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J.G. Grubbs
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 Posted: Tue 27 Jul, 2004 5:27 pm Post subject: My New Baron arrived...... |
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.....and nearly gave me a heart attack!  My new Baron arrived today at my In-Laws (where I have all my swords shipped, as there is always someone home). My Mother-in-Law called me when it arrived and (now we get to the heart attack part) said....the box is "bent"! After a millisecond of mental curses in every language I could think of, I asked her to "define bent". She said the box looked bent near what she said was the hilt end but appeared ok. One LLOOONNGGG workday later, I arrived to inspect the sword....its just perfect!! No ill effects suffered from a pretty rough transport session. Nothing I could say would add much to the fantastic reviews already submitted for this piece, So I'll settle for a HUGE "Thanks!" to all the guys at Albion! Mine has the oxblood leather wrap and the cross and pommel are blackened. A very handsome beast, if I do say so myself! LOL. I'll post a few pics as soon as my wife gets home with the camera.
Another proud member of "The Baron Club". 
Regards.
"The reputation of a thousand years may be determined by the conduct of one hour."
Samurai Proverb
James Grubbs
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Stephen S. Han
Location: Westminster, CA Joined: 21 Aug 2003
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Greetings James,
I'm glad to hear that "bent" did not mean damaged. I did wonder about the primal scream I heard yonder.
Looking forward to the pictures. You will have one of you holding the Baron in a heroic pose, I trust?
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Scott H.
Location: Illinois Joined: 10 May 2004
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| Posted: Tue 27 Jul, 2004 6:16 pm Post subject: baron |
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Congrats James!! You must have been quite relieved to find it in good shape. I got the oxblood too but with the 'standard' cross and pommel. It's cool isn't it!! He he he! I can't stop smiling...
Better go and get it. Make sure she's not lonely. Oh, I've got it bad...
Scott
P.S. Cheers to you and your new baby!!
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Chad Arnow
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Ah, another member of the club. 
Enjoy your new sword. And if you get a chance, I'd love to see pics of the blackened furniture.
ChadA
http://chadarnow.com/
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Patrick Kelly
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| Chad Arnow wrote: | Ah, another member of the club.
Enjoy your new sword. And if you get a chance, I'd love to see pics of the blackened furniture. |
I'm eager to see that also.
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
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J.G. Grubbs
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| Posted: Tue 27 Jul, 2004 7:46 pm Post subject: A few pics |
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Here are a few quick pics right out the box, as it were..
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"The reputation of a thousand years may be determined by the conduct of one hour."
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J.G. Grubbs
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view of the whole sword..
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"The reputation of a thousand years may be determined by the conduct of one hour."
Samurai Proverb
James Grubbs
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J.G. Grubbs
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One for Stephen..
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"The reputation of a thousand years may be determined by the conduct of one hour."
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Patrick Kelly
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That's a very nice looking sword James.
I do like the blackened furniture. Unfortunately my skin seems to be very acid so finishes like that don't last long for me.
Nice manly pose too 
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
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Congrats to a splendid sword. That is one of my favourite swords (don't own one yet) and seemingly a very popular choice. It looks huge.
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