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Posted: 12/16/2020 8:57:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DFARM: I understand. I'm a pretty simple guy (like simple Jack. Lol). I could probably rotate between some form of grilled chicken and rice and tater tot casserole for a couple of weeks and not hate it. Lol Definitely. We both do keto now so we eat pretty simple most of the time. We had bunless burgers from Steak and Shake tonight. Coffee for dessert. |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 8:59:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Goosemaster: I like it. This one is going to my girlfriend for Christmas but I may have to buy another. Unless you have one badass girlfriend that likes beefy knives, you may want to hold off on buying a second, the first might come back to you. I have had several now. I am still tempted by them because I like you they look and the action. But practical for most of my uses they were not. Too beefy. |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 9:05:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: hmmm...let me see... THE PO TAY TOES?! All it is, is a vehicle for other yummy stuff. A hollow, starchy, bland, nasty vehicle. Fuck that noise. I wasn't big on taters even before keto. It's pretty good with sweet potato tots too. I actually like it equally with either form of tot. Talking about it this much makes me want to branch out a little. Maybe trying waffle fries instead of tots. |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 9:07:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By maleante: Just a bit... I actually like the look and the length, but at $300+, for a knife that I am fairly confident won't make it into my regular rotation, I'm not willing to take the chance. As I recall, dodge223 is a proponent because he had to wait so long for them to be made again last time he picked one up. He likes his Persian, and he wants to see it as more of a regular item, maybe see some variations. Figures if he helps push the sale of them this time, his chances will improve. I got that email from Emerson a few hours ago though, and they still aren't sold out. I bet they do sell out soonish, but not quick enough to make them a regular item. They have a following to be sure. It is telling though that the Emersons have been selling so well, they aren't even making it past their own website to other retailers. Hard to come by these days. Part of it is slow down in production, part of it is awesomeness. Gingerskanks would back me up on this if he hadn't gotten his pee pee slapped for posting naughty memes. |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 9:10:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DFARM: It's pretty good with sweet potato tots too. I actually like it equally with either form of tot. Talking about it this much makes me want to branch out a little. Maybe trying waffle fries instead of tots. 
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Posted: 12/16/2020 9:17:29 PM EDT
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I don’t think I have posted today’s pocket candy yet.
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Posted: 12/16/2020 9:18:17 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Dodge223]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: I actually like the look and the length, but at $300+, for a knife that I am fairly confident won't make it into my regular rotation, I'm not willing to take the chance. As I recall, dodge223 is a proponent because he had to wait so long for them to be made again last time he picked one up. He likes his Persian, and he wants to see it as more of a regular item, maybe see some variations. Figures if he helps push the sale of them this time, his chances will improve. I got that email from Emerson a few hours ago though, and they still aren't sold out. I bet they do sell out soonish, but not quick enough to make them a regular item. They have a following to be sure. It is telling though that the Emersons have been selling so well, they aren't even making it past their own website to other retailers. Hard to come by these days. Part of it is slow down in production, part of it is awesomeness. Gingerskanks would back me up on this if he hadn't gotten his pee pee slapped for posting naughty memes. This is close to true. I would like one with a wave feature! I also know it’s very specialized and will never be a mainstream item for them. That being said, in the lead up to my purchase, I saw them on various websites for sale. They were all scooped up quickly. Sometimes insane amounts. So there is a following for sure. You will also find my rant on the “first time Emerson owner shock” for the Kwaiken I returned. The P-Tac is unique enough with the cult following that I can over look the Emerson design philosophy. I grabbed one this time to flip in a few months.... maybe....  ETA: pocket dump  Attached File |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 9:21:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dcs12345: Don’t know exactly why, but I’ve got a hankering for a front flipper. Never had one and want to try one out. Anyone have any recommendations? Thinking budget up to $150....it is mostly going to be a toy, so lower might be fine since I don’t really need top end steel, just needs to hold and take an edge decently. Thinking thin “gentleman” type with drop point or kwaiken shape and a blade maybe around 3”ish That's a tough one. Kizer feist and maybe a used Boos Smoke may be the two that pop out the most |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 9:22:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Justabulletaway: The wife and I ate a shitload of tater tot casserole as a young, poor couple starting out. It was cheap, fast and yielded leftovers to take to work. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Justabulletaway: Originally Posted By DFARM: I understand not wanting to eat it because keto, but what is it about the tots that offend you so? All of the ingredients separately are great, and they go well together (tots, meat, veggies, cheese and cream of chicken soup) I can't understand the hate for it. I can see if your parents forced it on you all the time as a kid and you just don't make it now, but to have a "thing" against it is odd to me. The wife and I ate a shitload of tater tot casserole as a young, poor couple starting out. It was cheap, fast and yielded leftovers to take to work. I make it about once every couple of months. Love it and it's super easy to make. |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 9:23:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: That's what everyone says. Lot of talk in the PDW community about the flippers on this one. While I am a capitalist and don't give a tut for their whining about not not getting one when the flippers did, a fair point has been raised. To wit: If these are going to sell for twice as much on the secondary right away, perhaps the retailer should be charging more up front. That way a company people want to support gets their money and flippers are less likely to do what they do. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: Originally Posted By Star_Scream: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0407/6641/products/inkosi_lrg1_1_ce455a91-1695-495a-b53b-a43e64f33938_grande.jpg?v=1604002867 I wish I would have gotten in on this That's what everyone says. Lot of talk in the PDW community about the flippers on this one. While I am a capitalist and don't give a tut for their whining about not not getting one when the flippers did, a fair point has been raised. To wit: If these are going to sell for twice as much on the secondary right away, perhaps the retailer should be charging more up front. That way a company people want to support gets their money and flippers are less likely to do what they do. It's tough. You want to get them out there but you're feeding an impossible secondary. Kinda like Hinderer was It's a cool design |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 9:38:33 PM EDT
[Last Edit: DFARM]
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It's an evening coffee kind of day today.
 Attached FileI didn't get much meaningful work done on the kitchen knives yesterday. I only got the handle colors picked out for everyone (with help from the wife). The coolest one (I think) will be for my sister. 1/8" yellow g10 behind 1/8" CF. Most of the others are going to be pretty plain |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 9:38:51 PM EDT
[Last Edit: rbb2]
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1. Tater tot casserole is delicious. And if you want to call it hotdish, I don't really care, it's still yummy.
2. That Persian looks awesome for about 95% of the knife, then you hit the butt end and it just falls apart. 3. That 0562 looks good, that's a nice snag. 4. Cheap front flippers are gonna come from Chy-na, but: Civivi Exarch, Kizer Feist, Real Steel Metamorph come to mind, I see them regularly on secondary. 5. Bought some paracord to try a few lanyards on the new arrivals. Needed something to do. May have to look for some cool beads next. 6. Haven't seen many ebony traditionals coming up lately though I do have one on the way, so to feed the addiction I grabbed this. It seems like it's not a real popular knife and is relatively cheap used, but it seems like a well put together knife to me. Might replace the clip with a milled one from MXG. The milling is nice, the action is great, and the wide handle feels really nice in the hand. 
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Posted: 12/16/2020 9:48:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Goosemaster: Today I received my ZT0562CF I ordered off Amazon. It looks legit to me. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50727001508_f9092ad4db_k.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50727827707_92b7ec9725_k.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50727729026_b402ef617a_k.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50727002558_fd5896fbfc_k.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50727828872_8932b58c6f_k.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50727730341_850da6f785_k.jpg Nice. Looks good to me. Makes me want to carry mine. |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 9:49:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sywagon: In my mind 5 yards of thread sounded like a fair bit Winter doppelbock is delicious though. https://i.imgur.com/USmap2Q.jpg That is a cool picture. Plus an elephant call back |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 9:50:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryStill there too. Love the blade shape |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 9:52:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: Unless you have one badass girlfriend that likes beefy knives, you may want to hold off on buying a second, the first might come back to you. I have had several now. I am still tempted by them because I like you they look and the action. But practical for most of my uses they were not. Too beefy. I have an 0566CF and I have been thinking she might like that better but I didn't want to give her a used knife. I will suggest she take a look at it if she thinks the 0562 is too big. |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 10:18:09 PM EDT
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Tell her it’s the distressed look, not used.
That’s what microtech does. |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 10:22:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: Tell her it’s the distressed look, not used. That’s what microtech does.  I'll remember that. |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 10:36:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Goosemaster: I like it. This one is going to my girlfriend for Christmas but I may have to buy another. Solid relationship right there. My wife just steals knives. |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 11:21:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: That's a tough one. Kizer feist and maybe a used Boos Smoke may be the two that pop out the most Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: Originally Posted By dcs12345: Don’t know exactly why, but I’ve got a hankering for a front flipper. Never had one and want to try one out. Anyone have any recommendations? Thinking budget up to $150....it is mostly going to be a toy, so lower might be fine since I don’t really need top end steel, just needs to hold and take an edge decently. Thinking thin “gentleman” type with drop point or kwaiken shape and a blade maybe around 3”ish That's a tough one. Kizer feist and maybe a used Boos Smoke may be the two that pop out the most Yeah, I leaning towards the Feist or maybe the civivi exarch (especially since it is $50 in D2). The lower priced Feist ($80) is in CTS-BD1N. I like the simple lines of both of them. I don’t have any experience with CTS-BD1N, but I am familiar with D2. |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 11:29:30 PM EDT
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In theory a good D2 should have better edge retention than BD1N, but BD1N is stainless.
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Posted: 12/16/2020 11:33:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dodge223: This is close to true. I would like one with a wave feature! I also know it’s very specialized and will never be a mainstream item for them. That being said, in the lead up to my purchase, I saw them on various websites for sale. They were all scooped up quickly. Sometimes insane amounts. So there is a following for sure. You will also find my rant on the “first time Emerson owner shock” for the Kwaiken I returned. The P-Tac is unique enough with the cult following that I can over look the Emerson design philosophy. I grabbed one this time to flip in a few months.... maybe.... ETA: pocket dump https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/199220/82F8717B-E1A8-403F-879A-F25815DFE84F_jpe-1734670.JPG A wave might make me more inclined to consider it, but I think it would also mess with the lines of the Persian. |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 11:34:19 PM EDT
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Properly heat treated D2 is decent.
Chinese D2... eh. |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 11:35:49 PM EDT
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My KittyPants brings all the girls to the yard
And they're like, it's better than yours Damn right it's better than yours I can teach you, but I have to charge 
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Posted: 12/16/2020 11:38:45 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/16/2020 11:51:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: My KittyPants brings all the girls to the yard And they're like, it's better than yours Damn right it's better than yours I can teach you, but I have to charge https://i.imgur.com/gbe7qSM.jpg Everyone can now picture you in gym shorts, a button up shirt, white socks, and leather clogs singing that shit. 
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Posted: 12/16/2020 11:54:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By maleante: Everyone can now picture you in KittyPants, a button up shirt, white socks, and leather clogs singing that shit. https://i.gifer.com/origin/09/09abef7b508396b875511a3dc7d41ddb_w200.gif FIFY |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 11:59:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: FIFY My apologies. I thought kitty pants was code word for your underpants. I didn’t want to embarrass you buuuuut it looks like that ship has sailed already... 
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Posted: 12/17/2020 12:08:03 AM EDT
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lounge pants
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Posted: 12/17/2020 12:20:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: I don’t think I have posted today’s pocket candy yet. https://i.imgur.com/ODub18gl.jpg Fancy |
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Posted: 12/17/2020 12:21:00 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DFARM: It's an evening coffee kind of day today. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/78442/KIMG1604_JPG-1734689.JPG I didn't get much meaningful work done on the kitchen knives yesterday. I only got the handle colors picked out for everyone (with help from the wife). The coolest one (I think) will be for my sister. 1/8" yellow g10 behind 1/8" CF. Most of the others are going to be pretty plain Take pics of the yellow /cf combo |
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Posted: 12/17/2020 12:24:28 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rbb2: 1. Tater tot casserole is delicious. And if you want to call it hotdish, I don't really care, it's still yummy. 2. That Persian looks awesome for about 95% of the knife, then you hit the butt end and it just falls apart. 3. That 0562 looks good, that's a nice snag. 4. Cheap front flippers are gonna come from Chy-na, but: Civivi Exarch, Kizer Feist, Real Steel Metamorph come to mind, I see them regularly on secondary. 5. Bought some paracord to try a few lanyards on the new arrivals. Needed something to do. May have to look for some cool beads next. 6. Haven't seen many ebony traditionals coming up lately though I do have one on the way, so to feed the addiction I grabbed this. It seems like it's not a real popular knife and is relatively cheap used, but it seems like a well put together knife to me. Might replace the clip with a milled one from MXG. The milling is nice, the action is great, and the wide handle feels really nice in the hand. https://i.imgur.com/rtrn11fh.jpg It's a Sinkevich design so you know it's going to be good. To me it reminds me of the Drunken's thiccer sister |
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Posted: 12/17/2020 12:28:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Goosemaster: I have an 0566CF and I have been thinking she might like that better but I didn't want to give her a used knife. I will suggest she take a look at it if she thinks the 0562 is too big. The 566 is a little bit smaller in the grip but the 562 contours make it carry a little better. |
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Posted: 12/17/2020 12:30:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: Tell her it’s the distressed look, not used. That’s what microtech does. Boom boom 
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Posted: 12/17/2020 12:56:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Justabulletaway: Properly heat treated D2 is decent. Chinese D2... eh. Maybe....but I have more confidence with Civivi than some Chinese manufacturers just because a lot of people have been happy with their parent company WE. |
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Posted: 12/17/2020 1:18:35 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rbb2: 1. Tater tot casserole is delicious. And if you want to call it hotdish, I don't really care, it's still yummy. 2. That Persian looks awesome for about 95% of the knife, then you hit the butt end and it just falls apart. 3. That 0562 looks good, that's a nice snag. 4. Cheap front flippers are gonna come from Chy-na, but: Civivi Exarch, Kizer Feist, Real Steel Metamorph come to mind, I see them regularly on secondary. 5. Bought some paracord to try a few lanyards on the new arrivals. Needed something to do. May have to look for some cool beads next. 6. Haven't seen many ebony traditionals coming up lately though I do have one on the way, so to feed the addiction I grabbed this. It seems like it's not a real popular knife and is relatively cheap used, but it seems like a well put together knife to me. Might replace the clip with a milled one from MXG. The milling is nice, the action is great, and the wide handle feels really nice in the hand. https://i.imgur.com/rtrn11fh.jpg That might be worse than the 470. Don't bother with the clip, just pass it along. Also, word to the wise, Metamorph looks kinda cool, flips like shit. Geometry is all wrong. |
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Posted: 12/17/2020 1:51:04 AM EDT
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Posted: 12/17/2020 8:18:27 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dcs12345: Maybe....but I have more confidence with Civivi than some Chinese manufacturers just because a lot of people have been happy with their parent company WE. Eh. Fuck China. We will regret the day we ever sent the first dollar to those assholes. It's very hard but I try not to buy any more things from them than I have to. I sure as shit ain't buying any more Chinese knives. |
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Posted: 12/17/2020 9:06:27 AM EDT
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It’s unfortunate that the US fails to fill a lot of holes in the markets.
I sense a lot of tension from you this morning. Have you considered adding mushroom and pure cacao powder to your coffee? Is it work? I saw an article about 9 WFH jobs for introverts. I’ll share it when I find it again. |
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Posted: 12/17/2020 12:47:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dcs12345: Yeah, I leaning towards the Feist or maybe the civivi exarch (especially since it is $50 in D2). The lower priced Feist ($80) is in CTS-BD1N. I like the simple lines of both of them. I don’t have any experience with CTS-BD1N, but I am familiar with D2. Thinking about it a bit more there's not really a huge selection in front flippers. There's a few at a lower price then expensive ones and not much in between |
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Posted: 12/17/2020 12:48:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: My KittyPants brings all the girls to the yard And they're like, it's better than yours Damn right it's better than yours I can teach you, but I have to charge https://i.imgur.com/gbe7qSM.jpg Hahaha those are kinda cool |
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Posted: 12/17/2020 1:00:01 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/17/2020 1:37:28 PM EDT
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yep
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Posted: 12/17/2020 2:21:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: Thinking about it a bit more there's not really a huge selection in front flippers. There's a few at a lower price then expensive ones and not much in between Particularly if you want to avoid China. I think any front flipper under $400 or so is probably coming from China (just a WAG). |
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Posted: 12/17/2020 2:26:39 PM EDT
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Continuing ed webinar lunch.
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Posted: 12/17/2020 2:33:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: That might be worse than the 470. Don't bother with the clip, just pass it along. Also, word to the wise, Metamorph looks kinda cool, flips like shit. Geometry is all wrong. Why do you say that? I know it gets bagged on for the weight, but other than that it is really well put together. |
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Posted: 12/17/2020 2:38:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DFARM: No prob https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/78442/KIMG1608_JPG-1735008.JPG Hahaha. Nice move there. |
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Posted: 12/17/2020 2:38:55 PM EDT
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because it’s ugly as sin
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Posted: 12/17/2020 3:21:57 PM EDT
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 This morning I wasn't paying attention and when I was out and about I noticed my pocket clicking when I walked. |
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Posted: 12/17/2020 3:26:02 PM EDT
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