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by mjmcdowell
Mon Apr 04, 2005 8:15 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: the old guys
Replies: 17
Views: 3391

the old guys

Wow! didn't think that I have not been here for so long, Where the heck are all the "old" regulars here? Decon, 4str and the spyder people I remember, Samo, Vampirewolf, you all know who you are, it used to be fun around here, Samoea, our lady friend with all the wonderful photos, Gee, untill today ...
by mjmcdowell
Wed Feb 16, 2005 4:48 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Yer wife, does she appreciate Spydies and other cool things?
Replies: 43
Views: 10898

wife shooting handgun

Samo, with all due respect your wife (it appears that she is at some kind of range facility) should have both eye and ear protection on as should everyone else at said or any other shooting facility. As a USPSA/IPSC certified RO, and a life time hand gun practicioner this is very important from a ...
by mjmcdowell
Tue Oct 05, 2004 8:58 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: any u guys have cudamax
Replies: 4
Views: 5325

cuda maxx....EDC

I carry the big knife every day at work, sometimes I use it but more often than not I use a gerber multi-plier. EDC, of course! only the clip shows, I am a mail handler for the USPS and wear work pants with slash pockets and it rides real deep not noticed until the big blade appears, but then most ...
by mjmcdowell
Mon Sep 13, 2004 4:41 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Need your help
Replies: 153
Views: 34447

Sal, hope this helps,1. 2 to 4 inches,folder daily. 2. work, cutting boxes, shrink wrap, plastic strapping etc. 3. I was 10 yrs. old when my dad gave me an LL Bean single bladed pocket knife, have carried a knife ever since and I'm 50 plus on birthday's, Good luck hope it all works out for you. be ...
by mjmcdowell
Sun May 02, 2004 12:00 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: ot: tek lock
Replies: 0
Views: 1019

ot: tek lock

where can one obtain the large and small tec -loks ? thanks, stay safe, mjmcdowell
by mjmcdowell
Thu Feb 26, 2004 12:00 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: knives/cruise
Replies: 1
Views: 1065

knives/cruise

Just got back from the cruise we were on, it was a great time for us and our friends. Security was strict and thorogh but did not take any more time to board and be cleared etc. than any pre 9/11 travels. I didn't take any thing sharp with me, why take a chance of being delayed(along with mabey ...
by mjmcdowell
Thu Feb 12, 2004 12:00 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Vacation...knifeless
Replies: 2
Views: 1031

Vacation...knifeless

Interesting input from everybody, "sounds like prison" that comment taken in the broader sense of many regulations implemented since 9/11 give pause to think eh? Anyway agood friend who is a LEO said probably obey the law don't even try to be a 'sneek' remember that your right to have a concealed ...
by mjmcdowell
Wed Feb 11, 2004 12:00 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Vacation....cruise.......no spyders welcome this time
Replies: 18
Views: 2930

Vacation....cruise.......no spyders welcome this time

Going on vacation soon, with my wife, son and some other close friends . Alas it will be a knifeless vacation as the cruise lines will not let you take anything sharp aboard, period. The last time we went on a cruise I had my co-pilot with me as a money clip, no problem. mabey it's just me but I ...
by mjmcdowell
Tue Feb 10, 2004 10:48 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: OT: Attention Flashaholics! Need a fix???
Replies: 15
Views: 2205

for VW..... 2D maglight is much brighter than........ what? I don't think it is brighter or gives a more uniform beam than my old Surefire combat light, no way! be safe mjmcdowell
by mjmcdowell
Sun Feb 08, 2004 12:00 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: when... I can't wait......
Replies: 1
Views: 962

when... I can't wait......

Yojombo, when, when, when? This is one that I must have, [ along with all the rest, ha, ha! ] be safe mjmcdowell
by mjmcdowell
Mon Jan 19, 2004 3:49 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: OT: NYS govt. bldgs
Replies: 3
Views: 1214

Deacon, thanks, this is what I thought, and I have not been to the VA in the last two months or so, so I believe I would still probably be allright there.. hate to go any where without at least one full size folder if you know what I mean. be safe mjmcdowell
by mjmcdowell
Mon Jan 19, 2004 12:00 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: OT: NYS govt. bldgs
Replies: 3
Views: 1214

OT: NYS govt. bldgs

Deacon, what are those new regs. you are talking about in Albany NY regarding Govt. buildings with AET? Some times I have occasion to go to the VA hosp. there and I always in the past have had at least on spyder on me. As you have probably guessed I live in NYS also, be safe mjmcdowell
by mjmcdowell
Fri Jan 16, 2004 1:16 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Weekend in the hospital
Replies: 45
Views: 6518

J Smith and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you,your wife and your little guy, may everything turn out well for you all. be safe mjmcdowell
by mjmcdowell
Sun Jan 04, 2004 12:00 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: 1st knife for son about to go through the order of the arrow and become a boy scout
Replies: 9
Views: 2070

1st knife for son about to go through the order of the arrow and become a boy scout

Fellow fourmites, as the subject say's, any ideas I have a couple , the smaller of the dyads is at the top of this list as well as one of the many SAK,s . How about some input from my fellow knife people, Happy New Year, be safe, mjmcdowell
by mjmcdowell
Sun Jan 04, 2004 12:00 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: order of the arrow
Replies: 2
Views: 1359

order of the arrow

That subject should have read........ order of the arrow about to become a Boy Scout , must have messed it up some how. be safe mjmcdowell
by mjmcdowell
Sun Dec 28, 2003 11:04 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Knife for real combat.
Replies: 33
Views: 7303

Bob, congratulations to your son upon his starting ranger school, may God bless and guide him through. when I was in RVN a few years ago I didn't have the choices that are out now for folders or fixed blades. I would think that a simple but tough folder (he will be in the mud and sand quite a bit as ...
by mjmcdowell
Mon Dec 22, 2003 5:46 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: I´m a Father
Replies: 22
Views: 3450

patogordo....A boy this is truly a great event in your life, the birth of a child, and in this season, all the better. I have a 10 year old when he passes into boy scouts with the order of the arrow he will get his first spyder , a mini dyad. Have a joyous season with your new little guy. stay safe ...
by mjmcdowell
Mon Dec 15, 2003 6:33 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: ROT : Your vehicle
Replies: 54
Views: 10238

03' crew cab onyx black 4wd SLS GMC sonoma pickup, thats me, 03' Lincoln, black LSE, thats the wife. what the heck, tired of the old truck with no options,and she wanted something big enough so as not to bang your head upon entering but still have 4 doors, comfort and some sportyness, the black with ...
by mjmcdowell
Mon Dec 01, 2003 6:39 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Your "all around carry" Spydie
Replies: 36
Views: 6049

My all around carry spyder used to be either the alimite scaled cricket or the stainless co-pilot both PE. as money clips. However things change, now I carry a blue/black micarta Xikar #Xi-138AS Excel along with a blue fisher bullet pen and some singles and change in a small "mission" wallet . One ...
by mjmcdowell
Mon Dec 01, 2003 5:28 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: ROT : What'er you readin' NOW?
Replies: 7
Views: 1553

Finished Col. Coopers "Fireworks afew weeks ago very interesting, a very good read no matter if you agree with all he says or some of what he says, any of Coopers books will get your juices flowing, as for me most of his stuff I agree with but not all. stay safe, mjmcdowell