Another Dog or Not?

The wife and I were talking about dogs with another couple. We are dog people. Our dog is 10 years old and we are considering getting him a companion dog since we both work during the day and he is home alone all day. He doesn't cause trouble (or at least not very often).



What we are wondering is, is he too old to get along with another dog at his age? He has had limited exposure to other dogs. He has been neutered. He is a male dachshund.



Besides a companion for him, this other couple I mentioned earlier stated, when the old dog finally goes to dog heaven, you will already have another dog. They suggested a female because a male may complete territory wise.



I love my dog but I am no expert. Does this make sense? I would love to hear from the canine experts in the house.



Thank you.

Another Dog or Not?

Feather Blades.Now I Know

I've been wanting to try these blades for some time, but admit I was a bit nervous about their reputation about extremely sharp, so stayed away.

Well, I received a four pack of these in my Christmas exchange package, and decided to load one up in my 57 Gillette Tech and see what all the hype was about...WOW! Sharp? Yep, and surprisingly smooth for me.



I plan on trying these in various razors over the coming weeks to see what works best, but so far, I'm a fan.

Feather Blades.Now I Know

Tell me about desk pens

The Philly Pen Show is coming up, and as I haven't made a nib-related purchase in about 2 years, I will be in the market for a desk FP. You know the kind, they have a solid base and an attached cap. I'm assuming I will have to look for vintage, so are there any recommendations for brands and models to look for?

Tell me about desk pens

Roam Shaving Soap Questions

Well, I got a small jar of this soap in the Christmas exchange, but I've never used this stuff before. For you guys that use this stuff, what method do you use to lather it up?



I like to bowl lather...can I use this method with this soap?

Roam Shaving Soap Questions

Lapping stone with lapping film?

In lieu of a dmt currently is it possible to flatten a norton 4/8k with lapping film?

Lapping stone with lapping film?

Pif: straight razor starter setup

Gentlemen,



Do you want to start using a straight razor? Nervous about the initial investment?



I'm giving away a starter straight, strop, and pasted board. This is what got me started, courtesy of Mike H.



Please read my terms in the link below before replying!



http://ift.tt/1t3CtKY





Good luck.

Pif: straight razor starter setup

The "Electric" Weber Charcoal Kettle

Thought some of you friends might get a kick out of this.



My mother's condo association - authoritarian as they are - does not allow charcoal grills for some unexplained reason. They do allow electric grills, again with no explanation.



This year for Christmas we wanted to have grilled tenderloin of beef For Christmas.



I have figured out that the pins that hold the ash pan to the grill are exactly the same size as the grounding receptacle on an extension cord. Therefore, I can "plug" a cord into the grill making it look electric. The best part is when the neighbors come up to ask about the "electric grill"



The tenderloin is on now. Attached are some pics of the "Electric Kettle" and the goods.



Merry Christmas to all!

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The "Electric" Weber Charcoal Kettle