Thread: Journey to the Center of the Universe

Originally Posted by nun2sharp

Sorry Obie, but you know the rules, pics or it didn't happen!

Come on brothuh, don't be hatin' on Obie.

Originally Posted by ControlFreak1

Come on brothuh, don't be hatin' on Obie.

Look at it this way, he tells me this story and wants me to believe it, thats okay, just show me the razor porn and we're good! It's not like I'm a moderator and will delete him from SRP, I just wanna get the facts straight.

My dear Nun2Sharp,

Thank you for throwing the bait.

In this case, however, whether I take it or not is of little importance to me. What matters is that circumstances threw this little journey to the Center of the Universe my way and I had a great ride. That I wrote about it in my post — during a short break from my work — made it even more memorable.

When I am able to provide photos of the razors depends on when my daughter is available to shoot them for me. That's the reality. Bless her heart, she is my photographer, aside from being a young mother. I must wait for what's convenient for her. Now, to me, that is of great importance.

I own a Vietnam-era Pentax, which I used in the war while serving as a U.S. Army combat correspondent. I prefer not spend money on a digital camera. I don't need it. All the photography I do is in my head — and that, too, is important to me.

Should I get an assignment to write about the barbershop, then I can justify the time for another visit. Otherwise, my busy schedule leaves me little spare time, even though I would love to spend a day just hanging out there with my little tape recorder.

The photos will come, but only when these realities make it convenient for me. I am sure my SRP colleagues will understand. In the meantime, I'll try to find a some time soon to select three or four of what I think are my best finds and engage one of the SRP pros to refurbish them. The others I can work on myself in the coming months as I learn how to clean and hone razors — as a little break from my work. I don't want to screw up the good ones.

So, my dear Nun2Sharp, I hope that provides enough of a catch for the bait. I did enjoy it, though, thank you. Now, if you will forgive me, it's time to get back to work.

Oh, by the way, during my regular breaks today, I managed to whip up a pot of spaghetti and meatballs to die for. It has been cooking slowly for several hours. Tomorrow it will cook still more. Tomorrow night, my good friend, I shall take myself on a culinary adventure with Spaghetti and meatballs, Chianti, garlic bread and a lovely green salad. For desert, port wine, Stilton cheese and apples should do it.

Is this heaven or what? Stay well.

Regards,

Obie

Dearest Obie,

My turn to take the bait, when and where are we eating? I will bring the wine.

yours truly, Kelly



PS Thanks for the banter, it was truly enjoyable!

MmmmHmmm, good spaghetti is always better after the first day.

Obie needs to have us all over. We'll do all the clean up.

My dear Kelly,

Yes, I, too, enjoyed the banter. We must do it again, and thanks. I will see if my daughter is available this week to shoot some pictures. Young mothers have so many priorities and rightfully so.

Also, consider yourself invited to the spaghetti dinner. On my honor. We're having it tonight. In fact, my daughter and the baby are joining us. I am looking forward to it.

Let me see, you live in the Kansas City area. (By the way, my wife grew up in Shawnee-Mission.) Tehran, San Francisco and Chicago were home for me for many years. Now I live in Milwaukee, about 90 miles north of Chicago. You have plenty of time to catch a flight, and I'll pick you up from the airport. Or come the next time you're in this neighborhood. Write or call me and I'll whip up a pot of spaghetti special for you. So consider yourself invited.

My dear ControlFreak1,

You, too, are invited. I see you live in Texas. I was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, for a couple months during Vietnam and every chance I had I spent in Austin, in the university area. It was a respite from the Army grunt work. If you come my way, drop me a note and I'll cook up another pot.

Stay well, gentlemen, and may good fortunes swim in your lane.

Regards,

Obie

Dear Obie

Great trip. Great razors. Good stories and good food.

Sound like a good life.

Stay safe,
Otto

Originally Posted by Obie

My dear Kelly,

Yes, I, too, enjoyed the banter. We must do it again, and thanks. I will see if my daughter is available this week to shoot some pictures. Young mothers have so many priorities and rightfully so.

Also, consider yourself invited to the spaghetti dinner. On my honor. We're having it tonight. In fact, my daughter and the baby are joining us. I am looking forward to it.

Let me see, you live in the Kansas City area. (By the way, my wife grew up in Shawnee-Mission.) Tehran, San Francisco and Chicago were home for me for many years. Now I live in Milwaukee, about 90 miles north of Chicago. You have plenty of time to catch a flight, and I'll pick you up from the airport. Or come the next time you're in this neighborhood. Write or call me and I'll whip up a pot of spaghetti special for you. So consider yourself invited.

My dear ControlFreak1,

You, too, are invited. I see you live in Texas. I was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, for a couple months during Vietnam and every chance I had I spent in Austin, in the university area. It was a respite from the Army grunt work. If you come my way, drop me a note and I'll cook up another pot.

Stay well, gentlemen, and may good fortunes swim in your lane.

Regards,

Obie

I've got friends in Kenosha, I'll bring them too! Too bad about your wife(being from the Kansa territory) I hope it works out!