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A lovely fish, Jeff. And in the Catskills no less. Some place like the Wallkill or in one of the lakes? Allen R

Brian, good videos and good information. I had forgotten to mention that I use a strop (actually one of our old castoff girths) occasionally as well, but not always. Watching the chap in the video sharpen a serrated edge reminds me of a time when I discovered that my father-in-law had taken...

I was a meat cutter (Great A&P Tea Co.) during my high-school years (middle part of the last century) and I'm pretty finicky about our knives. Most of the gadgets one can purchase that are "guaranteed" to deliver the user ultra-sharp edges are simply that, gadgets. I own one of the Spyderco...

Scott, I regret that I know little about the wines from CO. On our way north from Santa Fe, NM, last fall we spent a couple of nights in Durango while I engaged in some research (The Attraction of Oncorhynchus mykiss to a Selection of Dry Flies) on the Animas River. At dinner one night I...

Good suggestions all, and you're probably speaking of the tempranillo or dolcetto from Abacela. Both are excellent red wines. At one time there was thought that the tempranillo is a descendant of pinot noir, but I think information has changed about that. In any case, it's good. In my comment...

Chip, first off. I hope we aren't taking your thread too far afield. Scott, you make a couple of valid observations. Yes, when it comes to taste whether it’s in wine, art, literature, cinema, or anything of that sort, “good” is subjective. There are, it seems to me, merits in observing and...

James Thurber’s New Yorker cartoon with the caption “It’s a naïve domestic Burgundy without any breeding, but I think you’ll be amused by its presumption”, hangs over my desk. Wines made from pinot noir grapes have long been my preference when it comes to fine dining, and those big, alcoholic...

Neither do I. Maybe looks are deceiving. Sounds like you're have a great trip, Scott. We're enjoying the posts. Allen R PS On Edit: I forgot to mention that if you find yourselves in Belize City for a night or two, we highly recommend the Four Street Guest House and the Chateau Caribbean...

I lived in a dorm during my first three years, but when Diana and I returned from Germany in '62 we rented 515 Court St, just across from the SW corner of the campus. Diana had a horse which we kept out on Morganton Rd. We made numerous dirt road trips into the Chilhowees (Smokies too, for...

Welcome Darton. Ahhhhh. The Chilhowee Mountains. Maryville College grad here. I was there three years, then took some time off courtesy of Uncle Sam, married and returned to MC for my B.A. I'm Class of '59, but didn't actually finish until '62 after my military service. Our first 4X4 was a...

Yes, a press release came across yesterday afternoon that Fiat and Chrysler have signed a "non-binding agreement" for Fiat to have a 35% interest in Chrysler. It goes on to say that no cash is involved, only access for C to F's technology. Allen R On Edit: Sorry, forgot about your question...

I'll just add a note to all this good information. In addition to a 2m, cell phone, and sat phone we carry an SP-200 NAV/COM handheld transceiver. Well worth the price. We've used it three times communicated with air support in emergency situations and it made the difference each time. Allen R

We have the Fourth Edition (2001) and it lists the following as "NEW" —Thoroughly revised and expanded information on animal and reptile bites... —Many new illustrations bringing the total to more than 1,400... —Totally new information on injury prevention, pain management, seasonal allergies...

Many thanks for posting those photos, BB. They're great. Allen R

Ahhh, Dutch Harbor. I'll bet more than a few of us have seen a few episodes of "Deadliest Catch". I've been out to the Aleutian chain. It was years ago and it was only for a couple of days (tdy, ASA stuff) and have always wanted to return for a more leisurely visit...not under the conditions...

Yes, indeed, TRUE adventure. Many thanks for posting those pics. My hat's off to all you guys in that profession. Do you ever get in to Elfin Cove? ...or Hoona? Allen R

There are a couple (Volvo TGBs, that is) available HERE. Allen R

Apology unnecessary. I can just imagine your plate. Can you even see it? In any case, many thanks, and BTW I haven't forgotten about the straight razor. Allen R On edit: My reason for inquiring is owing to the fact that we are here (CA) at one of the addresses to receive a subscription and...

Sorry for the bother, but I didn't get a reply to my question and request. Any chance for those? Allen R

This does look like a don't-miss-event. We'll make plans...maybe even bring a 'ringer' for the rally event. :D :rally_guys: We'll do more than that, Doc. We'll lift several adult beverages in your honor and to your health. Allen R