Doug, when my son was born in Winter Haven as the first of the sixth generation of our family born in Florida, I suppose you think that was some kind of "accident" too?

I was talking about the personality of the state, not personalities.

Old Chief Estes of the "Lost Tribe" of Native Floridians

Dubie, I understand what you mean.a small town culture changes as the population grows. scout "sitting bull @#*! " of the "lost tribe" of native Floridian (Bob)

well my two cents isnt worth much but in my opinion those whose families sacrificed what they had and moved to Florida when Florida wasnt such a popular place, say when there werent such things as mosquito and flood control and that wonderful invention of air conditioning Those people should be held in high regard. They didnt just up and move here when there was a publix or super walmart on every corner. Times were tuff and they were the ones who paved the way for the people that enjoy and take for granted the beautiful state we live in today. Its kinda like that old verse respect your elders. Maybe if the newbies, call them yankees, call them snowbirds didnt act like they owned the state and everything in it and are entitled to everything they wouldnt be tainted with such negative connotations. Again JMHO PS my mothers family was from AL And my fathers from IN. But both came here when i promise Florida wasnt such a friendly place. Sorry to HiJack as well.

Great discussion guys but not pertinent to Randall Made Knives.
Can we take this to the Dirty Water Forum? My grandmother had 18 brothers and sisters. I would love to tell you about them, over there. Thanks

Here is my tri-athlete that I picked up at the Blade Show, musk ox scales and mosaic pins by Gene Beal

Peter

Nice. dude! That Beal character knows his stuff!
Good luck with it. Best, Capt. Chris

Nice knife Peter. That handle looks great.

Peter,

You get all the good knives and you weren't kidding about bringing plenty of cash to Blade!! Thanks again for sharing pictures of all your well-found booty!

Scott

Hey Peter,

You sure do know how to pick them!

Alan Grombacher
RKS#5531

Thanks guys
I had decided that I wanted to go to the Blade Show for the first time this year, and if I was going, I was going to buy some nice knives. As I said before, I had a great time, met some great people, and found some really nice knives. I did not go anywhere for vacation last year, so this year I did it right. I found two non-Randall knives too, one of which will be coming in a few weeks.

Peter