Guardian Angel Spirit on Guard (A Thai Spiritual Lion named Sing Toe) adorned with Buddhist Icons .... In Northern Thailand (where Big Gym City is located) …. There is belief in "Animism" which is that things (such as trees, rivers, stones & even plants [like Aoe Vera]) have living souls .... It is a belief in a spiritual presense, worthy of respect (& sometimes fear) .... That is why you will often see the trunks of old trees encircled with orange or red/brown cloth sashes .... Even if you do not believe in such traditions, definately better not to laugh (or scoff) at such 2,500+ year old beliefs ... Just remember that every "sensible" person once knew the world was flat .... Thank You Zeek.
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HOW TO TIE & USE A HUNTER'S BEND
.... also known as a Rigger's Bend/Knot. It is fast (formed by 2 interlocking overhand knots) & secure (usually) even with slippery synthetic lines .... It is primarily used for joining the ends of 2 lines ... BUT it can (& often will) jam under strain ... So, if you want to untie it again after use, then beware.... It is similar to The Zeppelin Bend & is also a (subject to line/use) substitute for the Sheet Bend.
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Sample Pages from "The Art of Shen Ku" .... Introduction to The Traveller (The 4 Bells & The Old Mystic)

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