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A Gathering of Spartans 2025!

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us Offline LoopCutter

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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #690 on: October 26, 2025, 06:25:30 PM
Day 25

I slept in this morning, and slow moving into the day!

Catching up on my MTo reading, now hungry for sausage, mustard on a hoagie bun!!!!

Today my selected carry will be my TOURIST!
A 84mm version of the SPARTAN (pictured right).

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It is awl-most identical. Missing scale implements and no key ring or even a fixture bump.

And, a PEN BLADE, not a nail file like its cousin the SPORTSMAN.

If I start and end the day above ground, it is a good day!

Hope yours is as good!

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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #691 on: October 26, 2025, 06:29:18 PM
Day 26

I spent the day mostly outside. First walk in nearby arboretum with many trees species from around the world. I liked the leaves of this tree from North America
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One regular oak
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And then some yard work - this thick and woody stalk was no match to the S101 large blade
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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #692 on: October 26, 2025, 06:54:55 PM
Two nice examples of full leaves.

Tulip Trees are usual a bright yellow each fall in my area.

That is beautifully shaped OAK leave as well.  The acorns I found around them would gathered up and I used for ammunition for my sling shot.

My son has several OAK TREES on his property, must rake up the acorns before mowing near his trees, otherwise the acorns can ruin his mower blades your worst yet be propelled out the side of his mulching bag and shoot out a window on his house.  Crazy!

Very lovely pictures to include your s101.
If I start and end the day above ground, it is a good day!

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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #693 on: October 26, 2025, 07:00:49 PM
Day 24:

Still catching up. No Spartan use.
What is the background? Looks very nice.


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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #694 on: October 26, 2025, 07:12:37 PM
Oh my!  That looks so tasty, add some tangy mustard…
It turned out really well!
Our cabin, where we spent this weekend, is not far from town of Přeštice, which is famous for a local pig breed (přeštické černostrakaté). That breed  has a high content of fat in the muscles - probably not very healthy but very tasty. I sourced the sausage in that town.


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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #695 on: October 26, 2025, 07:41:17 PM
I've never heard of it but it sounds like just the truck.  Where can you get it at PN?

Amazon.   :salute:


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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #696 on: October 26, 2025, 07:48:17 PM
It turned out really well!
Our cabin, where we spent this weekend, is not far from town of Přeštice, which is famous for a local pig breed (přeštické černostrakaté). That breed  has a high content of fat in the muscles - probably not very healthy but very tasty. I sourced the sausage in that town.

Special breed of BLACK and WHITE pigs?

Read about them, being amazingly delicious!
No not healthy, but shucks I reached 72, (this Friday) might else well enjoy !!!

If so, I would need no mustard.  A good red wine and flavorful cheese to complement with potatoes on the side should be ample.
If no wine, then a good beer will do.
If I start and end the day above ground, it is a good day!

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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #697 on: October 26, 2025, 09:55:34 PM
Some great stuff from everyone. Glad I could be a source of inspiration for z1913, and happy belated birthday to Gordon! :drink:

Day 26

More screwdriving action, this time in preparation for taking my Fixed Blade Challenge photos.

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And this month's two challengers took a photo together.

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Culling of the knife and multi herds in progress...

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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #698 on: October 26, 2025, 09:59:18 PM
Some great stuff from everyone. Glad I could be a source of inspiration for z1913, and happy belated birthday ~

This upcoming FRIDAY!😜

Still 71!

Thank you for the happy wishes. Let’s keep this on the stay low🫣
If I start and end the day above ground, it is a good day!

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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #699 on: October 26, 2025, 11:33:33 PM
Day 26

Spartan helping with breakfast prep.


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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #700 on: October 27, 2025, 05:10:56 AM
Day 26: went for a fall walk 🍁🍂


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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #701 on: October 27, 2025, 06:20:19 AM
Barry


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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #702 on: October 27, 2025, 06:21:26 AM
This Friday or the one just past buddy?
Special breed of BLACK and WHITE pigs?

Read about them, being amazingly delicious!
No not healthy, but shucks I reached 72, (this Friday) might else well enjoy !!!

If so, I would need no mustard.  A good red wine and flavorful cheese to complement with potatoes on the side should be ample.
If no wine, then a good beer will do.
Barry


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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #703 on: October 27, 2025, 06:23:05 AM
Day 27: Getting cooler out.  The blue scales really stand out  :D
Barry


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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #704 on: October 27, 2025, 06:36:13 AM
What is the background? Looks very nice.
It’s just a placemat at my supper table.
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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #705 on: October 27, 2025, 11:55:42 AM
Powernoodle Day 27



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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #706 on: October 27, 2025, 01:20:00 PM
@ Barry - Halloween!

@PowerNoodle -  I got the variety pack a month ago. Wow!  An eye opener too!
If I start and end the day above ground, it is a good day!

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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #707 on: October 27, 2025, 03:17:33 PM
Day 28 (Sunday):

'Tis the lord's day, so some blessed water to take to the hospital.

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Sharpening enthusiast.
With a thing fo Spartans.


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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #708 on: October 27, 2025, 03:35:05 PM
Day 26:

No Spartan use. I’m a little preoccupied with my new Barlow.
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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #709 on: October 27, 2025, 03:40:24 PM
Day 27

These have been my most used implements so far in this challenge.  Have really been surprised how well I have gotten by this month shh the Spartan toolset. I would not even call it minimal as it has truly accomplished everything I have needed that doesn't need pliers.


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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #710 on: October 27, 2025, 04:46:30 PM
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Day 28 (Sunday):

'Tis the lord's day, so some blessed water to take to the hospital.
Barry


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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #711 on: October 27, 2025, 04:48:15 PM
Me too!  I can see why the producers of MacGyver outfitted him with either a Spartan or a Tinker most of the time.  It keeps you creative and really covers most of your daily uses.
Day 27

These have been my most used implements so far in this challenge.  Have really been surprised how well I have gotten by this month shh the Spartan toolset. I would not even call it minimal as it has truly accomplished everything I have needed that doesn't need pliers.
Barry


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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #712 on: October 27, 2025, 06:01:33 PM
Day 27

Easy task
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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #713 on: October 27, 2025, 08:09:50 PM
Day 27

Meeting downtown today to review a change in Medicare Advantage Health Plans.

The desk I was sitting at had loose drawer pulls, my OCD kicked in, the the flat blade easily tighten 3 screws, then was caught doing the fourth. ☺️.   

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Told I could stay and check awl desks during lunch so not to disturb staff during their work period.   Instead showed the rep my SPARTAN and the cap lifter/flat driver, he could find one at Meijer’s and I would step aside so he could be the hero.    :hatsoff:
If I start and end the day above ground, it is a good day!

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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #714 on: October 27, 2025, 08:41:10 PM
@PowerNoodle -  I got the variety pack a month ago. Wow!  An eye opener too!

They are powerful and will melt your brain cone, but I don't think they have any real medicinal effect. 

I’m a little preoccupied with my new Barlow.

That is understandable.   :cheers:


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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #715 on: October 27, 2025, 08:45:07 PM
Day 27

I'm anticipating a no use day, so here's the Spartan with a favorite Lego minifigure.

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USN 2000-2006

Culling of the knife and multi herds in progress...

If I pay five figures for something, it better have wings or a foundation!


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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #716 on: October 27, 2025, 08:49:13 PM
They are powerful and will melt your brain cone, but I don't think they have any real medicinal effect. 

That is understandable.   :cheers:

No, no medicine, strong oil therapy, minty.

Sinus stimulation, clears sinus passages like good old Vick vapor sticks when we had a cold back when younger.

I think people do think they are getting a kick.

But I read the package, just essential oils.
If I start and end the day above ground, it is a good day!

Hope yours is as good!

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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #717 on: October 27, 2025, 08:50:18 PM
Day 27

I'm anticipating a no use day, so here's the Spartan with a favorite Lego minifigure.

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Nice!  A mini you?
If I start and end the day above ground, it is a good day!

Hope yours is as good!

A SMART man always knows what to say!
   A WISE man knows whether or not to say it!!!


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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #718 on: October 28, 2025, 12:34:34 AM
Day 26, a day late

I used Mr. Blue to open a package with some Halloween costume stuff for my daughter.


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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #719 on: October 28, 2025, 12:43:21 AM
Day 27

I used the cap lifter a couple times this evening. I really like this Standard and I think the advertising looks kinda cool. I guess this is a Standard, I don't know. It doesn't have  scale tools or a keyring, but I've read that some Standards have a keyring. I have a couple Spartans with no scale tools, so which are they? Hmmm... I suppose it doesn't matter either way.


 

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