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New from Illinois
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 4:30 pm
by BluntTip
Hey all,
I've collected autos and other modern knives over the years. I really like Protechs. I've been getting into more traditional knives and slipjoints.
I've recently acquired two AG Russell bolster lock toothpicks and love the design, fit, and finish. I look to keep adding more AG/Cattaraugus to my collection!
Thanks for.letting me in
Re: New from Illinois
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 4:32 pm
by Byrd
Welcome! Where are you from in Illinois? I grew up in Galesburg and my brothers & Sister live in Bloomington.
Re: New from Illinois
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 4:39 pm
by BluntTip
Cool, right between them....Peoria
Re: New from Illinois
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 4:44 pm
by jerryd6818
Welcome to AAPK. Glad to have you aboard.
I'm in Rockford but I get down to Bloomington now and then to see my grandkids (both grown).
Re: New from Illinois
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 4:46 pm
by BluntTip
jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 19, 2020 4:44 pm
Welcome to AAPK. Glad to have you aboard.
I'm in Rockford but I get down to Bloomington now and then to see my grandkids (both grown).
Thanks!! There's a local maker in Rockford that I've been wanting to purchase from for awhile.
Re: New from Illinois
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 4:54 pm
by jerryd6818
BluntTip wrote: ↑Sun Jan 19, 2020 4:46 pm
jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 19, 2020 4:44 pm
Welcome to AAPK. Glad to have you aboard.
I'm in Rockford but I get down to Bloomington now and then to see my grandkids (both grown).
Thanks!! There's a local maker in Rockford that I've been wanting to purchase from for awhile.
Really? New news. I had no idea there was anyone in Rockford that makes knives. Does he have a web site?
Re: New from Illinois
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 5:14 pm
by samb1955
Welcome to the forum!
Re: New from Illinois
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 5:18 pm
by New_Windsor_NY
Hi and
to AAPK.
Re: New from Illinois
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 5:28 pm
by BluntTip
jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 19, 2020 4:54 pm
BluntTip wrote: ↑Sun Jan 19, 2020 4:46 pm
jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 19, 2020 4:44 pm
Welcome to AAPK. Glad to have you aboard.
I'm in Rockford but I get down to Bloomington now and then to see my grandkids (both grown).
Thanks!! There's a local maker in Rockford that I've been wanting to purchase from for awhile.
Really? New news. I had no idea there was anyone in Rockford that makes knives. Does he have a web site?
He has an Instagram. It's Jason Good.
Re: New from Illinois
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 5:29 pm
by philco
To AAPK. We're glad to have you here.
Re: New from Illinois
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 5:59 pm
by Beavertail
Howdy and welcome!
Re: New from Illinois
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 6:08 pm
by btrwtr
Welcome to AAPK!
Re: New from Illinois
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 6:25 pm
by edge213
BluntTip wrote: ↑Sun Jan 19, 2020 4:39 pm
Cool, right between them....Peoria
I've been to Peoria a few times. We used to go watch the minor league baseball team, the Peoria Chiefs when they were a single A team of the Chicago Cubs with Ryne Sandberg as manager. Now I believe they are back with the St. Louis Cardinals, so I have no interest in them.
Being a career firefighter I really liked their logo at the time. A Dalmatian wearing a fire helmet. I still have a hat and t-shirt.
Is there still an Irish pub named Kellers ( Incorrect spelling I know). I think it was by the river. They made a delicious milkshake using Guinness beer.
Enough rambling WELCOME TO AAPK.
Re: New from Illinois
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 7:05 pm
by Steve Warden
Hi and welcome!
I spent 6 months (late Aug '80 to early Feb '81) in Rantoul, back when Chanute AFB was still active as a training base.
I remember the winter. FLAT!! ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO STOP THE WIND! Needless to say it was a chilly march to class every day.
Glad you're here.
Re: New from Illinois
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 7:35 pm
by Doc B
Welcome, from south Texas...
Re: New from Illinois
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 7:43 pm
by BluntTip
edge213 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 19, 2020 6:25 pm
BluntTip wrote: ↑Sun Jan 19, 2020 4:39 pm
Cool, right between them....Peoria
I've been to Peoria a few times. We used to go watch the minor league baseball team, the Peoria Chiefs when they were a single A team of the Chicago Cubs with Ryne Sandberg as manager. Now I believe they are back with the St. Louis Cardinals, so I have no interest in them.
Being a career firefighter I really liked their logo at the time. A Dalmatian wearing a fire helmet. I still have a hat and t-shirt.
Is there still an Irish pub named Kellers ( Incorrect spelling I know). I think it was by the river. They made a delicious milkshake using Guinness beer.
Enough rambling WELCOME TO AAPK.
Yep, Kellehers is still open.
Go Cardinals!!!
Re: New from Illinois
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 8:46 pm
by Mumbleypeg
Welcome to AAPK! We like pictures - let’s see some of your pile.
Go Cardinals!
Ken
Edit: NM. I see you posted your toothpick.
Go Cardinals!
Re: New from Illinois
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 9:31 pm
by Old Folder
A warm welcome from Ca. BluntTip.
Re: New from Illinois
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 9:45 pm
by jerryd6818
Steve Warden wrote: ↑Sun Jan 19, 2020 7:05 pm
Hi and welcome!
I spent 6 months (late Aug '80 to early Feb '81) in Rantoul, back when Chanute AFB was still active as a training base.
I remember the winter. FLAT!! ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO STOP THE WIND! Needless to say it was a chilly march to class every day.
Glad you're here.
We lived just south of Champaign '59-'61. Flat? You got that right brother.
Re: New from Illinois
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 10:32 pm
by edge213
BluntTip wrote: ↑Sun Jan 19, 2020 7:43 pm
edge213 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 19, 2020 6:25 pm
BluntTip wrote: ↑Sun Jan 19, 2020 4:39 pm
Cool, right between them....Peoria
I've been to Peoria a few times. We used to go watch the minor league baseball team, the Peoria Chiefs when they were a single A team of the Chicago Cubs with Ryne Sandberg as manager. Now I believe they are back with the St. Louis Cardinals, so I have no interest in them.
Being a career firefighter I really liked their logo at the time. A Dalmatian wearing a fire helmet. I still have a hat and t-shirt.
Is there still an Irish pub named Kellers ( Incorrect spelling I know). I think it was by the river. They made a delicious milkshake using Guinness beer.
Enough rambling WELCOME TO AAPK.
Yep, Kellehers is still open.
Go Cardinals!!!
Go Cubbies!!
Re: New from Illinois
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 10:36 pm
by TPK
Hello & Welcome to the AAPK!
Tom