Hello Old Friends

Justin · 5th April 2025, 10:17 PM

It's been quite awhile but I've been wiping the dust off my collection and venturing back into the strange new world known as eBay that only vaguely resembles the site I used to frequent.

Does anyone remember "Conogre", aka Mike Dandaneau?

Sadly he passed away in late November 2020. Unfortunately I didn't know until about 6 weeks later.

I know his son's took his collection but I've looked high and low and haven't seen a single piece pop up for sale on eBay or Facebook.

Just a long shot but hoping someone here might know something.

Jim McDougall · 6th April 2025, 04:43 AM

Hi Justin,
Thank you for this note, and YES I do remember CONOGRE, from it seems forever ago! He was a great guy, fun posts and discussions, I am so sad to hear he is gone. So many have gone from here over the years, mostly just moved on into the 'new world', not just ebay, but facebook etc.

Its sad to hear of the passing of anyone, but he was one of the 'old guard' and my sincerest wishes for his resting in peace and to his memory. Naturally as I never knew of his passing no idea what became of his collection. He was always finding fascinating items, so hopefully they found good homes.

Sincerely
Jim

Justin · 6th April 2025, 12:10 PM

Thanks Jim,

He and I lived fairly close by and became very good friends over the years. Unfortunately over the last four or five years of his life I don't think I visited more than once but we spoke on the phone frequently. He was in very bad health. Also his relationship with his family wasn't the best to say the least. I expected his collection to get sold off immediately.

I spent a lot of time at his house and would recognize a number of pieces instantly if they popped up.

Ian · 6th April 2025, 01:16 PM

Hi Justin,

I remember Mike well and he was fun to have around. Your post here is the first I have heard of him in 15+ years. His collection of knives and swords was interesting and he had some unusual items. Mike had a number of health issues. Also, if I recall correctly, he had a lady friend who was murdered--a very tragic event in his life.

Thanks for the update. I'm saddened to hear of his passing.

Ian.

Tim Simmons · 6th April 2025, 02:35 PM

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...=Tarzans+knife

Justin · 7th April 2025, 12:23 AM

Ian, I'm glad you're still around!

I do believe the one dha still in my collection was thanks to your guidance!

Yes, there was some major drama with his girlfriend Elise. That settled down thankfully.

Mike was one of the most interesting people I've ever met. Tons of crazy stories that sounded like BS. But I was there for a few of them and after that I realized he was sincere.

I stayed at his house through a hurricane one time.
We went out and bought candles among other things to prepare. When we got back and unpacked,the candles didn't have any wicks.
He laughed and told me that didn't surprise him. Just the way his luck was.

5th April 2025, 10:17 PM	#1
Justin Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 178	Hello Old Friends It's been quite awhile but I've been wiping the dust off my collection and venturing back into the strange new world known as eBay that only vaguely resembles the site I used to frequent. Does anyone remember "Conogre", aka Mike Dandaneau? Sadly he passed away in late November 2020. Unfortunately I didn't know until about 6 weeks later. I know his son's took his collection but I've looked high and low and haven't seen a single piece pop up for sale on eBay or Facebook. Just a long shot but hoping someone here might know something.

6th April 2025, 02:35 PM	#5
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,842	Conogre in full glory. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...=Tarzans+knife

6th April 2025, 04:43 AM	#2
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,188	Hi Justin, Thank you for this note, and YES I do remember CONOGRE, from it seems forever ago! He was a great guy, fun posts and discussions, I am so sad to hear he is gone. So many have gone from here over the years, mostly just moved on into the 'new world', not just ebay, but facebook etc. Its sad to hear of the passing of anyone, but he was one of the 'old guard' and my sincerest wishes for his resting in peace and to his memory. Naturally as I never knew of his passing no idea what became of his collection. He was always finding fascinating items, so hopefully they found good homes. Sincerely Jim

6th April 2025, 12:10 PM	#3
Justin Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 178	Thanks Jim, He and I lived fairly close by and became very good friends over the years. Unfortunately over the last four or five years of his life I don't think I visited more than once but we spoke on the phone frequently. He was in very bad health. Also his relationship with his family wasn't the best to say the least. I expected his collection to get sold off immediately. I spent a lot of time at his house and would recognize a number of pieces instantly if they popped up.

6th April 2025, 01:16 PM	#4
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,360	Hi Justin, I remember Mike well and he was fun to have around. Your post here is the first I have heard of him in 15+ years. His collection of knives and swords was interesting and he had some unusual items. Mike had a number of health issues. Also, if I recall correctly, he had a lady friend who was murdered--a very tragic event in his life. Thanks for the update. I'm saddened to hear of his passing. Ian.

7th April 2025, 12:23 AM	#6
Justin Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 178	Ian, I'm glad you're still around! I do believe the one dha still in my collection was thanks to your guidance! Yes, there was some major drama with his girlfriend Elise. That settled down thankfully. Mike was one of the most interesting people I've ever met. Tons of crazy stories that sounded like BS. But I was there for a few of them and after that I realized he was sincere. I stayed at his house through a hurricane one time. We went out and bought candles among other things to prepare. When we got back and unpacked,the candles didn't have any wicks. He laughed and told me that didn't surprise him. Just the way his luck was.