Oh, I didn’t mention my bounty from the Christmas party.
The Almost Famous hat almost fits. I have a surprisingly big head holding my tiny brain.
It is said that it is better to give than receive. In the spirit of the season, we will be doing our annual Candy Run at the Hash today.
Oh, who can take tomorrow?
(Who can take tomorrow?)
Dip it in a dream
(Dip it in a dream)
Separate the sorrow and collect up all the cream
The Candy Man (the candy man)
The Candy Man can (the candy man can)
The Candy Man can ’cause he mixes it with love
And makes the world taste good
(Makes the world taste good)
So! The foreigner does get a weapon of his own! Keep it well honed. May it taste the flesh of any intruder who dares to violate the sanctity of your abode!
Can you order tatami mats and a stand for use as cutting practice? (See here for what I’m talking about.) These shouldn’t be too expensive, and they’re a good way for you to learn how to swing a blade with sufficient force. Learning the “feel” of the blade, particularly when it comes to edge alignment, is important: you don’t want to swing at an opponent and just have the machete either glance off or not bite that deeply. You might also want to make the acquaintance of any local bladesmiths in your town to see about sharpening your implement if/when it gets notched during practice.
Using the machete for its intended purpose is also a good idea: try walking through some of that tall thatch grass and figure out a cutting rhythm such that you can walk at normal speed while also cutting. Good workout for your arms, assuming you switch hands to promote ambidextrous handling of the blade.
Anyway, congrats on all the gifts, have fun distributing candy (hope it doesn’t all melt in the heat!), and happy slicing, you madman!
I THINK I prefer the photo with the handlebar mustache and redneck stare.
HaHa, Dan. And now you can’t unsee me in my shorts!
Kev, I feel like the Karate Kid! Some of the Hasher’s use their “bolo” (which is what they call a machete here) when laying trail. They say that thatch grass is tougher than it looks. Just sort of bends with the force of the blow and bounces back. Probably gonna have to hit it low, but then how will I get any force behind the blow? I definitely need to get out and practice, practice, practice!
Well, however tough the thatch grass might be, I wish you good luck as you get to know your new friend.
Rolled tatami mats, by the way, are traditionally used in Japanese swordsmanship because it’s believed they have roughly the consistency of human flesh. Certainly cheaper than buying ballistics gel and making humanoid molds to practice on!
Is Lucky trying to look up you shorts? Feliz Navidad Amigo. Peace Out!
Buddy is the gay one, Lucky is a toe biter. I’m thinking that’s what he wants.
Merry Christmas, Soju!