Thread: Taking the Path of Most Resistance

Olav, I think you're right --- it seems from the threads I've read that many of the forum members do have common interests in the things you've mentioned. But I don't --I'm more minigun than black powder, more Porsche Carrera GT than 1930's Bently, more --well you get the idea. I do like using hand tools for woodworking though and fly fishing --- I guess it's the pureness/minimalist thing, not to mention the macho thing ---- hum? Maybe AFDavis11 says it best: "I think I just like it."

Gonna have to get back to you guys on that...as soon as mine gets here from Lynn...yep...should be here anyday now. However, I do have a 1951 Chevy. Nostalgic things seem to appeal to me in one way or another.

I guess I've just gotten to the point where I appreciate learning a skill and/or putting some effort into something to get a better result or at least one more tailored to my requirement. Whether it be shaving, smoking (hand rolling, pipe), making tea, etc. There are a lot of things that have fallen out of favor because they required more skill/energy than most people are willing to put into it. Usually that means compromising the end result. I'm less willing to make that compromise as time goes on. If it's worth doing, it worth doing as well as possible. Especially when doing a poor job of it costs more...

Ant

I think that we believe that there is a better than following the masses. Most people believe that the old superstitions about straight razor shaving. In the state in which I live a barber can not Evan shave you with a disposable razor without asking you first.

"I'm afraid I'll cut my throat with that thing "

Originally Posted by Olav Vittfarne

Maybee it's a personality thing, it's been mentioned in other threads that we seem to have similar interests. Shaving with a straight, pipe smoking, fountain pens, pocket watches, walking sticks/canes, black powder shooting, single malts, hats, waist coats, bow ties and who knows what, from days gone by.
Not all of us does all of that but I think there is enough for a common denominator.

Mats

Yes! I like ALL of the above! Two regrets: not learning to ride a horse, or learning to sail. Too late for the horse, I'm afraid. Bones don't heal very quickly after 50. Sailing I still think about. Maybe someday I'll have time and money. Tho' I doubt it.

oh yeah, walking sticks and fountain pens and pocket watches too!!!
not so much in black powder but I do reload.

Only prob with walking sticks is that I'm only 26 !DOH!

Sailing is good. Actually, sailing is one of the main reasons I'm moving back to Michigan.

I miss sailing on Superior. Think I want to buy something in the 40 ft range.
SHHH....don't tell da wife eh!

GWH I have the same problem. I'd like to get one (maybe even make one) but I'm only a year older than you lol.

Originally Posted by gratewhitehuntr

oh yeah, walking sticks and fountain pens and pocket watches too!!!
not so much in black powder but I do reload.

Only prob with walking sticks is that I'm only 26 !DOH!

Sailing is good. Actually, sailing is one of the main reasons I'm moving back to Michigan.

I miss sailing on Superior. Think I want to buy something in the 40 ft range.
SHHH....don't tell da wife eh!

Twenty-six??!!! You are an old-timer! I started collecting walking-sticks around the age of 10; probably due to liking the old TV show Bat Masterson and Sherlock Holmes stories. When I moved to NYC at 19 I started carrying a nice heavy root knobbed stick all the time. Lived in bad neighborhoods and was never mugged. Attitude is the main thing. The most valuable thing I learned in drama school was: "Do it with authority!" (Then get off stage quickly to avoid the flying objects.)

For me I've always been a little leary of our modern disposable world and I appreciate quality and logevity! I don't know any of you but I would bet my bottom dollar that you all feel similarly as I do and I also bet no one here would be shaving with a straight unless on some level they felt somewhat digusted with our modern kleenex thinking!