Fired up about my latest find

Discussion in 'Functional Gear & Equipment' started by Oddcaliber, Jun 10, 2018.


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  1. Oddcaliber

    Oddcaliber Monkey+++

    Made a trip to the flea market today just to look around. Behind the glass case I spotted a very interesting item, a 40's vintage Boy Scouts Flint and Steel set! Very old school way to start a fire. After checking on flea bay I know I got a smoking deal. Only found 4 others like it. At $8.00 out the door I ain't complaining!
     
    Oddcaliber, Jun 10, 2018
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  2. Dunerunner

    Dunerunner Brewery Monkey Moderator

    Nice find! Love the Flea Markets!! [winkthumb]

    But.....


    [worthless]
     
    Dunerunner, Jun 10, 2018
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  3. Gator 45/70

    Gator 45/70 Monkey+++

    What he said!!!
     
    Gator 45/70, Jun 10, 2018
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  4. Oddcaliber

    Oddcaliber Monkey+++

    Don't expect pictures,all I have is a so called smart phone!
     
    Oddcaliber, Jun 10, 2018
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  5. Seawolf1090

    Seawolf1090 Retired Curmudgeonly IT Monkey Founding Member

    Smartphones take fine pics.
     
    Seawolf1090, Jun 10, 2018
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  6. Oddcaliber

    Oddcaliber Monkey+++

    They do take great pictures but how to send them to where they have to go confuses me!
     
    Oddcaliber, Jun 10, 2018
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  7. Ganado

    Ganado Monkey+++

    up load them to the monkey via the browser on you phone

    get your grandchildren to show you [lolol]
     
    Ganado, Jun 10, 2018
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  8. Dunerunner

    Dunerunner Brewery Monkey Moderator

    Like this one???

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    Dunerunner, Jun 10, 2018
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  9. Oddcaliber

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    That be the one. Thanks for the picture.
     
    Oddcaliber, Jun 11, 2018
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  10. Brokor

    Brokor Live Free or Cry Moderator Site Supporter+++ Founding Member

    I am the same way, don't feel bad. I can do anything computer related, but when it comes to phones, I just expect them to make calls and that's about all I need or want.
     
    Brokor, Jun 14, 2018
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