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by enkidu
Wed Jan 08, 2003 4:32 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Competition to win a Howard Viele
Replies: 71
Views: 8821

I live on the peninsula in the SFBay. I like the fact that the peninsula has (it seems like) 300 days of perfect or near perfect weather. I also like the fact that the ocean is less than 1 hour away, great skiing is less than 4 hours away. I also like the fact that I can talk to people about esoteri...
by enkidu
Thu Dec 26, 2002 12:06 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Marley's Ghost ( excerpt ) A Xmas Carol
Replies: 15
Views: 2136

KBR: That's my favorite version also. Edward Woodward as The Ghost of Christman Present is quite good while, Mr. Scott as Mr. Scrooge just can't be beat. This version also follows the dialogue from the orignal text extremely closely, which I really like.
by enkidu
Wed Dec 11, 2002 11:34 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: OT : What's your favorite song(s)
Replies: 43
Views: 4973

1. I've Got You Under My Skin, Mr. Frank Sinatra w/ the Count Basie Orchestra 2. Opening of Act II of Rigoletto (by Giuseppe Verdi) performed by either Sherril Milnes or Ingvar Wixell. Usually marked "Povero Rigoletto" and "Cortigiani, vil razza dannata" 3. Babe I'm Gonna Leave Y...
by enkidu
Thu Dec 05, 2002 2:29 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: qustion regarding legality of ASP tactical baton
Replies: 17
Views: 4579

Oh, and sven, After looking at the citations cited by argyll, I think we can say that the answer is almost definitely, NO, you cannot carry your expandable ASP baton.
by enkidu
Thu Dec 05, 2002 2:24 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: qustion regarding legality of ASP tactical baton
Replies: 17
Views: 4579

Thanks argyll. I guess that's where that comes from. Thanks for the link, those citations were depressing but great information. I really wish the law would start following a pet philosophy of mine: "The law should punish people for deeds and not for possessions."
by enkidu
Tue Dec 03, 2002 9:22 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: qustion regarding legality of ASP tactical baton
Replies: 17
Views: 4579

Thanks for the advice. Unfortunately, my chances of getting a CCW permit in my county (San Mateo, CA) is effectively zero.
by enkidu
Tue Dec 03, 2002 1:08 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: qustion regarding legality of ASP tactical baton
Replies: 17
Views: 4579

Called the CA Attorney General's office. After getting transferred to the Firearms Division, I talked to a nice helpful lady, Bonnie. She said that she would do some research and call me back. After 30 minutes, she called back and stated that although extensible batons were not prohibited under sect...
by enkidu
Fri Nov 29, 2002 11:19 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: qustion regarding legality of ASP tactical baton
Replies: 17
Views: 4579

Hmmm, I'm sure it used to be illegal, but searching through the text of section 12020 (ARTICLE 2. UNLAWFUL CARRYING AND POSSESSION OF WEAPONS of CA penal law, horses mouth here: http://caag.state.ca.us/firearms/dwcl/index.html) I can no longer find a reference to expanding batons, just blackjacks an...
by enkidu
Tue Nov 26, 2002 5:21 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: what does everyone do for a living?
Replies: 115
Views: 11945

Forgive me for asking, but where is the Spyderco Factory Outlet located?
by enkidu
Sun Nov 24, 2002 1:28 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: what does everyone do for a living?
Replies: 115
Views: 11945

Code slinger, aka software engineer. C++ for Unix, distributed numerical analysis and database programs. No GUI's. My Wave is for disassembling computers, my Dragonfly is for eliciting responses like "Why do you carry that BIG knife?" Ha!