Swamprat
04-07-2012, 11:49 PM
http://www.lightermall.com/history-of-zippo.htm
Such an interesting little piece of American Culture, that says so much about, how we have changed as a people.
I carry a Zippo lighter.
I know exactly when it is runnin out of Lighter Fluid, and when the flint is about done. I carry extra flints in the bottom of my Zippo, just incase.
Carrying a Zippo, is a lesson in Attention, to things in your life. How they work, and when they need to be "maintained". Carryin a Zippo, is just a reminder to me...that I need to "pay attention to things", and take care of the things in my life, that need...Attention. I don't like "Throw away", "Disposable" stuff.
Otherwise, it would just be so much easier to buy a "Bic".
When it dies, throw it away, buy another one for 99 cents.
Naw...I'll keep my Zippo. It requires a little work, and thought and preperation, on my part to keep it workin.
Or...Just walk into any 7-11, and buy yourself a Bic. life is easier "Flickin your Bic".
Such an interesting little piece of American Culture, that says so much about, how we have changed as a people.
I carry a Zippo lighter.
I know exactly when it is runnin out of Lighter Fluid, and when the flint is about done. I carry extra flints in the bottom of my Zippo, just incase.
Carrying a Zippo, is a lesson in Attention, to things in your life. How they work, and when they need to be "maintained". Carryin a Zippo, is just a reminder to me...that I need to "pay attention to things", and take care of the things in my life, that need...Attention. I don't like "Throw away", "Disposable" stuff.
Otherwise, it would just be so much easier to buy a "Bic".
When it dies, throw it away, buy another one for 99 cents.
Naw...I'll keep my Zippo. It requires a little work, and thought and preperation, on my part to keep it workin.
Or...Just walk into any 7-11, and buy yourself a Bic. life is easier "Flickin your Bic".