Luddite

I'm a Luddite, I admit it. I am
finally coming out of the Ludd closet. For years I have kept that
little fact a secret, even deceiving myself, but I can no longer live
the lie. I have reached my technological apex.  If you aren't familiar with the term Luddite, then you will have to either Wiki it or wait until I blog more about it in future posts but I wanted to at least mention it before I posted the following pictures.  In some way that statement will explain my fascination, no, obsession with old time objects, such as the flintlock below.

Now, keep in mind, this is not a genuine antique, and that is not only okay, it is preferable, because the contemporary made rifle can be used without fear of breaking it or degrading the antique value, and the best part is in the using.  With many of the old fashioned objects, tools, etc, the fun is in the lifestyle they enable.  Of course in this modern day we can pick and choose what what part  of that lifestyle we want to participate in and what we want to leave in the past.

Another newly acquired item is the cauldron in the next photo.  While the current use as a wood box is not in keeping with the traditional use for this item it best suits our purpose for the time being.