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What do you collect? 31 Replies
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Worcestershire Leather Man introducing himself. 2 Replies
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Made in china 134 Replies
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facilitating male friendship 17 Replies
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"10 Myths About Introverts" 41 Replies
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Am I in the wrong career?? 13 Replies
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How many relationships were you in until you found your spouse? 20 Replies
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Liam O. replied to Adam's discussion 'What do you collect?'
Everything, really.
I guess I'm a bit of a hoarder, and anything I have an interest in I wind up stockpiling.
Just a few:
Wool/yarn
Tweed everything, chiefly sport coats though
Vintage neck ties
ugly socks
ugly sweaters
antique metals…
D.J. Munson replied to Tim Hardy's discussion 'Worcestershire Leather Man introducing himself.'
Warm Welcome! Leather caught my eye. My family business is Saddleback Leather and I just opened InkYourHide (tattooing leather). Jeff is right - leather is big here.
Nolan Poulson commented on Nolan Poulson's blog post 'Am I Destined to Conform to the Daily Grind?'
Great insight Justin, thankyou. I agree that I owe her that stabiltiy. I agree that the 3 companies in 4 years is a negative from a resume' perspective. I was fortuante to never be fired or dismissed from employment, but…
Jeff replied to Tim Hardy's discussion 'Worcestershire Leather Man introducing himself.'
Let me be the first to welcome you.
You may find yourself swamped though when people know your a leather craftsman, because leather is one of the main subjects around here when it comes to something you carry or…
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Worcestershire Leather Man introducing himself.
Hi All,I'm Tim from Worcestershire, England where I'm a married father to two great children, a boy and a girl, who I try to keep fed and clothed by making leathergoods ,as I have for over twenty five years.I have many interests, mainly to do with outdoor pursuits in the countryside we are blessed to be surrounded by, and my vegetable patch.Since getting more involved with forums and the like for business interests, I found AoM and think it excellent for proper discussion on bloke's stuff…See More
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Jeff replied to Gringo Clayton's discussion 'Made in china'
I have been living a very minimalist life for the last few years, which means I buy not for just quality, utility, and durability but reflect on what I am going to buy based on what I want and what I need. Right now I guess I don’t need…
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