This Sendero Bush Knife is not a whittler, but you can shave with it and of course skin anything! One tough, hand-friendly knife!
APtravelnews-September 14th– Goose Holler’ Farm, Crossville, TN.—From a time when man used sharp edged stone and wood as knives and tools, all the way up and through the bronze age and the into the iron age, knives and swords evolved and were shaped world-wide by craftsmen who shaped and honed their knives as they continued to hone their skills as well. Finally, I found a knife at a reasonable cost that is a true lifetime heirloom candidate for an outdoors man, or woman. White River Knife and Tool located in Coopersville, MI creates this 8.25 inch Sandero Bush Knife of a Jerry Fisk Design . With the knife In my hand and in my wife’s as well, this knife feels like a natural extension of a tool that will make you smile, The heft is solid and comfortable-lots of ergonomics besides its precision ground, hand finished and leather honed blade went into this knife. The sheath is made of U.S.A. Made Leather and Mr. Fisk describes this knife as “the best overall “using design” I have made in an outdoor knife.” White River Knives collaborated with Master Blade smith, Jerry Fisk, MS in the design and field testing of these Sendero Knives. The blade length is 3.6 inches with an overall length as mentioned of 8.25 inches in length. The Blade steel is CPM S30V and its blade hardness is 59 HRC. Frankly, I love this knife and hopefully it will remain with me all the days of my life as I continue to hunt and fish in the wilds of America. Contact: whiteriverknives.com 1-800-353-7343
There are more than 9 different models of White River Knives plus, several handle colors and materials of many of these knives. I guess White River Knife and Tool has the knife for just about every outdoor cutting endeavor anyone would wish to use them for.
Yes, I whittled this hand ax, but I love this knife even if its not a whittler, its a world class Bush knife!
A Western Wall Bar Mitzvah!Some of the millions of tourists that visit Israel each year.At Bethlehem the church faithful visit Mother Mary and Christs Birthplace.
We stopped in at a Druse Village and the hospitality was fantastic! Picked up a gallon of fresh pressed olive oil for a take- home treat!
APtravelnews-August 31st–Israel- Israel: Much more Than the Holy Land! Part One
Whenever we travel outside of the USA there are three things we need to be concerned about: quality of the water & food, if the accommodations are up to our American high standards of comfort, cleanliness safety, and is the destination interesting enough to spend our hard earned free time and dollars in. Well, I can tell you that today & tomorrow too, Israel is such a place and then some. My wife Barbara and I left New York on El Al Airlines, to Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv-about 12 hours total flight time for the New York, to Tel Aviv run, not including pre-check-in time for security checks, etc. When you travel to the Middle East today, you do not concern your self with extra precautions by an airline that so far has a perfect safety record. We enjoyed the meals on El Al’s New York to Tel Aviv flight to Israel and we slept quite well even in tourist class. Relatively refreshed after so many hours sitting and partially reclining, we breezed through customs into a land that should not and does not know any bounds: Israel (which is Palestine)! Israel in spite of dealing with horrendous terrorists, is 74 years old and rightly very proud of it and pulling out all the stops with anniversary celebrations all around the nation. Some examples are: re-enactment’s of the day Israel became a full independent country; an international opera concert; a giant Purim parade; Torchlight unveiling of Salvador Dali’s “Light Of Peace” as a permanent greeting to all travelers entering Israel by way of Ben Gurion Airport, in Tel Aviv.
We left with our able and highly informed guide, Daliah for Jerusalem and stowed our gear at the historically significant, renovated, landmark: The King David hotel. That first of 14 evenings, Barb and I began our efforts to eat our way through the country, starting in Jerusalem in order to accomplish research for my upcoming book “Mid East Recipes for Peace.” It’s a bit difficult to tell too much detail about our recent 2-week visit in one or two post. Why? Well, you just cannot appreciate all the fabulous places, restaurants and experiences in just two-weeks. However, look for part 2 for the highlights that you too can experience for yourselves with a visit to this vibrant, creative land of milk & honey:
Numerous metzas- little dishes of eggplant, various yogurt sauces, olive salads along with right out of the over pita bread. The Israeli salad is probably the healthiest anywhere.At the Western Wall. Notice the cracks in the ancient stone that are full of notes asking G-D for millions of prayers.
Anywhere there is sunlight, this new LIGHTSHIP bright solar light and sticks to any smooth surface such as a window, charges up and let’s you have a super bright set of LEDs. The light lasts for 8-hours on a full charge by light. This unit is great for boating, home/emergency and RV/camping to name but a few aps. The light is really two lights in one. Bright white or nightime Red. What is excellent with this unit is you never need to replace batteries. It Floats! With 10 – hours of sun it is fully charged. It is Rugged with a shatterproof case. The has an automatic light sensor that turns light on and off automatically. This unit is also great for car and travel.
The “LIGHTSHIP” is from the innovative company; Davis Instruments, located in Hayward, California and you can get a good look at this item and other great items by going: www.davisnet.com– by the way, this super light sells for about 25-bucks–a bargain after having used it to light part of my cottage in the woods.
APtravelnews- August 13th, the following events are coming up starting in September. This is from:The Greater Wilmington Convention & Visitors Bureau
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE…
Delaware Saengerbund Oktoberfest (September 19-September 21, 2014) Enjoy three days of authentic German entertainment and cuisine at the Delaware Saengerbund in Newark, Delaware, just minutes south of the city of Wilmington. Continuous entertainment including performances by a Bavarian dance group dressed in traditional costumes and live music plus an awesome selection of food and beverages make this ethnic celebration very special. For more information, call 302-366-9454 or go to www.visitwilmingtonde.com.
Taste of Newark (September 28, 2014) This annual culinary festival is held on the picturesque Old College Lawn on the University of Delaware’s Main Campus in Newark, Delaware from 12 Noon to 3 PM. Fifty of the area’s finest restaurants will be joined by more than 30 wine and beer distributors. For more information, go to www.enjoydowntownnewark.com/events.
Rivertowns Ride & Festival (October 4, 2014) This one-day community festival and cycling event is held simultaneously in two of Delaware’s waterfront towns: Delaware City and Historic New Castle. The 10-mile cycling event along the Route 9 corridor which connects the two towns attracts both competitive cyclists and recreational bikers. Cycling time trials start at 11 AM from Historic New Castle to Delaware City and the recreational bike rides begin at 12 Noon. Both towns host simultaneous family festivals and craft beer festivals. For more information, go to www.rivertownsfestival.com
Vendemmia Wine Festival (October 12, 2014; Rain Date is October 19, 2014) This festival is Wilmington’s biggest fall party. Over 3,000 wine enthusiasts gather in Tubman-Garrett Park on the Wilmington Riverfront to celebrate the Harvest of the Grapes. From 2 PM to 6 PM, sample fine wines from every region in Italy and delicacies prepared by 25 of the area’s best restaurants and bakeries. Festivities include live music by four bands, homemade wine and gravy contests and a silent auction. For more information, go to www.societadavinci.com orwww.visitwilmingtonde.com.
Chrysanthemum Festival (October 25-November 23, 2014) Chrysanthemums take center stage at Longwood Gardens. More than 200,000 blooming chrysanthemums are arranged in amazing configurations inside Longwood’s four-acre indoor Conservatory. Of particular note is the magnificent Thousand Bloom Mum with more than 1,100 perfect yellow blooms. Outside, chrysanthemums, gourds and giant pumpkins decorate the grounds. For more information, go towww.longwoodgardens.org or www.visitwilmingtonde.com.
Wilmington Beer Week (November 1-November 8, 2014) This weeklong celebration of craft beer features Greater Wilmington’s premier craft beer restaurants. Special events include prix-fixe menus, tap takeovers, opportunities to meet the brewers and firkin parties. For more information, go towww.wilmingtonbeerweek.com.
Fringe Festival: Live (November 19-November 23, 2014) This five-day celebration of unconventional and experimental art returns with a twist; the festival will be staged three times during the year starting in November and returning in February and May. Live Fringe, the November segment, showcases edgy performances by local regional and national artists and features improvisation, dance, comedy, clown, magic, drama and musical theatre in a variety of venues throughout Wilmington. For more information go to www.fringede.org.
Bob and Barb “On The Road Again” in Delaware this weekend!
