Even if you aren't into smithin', you've got to appreciate this man's message:
http://arthurshall.com/x_2009_morlock.shtml
Iron in the Blood article
Hi Validus,
Thanks so much for sharing this link! What a terrific writer that guy is, and an amazing story about his own choices and views on life, as well as a fascinating lesson in History (both about blacksmiths, and history in general).
Also, before I forget to say it: I enjoyed watching that little video of seeing that jump into the icy water you did on New Year's day.... BRRRR!!! A very good cause, though!
Take Care,
Ken in San Francisco (who originally hails from the cold Midwest before moving to CA in '77)
"Arthur's Hall of Viking Manliness". Hell yeah! Throw away that useless PhD and bend some IRON. Lol
I'm sold, I never considered using BBQ charcoal to heat scrap metal with. Cool.
Paul
I have my eye on something on his web site now. It could get expensive.