"Carl's Lounge" (Off-Topic Discussion, Traditional Knife "Tales & Vignettes")

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It's possible I'm being ridiculous again, but I think this Ecko Flint Japan needs a sheath.

Too cool for the kitchen.

 

[afishhunter]

You gave me the idea to google “WW1 bicycle”. You should too.

WW2 bicycles are interesting, too.
So are the ones currently used by the Swiss.
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[afishhunter]

That one episode where he makes the sulpher and coal and diamond cannon was priceless too!

Especially since it worked ... even tho he left out the required 3rd ingredient for black powder: saltpeter/potasium nitrate.

 

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Did he? I'll have to watch it again.
In Time Tunnel they scraped saltpeter off the basement walls to make their hand grenades. Maybe I've got them confused.

 

[afishhunter]

Did he? I'll have to watch it again.
In Time Tunnel they scraped saltpeter off the basement walls to make their hand grenades. Maybe I've got them confused.

Not EEEEeven going to ask how saltpeter got on the basement walls ... ew. What kind of "people" lived there?
You do know where saltpeter comes from, correct?
You flush some every time you "number 1" .... (presuming you flush for that.)

 

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Whoever they were, they were under siege. Ottoman Turks at Vienna maybe.
Aren't we lucky to have our gunpowder pre-assembled.

 

[meako]

speaking of gunpowder....this is very interesting ....

 

[JohnDF]

My front yard seems to be turning into a wildlife sanctuary...

 

[bigfish64]

My front yard seems to be turning into a wildlife sanctuary...

So cool, I can’t believe how perfectly colored they are to blend right it.

 

[JohnDF]

So cool, I can’t believe how perfectly colored they are to blend right it.

There were two pairs.
They didn't see me so I was able to get a decent pic.

 

[Peregrin]

The wildlife pics are great! I got this one a few years ago. This good looking critter was sitting in my side yard, like he belonged there. It's one of the best wildlife pics I've managed to take.

 

[5K Qs]

The wildlife pics are great! I got this one a few years ago. This good looking critter was sitting in my side yard, like he belonged there. It's one of the best wildlife pics I've managed to take.

Fabulous fox photo, Gary!
If we're voting for your best, didn't you take an incredible action shot of woodpeckers fighting??

- GT

 

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My front yard seems to be turning into a wildlife sanctuary...

The wildlife pics are great! I got this one a few years ago. This good looking critter was sitting in my side yard, like he belonged there. It's one of the best wildlife pics I've managed to take.

You guys should get rabies shots.

 

[JohnDF]

You guys should get rabies shots.

I hear they are a lot of fun and all the cool kids are doing it.

Your foxes are a lot cuter than our foxes.

 

[Peregrin]

Fabulous fox photo, Gary!
If we're voting for your best, didn't you take an incredible action shot of woodpeckers fighting??

- GT

Thanks Gary! Yes, the fighting Pileated woodpeckers was a one in a million opportunity.

 

[5K Qs]

Yeah! That's what I'm talking about!!!
Thanks for digging that one out, Gary!

- GT

 

[Peregrin]

Now you have me looking through old nature shots! I'll post a few.
Let it be known that I had a traditional knife in my pocket when everyone of these was taken!

This baby fawn was left by mom while she went foraging, which is common. We saw her return later in the day.

OK, I'll stop now. These were all taken in our backyard, which is about 1.5 acres, and is bordered by a green corridor which invites a lot of wildlife.

 

[Ramrodmb]

Now you have me looking through old nature shots! I'll post a few.
Let it be known that I had a traditional knife in my pocket when everyone of these was taken!

This baby fawn was left by mom while she went foraging, which is common. We saw her return later in the day.

OK, I'll stop now. These were all taken in our backyard, which is about 1.5 acres, and is bordered by a green corridor which invites a lot of wildlife.

Really great pics! I can almost hear the Bluejay screaming and the woodpeckers expression is priceless!

 

[Peregrin]

Really great pics! I can almost hear the Bluejay screaming and the woodpeckers expression is priceless!

Thanks Mark!
The Woodpecker got tired of the Bluejay's antics. He took one poke at him and the Jay made a hasty retreat. Woody enjoyed the rest of his meal with no more aggravation! It was fun to watch.

 

[mbkr]

Thanks Gary! Yes, the fighting Pileated woodpeckers was a one in a million opportunity.

Wow