I was given a NCO sword as thanks when I got out
I bought my son a mameluke sword
They are completely different
The NCO version is workmanlike
The officers sword is pure dress
I tell my son that "I "worked for a living!".
Very hot water and a Scrubbie followed by Crisco has kept my cast iron awesome for well over a half century
I use Lodge, Griswold and Wagner skillets, dos, muffin pans, woks, etc.
I use them for horse packing, family events. catering, shooting matches, Scouts, and DO competions.
Cast iron is my precious metal.
I was a stickler for the truth. I
I spent my time getting knocked
Into the wallboard. My SDI was close to tears when I was selected for crystologic analyst.
He wanted me to get the shit knocked.out of me as a grunt.
We have a seven generation Idaho ranch
We do a.lot of horse packing for elk
I have cooked in cast iron since.childhood
I also compete in Dutch oven contests.
I enjoy Wagner and Griswold but
mostly use Lodge. Lodge has outstanding service, multiples of parts. Lids and stuff
I.use hot water, scrubbies and Crisco
Thanks to Trudeau, senile Joe doesn't seem too bad!
Canada makes me appreciate and love the Electoral College.
I love a tracking snow.
Elk season.in.Farthest North Idaho this year was the worst in living memory
It rained every day.
Many older fraternities do not meet the standards of liberal. Woke college leadership. Mine had.more US presidents, business leaders and intellectuals than any other but was banned from many colleges
Those that questioned Liberal orthodoxy were banned.for BS reasons. College leadership only wanted sheep.
As the host of my home shooting range, Scout leader, shooting competitor. Hunter, etc., I have multiple trauma/first aid kits darned near everywhere.
Lots of training: Scouts. Local hospital, etc.
Still need to be super careful!
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My godfather was a surgeon on Guadacanal with the Marines
He operated until he collapsed
He was dragged out ànd laid in a fox hole until he was able to operate again
Busy next few days with eye operation on Monday, annual VA exam on Thursday, knee evaluation on following Monday, skeletal exam on Tuesday, elk closes on Tuesday, Buffalo Arms regular visit, too GD many BS things plus hosting The Birthday on the Tenth.
Too many miles at too many dollars- thanks Joe!!!
It has rained on Opening Day of elk and deer plus every GD day! Soggy elk hunting by this arthritic elder has not contributed to much smiling and jocularity.
I'm not cranky-just f----g realistic!!!
My family always served thick sliced baked bacon. We treasured the bacon grease. I still use it for dutch oven cooking. My cardiologist does not approve.
Slice it yourself.