Thread: Asheville NC meetup ; April 26-27th

Kevin there was no intent to upstage here. It was kind of what writers go through when they have writers block. In my case it was brushers block I guess. I was always thinking of some new and different styles of handles but never could really break through with anything.
I guess you could say a light came on in my head from all the thought on the drive. With the meet and meeting so many good people I guess it cleared out some thoughts and made room for better ones.
But upstaging, was never my intent at all!
But if you want I will take credit for it!

Originally Posted by walleyeman

But upstaging, was never my intent at all!
But if you want I will take credit for it!

I never for one second thought that was the the intent, I know you better than that.
Joyce has copied the link and page so she can go to the office with bragging rights.
You made her very happy and for that I thank you my friend.

Well you know a happy wife is a happy life. Maybe you owe me one for that then!!! LOL

Finally got my sea legs back from the trip.

What a wonderful meeting this was!!

Thanks Kevin for the hospitality and the meeting place and thanks to Rick and Randy and all the guys who helped out to make this such a successful event. It was so cool to see old friends and make some new ones and I learned as much as I taught from everyone there. The Klingspor attendance and the lathe demonstrations were top notch and soooo many goodies!! Thanks Ray for the brushes. The Blue one is just a beauty and the golf ball brush is awesome. One of my sons is trying to put it in his pocket as I write this. Thanks to Ron as well for the Tennis Razor which I have already honed, shaved with and put into my personal collection. Randy, thanks for the hose material. I am noodling as well Rick. Much appreciated. The little microscope attachment for the cell phone is a fun new toy too.

This was such a great event and getting to see all guys honing and helping new guys was just awesome. Getting to see Simon and Joe was a treat as well and the Kilt was a gas!

Can't wait for the next one!!

Originally Posted by Lynn

Can't wait for the next one!!

Not ready to go public yet, but looking at locations for sure.

Kevin

I'm so sorry that I could't be there, but I'm about as far from Asheville as you can get and still be in NC, and I had to travel to DC Monday. I WILL make the next meet anywhere nearby!

Originally Posted by hidestoart

Not ready to go public yet, but looking at locations for sure.

Kevin

I'd love to do a DC, Raleigh or Atlanta meet. I could easily help with Raleigh or DC. GA is always a good time - Athens or Savannah might be more fun?

Gee did everyone get a cool brush hehe. The microscope is cool.

Well I finally have a moment to say my piece

I have been shaving with a straight (although I started on a shavette) since early Feb 2011.
I did not have the luxury of having a mentor readily available and did not find SRP until late august when I was researching honing two real blades I had picked up.
Both were lost causes. At that point I picked up a lot in the library and on line fixing some of my issues.
In early November of 2011 my hones arrived and I was off to the races, for me it was do or die at this point. I watched videos and read material, I did and studied every point along the way.
I screwed things up figured out why and found a way to fix them. If I was not getting the results I heard the pros speaking of I changed something and did it again, and again until I got it. Fast forward to the meet, I walked in with a lot of experiences, please note I do not say experience fully anticipating being humiliated at my un-orthodox way of honing, self taught stropping, amateur pinning and so forth.
Instead I find a group of gentlemen I have so much respect and admiration for watching what I do and not only not criticizing but complimenting me and asking questions.
I was floored!
I watched Lynn set the bevel, and then Randy(Randydance). I figured out even though I will use a good bit of torque and pressure to se a bevel I can use a bit more yet and speed it up.
I watched Ron (Utopian) finesse on a few naturals and picked up my starting point as I am looking to move to the next rabbit hole. Not only that but Ron took the time to walk me through the stages and way less slurry was used in the finishing steps than I would have thought.
The time spent sharing my experiences and getting feed back from those newer to the sport than I was rewarding, refreshing, and gave me several things to come home and play with.
(Yes please note I gave that credit to the newer guys.)
Watching Randy hone as he has system very similar to mine was uplifting, exciting, and eye opening.
I cannot thank those behind the scene enough,
I do have two regrets and I do not regret much of anything.

1. It was only Two days
2. I could not do more

I met more people worth knowing over this weekend than I have met in the 10 years since I settled here in east TN

I Thank you one and all whether you were part of putting it all together, attending, or donating to the cause.
This has to be the best time I have had that I can attribute to picking up a straight.

Here is to the Past event, the friends and acquaintances and let us not forget what has yet to come!

Gents.

Originally Posted by pfries

Well I finally have a moment to say my piece

I have been shaving with a straight (although I started on a shavette) since early Feb 2011.
I did not have the luxury of having a mentor readily available and did not find SRP until late august when I was researching honing two real blades I had picked up.
Both were lost causes. At that point I picked up a lot in the library and on line fixing some of my issues.
In early November of 2011 my hones arrived and I was off to the races, for me it was do or die at this point. I watched videos and read material, I did and studied every point along the way.
I screwed things up figured out why and found a way to fix them. If I was not getting the results I heard the pros speaking of I changed something and did it again, and again until I got it. Fast forward to the meet, I walked in with a lot of experiences, please note I do not say experience fully anticipating being humiliated at my un-orthodox way of honing, self taught stropping, amateur pinning and so forth.
Instead I find a group of gentlemen I have so much respect and admiration for watching what I do and not only not criticizing but complimenting me and asking questions.
I was floored!
I watched Lynn set the bevel, and then Randy(Randydance). I figured out even though I will use a good bit of torque and pressure to se a bevel I can use a bit more yet and speed it up.
I watched Ron (Utopian) finesse on a few naturals and picked up my starting point as I am looking to move to the next rabbit hole. Not only that but Ron took the time to walk me through the stages and way less slurry was used in the finishing steps than I would have thought.
The time spent sharing my experiences and getting feed back from those newer to the sport than I was rewarding, refreshing, and gave me several things to come home and play with.
(Yes please note I gave that credit to the newer guys.)
Watching Randy hone as he has system very similar to mine was uplifting, exciting, and eye opening.
I cannot thank those behind the scene enough,
I do have two regrets and I do not regret much of anything.

1. It was only Two days
2. I could not do more

I met more people worth knowing over this weekend than I have met in the 10 years since I settled here in east TN

I Thank you one and all whether you were part of putting it all together, attending, or donating to the cause.
This has to be the best time I have had that I can attribute to picking up a straight.

Here is to the Past event, the friends and acquaintances and let us not forget what has yet to come!

Gents.

Here, here!!!