Random questions to which you seek an answer

[Jord666]

Should this be happening to my Voyej Wallet leash? Is there anything I can to to prevent the "fraying"

Cheers

[Finn666]

maybe try and oil/wax it, to make it a bit smoother again!? normally though they shouldn't look like this…

more like this:

[injunjack]

That happens…

Wash it, and then see how it looks. You might wanna try to burnish it, and then wax/oil.

Finn how many you've had, used?? 
Just that you see only pretty pics doesn't tell the truth. There is only one narrow strip of "surface" of the leather in round leather cord. Otherwise it's raw- or "cut".
To get it smooth it needs to be burnished or waxed - treated..

[Finn666]

…and that's what I suggested sir!
the word "burnish" didn't came to my mind though, so thanks for that!

[injunjack]

Rafa, what I meant is that they will look like that sooner or later unless you do something for them.

[Finn666]

maintenance…that's what it's all about!

[Jord666]

Cheers guys, I can get "Carrs leather oil" from my local Timpsons, anyone herd of that or used it? Should that do the trick?

Thanks again!

[emceeQ]

A while ago I remember someone posting a link to a book about fly fishing in cities and the like.  I searched all over and can't seem to find the post in question.

Anyone by chance remember the name of the book? Giles maybe?

I'd like to get a copy of it for my father…

[Friday]

@Finn666:

^i don't own one, but a 42 could be the way to go!

Many thanks buddy

[hectic]

@emceeQ:

A while ago I remember someone posting a link to a book about fly fishing in cities and the like.  I searched all over and can't seem to find the post in question.

Anyone by chance remember the name of the book? Giles maybe?

I'd like to get a copy of it for my father…

dude: City Fishing by Jerry Dennis

[emceeQ]

That was far too obvious.  Thanks a bunch Hectic

[Giles]

And I read it and loved it….But is less of a guide, more of a philosophical treatise....

[emceeQ]

Exactly what I was looking for.  Thanks G

[madmonday]

How do you all fell about selling items rcvd as gifts or deeply discounted?  I think it's kind of slimy (especially when the person is/was part of a loosely-tightly-knit-informal-formal-organization-clique-squad) but wanted to see if someone could help me to look at the matter in a different light.

Thanks

[Giles]

Personally, I have deeply discounted stuff for favours given and I get feckin mad when I see the item/items selling for more than I sold it for.  I think that it is bloody bad manners…..

[jacoavlu]

unless the sale price is a nominal fee to cover shipping and trouble I think it's shady

[MikeC]

It depends on the circumstances…..

[madmonday]

i think it's bad manners/form as well, & will give my brief perspective.

many moons ago we had a pretty interesting discussion about the forum dynamic & the concept of "mates" & "family", "brotherhood" & all that kind of good stuff. i said we aren't all "mates" to the person i was speaking with & unfortunately that practice falls into selling "gifts".

for most of my life i've been a part of numerous organizations which have very distinct honor system which for the most part puts me at odds with a large segment of the population.  although I'm pretty laid back, most of those things really stick with me & governs the way I interact with people. it's also one of the reasons i actually admire forum members that aren't always popular (injun & one of the adams come to mind) but are true to their own value system.

any ways, just thought it was worth getting a different perspective

[thomasnunnally]

A good post to think about Monday.  Thanks for that.

I run into it most often when searching ebay.  When someone on an actual forum does it, they usually get called out.

Buying/selling records is a good example, but I've noticed it with clothing/shoes as well.

[MikeC]

I have a fucking distinct honor system right here, it's called being half-Korean.