me wrong. It was a glorious day. Not only did I make it through alive, I made major big time points fixing SWMBO's car like a pro. Not to mention the baked chicken and red beans and rice side dish that was waiting for her JUST out of the oven when she walked through the door. That was big too, as I usually don't cook...so absolutely, the liiy was gilded! And with the appropriate dosage of anti-inflamatory pillage I was able to bask in glory all evening...and if the periodic wince of pain was perhaps a bit more than was really necessary, well that's OK since I even got a foot rub out of the deal!

 

[Lesath]

Smoked salmon grilled in olive oil, garlic, cilantro, lime, red peppers, with bacon draped over it. Followed with a pot of potatoes, green beans, carrots, mushrooms, and barley; in homemade chicken stock. Oh, I also have been baking...

 

[George Kaplan]

Hey Blackhorse, I have an item of personal business to discuss with you, but I don't want to jam up your inbox. It's not pressing though, so you can pm me or let me know here when you've got an opening for me.

 

[Blackhorse]

George - I'll send you my personal email address then.

 

[George Kaplan]

Thank you. Email sent.
And let me just add,

"Tawdry" yes, that's what I thought I had written.

I think I liked "tawdy" better. That's what you are when you're late for class in Maine.

 

[Blackhorse]

On a completely different thing...is it just me, or is it like really subdued around here? Not necessarily this thread, but the whole site. Or maybe it IS just this thread. I don't know. It just seems like nuthin' is going on...flatline...






Now let's see...how can we perk things up a little?

 

[Greyson]

I don't know... might be that people are feeling a little more lethargic in the winter time... I'm certainly still trying to add some interesting stuff to the boards

 

[George Kaplan]

Hey! Keep it down, you two. Some of us are trying to be somber and morose here.

 

[kaiser83]

Holy crap I have missed a ton on this thread. Crappy internet here, but my prep work has not stopped.

 

[petertschantz]

I haven't had much to report. Ordnance is on the way, along with PAD & TAD acquisitions

I'll go get another cuppa, and try to pull my weight around here.

 

[DrT999]

On a completely different thing...is it just me, or is it like really subdued around here? Not necessarily this thread, but the whole site. Or maybe it IS just this thread. I don't know.

"Sshhh! Be vewy, vewy quiet. We're hunting {classified}. . . ."

 

[Lesath]

We're just being thoughtful not to upset your delicate digestive tract. :tongue:

 

[DrumsAndBeer]

I am busy digesting chili and lamb stew.

 

[Greyson]

I've posted interesting things in the field and stream section, that counts as doing something, right? Because if it doesn't you might as well do me a mercy and finish me off, I fell four damn times climbing that thing.

 

[Blackhorse]

I think my mountain climbling days are past. Now, some beach combing is all I crave for outdoor plodding along. I still get in at least a 4 hour shot in my shop each day in the Winter, even though it's in the 30's F. out there and I haven't bothered to replace the propane tank to turn the heater on yet. I dress for it and it's pretty much OK.

I've been working on two project lines...one is a contest of sorts with Lesath (a master bladesmith if you didn't know that) to produce the most 'interesting' piece from a Damascus blank he provided. How could I say no to that? The other avenue is a series of 6 or so carving knives...wood carving as opposed to a leg of lamb, etc. At one time I found a really sweet block or Osage Orange wood and sectioned some of it into smaller knife handle shapes...awaiting some steel for completion, when I found the right thing. Well, the right thing came about and I've got 3 of the knives very nearly done and three sitting there...pondering. The blades vary...Mora/Frosts High Carbon laminated steel (Sweden)...Lauri PTX High Carbon Progressively Tempered steel (Finland)...Brusletto High Carbon (Norway)...maybe I'll even get crazy and add a Roselli Ultra High Carbon (Finland) blade. Most of the blades are between 2 1/2" and 3 1/4" in length...the handes about 4".

I pick the blades for their shapes and the steel used...ultra high carbon, laminated, progressively tempered, etc. Something that I find "interesting" and unique and that represents high end function but at a modest price. I'm knid of obsessive about two things..."found objects" turned into things of amazement...and low to modest cost materials turned into super high function. These knives will represent the latter.

I'll post a few pics when it's appropriate.

 

[Greyson]

Its great to see what you guys can produce, its always impressive to say the least. I look forward to seeing your next project!

 

[somedumbjerk]

i had a birthday yesterday. good news is we have had sales meetings since Wednesday at work, and I've been working from 7:30 am and getting home at about 10:30 - 11 pm. and of course, no time to smoke pipes. Brothers, smoke a bowl for me. tonight will be my first pipe since tuesday.

 

[Rob_In_MO]

Brothers, smoke a bowl for me. tonight will be my first pipe since tuesday.

Will do - right after lunch, Sir.

 

[kaiser83]

Hehehe (evil laugh, not cheerleader laugh) my research is concluded and barring my payload happening to sell completely out I have all my nifty research done. This is going to be (Insert Rob's "Excellent" here). The fallout will reign down upon your childrens children...ya know barring them not selling out and all.