It's here and as everyone has said, just exemplary. Thank you, Charlie and Jack Black.
Vince did you sharpen that pencil with the knife...I ask because it looks
Jack, great shot...I want to know about the background. You have used it before and it looks like quilted tanned leather...what is the story/ Please.
Essential tools for the trail...

One more important tool... my winch.
Go where no man has gone before...
The Sambar on your HHB is stunning, my friend. Your Rosewood HHB looks great against that green, rusted whatever it is. What is it?

That scone looks great, you Grumpy Git.
@Pt-Luso Big Congratulations, José on the arrival of your first grandchild, Mariana. Every moment you get to spend with a grandchild is a special and joyful one. I know, because I have 6 of them.
Here’s one.
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Grandparents celebrating with their granddaughter. What can better?
@Foddering Thank you Dwight. Love the portrait of your Dami Lamb with the whatsthis. What is that?
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very nice “field of dreams image” of your HHB, Preston.
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Good Morning, John. Cool shot. Is that a trap of some sort?
@Jiki That’s cool.
Good Morning Guardians.
Thanks Harvey, you sure look the proud grandfather part in that picture. That little tyke looks so relaxed and content...knows that grandpa is not letting anything bad happen to it!
Thanks very much Preston, and likewise, my friend. Is Dutch exclusively a bird dog? He’s a fine looking hound.
Thank you Chin...I agree with your comments to Jack about spending so much of his time tending this thread and his being an overall great person.
Yes, Dutch is used as a bird dog, in the upland field(pheasant, quail) he does point, if the bird will remain stationary, and hold, until I tell him to flush. When waterfowl hunting he usually sees the bird before I do, but he does 'mark' off my gun, That is, he follows the movement of my swing and when I can hit a bird or two he 'marks' the fall, waits for my command to retrieve, then goes gets the bird. If he does not see the fall of a bird, I can direct him by using a whistle and hand signals He is five years old, at six months of age he went to a pro trainer. He spent five months learning the basics of being a hunting retriever and has been actively hunting and training since. Is he exclusively a bird dog, absolutely not. He is my best friend and constant companion, I'm just so fortunate that he loves to do what he was bred for...hunt and retrieve. Thanks for asking!
Jack Black
Thank you.
We have a winner for the best cigarrodog photograph...well they are all good, but this one is exceptionally well done. How did you get that effect on the blade? Love it!
Nice cap! Thank you, Ansel was peerless. I especially enjoy division competition EXCEPT for the Dodgers who I despise.
Just a little over half way through the season...there's still time
I am meeting an old friend for lunch and a pint tomorrow, quite a rare treat for me these days, so I am looking forward to it
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I will have my stag Hartshead Barlow in tow, in case any pies need bisecting
Great pictures...have a great day and hope you get to cut in to something with that fine looking HHB!
Good day, folks.
I just finished reading through 600+ posts here. Ordinarily, I'd have cut my losses but I had the time today so I took it. I've lost my quotes and it's possible that I missed some comments but I appreciate them all and I most definitely enjoy all of the pictures. A fine bunch of knives and even finer owners.
I took a brief moment or two to snap a couple pictures of the knives I have with me today.
Wow, Dylan, that was definitely a labor of love! Great shots, especially of the fine ebony on that Waynorth Lambfoot.