Brokenolmarine Report post Posted May 17, 2022 Woodworker, split off into knifemaking, then daughter wanted a custom sheath for the knife I made her for Christmas. I don't do leatherwork. You do youtube. I made the sheath. Later she wanted a tooled sheath. I don't do that. Youtube. Now I have a leatherwork corner in my woodworking shop. Less stress on broken ol body. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tsunkasapa Report post Posted May 17, 2022 Welcome from the PNW. Cranky old Combat Engineer here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brokenolmarine Report post Posted May 17, 2022 We have only been in Oklahoma about two years and are still settling in on the new "hobby" farm. Back in May of 2020 we sold the place in VA when they elected an Anti-Gun socialist to office. I had 30 years in Law Enforcement and had retired to enjoy our little slice of country heaven, and he made sure to tell everyone that he was going to enact EIGHT gun safety laws his first week in office. Our daughter in Oklahoma was ill and mama wanted to be closer, we have a son in Texas as well, so we put the VA farm on the market, it sold in five weeks. We have two daughters in VA, but all the kids are adults with their own lives and can come visit now and then. We moved into a Ghost Town. My leather working gear got packed away a couple months before the move and stayed packed nearly a year. Then I broke my left wrist and spent a year recovering from the surgery. Just getting started again. I was preparing to build my 100 yard range when I fell and broke the wrist, and hopefully can start on the berm again soon. I miss the time on the range. My upcoming leather project? Once I feel ready? Western Gunbelt, Holster and sheath for a single action. All tooled, OR trimmed in rattlesnake. I haven't decided. But, population is 300 in town, and WE live outside town. Guess you could say it's guiet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomE Report post Posted May 17, 2022 7 minutes ago, Brokenolmarine said: We have only been in Oklahoma about two years and are still settling in on the new "hobby" farm. I appreciate and admire the work that goes into a pasture like that. Hope you're enjoying OK and the leathercraft. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brokenolmarine Report post Posted May 17, 2022 I'll let Miss T know, she rarely let's me drive the tractor. She makes up work to do from the kabota. Farm Girls. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayEhl Report post Posted May 17, 2022 Tulsa is one of my home towns. (I can have more than one, right?) I live in Houston now and how I envy that quieter lifestyle. Man that picture is majestic. What I would give..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tugadude Report post Posted May 17, 2022 Thank you for your service in both the Marines and in law enforcement. And for the sacrifices you made, which apparently include physical ones. Enjoy your "hobby farm" and the closer proximity to your family. Virginia's loss is Oklahoma's gain! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brokenolmarine Report post Posted May 17, 2022 People always quip, "If you knew then what you know now... I bet you'd have taken different paths!". Actually, I saw the world, flew in combat aircraft, and met interesting people,. I also got to do exciting things most folks only see in movies, between the two careers. Were there things I would change? Ah, women I wouldn't have asked out, a couple in high school I would have. Cars and guns I wouldn't have sold, and a couple of both I wouldn't have bought. But the price I'm paying now for what I've seen and done... I'd do it again. I can't imagine fifty years in a cubicle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrdunn Report post Posted May 18, 2022 Welcome to Leatherworker.net and Oklahoma from a fellow Okie! Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert03241 Report post Posted May 18, 2022 Semper Fi Brother from an Older and Grumpier Marine and welcome to the forum. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tugadude Report post Posted May 18, 2022 14 hours ago, Brokenolmarine said: People always quip, "If you knew then what you know now... I bet you'd have taken different paths!". Actually, I saw the world, flew in combat aircraft, and met interesting people,. I also got to do exciting things most folks only see in movies, between the two careers. Were there things I would change? Ah, women I wouldn't have asked out, a couple in high school I would have. Cars and guns I wouldn't have sold, and a couple of both I wouldn't have bought. But the price I'm paying now for what I've seen and done... I'd do it again. I can't imagine fifty years in a cubicle. Well said! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JRLeather2 Report post Posted May 20, 2022 Semper Fi, Marine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
