Betty by Gary Delainey and Gerry Rasmussen for July 14, 2021

This is why one of the first things to learn is how to store rope.

Gordian. Best take a knife to it.

“The cat’s in the cradle….”

Ask Granny!

Try splicing. I did that once, many years ago. It’s moderately difficult, very satisfying, and I would not want to do it for a living.

I call those Nature’s Knots.

Nylon rope? Recycling bin and start over.

Left over right- right over left.

It will be good practice for the Xmas tree lights.

There are many useful knots, mountain climbers get to know some very interesting ones. When you are dangling at the end of your rope, it is comforting to know your bowline is properly tied.

Anyone remember the novel “The Shipping News” by Annie Proulx? At the head of every chapter is an illustration and description of a different knot from “The Ashley Book of Knots.” They are amazing! I don’t remember seeing Bub’s knot in there, though, lol.

That’s called a lazy camper.

I’m wondering why Bub didn’t take this as an opportunity to head down to the hardware store to get some new rope?

Humungous knot.