M.J.Lampert Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 now that I'm older I want to go back to Thailand and experience that again (was 2 and 4 last times) or do a trip around Australia a trip to the Israel would be neat but all require one thing I don't have, a steady bank account Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 I think meeting friends I've made on Iforge would cover most everywhere on Earth I'd like to see. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.J.Lampert Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 true frosty meeting all the folks from here would leave no time for sightseeing or spending to much time in the shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexandr Posted June 17, 2022 Author Share Posted June 17, 2022 2 hours ago, Nodebt said: I have to ask, of all the places to visit in the world, where would you pick to go on your next trip if you could? Anywhere. I would love to drive a car along the Mediterranean coast of Italy and France. Very beautiful places. I love traveling around Europe. 40 years ago I worked as a sailor, then I really liked Canada. And to be honest, I would have left Russia. Every year it becomes harder for a free person to live. But this is about politics, it is banned on the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott NC Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 I don't bring politics up. Sorry if it seems that way. My question may have been wrong. I was a sailor too, and visited many places like Italy and France. But I would never drive a car there. I sometimes wish I was a sailor again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexandr Posted June 17, 2022 Author Share Posted June 17, 2022 4 minutes ago, Nodebt said: I don't bring politics up. Sorry if it seems that way. My question may have been wrong. I was a sailor too, and visited many places like Italy and France. But I would never drive a car there. No problem, the question is normal. I just spent the whole day getting home, instead of the usual 5 hours. Planes to Russia from Europe do not fly. Have to get through Estonia. Before covid I was in Crete, I traveled the whole island by car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.J.Lampert Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 52 minutes ago, alexandr said: 40 years ago I worked as a sailor, then I really liked Canada. where did you come to? east or west coast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George N. M. Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 I don't know how sanctions are affecting the travel of individuals but if you ever came to the US you would have LOTS of friends to visit. As Frosty says, there would be so much visiting there would be little sightseeing or forging. Madelynn and I have a trip to Scandinavia planned once it is safe to do so. We are very covid cautious so it may be awhile. Hope to be able to meet some of the IFI folk in that part of the world. "By hammer and hand all arts do stand." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 I wasn't the one who said that George, I didn't think of it but it's sure true. I'd have to figure out how to set up group meetings. I love sight seeing too much to give it up. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexandr Posted June 17, 2022 Author Share Posted June 17, 2022 2 hours ago, M.J.Lampert said: where did you come to? east or west coast? Montreal, Rimouski and a few other small villages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexandr Posted June 18, 2022 Author Share Posted June 18, 2022 23 hours ago, George N. M. said: I don't know how sanctions are affecting the travel of individuals It is difficult to leave Russia, planes do not fly to Europe. Only Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. I had to take a bus to Tallinn and board a plane there. Serious check at the border. Before the war and covid, I crossed the border in a maximum of half an hour, this trip took 5 hours !!! Many consulates are closed, it has become difficult to obtain a visa. An American visa in Russia cannot be opened at all, you need to go to some other country. 21 hours ago, Frosty said: I'd have to figure out how to set up group meetings. I love sight seeing too much to give it up. Every year, since 2010, at the beginning of January, we gather in the Moscow region. Informal meeting. Blacksmiths come from all over the former Soviet Union. There are also many blacksmith festivals in the summer throughout Russia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 Great looking comradery and having very good times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George N. M. Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 Alexandr, some examples of very nice and cool work. I particularly liked the waterfall. Are the few women in the photos smiths? I wish more of them were on IFI. Google Translate could work in both directions. "By hammer and hand all arts do stand." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 I'm at a loss for words Alex that is such a wide range of styles. I just want to look and touch the pieces and talk to the smiths. Thank you for the look into your gathering. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexandr Posted June 19, 2022 Author Share Posted June 19, 2022 15 hours ago, George N. M. said: Are the few women in the photos smiths? George, Designers, artists, some guys came to meet their wives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexandr Posted June 30, 2022 Author Share Posted June 30, 2022 And again the Gatchina park. Hiding from the heat. The second week for 30 C. For our area, this is a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWISTEDWILLOW Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 Very nice park! if you get cold I could always mail you some of our heat and humidity! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott NC Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 I love the parapets/balustrades in the second photo. The angles, iron gate at the bottom... Kind of mesmerizing to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexandr Posted July 9, 2022 Author Share Posted July 9, 2022 Made myself 2 gifts. Electric honey extractor and tennis table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWISTEDWILLOW Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 Those are pretty cool! that electric honey extractor is the only way to go! They save a lot of time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexandr Posted July 10, 2022 Author Share Posted July 10, 2022 Imperceptibly "crept up" the seventh decade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 Do we wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY Alex? Your Granddaughter? She has your smile but it's prettier on her. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexandr Posted July 11, 2022 Author Share Posted July 11, 2022 3 hours ago, Frosty said: Do we wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY Alex? Your Granddaughter? HI Jer ! I'm 60! Yes, granddaughter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George N. M. Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 Alex: Congratulations on completing your sextuple decade. You look good. In a few years your grand daughter's parents are going to have to start stringing barbed wire around their house to keep the boys away. The food looks very good. What do you do with the flame? Warm up the already cooked cold food on forks, sort of like fondue? I assume this is a Russian birthday tradition, like a western birthday cake. Madelynn asks what are the types of food shown. I have to tell you that we really enjoy seeing the photos of St. Petersburg, your life, and your work. It really helps to keep perspective and is a good balance for us to the news from further south of you. G&M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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