<< I did however, take some sandpaper to the handle to scuff it up a bit >><br><br><forehead smack> OK - that's simple enough... thanks.<br><br><< I suspect that it has been loaned to someone and I fogot who >><br><br>Hmmm... around our house things like that are USUALLY connected to one of the boys doing something "out back"... altho from time to time the wife is suspected - especially when she likes the tool she used and "puts it away" in one of HER tool drawers instead of where she "found" it... of course, case #2 is somehow my fault <grin> - only daughter puts all tools back where she finds them.<br><br>The sad part is... even if one of those two causes is operative at Casa Coleman, knowing that probably won't help you find the axe...<br><br>Hope your shoulder is healing up OK. Hmmm... only one "good" arm right now - seems like a perfect excuse, er, reason for a new pistol... "Honey, I was only thinking of protecting my loved ones, even in my weakened condition..." On second thought, maybe that will get you that unexpected sleep-out in the woods. Do ya feel lucky today?<br><br>Seriously, I was sorry to hear you got laid up - get better soon!<br><br>Tom