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Ken, my internet experience started in 1998, which would have been the later days of dial-up, when 56K modems were becoming the norm. You're right, most users back then got on, did what they had to do, and got off. But gamers, like my GF's son, would have played 24/7 if ISP's didn't make them come ...

There are utilities like Speed Test that will give you real time throughput (if that’s what you mean?) You can compare that to your contract rate and ongoing results.

Ken

Thanks brother. Never really left, just nothing much to say for a bit. But appreciated.

Ken

Evil D wrote:
At least until AOL became a thing. It really got out of hand from that point on.

Agreed, AOL convinced a lot of people to try the “internet” Still, I don’t think many people stayed connected like they do today. Looking at dialup through the lens of broadband paints a false picture, IMO.

Ken

Doc Dan wrote:The most dramatic this is that I had some black crusty moles, those kind you get as you age, and my wife put oregano essential oil on them and they all came off!

Really? Now THAT, I will have to try! Thanks brother.

Ken

back when it was dial up only, some dial up internet companies would knock people off their connection if they were on the net for many hours or days at a time, to free up bandwidth for higher paying internet users. Is that true? Have any of you ever heard of that? That’s not how life was back in t...

There have been actual scientific studies on some of the essential oils that have shown promise for their use as medicine for various things. Amen, Doc. One thing I tried really shocked me. Had really bad nail fungus. My doc put me on some kind of ointment. Used it for months (expensive too) but no...

In order of cuts made

Old, old, OLD carbon steel chefs knife
Opinel carbonne paring knife
K390 Urban

All three used daily

That’s it.

Ken

Evil D wrote:Last time I has Golden Corral I got the Hershey squirts so bad it nearly killed me. I don't do buffets anymore.

Where is that darned “like” button when you need it?

Ken

I think, generally, the quality of food is lower at “all you can eat” but mostly I agree it’s a gimmick. Most restaurants today have HUGE portions. Olive Garden has all you can eat pasta. I kinda roll outa that place on their regular portion. Why would I want “more”? A lot of members of our church s...

twinboysdad wrote:The 2018 catalog

The catalogs are free, brother. Just get one

Ken

Urban K390 for me!

Ken

Preferences are fine and not a point of dissension. For me, thinner is better. I like a “slicy” knife. I would LOVE to see Spyderco offer something in the thickness of my Opinel 8s. The slicing of those knives is beyond compare. Yeah, you can’t pry or chop with them, but that’s what pry bars and axe...

I bought it only due to peer pressure from Ken. Haha, you’re welcome, brother. Like Paul, it checks a lot of my “don’t like” boxes, but dang if it isn’t one of the best all round knives I own. As another suggestion, if you need to keep looking ;) Lil’Nilakka. It’s my “church” knife. Small. Pretty l...

toomzz wrote:I knew it, I am not crazy! :D

You’re basing that on......?

Companionship?

Whatever you’re comfortable with.

Ken

phaust wrote: Yep SoCal

Prayers sent for your safety.

To answer your question, my spydie would be the one in my pocket, K390 Urban but if I had time (and thought I’d need more than a Hilton Garden Inn stay) I’d grab a couple Busse’s too. Aqua Salt would be great if I owned one. Sadly, not the case.

Ken

Another “Welcome” The FRN Chapparal is on top of my list because it seems perfect for the type of carry and need. I've been waiting for this one to be released before finalizing my purchase list. Also finalists on the list are: PE Dragonfly, PM2, SE or kawkbill Dragonfly Salt, and Lil-Native. I did ...

I use some form of simple steel pretty much everyday. As do I, in the kitchen. Love my “simple” kitchen knives! I carry H1 more than anything else -- both plain and serrated. Everything else (except LC300N) is an "inferior steel" in my eyes due to what happens around salt water. My next c...

Eli Chaps wrote: Are you willing to give "inferior" steels an honest 30 day chance?

No.
















I love my K390 Urban and I’m sticking with it. Sorry.

Ken

sal wrote:
In your case, education is more important than knives.

sal

Or did you mean Edge-U-Cation, Sal? Haha

Good luck in school, MW. Sal’s right, of course.

Ken