"Carl's Lounge" (Off-Topic Discussion, Traditional Knife "Tales & Vignettes")

[Gevonovich]

Blow your other mind - your Gut - The microbiome

 

[meako]

Thanks guys.....if this is the noisiest gang in the neighbourhood ...happy days...

SERENITY NOW!

 

[veitsi_poika]

GT actually 5 string tenor Uke's are quite common. A lot of stringed instrument have gone away from the usual number of strings 5 string basses, 7 string gutars and so on.

 

[veitsi_poika]

Blow your other mind - your Gut - The microbiome

I'm at 27 lbs down and counting Gev Just need 10 more to get to my target of 175 lb

 

[JohnDF]

That was cool.

 

[veitsi_poika]

That was cool.

Just "stringing" everyone along

 

[Gevonovich]

I'm at 27 lbs down and counting Gev Just need 10 more to get to my target of 175 lb

Well done fine Sir !!! Well done indeed.

I'm at 142 That's better than my gymnastic days. Maybe a little to lean,

 

[Prester John]

Thanks guys.....if this is the noisiest gang in the neighbourhood ...happy days...

SERENITY NOW!

Hootchie Mama!

 

[Campbellclanman]

@Peregrin Thanks Gary. I sure have fun with my knife hobby but Izzy can't be replaced. She's a great one.

Beautiful shots Alan matey.

We have a four legged friend called Izzy as well. I love her so so much. She’s my Avitar here in BF

 

[Cambertree]

Yup.
On another note, Frahnkensteen lives!

Those black strings are from Battle Creek, Michigan, of all places.

Very nice work Jer, it’s been most enjoyable seeing it all come together from conception to execution.

My next project:

I know, but this has a template. It'll be easy.
And no frets.
(I've been saving this magazine for thirty years.)

You reminded me of this one I was shown in a private collection in the village of Mullaghbawn, South Armagh.

It was made in The Maze prison, aka Long Kesh.

(Interestingly, ‘Kesh’ is one of the old Irish words for a specific kind of field, which have fallen out of common usage. It’s a boggy field with a stream running through it, which has a wicker ‘bridge’ of reeds or branches to cross the creek. Craft, slang, haggard, fornint, and mearn are all similar words for types of fields with specific features or uses.)

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Great photos Alan. Loved seeing the orchids. I used to grow them years ago, but ended up giving them all to a friend. Orchidomania is a full time occupation! Chilli peppers are far less time intensive and taste better!

Thanks guys.....if this is the noisiest gang in the neighbourhood ...happy days...

SERENITY NOW!

Yeah they’re the little thugs and standover merchants of the bird world, ay!

I got treated to an amazing vocal display by a Superb Lyrebird about 10’ away, during a dusk walk the other day.

 

[Campbellclanman]

I agree; a Utica or Kutmaster (by Utica) stockman! Good "Punch Eye" Duncan!!!

What a situation!! Phew!!!

Thanks Charlie- Everone knows that you are the HJ guy and honestly I find it unreal just how much you know- it really gives us a massive amount of inspiration that’s for sure.


That situation- wow - Poor Guy!
Reminds me of the film when the guy ( true story ) was rock climbing in the Desert - fell and got wedged in rocks - turned very quickly into a life or Death situation - he was starting to basically die - so he had to cut his arm off at the Elbow to be able to free himself.
He did it and survived. Man!!! Can’t imagine making that first cut- let alone trying to get halfway through - ok...... now I’m at the Elbow joint- how do I do this??? Mmmmm

 

[meako]

I think Lyrebirds are amazing.
Youre walking along when all of a sudden every bird in the bush appears to call ...each politely waiting its turn...but theres a lawnmower engine and train as well.
Its the Lyrebirds turf youve stepped into and he would like you to leave..( that bit should be read in the voice of Sir David Attenborough..)
I heard one do a Kookaburra and then several Kookas at once...pitch perfect imitations.

 

[Prester John]

I toured the Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, Texas today.

Shiner is a relatively small town somewhere between San Antonio and Houston, and about a two and a half hour drive from Corpus Christi. Here is the entrance:

And the old brewery which houses the gift shop:

There is no entrance fee, and a visitor is given four wooden tokens to be exchanged for 7-ounce cups of Shiner beer.

They have several varieties. I believe that is a lemon pils in the picture.
And here is a Shiner Bock, which accounts for 75% of their production:

"Bock" means "goat" in German, and you will see a few at the brewery.

Following are exterior and interior shots of the new brewery. Note that the brewery was not producing today as it was Saturday. (A good excuse to return on a weekday to see the brewery in action.):

Here's a sign from one of the buildings showing a diagram of the brewing process for their bock beer:

I guess the brewery doesn't follow the Rheinheitsgebot, but I like it. It's better than Budweiser or Miller, or any light beer or IPA.
I almost bought this shirt:

I did buy this:

Prosít!

 

[Jack Black]

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Amazing photos Alan

Thanks guys.....if this is the noisiest gang in the neighbourhood ...happy days...

SERENITY NOW!

LOL! I got mobbed by black-headed gulls after a scone I was eating yesterday! The scone was rubbish, and I was about as far from the coast as you can be here

I'm at 27 lbs down and counting Gev Just need 10 more to get to my target of 175 lb

Well done

You reminded me of this one I was shown in a private collection in the village of Mullaghbawn, South Armagh.

It was made in The Maze prison, aka Long Kesh.

(Interestingly, ‘Kesh’ is one of the old Irish words for a specific kind of field, which have fallen out of common usage. It’s a boggy field with a stream running through it, which has a wicker ‘bridge’ of reeds or branches to cross the creek. Craft, slang, haggard, fornint, and mearn are all similar words for types of fields with specific features or uses.)

Fantastic Chin

I toured the Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, Texas today.

Shiner is a relatively small town somewhere between San Antonio and Houston, and about a two and a half hour drive from Corpus Christi. Here is the entrance:

And the old brewery which houses the gift shop:

There is no entrance fee, and a visitor is given four wooden tokens to be exchanged for 7-ounce cups of Shiner beer.

They have several varieties. I believe that is a lemon pils in the picture.
And here is a Shiner Bock, which accounts for 75% of their production:

"Bock" means "goat" in German, and you will see a few at the brewery.

Following are exterior and interior shots of the new brewery. Note that the brewery was not producing today as it was Saturday. (A good excuse to return on a weekday to see the brewery in action.):

Here's a sign from one of the buildings showing a diagram of the brewing process for their bock beer:

I guess the brewery doesn't follow the Rheinheitsgebot, but I like it. It's better than Budweiser or Miller, or any light beer or IPA.
I almost bought this shirt:

I did buy this:

Prosít!

Thanks for the tour Vince Great pics, and you are looking well my friend

 

[joeradza]

Beautiful shots Alan matey.

We have a four legged friend called Izzy as well. I love her so so much. She’s my Avitar here in BF

Thank you Duncan. I didn't name her but love her just the same.

Amazing photos Alan

Thanks Jack. Lots of pretty shots down here.

Great photos Alan. Loved seeing the orchids. I used to grow them years ago, but ended up giving them all to a friend. Orchidomania is a full time occupation! Chilli peppers are far less time intensive and taste better!
Cambertree
Thanks Chin. Again, I can only take credit for the photos. I'm not much at growing flowers of any kind. The peppers sound like a better idea for me.

 

[meako]

Jack Black
They fly up the rivers.
I remember in Nottingham a few years ago marvelling at a huge flock of seagulls...I'd love to say I ran ....to the top of the hill...but I drove round the bend and there was a rubbish tip...which I think is prime pickings for seagulls..
However....the worst and most annoying seabirds are those frequenting the east coast of NZ...romantically called the Pacific Gull these giant maritime buzzards will steal your scones ,chips ,backpack in their webbed talons.

 

[screened porch]

Very nice work Jer, it’s been most enjoyable seeing it all come together from conception to execution.



You reminded me of this one I was shown in a private collection in the village of Mullaghbawn, South Armagh.

It was made in The Maze prison, aka Long Kesh.

(Interestingly, ‘Kesh’ is one of the old Irish words for a specific kind of field, which have fallen out of common usage. It’s a boggy field with a stream running through it, which has a wicker ‘bridge’ of reeds or branches to cross the creek. Craft, slang, haggard, fornint, and mearn are all similar words for types of fields with specific features or uses.)



Great photos Alan. Loved seeing the orchids. I used to grow them years ago, but ended up giving them all to a friend. Orchidomania is a full time occupation! Chilli peppers are far less time intensive and taste better!



Yeah they’re the little thugs and standover merchants of the bird world, ay!

I got treated to an amazing vocal display by a Superb Lyrebird about 10’ away, during a dusk walk the other day.

Thank you.
It might not be quite done; I'm going to make a new soundboard with a wider resonator. I think the current resonator is giving short shrift to the A string.
Beautiful harp. I have a book on how to lay out Celtic interlacing with a compass, but I go glassy-eyed when I look at it.

 

[JohnDF]

I toured the Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, Texas today.

Shiner is a relatively small town somewhere between San Antonio and Houston, and about a two and a half hour drive from Corpus Christi. Here is the entrance:

And the old brewery which houses the gift shop:

There is no entrance fee, and a visitor is given four wooden tokens to be exchanged for 7-ounce cups of Shiner beer.

They have several varieties. I believe that is a lemon pils in the picture.
And here is a Shiner Bock, which accounts for 75% of their production:

"Bock" means "goat" in German, and you will see a few at the brewery.

Following are exterior and interior shots of the new brewery. Note that the brewery was not producing today as it was Saturday. (A good excuse to return on a weekday to see the brewery in action.):

Here's a sign from one of the buildings showing a diagram of the brewing process for their bock beer:

I guess the brewery doesn't follow the Rheinheitsgebot, but I like it. It's better than Budweiser or Miller, or any light beer or IPA.
I almost bought this shirt:

I did buy this:

Prosít!

Thanks for taking us along on the tour, Vince. Great pictures and I really like your souvenir knife.

 

[RayseM]

Shiner Bock huh? Never heard of it but I'm guessing you like it Prester John . I'll look for some around here. I typically prefer dark beers - stouts and porters but I will sample others without hesitation

The copper pots are certainly shiners. Any day that ends up with a beer or 2 and a new knife is a great day!
Thanks for sharing.

Ray

 

[JustinR]

Neat pictures of the shiner facility .I'm a fan of the bock (usually my go to if I can't find anything else that strikes me), but my real love is their summer time Ruby Redbird. I have a heck of a time finding it here in VA and usually have to stock up when I take trips home to SC.

The Ruby Redbird is the perfect laying by the pool or post grass cutting beverage when it's hot out.