Welcome Matte,

It is always nice to see new members, it is even better when the new members share some of my hobbies.
I have worked with textiles for hobby most of my life, and am a member of the international guild of knot tyers, and am known to take a question from here to other knot tyers if needed. So ask away.

Willeke

     Greetings, Cipher 20!                                                                
         This forum has Slingers from all over the world but I think you are the first from "Noo  Joy-zee." I've always thought of New Jersey as very urban but some years ago I read about the Pine Barrens. I was surprised that such a large undeveloped area existed, especially so close to the New York City area. This was some years ago when I was reading about Tom Brown "The Tracker" who learned primitive skills from an old Indian ( I don't remember if this was a relative of his? ) As you can see, many people here like primitive stuff, including me! I look forward to reading your posts!!               .......Dan

Hey Dan,

You might be surprised to find out that over 50% of NJ is actually still covered in forest.  There are still a few nice areas that let you forget about THE city.  I'm not actually from here originally though.  Arizona is my first home and where I have spent the vast majority of my life.

Ben,

I'm in Columbia, right near the PA border just off of I-80.

I'm from Tempe, but I'm a bit of a wanderer.  I liked to hit the higher elevations in the Summer and spend most of the winter in the valley.