Results of a Few Hours on the Road Without My Woman

Randy | July 27, 2010

Mrs. LFM and I work as a team in all our endeavours and hence, each of us rarely goes abroad in the land without the other. Well, today was an exception - she had some field work to do with a couple of our dogs while I got to do a fire alarm inspection in [...]

A Bit More LFM Family History

Randy | July 26, 2010

Mrs. LFM was born in Poland during the Communist regime. She and her family, mother Izabella and father Ryszard, came to Canada by way of Italy in October 1986. Politically, this would be called a defection. On a human level, I’d call it nothing more or less than a family trying to build a better [...]

An Illustrative Example

Randy | May 26, 2010

Hot on the heels of my last article I submit this brilliant piece of work from Blur Studio, illustrating both Gentlemanly and “gentlemanly” conduct. Take copious notes then meet me at the Pub at zero two hundred sharp for discussion. I’ll gut the bastard that says an educational film can’t be entertaining!

The Large Fierce Mammal School of Gentlemanly Arts

Randy | May 22, 2010

Yesterday Mrs. LFM and I were entering our automobile in the parking lot of the Bridgewater Canadian Tire. No sooner had I opened her door for her and ensured that she was safely ensconced within than I encountered a man with whom I have some small acquaintance who said as he approached, “You’re going to [...]

The Importance of a Good Screw

Randy | April 18, 2010

I recently contributed to a thread on BladeForums.com on the subject of corkscrews on modern knives and that started me thinking. This post is the result.
I personally subscribe to the practice of never being without such an implement whenever there is a risk of wine being encountered. Mine travels with me in the form of [...]

Observations of a Blessed Man

Randy | October 31, 2009

One year ago today, in the glorious autumn of 2008 and on the occasion of the most perfect Hallowe’en ever documented in human history, my perfect Diana and I were married.
People often ask, “Why Hallowe’en?” to which we always answer, “Because some of the most important guests are dead and that’s the only night they [...]

A Thing of Beauty for your Viewing Pleasure

Randy | September 27, 2009

Last Hallowe’en I married the woman of my dreams. As the glorious date of our wedding anniversary approaches, my brilliant wife (and I will never get tired of referring to her using that term) has lovingly crafted a slide show commemorating that joyous and magickal event. Nothing more needs saying. Take a look.

A Note of Non-Apology

Randy | November 6, 2008

Followers of this blog will be pleased to learn that the Large Fierce Mammal and his Beautiful Mate were married this past Hallowe’en resulting in much merry making and little energy for posting here. An article of monumental interest is in the offing concerning issues relating to our union that will undoubtedly soothe the impatience [...]

Something Good Actually Happened on September 11th

Randy | September 11, 2008

Today Diana and I celebrate our anniversary so I’m directing all my creative efforts in her direction. Tomorrow we’ll return to normal programming. Enjoy what’s left of the day.