How important is a belt?

[tyger]

It may seem snarky to some folks, but I feel exactly the same way.

Oh. I sure don't mean to sound snarky. Or snooty.

I just mean to say that we all have reasons why we ascend to an objective. In dress, work, even play. Or in spirituality.

Most people want to express themselves, and find meaning in the process.

I found that if I was going to own a buckle that I really liked, I was going to have to make one because there wasn't one for me out there. At least, I didn't find one.

And I wound up learning a lot in the process.

[tyger]

Here is what I mean:



It isn't Scottish. It is Celtic. And it is a fish (I love fish). And I got a real charge out of creating it. Check out my cone-head rivets! Oh man, I love them too much!

See the photographer's reflection in the glass? I shot this picture on the hood of my Dodge diesel truck.

Here it is in action:



Everything that I am wearing was made by somebody that I met, and asked them to make the thing for me.

[Ryan Ross]

Oh. I sure don't mean to sound snarky. Or snooty.

I just mean to say that we all have reasons why we ascend to an objective. In dress, work, even play. Or in spirituality.

Most people want to express themselves, and find meaning in the process.

Of course not, Mark, but you know how some folks can take offence from anything.

But yes indeed, assention to an objective is an important part of the human experience, as is self expression.

I found that if I was going to own a buckle that I really liked, I was going to have to make one because there wasn't one for me out there. At least, I didn't find one.

And I wound up learning a lot in the process.

I was in the same spot with what I ended up making. If you can't find what you want out there, you gotta' make it yourself- Beats the heck out of wandering around shabby, moping over a buckle or some headgear that never was.

Here is what I mean:



It isn't Scottish. It is Celtic. And it is a fish (I love fish). And I got a real charge out of creating it. Check out my cone-head rivets! Oh man, I love them too much!

We all know what that buckle means, Mark. It means that you only catch a fish once in a blue moon!

See the photographer's reflection in the glass? I shot this picture on the hood of my Dodge diesel truck.

That's a fantastic photo, sir, and a fantastic buckle. As good as the picture is, the buckle looks better in person, though.

Here it is in action:



Everything that I am wearing was made by somebody that I met, and asked them to make the thing for me.

That's what I love the most about hand craftsmanship- the craftsman. Real people, real creativity, real skill, real honor in accomplishment, and real friends. At the end of the day, nothing can beat that.

So the moral here is, I guess, that if you're not friends with someone that can make a first-rate vest or sweater (or as is more likely the case with me, if it's just too hot to wear one), a belt is a great way to display an additional piece of craftsmanship, while also balancing out the look of your outfit.

[tyger]

Of course not, Mark, but you know how some folks can take offence from anything.

But yes indeed, assention to an objective is an important part of the human experience, as is self expression.



I was in the same spot with what I ended up making. If you can't find what you want out there, you gotta' make it yourself- Beats the heck out of wandering around shabby, moping over a buckle or some headgear that never was.



We all know what that buckle means, Mark. It means that you only catch a fish once in a blue moon!



That's a fantastic photo, sir, and a fantastic buckle. As good as the picture is, the buckle looks better in person, though.




That's what I love the most about hand craftsmanship- the craftsman. Real people, real creativity, real skill, real honor in accomplishment, and real friends. At the end of the day, nothing can beat that.

So the moral here is, I guess, that if you're not friends with someone that can make a first-rate vest or sweater (or as is more likely the case with me, if it's just too hot to wear one), a belt is a great way to display an additional piece of craftsmanship, while also balancing out the look of your outfit.

What? You don't dig the cone-head rivets?

Just kidding.

Yes, I agree with all you said there Ryan.

Hey, give me a little cred- I do pretty well in the water for fins. After I get my Compatriotic Fish published, I will let everybody in on the deal.

Do you see a head-cover-that-best-not-be-named in the glass?

Am I putting in on properly (after all, that is the subject of this topic, or is it the topic of this subject, or.......)?

[Ryan Ross]

Hah- Of course you're an expert fish procurer, good sir. Just cutting up.

And when Compatriotic Fish hits the shelf, I'm buying at least several several copies!

As to headgear, I'm certain I can not make out what you're wearing... but I'm certain you're wearing it right.

Back to belts, I hear that wearing them is good for your back and posture, too, so that's something else to reccomend their wearing; especially with the heavy burdens that many of us are forced to carry, these days.

[tyger]

Hah- Of course you're an expert fish procurer, good sir. Just cutting up.

And when Compatriotic Fish hits the shelf, I'm buying at least several several copies!

As to headgear, I'm certain I can not make out what you're wearing... but I'm certain you're wearing it right.

Back to belts, I hear that wearing them is good for your back and posture, too, so that's something else to reccomend their wearing; especially with the heavy burdens that many of us are forced to carry, these days.

Shed thee thy burden, for it is not worth thine carry. Tygerius 1:1

For those who would burden you, shall they be burdened instead. Tygerius 1:2

[Mickey]

Not only do I agree with you on everything you've said through this thread, I have to say that this rig is simply beautiful. I adore this buckle and if I ever have the cash burning a hole in my pocket, I will have Tyger make me one of my own. Beautiful work.

[tyger]

Not only do I agree with you on everything you've said through this thread, I have to say that this rig is simply beautiful. I adore this buckle and if I ever have the cash burning a hole in my pocket, I will have Tyger make me one of my own. Beautiful work.

Burn, baby, BURN!

[tyger]

Mickey, you are right on! I can dig that outfit. Ryan has got first place on the winners' block with his photographs.

I have been invited to submit my work to the World Championship Belt Buckle Competition in Bozeman Montana.

Ryan has agreed to be my model, and photo credits will go to him. Wish us luck, man!

[Ryan Ross]

Are these images making it to you, Mark?