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**mrtoni** · 06-04-2018, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by vin63

Because I'm really old, I also sponsor a couple of up and coming NASCAR racers, providing their DJ Safety safety equipment and driver suits. Since I wasn't fortunate enough to have kids myself, here's kind of a proud parent moment. Both have Cup level driving skills and wrench on their own race cars. Shantel on the left, and Nicole on the right. Shantel captured the Sportsman feature win last night at the Wyant Group Raceway season opener, and I'm helping with her debut in the Pinty's NASCAR Series this year.

This is the coolest thing ever. Good on you vin63

In The Ten Ring · 06-04-2018, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mrtoni

This is the coolest thing ever. Good on you vin63

Wow, that is both interesting and unique.

Apparently collecting and using straight razors has become a "hobby" for me. Today I got my best shave yet with a vintage razor, I paid all of $15.00 for it, including shipping, and it was made in Germany sometime pre WW2. It has some funny stampings, including a foot kicking a ball (rugby? soccer?) and has "TRY ME" engraved on the blade.

It's very pitted but the rust has all been removed and the honer (sharpener) even buffed the handles. I think it shaves better than my modern straight razor.

At the moment I have 13 straight razors, once my remaining Soviet Union era razors show up. Of the 13 are 4 elephant ivory-handled razors, three from a 7-day set. (7-day sets were an extreme luxury item and still are, you'll looking at between $1,500 to $3,000 for a modern 7 day set). *I have "Sunday," "Monday," and "Tuesday," all that were left of that set and the engraving is masterful.

One of the elephant ivory's is probably 1870's and the others are 1900's to 1920's (my guess). Elephant ivory is banned for use in making anything now, a real pity as such bans have no effect on poaching.

**slomotion** · 06-05-2018, 12:39 PM

I also build and run RC boats. The most satisfaction comes from the designing and problem solving during the build process, but the maneuvering and avoiding obstacles in the pond is also a fun pastime.

Gotenntitans · 06-05-2018, 09:09 PM

**Boog** · 06-05-2018, 09:12 PM

Oh you crappie slayer. Good eatin right there.

**Steeveedee** · 06-05-2018, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Gotenntitans

That's bigger than any fish I have ever caught. It's why I don't fish, except at the grocery store.

Gotenntitans · 06-06-2018, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

Oh you crappie slayer. Good eatin right there.

Crappie are the best freshwater fish to eat, in my opinion. I've been known to slay a few now and then.

Gotenntitans · 06-06-2018, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

That's bigger than any fish I have ever caught. It's why I don't fish, except at the grocery store.

Yeah, that was one of them big boys. I turned it loose after my dad took the picture. I rarely keep those big ones. I would rather keep smaller ones for eating. GTT

**Boog** · 06-06-2018, 07:19 PM

Crappie are one of the best tasting fish out there. Give me a ring about the time they hit the hot grease will ya?

I went hybrid bass fishing up on Greer's Ferry Lake last friday. Fished in the rain but I had a good day.

**Boog** · 06-07-2018, 10:22 AM

Good time on the water.

Gotenntitans · 06-07-2018, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

Good time on the water.

Crappie don't get that big. Looks like fun.

In The Ten Ring · 06-08-2018, 08:15 PM

Well, if I win these latest auctions, I'll be up to 16 straight razors, all of which I will shave with and two vintage "safety razors," both of which I will shave with.

I think that's the fastest I've ever grown a collection of anything.

06-05-2018, 12:39 PM	#53
slomotion Old Duffer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 1,821	Re: What is Your Other Hobby? I also build and run RC boats. The most satisfaction comes from the designing and problem solving during the build process, but the maneuvering and avoiding obstacles in the pond is also a fun pastime. Attached Images __________________ '68 Short C20 Flatbed Dually w/ 292 4bbl, Langdon cast headers, and WC T5 trans. '81 G10 Shorty Van "Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgement." Will Rogers "Under promise, then over achieve."

06-05-2018, 09:09 PM	#54
Gotenntitans Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Camden, Arkansas Posts: 978	Re: What is Your Other Hobby? __________________ GoTennTitans 1987 GMC Sierra 1990 GMC Sierra (stolen) 2003 Chevy Silverado

06-05-2018, 09:12 PM	#55
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,057	Re: What is Your Other Hobby? Oh you crappie slayer. Good eatin right there. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

06-06-2018, 07:19 PM	#59
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,057	Re: What is Your Other Hobby? Crappie are one of the best tasting fish out there. Give me a ring about the time they hit the hot grease will ya? I went hybrid bass fishing up on Greer's Ferry Lake last friday. Fished in the rain but I had a good day. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

06-07-2018, 10:22 AM	#60
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,057	Re: What is Your Other Hobby? Good time on the water. Attached Images __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

06-08-2018, 08:15 PM	#62
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: What is Your Other Hobby? Well, if I win these latest auctions, I'll be up to 16 straight razors, all of which I will shave with and two vintage "safety razors," both of which I will shave with. I think that's the fastest I've ever grown a collection of anything. Last edited by In The Ten Ring; 06-08-2018 at 08:26 PM.



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