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    Congrats! No better feelling than that there.

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    Bravo Bob!
    That's no small thing. Savor it in excess. May many many more just like it follow.

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    Holy necroposting, Batman! I'm sure the OP has since had many dozens of successful shaves since March.....
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    Quote Originally Posted by weirdbob View Post
    Had the trifecta of success today. Full face SR with no nicks and with a blade I honed myself.
    Its like tying your own fly and catching a fish with it, it feels great!

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    Well done! I know how good you are feeling right now. Its definately a sense of accomplishment.
    "He was going to live forever or die in the attempt" Joseph Heller, Catch-22

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    Quote Originally Posted by 1Barber View Post
    I have been using the same Vitory Hone since 1964. My father had it before I did, and it is the fastest edge sharpiner I have.
    Now that is impressive, i am guessing that is a Barber hone?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Scookum View Post
    Its like tying your own fly and catching a fish with it, it feels great!

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    I had the same thought!

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    I missed the fish... is it in the photo? Has it been caught? Great looking fly though.
    Do to budget cuts the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off; we apologize for any inconvenience.

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    Quote Originally Posted by falingore View Post
    I missed the fish... is it in the photo? Has it been caught? Great looking fly though.
    Looks like a log fish. Notoriously easy to hook, but hard to land.

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    Quote Originally Posted by KenL View Post
    Looks like a log fish. Notoriously easy to hook, but hard to land.
    Even harder to cook! That is one handsome fly, though. Love the Speys. Nice tying!
    "These aren't the droids you're looking for." "These aren't the droids we're looking for." "He can go about his business." "You can go about your business."

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