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DIARY OF JOHN ALLEN CHAU
JOURNAL ENTRY, November 14, 2018
Port Blair
I’ve been in a safehouse in Port Blair since returning from Hut Bay, Little Andaman, for the past 11 days! I hadn’t seen any full sunlight till today and my nice tan I had acquired started to fade, as well as my thickly callused feet. The benefit of that is that I was essentially in quarantine. I met last night with the fishermen who are all believers and who agreed to drop me off. The meeting went well—I trust them. The drop-zone was pointed out on the map as being a cove on the SW of the island and I depart in three or so hours. The plan is to link up with the crew and depart tonight, arriving at the shore around 0400. From there we make progressive contact with fish as gifts over the next few days, then send me off. Depending on the darkness, I might land briefly and bury and cache a pelican case for later. We might even send the kayak laden with gifts towards shore.
Soli Deo Gloria!
JOURNAL ENTRY, November 15, 2018
North Sentinel
Rendezvoused successfully last night with the friends. Currently on the boat, waiting to make contact. Left around 2000 and arrived around 2230 but as we went north along the eastern shore, we saw boat lights in the distance and turned around, headed south and evaded them. All along the way, our boat was highlighted by bioluminescent plankton—and as fish jumped nearby, we could see them like darting mermaids shimmering along. The Milky Way was above and God Himself was shielding us from the coastguard and navy patrols. At 0430, we entered the cove on the western shore and as the sun began to light the east, me and two of the guys jumped in the shallows and brought my two pelicans and kayak onto the northern point of the cove. The dead coral is sharp and I already got a slight scratch on my right leg. Now we see a Sentinel islander house and are waiting for them to come out. We also saw three large fires on the eastern shore last night.
Soli Deo Gloria
JOURNAL ENTRY, November 15, 2018
North Sentinel Island, Southwest Cove
Around 0830, I tried initiating contact. I went back to the cached kayak and built it up, then round to the boat and got two large fish—one barracuda and one half GT/tuna. I put them on the kayak and began waving to the house we had seen. As I was about 400 yds out, I heard women looing and chattering. Then I spotted two dugout canoes with outriggers. I rowed past one, then saw movement on shore. Two armed Sentinelese came rushing out yelling at me—they had two arrows each, unstrung, until they got closer. I hollered “My name is John. I love you and Jesus loves you. Jesus Christ gave me authority to come to you. Here is some fish!”
I regret I began to panic slightly as I saw them string arrows in their bows. I picked up the GT/tuna and threw it toward them. They kept coming. I slid the barracuda off. It started to sink but my thoughts were directed toward the fact I was almost in arrow range. I backpaddled. When they got the fish, I turned and paddled like I never have in my life, back to the boat.
I felt some fear but mostly was disappointed they didn’t accept me right away. I can now say I’ve been nearly shot by the Sentinelese and I’ve walked and cached gear on their island. Now I’m resting in the boat and will try again later, leaving gifts on shore and in rocks. Lord protect me and guide me.
JOURNAL ENTRY, November 15, 2018
North Sentinel Island, Southwest Cove
Well, I’ve been shot by the Sentinelese. After that initial contact, some of the guys went spear fishing and caught what they call “cutt-a-la,” a grouper or sea bass with big lips—they caught two and each weighed about 30lbs. After first going poop in the water, I built the kayak and we put the two fish on top and, inside, my small pelican. [That] contained pencils, my contact response kit (for arrow wounds), abdominal pads, chest seal, dental forceps for arrow removal, picture cards, multivitamins, multitools (including one my brother gave as a groomsmen gift that has my name engraved on it) and, unfortunately, my passports. I had my waterproof Bible and some gifts: scissors, tweezers, safety pins, fishing line, hooks, cordage, rubber tubing and my new Speedo towel.
I set off toward the north shore. As I got closer, I heard whoops and shouts from the hut. I made sure to stay out of arrow range and as they (about 6) yelled at me, I tried to parrot their words back to them. They burst out laughing. Probably were saying bad words or insulting me. Then two dropped their bows and took a dugout to meet me. I kept a safe distance and dropped off the fish and gifts. At first they poled their dugout past the gifts and were coming at me, then they turned and grabbed the gifts. I paddled after them and exchanged more yells.
Here’s where this nice meet and greet went south. A child and a young woman came behind the two gift receivers with bows drawn. I kept waving my hands to say “no bows” but they didn’t get the memo, I guess. By this time the waves had picked up and the kayak was getting near some shallow coral. The islanders saw that and blocked my exit. Then the little kid with bow and arrow came down the middle. I figured that this was it, so I preached a bit to them, starting in Genesis and disembarked my kayak to show them that I too have two legs. I was inches from [an] unarmed guy (well-built with a round face, yellowish pigment in circles on his cheeks, about 5ft 5″) and gave him a bunch of the scissors and gifts. Then they took the kayak. Then the little kid shot me with an arrow, directly into my Bible which I was holding in front of my chest.
I grabbed the arrow shaft as it broke on my Bible (on pp 933, Isaiah 63:5–65:2). The head was metal, thin but very sharp. They left me alone as I half-waded, half-swam through the broken coral to the deep where I knew their dugouts couldn’t reach [then] swam almost a mile back to the boat. Although I now have no kayak nor my small pelican and its contents, I’m grateful that I still have the written word of God.
LORD is this island Satan’s last stronghold where none have even had a chance to hear Your Name?
JOURNAL ENTRY, NOVEMBER 15, 2018
The plan now is to rest and sleep on the boat and in the morning to drop me off by the cache and then I walk along the beach toward the same hut I’ve been giving gifts to. It’s weird—actually no, it’s natural: I’m scared.
There, I said it. Also frustrated and uncertain—is it worth me going on foot to meet them? Lord, let Your Will be done. If you want me to get actually shot or even killed with an arrow, then so be it. To You, God, I give all the glory of whatever happens. I DON’T WANT TO DIE! Would it be wiser to leave and let someone else continue? No, I don’t think so—I’m stuck here anyway without a passport. It almost seems like certain death to stay here, yet there is evidential change in two encounters in a single day.
Watching the sunset and it’s beautiful—crying a bit … wondering if it’ll be the last sunset I see before being in the place where the sun never sets. Tearing up a little.
God, I don’t want to die. WHO WILL TAKE MY PLACE IF I DO? OH GOD I miss my parents, my mom and my dad and Brian and Marilyn and Bobby (even though he was just here!) and Christian and someone I can talk to and be understood. None of the guys on the boat know much English to ask their opinions and tell stuff like this to. I’ve never felt this much grief or sorrow before. WHY! Why did a little kid have to shoot me? His high-pitched voice still lingers in my head. Now that I think about it, after I got shot by that arrow, I gave it BACK! Man, I should have snapped it. Father, forgive him and any of the people on this island who try to kill me, and especially forgive them if they succeed! What made them become this defensive and hostile? Why does this beautiful place have so much death?
Last night I had what I’d call a vision as I’ve never had one before. My eyes were shut but I wasn’t asleep. I saw a purple hue over an island-like city as a meteorite or star fell to it, and it was a frightening city with jagged spires and I felt disturbed. Then a different, whiteish light filled it and all the frightening bits melted away.
LORD strengthen me. Whoever comes after me to take my place, whether it’s after tomorrow or another time, please give them a double anointing and bless them mightily.
JOURNAL ENTRY, November 15, 2018
The plan for tomorrow is to drop me at the cache and then the boat will leave for the day, returning at night. I’m at peace with that plan because a) Pieter V. from South Africa said the reason the Jarawa didn’t kill him was that he got dropped with no boat nearby and b) if it goes badly on foot, the fishermen won’t have to bear witness to my death.
LETTER, NOVEMBER 16, 2018
Brian and Marilyn and Mom and Dad,
You guys might think I’m crazy in all this but I think it’s worth it to declare Jesus to these people. Please do not be angry at them or God if I get killed—rather please live your lives in obedience to whatever He has called you to and I’ll see you again when you pass through the veil. Don’t retrieve my body. This is not a pointless thing—the eternal lives of this tribe is at hand and I can’t wait to see them around the throne of God worshipping in their own language as Revelations 7:9-10 states.
I love you all and I pray none of you love anything in this world more than Jesus Christ.
Soli Deo Gloria
John Chau
11/16/18
Written from the cove on the southwest-ish (more like west) of North Sentinel Island.
JOURNAL LAST ENTRY, NOVEMBER 16, 2018
Woke up after a fairly restful sleep, heading to island now. I hope this isn’t my last note but if it is: to God be the glory—I’m heading back to the hut I’ve been to. Praying it goes well.
I'm tired of my keys jangling in my pocket, so I created a multi-tool keychain using a Crank Brother's M5 bicycle tool. It fits five keys on one side and a M3, M4 and #2 phillips on the other side. I've cut off of the excess portions of the keys to make it even cleaner, as you can see in the after photo.
Other makers have had the same idea.
So far so good... I'm right now on a trip trough Europe by bike with my friends from Cycle Me Home. I joined them in Edinburgh and went by bike through Scotland and England to get the ferry from Newcastle to Amsterdam. It was an amazing trip so far. Scotland and England has such a beautiful landscape. Right now we are in Amsterdam for a few days.
Because there were some people asking me how to prepare for such a trip. I made a bike check.
Check list:
- 8bar KRZBERG V2 prototype
- MISSION WORKSHOP Vandal backpack
- SIDI Spd shoes
- Cratoni Bullet helmet
- 2 Jerseys (fahrtwind Berlin & Cycle Me Home)
- 2 Cycling bibs
- Arm & leg warmers
- Rain jacket ( really important for Scotland)
- Wind vest
- 2 Undershirts
- Pair of Jeans
- Sweatshirt
- 2 T-shirts
- 3 pairs of socks & boxers
- Sunglasses
- Camera
- Towel
- Washing things
- Multitool
- Repair kit
- Air pump
- 2 extra tubes
- Bottle holder
- 2 Cycling bottles
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A ground survey team of Unitron employees evaluating the first reproducible results of the newly established Terraforming Department at an undisclosed planetoid.
But can an operation, this large, be kept secret?
Additional Information:
Large Equipment used:
Standard Unitron Pod Transporter with 6991-Pod
Zenon-Type Unitron Small Rover
Large BD-Type Unitron Astro-Droid
Small Zenon-Type mobile Laboratory
Zenon-Type geological Multi-Sensor-Beacon
Personal Equipment used:
Hawk-Series Unitron Multisenor-Tool
Universal Geological Depth-Multimeter
Zotaxian Droid Remote-control Pad
Multivector Attack&Scanner-Device Type 1980
Cone Zapper Multitool
x:Tron Multi-Communicator
Carry a handy knife with the Folding Circular Knife Necklage. Grant and Gavin Hawk created the unique design. The Necklage has to be worn around the neck, and a particular locking mechanism can release the blade. It is made of stainless steel, and the product comes with a free Zombie Hunter...
Vendor: BTO
Type: Survival Shovel Multi Tool
Price:
32.97
Survival Shovel Multi Tool
Type: Camping Shovels Type :: Multitools Material :: Stainless steel Color :: Army Green Product Size :: 41.5 x 9.2 x 4.5 cm For: Home use, Camping, Travel, Hiking, Adventure
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This Banana Republic messenger bag is a cool, modern and lightweight messenger bag. It's made of nylon, and has magnetic clasps to close the flap. It has just enough room to hold my Thinkpad, some cables and memory cards, pens and my leather folio.
My go-to laptop, while a little old, is still extremely useful. I love Lenovo laptops for their keyboards and how well built and solid they feel. But most importantly, it has a very nice WUXGA 15.1" display (1920x1200), which was my criteria for a laptop, since I still do a lot of design work.
Verizon 4G LTE USB Stick - Pantech UML290
Normally, this USB stick sits in a Cradlepoint MBR1400 that is in my car. In most circumstances the wifi is strong enough to reach wherever I'm at, but occasionally I'll tote it along with me directly. Surprisingly, it seems that the Verizon LTE is faster than most place's wifi or home internet.
Samsung Galaxy SII (Sprint)
I just got this phone and have to say I love it. Its snappy, its thin, the screen is amazing, and the camera is exceeded all of my expectations.
Autum Dualist Leather Day Wallet + Money Clip
I used to have one of those giant wallets that could kill someone if you threw it at them. More recently, I switched to this nice day wallet. It features a slab of black aluminum with black leather pockets. The aluminum slab really gives it a rigid and strong feel. It holds about 4 cards per side, plus maybe some small bills or a insurance card. I found that I had to get a separate money clip, but together this wallet looks great, is thin and makes it easy to get to your cards.
Mnemosyne Roots Grid Notepad
This typically goes in my back pocket. Each sheet is perforated and grid lined, so it makes for easy notes, drawings, and diagrams. Its on a heavy duty cardboard backing with a plastic protective cover, bound with metal rings.
Hartmann Aviator Leather Folio
Having a plain legal pad isn't enough. This leather folio brings style and organization to your pad. Its a nice soft black leather with a simple design.
Emergent Task Planner by David Seah
Instead of a regular lined legal pad, I came across David Seah's Emergent Task Planner years ago and have been using it ever since. It lets you manage your tasks, your time, and still gives you room for notes and scribble. I highly recommend it to everyone. You can find more details about its use and design at his website: davidseah.com/blog/node/the-emergent-task-planner/
Pilot G2 Pens 0.7mm and Pilot G2 Limited Pen
I love the Pilot G2 Gel pens. The 0.7mm "Fine" version seems to be the perfect weight for me, and I usually keep one on me plus two in my bag. Then I found out they made a nicer looking version of this pen with a gel grip, called the Pilot G2 Limited. This goes with my leather folio.
Blomus Stainless Steel Business Card Holder
Naturally, I've got to carry around my business cards, and I loved the simplicity and style of this Blomus stainless steel business card holder. It provides good protection, and looks good when you take it out.
Benchmade 760SBK Bob Lum Titanium Monolock with Serrated Combo Edge
I usually keep a knife in my pocket, since they're just plain convenient. This is a combo edge knife designed by the legendary Bob Lum. Its made with a steel blade that's been treated with a black coating and sits inside a titanium monolock.
Surefire 6PX Defender LED Flashlight
Inside my bag, I keep this Surefire flashlight. Its 200 lumens of awesome LED light. Its lightweight and effective.
Ultrafire CREE C3 AA Battery Flashlight
This diminutive flashlight uses a CREE Led for 100 lumens of output on a AA battery. Its small enough to keep around but bright enough for a general utility light.
Canon Powershot S100 + Eye-Fi Pro X2 GB Wifi Storage Card
I just got this Canon Powershot S100, and have to say I'm impressed. Coming from using a Canon 5D, this still packs a lot of features without the size. It's got built in GPS and can take 1080p video.
The Eye-Fi Pro X2 is a SDHC Card that has 8gb of storage, but also automatically uploads your images when its in range of a wireless network. It can auto upload the images to a computer, or to a social site like Flickr for example. Makes it extremely convenient!
This multitool usually stays in my messenger bag, but is in a pinch. It's got 17 tools like pliers, wire cutters, scissors, saw, files, two screwdriver bits, and more! Ive actually got another one (as pictured) which is the Leatherman Super Tool (Silver), but I just grab one or the other.
Gerber Epic Serrated Combo Edge Knife with Bottle Opener
I also leave this knife in my messenger bag. It's mostly used as a bottle opener, but also for quick cuts like opening packages or packaging.
Who knew that the type of microfiber cloth that you carried around could make a difference. I got one of these at a tradeshow, and have kept it in my pocket ever since. It's got two sides: a plus microfiber cloth on on side, and a silk microfiber on the other. It has some sort of antimicrobial coating and is washable and wrinkle resistant. I never thought I could call a cleaning cloth awesome, but it is. I'll have to make some of these with the Slickdeals logo someday :)
Yeah, yeah.. I'm one of those guys... Actually here at Slickdeals we go out to eat a lot, and one of our favorite types of food is Sushi. Its amazing that you can go somewhere for great sushi, but be subjected to cheap chopsticks that splinter and ruin a meal.
Memory Cards
I carry around a bunch of memory cards in my messenger bag, since I usually will need them at some point in the day: a Samsung 32GG Shock proof, water proof, magnet proof brushed metal SDHC Card, plus a Sandisk 64GB Ultra SDXC and a Sandisk 8GB Extreme III Compact Flash. On my keychain I also keep a Lacie 16GB USB Key.
USB Cables and Chargers
I carry around a bunch of Monoprice USB Cables in both Mini and Micro, along with a small 2.1amp USB charger, which helps charge larger devices much faster.
The other things...
I try to remember my Oakley Fives Squared (Matte Black) and some chapstick with spf protection! Maybe a gun or two here or there.... ;)
Bonus:
What's on your desk?
Microsoft Ergonomic Natural Keyboard 4000
Logitech Performance Mouse MX
Logitech G930 Wireless Headset
Logitech Z906 5.1 Surround Sound Speakers
Cisco 7960G IP Phone + Asterisk VOIP
Fujitsu ScanSnap 1300M
Microsoft Lifecam Studio 1080P HD Webcam
Dell U2711 Monitors
Humanscale M8 Monitor Arms
Audio Technica AT2020 USB Condenser Mic
A ground survey team of Unitron employees evaluating the first reproducible results of the newly established Terraforming Department at an undisclosed planetoid.
But can an operation, this large, be kept secret?
Additional Information:
Large Equipment used:
Standard Unitron Pod Transporter with 6991-Pod
Zenon-Type Unitron Small Rover
Large BD-Type Unitron Astro-Droid
Small Zenon-Type mobile Laboratory
Zenon-Type geological Multi-Sensor-Beacon
Personal Equipment used:
Hawk-Series Unitron Multisenor-Tool
Universal Geological Depth-Multimeter
Zotaxian Droid Remote-control Pad
Multivector Attack&Scanner-Device Type 1980
Cone Zapper Multitool
x:Tron Multi-Communicator
This is a really small pocket tool with pliers, knife blade, file etc. About ten tools in total, probably including something for taking the stones out of horses' hooves too ... if I can find it! An amazing piece of engineering and worth a space in anyone's pocket, bag or handbag.
Pigma Micron 03 pen
Seawhite sketch book.
Stumbled onto the EDC movement a few months back. They advocate a philosophy of preparedness by always carrying functional tools that can help manage common everyday tasks, but also unexpected situations or emergencies.
True EDC zealots go a bit far, spending hundreds of dollars on folding knives, multitools, flashlights, etc. I just wanted a few bang-for-buck EDC additions for my daily load.
From left to right:
- Asthma inhaler
True EDC: simply can't leave home without it.
- iTP A1 EOS SS R2 keychain flashlight
Runs on the new advanced Cree LEDs. Outshines a regular big krypton bulb Maglite with ease.
- Lacie Iamakey 8GB
Plastic keychain USB sticks tend to break off. This one is made entirely out of metal.
- Troika slim wallet
Combined slim moneyclip and cardholder.
- Apple iPhone4
Applied a wraparound sticker (against deathgrip) and a Leica vinyl decal (just for fun).
- Prometheus CR1
Mechanical toolwatch, based on the 7750 chronograph movement.
- Victorinox Small Tinker swiss army knife
Smallest SAK that has screwdrivers, the tool I most regularly need.
Open Climber with scissors, tooth pick and twizzers . Bag or string hook , reamer etc...
My pickup from the sideboard as I leave the house with an edc.
About to be replaced with a new Hunter model…. June 2024
See the Mountain lookalike below..
This is the original Swiss Army Knife. Over 100 years later, each knife still possesses the DNA of its forefathers – inspired functionality and reliability. You'll still find in them the tools that mankind has always needed to get the job done over the years and we've added functionality for the needs of today, while staying true to their iconic roots. We still call them pocket knives, but they'll be spending a lot of time outside your pocket.
see www.victorinox.com/global/en/Products/Swiss-Army-Knives/M...
See an interesting sak blog here..
My EDC October 2011
- Casio MDV-102
- Parker Jotter
- TrustFire S-A2
- Kershaw Chill (plain)
- Leatherman Wave Old (Original) in a Victorinox 4.0523.31 pouch
Single layer with blade and scissors. Three layer Pioneer X. Three-layer 58mm Mini Champ and Alox 7 Farmer
see my ultimate SAKAlox 4 layer
www.flickr.com/search/?text=damast+3627
see the recommendation here on YouTube… youtu.be/cRVr-8o916A?si=mC8Yf8RsrIPjDWO0
FOUR REASONS to NOT buy the Farmer X Alox 😱 #victorinox
youtu.be/EMitw2TW1Vc?si=OqZHCOtYNHhxCEJ0
youtu.be/ofBP5Q67qvg?si=8N3uQvSe3rCGYrUs
And the Pioneer X Alox www.victorinox.com/global/en/Products/Swiss-Army-Knives/M...
YouTube review youtu.be/FJpHoepfaQI?si=THQTr_MMtub3HZOK
The ideal tool for precision cutting
Swiss made pocket knife with 9 functions and high-grade Alox scales
Includes scissors and a reamer, punch
Item number 0.8231.26
Height 15 mm
Length 93 mm
Weight 94 g
See a discussion of the awl tool.
www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Reamer
The celebrated Alox scales have reached a near cult status, thanks to their unique surface which is pleasing to both hand and eye. The appeal of Alox is in its merging of aesthetics with functionality – its attractive embossed surface make the knife both lightweight and easy to grip, and the hardened oxide layer helps to protect against damage and corrosion.
After being punched from aluminum and embossed, Alox scales go through a process called Eloxal which uses anodic oxidation to create a protective layer. It is this final layer which allows for the coloring of the scales.
Alox has a strong significance in the history of Victorinox. First introduced for the Pioneer knife in 1957, Alox was a key feature of the Soldier’s Knife which was redesigned in 1961 and used until 2008. Today, we issue a Classic pocketknife with Alox scales in a different color every year. These limited edition knives are highly sought-after by design aficionados and collectors, showing the true timeless appeal of this iconic material.
A YouTube review of the Alox SAK Pioneers..
youtu.be/p4pM7ld9rS8?si=VPzWa3LOcgDVkA-4
And youtu.be/mzocdFiXE98?si=i4h38t20xWYOL9fY
I just discovered a new use for the saw blade..
It works well to comb my moustache!! Just after a little trim it sweeps out loose hair... see #emergencycomb …..
Why NOT to buy an Alox Farmer X
See youtu.be/EMitw2TW1Vc?si=Ll7Aj24kDQ7QCas2
From Google Bard…
Victorinox makes Alox knives using a process called **deep drawing**. Deep drawing is a metal forming process that uses a punch and die to create a three-dimensional shape from a flat sheet of metal.
The first step in making an Alox knife is to cut a sheet of aluminum to the desired size. The sheet is then placed in a deep drawing die, which has the shape of the knife's handle. The punch is then pressed into the sheet, forcing it to conform to the shape of the die.
Once the handle is formed, the blade is inserted into the handle. The blade is held in place by a rivet, which is pressed into the handle. The rivet is then peened, which is a process of hammering it to expand it and lock it in place.
The final step is to anodize the knife. Anodizing is a process that creates a protective layer on the surface of the metal. This layer helps to protect the knife from corrosion and wear.
Here are the steps in more detail:
1. **Cutting the sheet metal:** The first step is to cut a sheet of aluminum to the desired size. The sheet is typically 0.8mm thick.
2. **Deep drawing the handle:** The next step is to deep draw the handle. This is done by placing the sheet metal in a deep drawing die and then pressing it into the shape of the die with a punch.
3. **Inserting the blade:** Once the handle is formed, the blade is inserted into the handle. The blade is held in place by a rivet, which is pressed into the handle.
4. **Peening the rivet:** The rivet is then peened, which is a process of hammering it to expand it and lock it in place.
5. **Anodizing the knife:** The final step is to anodize the knife. Anodizing is a process that creates a protective layer on the surface of the metal. This layer helps to protect the knife from corrosion and wear.
The Alox knife is a popular choice for EDC knives because it is durable, lightweight, and corrosion-resistant. The deep drawing process used to make Alox knives ensures that they are strong and reliable. The anodizing process also helps to protect the knives from the elements.
The famous Victorinox Swiss Army Knife. The distinct red and the cross logo are something which will always be known to all and generations to come. Their quality and durability is unmatched. In this picture, I've used the Huntsman mode. Each piece of tool is praiseworthy in terms of quality. The edge of the knife is super sharp and it retains the property.
From the moment I saw this one, I knew I wanted to title it, "Foreboding Joy." This boulder measures about 4 feet by 6 feet, and rests lodged in a steep 10 foot diagonal chute than must be climbed by rope, awkwardly grappling over the massive boulder mid-climb in order to progress up the canyon. Every time I take people through this spot, the subject of Aaron Ralston (and the movie, "127 Hours") comes up.
Here we are, all having a great time canyoneering and doing photography, or pursuing other joyful pursuits in nature, having a great time, and then as soon as we see a boulder everyone starts worrying about losing their arm and having to saw it off with a dull multitool, or falling and breaking an ankle and being stranded out there for days.
Of course, the conversations are usually fairly lighthearted, but it's nonetheless a good example of how we allow fear to seep into our lives during the most joyful moments in so many areas of life. Fear can be useful, but is usually toxic. Faith and gratitude are the antidotes to fear. I've seen and heard so many people use fear as the excuse for why they don't do more interesting and enjoyable things in life. They are always afraid to lose something, and so they don't go out on a limb, they stay inside their comfort zone, and they stick with what they know. They throw away the best things in life all because of the mental fear that something could go wrong. I really like what Brene Brown has to say about this concept in her book, "Daring Greatly:"
"While I was initially taken aback by the relationship between joy and vulnerability, it now makes perfect sense to me, and I can see why gratitude would be the antidote to foreboding joy. Scarcity and fear drive foreboding joy. We’re afraid that the feeling of joy won’t last, or that there won’t be enough, or that the transition to disappointment (or whatever is in store for us next) will be too difficult. We’ve learned that giving in to joy is, at best, setting ourselves up for disappointment and, at worst, inviting disaster. And we struggle with the worthiness issue. Do we deserve our joy, given our inadequacies and imperfections? What about the starving children and the war-ravaged world? Who are we to be joyful? If the opposite of scarcity is enough, then practicing gratitude is how we acknowledge that there’s enough and that we’re enough.
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I’d argue that joy is probably the most difficult emotion to really feel. Why? Because when we lose the ability or willingness to be vulnerable, joy becomes something we approach with deep foreboding. This shift from our younger self’s greeting of joy with unalloyed delight happens slowly and outside of our awareness. We don’t seem to even know that it’s happening or why. We just know that we crave more joy in our lives, that we are joy starved. In a culture of deep scarcity—of never feeling safe, certain, and sure enough—joy can feel like a setup. We wake up in the morning and think, Work is going well. Everyone in the family is healthy. No major crises are happening. The house is still standing. I’m working out and feeling good. Oh… This is bad. This is really bad. Disaster must be lurking right around the corner. Or we get promoted, and our first thought is Too good to be true. What’s the catch? We find out we’re pregnant, and we think, Our daughter is healthy and happy, so something really bad is going to happen with this baby. I just know it. We’re taking our first family vacation, but rather than being excited, we’re making plans for the plane to go down or the ship to sink. We’re always waiting for the other shoe to drop."
Brown, Brene Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead (Kindle Locations 1528-1538). Penguin Group. Kindle Edition.
A ground survey team of Unitron employees evaluating the first reproducible results of the newly established Terraforming Department at an undisclosed planetoid.
But can an operation, this large, be kept secret?
Additional Information:
Large Equipment used:
Standard Unitron Pod Transporter with 6991-Pod
Zenon-Type Unitron Small Rover
Large BD-Type Unitron Astro-Droid
Small Zenon-Type mobile Laboratory
Zenon-Type geological Multi-Sensor-Beacon
Personal Equipment used:
Hawk-Series Unitron Multisenor-Tool
Universal Geological Depth-Multimeter
Zotaxian Droid Remote-control Pad
Multivector Attack&Scanner-Device Type 1980
Cone Zapper Multitool
x:Tron Multi-Communicator
Started with about a 20 foot length of olive drab paracord for this project, first doing the spool knit, leaving about six feet at one end to loosely tie the Sailors Cross knot around a couple of Sharpie markers lashed together, making it large enough to work the knit section up through the cross and back down, creating an attachment loop at the top of the cross, before tightening it all up. Had a little over two feet of cord left to trim off when finished. knottool.com/crossknot.html stormdrane.blogspot.com/2014/04/new-howto-two-peg-spool-p...
Thanks for such a great blog and so many pictures of sweet wallet thinning goodness... Here's my core EDC, nothing flashy or anything, I add or subtract as needed:
-Apple iPhone 4 in Incase Slider. Was the thinnest case with any amount of drop protection I could find, but I now have one of these on order: LifeProof Case.
-Mighty Wallet. Made from a single sheet of Tyvek, it's nearly indestructible from everyday use. It's also insanely thin, but adapts to what you have in your wallet.
-Summit Creek Dry Goods Keychaing #2. OMG, this keychain has saved my life. Well, obviously not literaly, but pocket carrying a large remote key (Subaru Outback) sucks, and with this, it sucks much, much less. I would never have found this without EDC blog!!
-Similarly, the 4sevens Quark Mini 123 is another great find from this blog. It is a great little light for the value. It replaced a Maglight Solitaire - horrible light.
-Also on the keychain is a Peter Atwood G3 Prybaby. I get so much use out of this, even now that I carry a multi-tool. I also get a lot of compliments and questions about it, so even if a bit superfluous, I'ma keep carrying it...
-CRKT Vertex folder. This is a stop-gap between a broken Spyderco and the Chris Reeve's I someday hope to own. It's a decent little knife, assisted opening, and a really low pocket profile.
-Montblonc Noblesse Rollerball. To class up the joint a bit.
-Luminox Navy Seals Dive Watch. This thing is a tank, I've had it over 10 years and it's been through hell and back.
-Leatherman Skeletool CX. Not much to say, I sometimes carry a Wave, but the pocket profile and clip usually mean I'm carrying this.
-Maui Jim Peahi sunglasses and cleaning cloth/case. These are the best lenses for everyday use I have ever seen. No competition, and I've owned a lot of other sunglasses.
In my car I also keep a Surefire E2e, Victorinox Rescue, and aLeatherman Wave (old style, no bit driver :( ).
That's my EDC, thanks so much for this blog!
From our point of view , sitting on our fishing kayak , Loch Lomond is truly a remarkable place to go . The loch is 26 miles long with many areas to explore .Today we tried the top end . Finding the water from the roadside is a total mission , small trek through woodland area , muddy holes along we pull our loaded kayaks . I met up with Dan and Dec , good friend of mine , and it’s always good to catch up with them .Small group kayak fishers can always share their experience and we learn from each other .Winter is over now , with still patchy snow on the hilltop , today the easterly wind is cutting across , little cold still and rather blustery .We paddle on into wilderness .The lure box is full , today we are targeting pike .Our little spot is scenic to say the least and the company is good .We paddle and drift , casting and retrieving our lures in different depth hoping for a mighty take .The water is still cold with no activity . A few hours later Dan decide to stop for a bit of lunch .Propulsing his kayak onto the shore trying to make a safe landing .Every thing go pear shape now with that blustery wind and we have a mayday .It’s a roll over in two feet of water , just enough to chill your bones .Nothing to worry about , a cold dip . However it is always best to keep all equipment in sealed containers , phones and camera especially .Disaster yes but we still have a laugh .Dan’s three piece spinning rod became a travel rod in no time , at least 6 broken piece now with no chance to fix ! Poor Dan headed back soon after calling it a day .Dec and I carried on fishing for a while still hoping for a single take , just one single fish would make our day .With no luck whatsoever we both headed back in . And then we came across this human left over , the dirty truth .The dirty truth is the so call anglers leaving a big mess in our scenic Scotland .We found a bag , a huge industrial bag full of leftover including rotten dead bait , empty can of beers , leftover wood to burn , fishing lines and hooks , half empty bottle of buckfast , rusty knife set and dying multitools .Those folks have been lucky enough to enjoy this beautiful part of the world and unfortunately they made a mess of it .Enjoy the countryside , keep your wrappers in your pocket , leave no fishing lines (that endanger wildlife ) Leave nothing but footprint .Yes simply , in those wild scenic areas , please leave nothing but footprint .You can do it .Do it , do it …..Small Video here youtu.be/nhDFdzewL3I
Paused for a coffee and a nice muffin.
The Three layer “Climber” #SAKedc from my Airpocket. #theairpocket
In Kippax.
Swiss Army Knife Recommendations...
In today's mail: A 50 foot hank of glow-in-the-dark paracord(white) that I bought off ebay(US seller) to try.
The CoolGlowStuff site where I used to get decent glow cord(not paracord) is no longer up, so finally giving this version a go. The outer sheath looks good, but the inner strands(9 twisted nylon) look a bit lumpy in sections, which is okay if I gut the cord, but annoying if left in.
Will have to set it next to some of the old glow cord overnight to compare brightness/longevity...
Every Day Carry
Front left pants pocket:
- Staedtler red chisel-tip permanent marker
- Sakura IDentiPen black dual-tip permanent marker
- Artist Loft 05 blue illustration pen
- Sakura 01 black Pigma Micron pen
- fingernail clippers
- sewing kit scissors
- change/coins
- iPro S2 iPhone 5 handle/lens stack
Front right pants pocket:
- Kershaw Clash assisted folding knife
- Nitecore SRT5 LED flashlight
- meds in old mint tin
- small Bic lighter
- iPhone 5 in iPro S2 Lens System case
Back left pants pocket:
- Coach black leather wallet with cash, credit cards, ID, etc
Left wrist:
- Citizen Eco Drive E110-S000122 WT Stainless Steel GN-4-S WR 200m men's divers watch
Front right belt loop:
- Chrome trigger snap clip with car key fob, Lego Yoda key chain, house keys, microfiber cloth, and bottle opener
Back right belt:
-Gerber Suspension multitool in custom wet-formed black leather and brass sheath
My pocket EDC for most of this month (see previous two months). I managed to lose the little blue cricket, but picked up a Zippo Street Chrome and a cheap peanut-type lighter. Now I need a way to carry fuel for these lighters.
The survival bracelet in the corner is something I've been wearing for months, but I kept forgetting to include it in the picture - now it's finally in there.
I carry more stuff (SAK, FAK, another light, spare batteries, etc.) in my bag, but that's for whole other set of images.
There are enough tools on this blue mini multi tool to escape the Monday blues. Pliers, screwdriver, saw, knife and scissors should enable the user to escape.
Just needed another nice sharp knife around the house.. sitting beside my lounge chair at the moment. (now elsewhere) Next to the Leatherman Juice S2 which doesn’t have a toothpick or twizzers!
It has only one blade, a good one, and solid pair of scissors.
which you get at by opening the can-opener-bottle opener combo. No wire stripper or CORKSCREW!
It has a few screwdrivers and Phillips head
Now it is my #edc in the #theAirpocket... replaced in June 2024 by a new Explorer..
this is NOT the one bought in Switzerland with #Helga2004
A quote from a Fav post… Merely cutting out thin slices of life - with the blades of my aperture
. What and Where Is the Swiss one? In the kitchen... (see below in comments)
It has WAC scratched beside the corkscrew on the side panel to the reamer…
the new one has a Phillips head screwdriver, not a corkscrew.. Called The Tinker…
See new image below in comments, at end.
Now I have just bought another small one with a Phillips head screwdriver but no scissors for the handbag, leaving the one with scissors for the mail in the kitchen.. 30-12-22.
the Tinker..
FOR WORK & PLAY. Features (12) functions including: 2.45" blade, can opener, Phillips screwdriver, and reamer -- this versatile multi-tool will be ready for whatever you encounter on your travels.
DURABLE CONSTRUCTION. Swiss Made stainless steel construction encased in our traditional polished red ABS scales provides sleek durability.
COMPACT CARRY. Bring this slim, lightweight knife with you on your daily adventures without sacrificing space - Fits comfortably in a pocket or bag, making it the perfect addition to your everyday carry
KNIFE DIMENSIONS. Length: 3.6” (91mm), Height: 0.6”, Weight: 2.2 oz.
TRUSTED QUALITY. Made in Switzerland; Victorinox provides a lifetime guarantee against defects in material and workmanship. Making a lifetime commitment has never been so easy.
Victorinox Swiss Army Multi-Tool, Tinker Pocket Knife