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he said in keeping with the idea that the bo was often used as a walking stick in the mountains



Good to hear from you on this thread Tim.
I thought it was supposed to simulate carrying something on it's end like water. If it is supposed to be a walking stick then why is it on his shoulder?
In any case, I like the variation as well!
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