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That sounds miserable.It's supposed to rain today, and only get up to 96 degrees.
It was a great night out.Hope you and the Mrs. had a nice night out!
My wife and I celebrated our 33rd last night.
We are not "fancy people", our evening consisted of dinner at one of our local BBQ restaurants and going to a local high school football game. My wife is a high-up-muckety-muck in the school district, so we go to a lot of school events together in the evenings. But of course the football season is my favorite! But since it was such an occasion, I had a 'fancy' knife on me to celebrate in style...
Thanks, ED.
Interesting. I was a Scuba instructor in Guam in late 80's early 90's. We have an extensive Cowrie collection.
Congratulations, John! Coming up on 28 for me.My wife and I celebrated our 33rd last night.
We are not "fancy people", our evening consisted of dinner at one of our local BBQ restaurants and going to a local high school football game. My wife is a high-up-muckety-muck in the school district, so we go to a lot of school events together in the evenings. But of course the football season is my favorite! But since it was such an occasion, I had a 'fancy' knife on me to celebrate in style...
Textile Cone & Tiger Cowrie. Modoc ED thanks for the idea.
Bugs57
- I was stationed at NAVSECGRUDEPT/NAVCOMSTA Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean from April 1974 through April 1975 and did quite a bit of shelling. Here is one box of many boxes of shells that I have.
Thanks, Vince.
Good on you, ED.
JohnDF
- Hearty congratulations to you both on reaching your 33rd Wedding Anniversary. Wishing you many more. The Ironwood Lamb is the perfect Lambsfoot to accompany you.
Modoc ED
- A sincere thanks and appreciation for your Service, Ed. What a fabulous bounty of shells.
If I ever visit Texas, I'm coming to your house for breakfast.Good morning, Guardians!
Started the day with some spice. Also, Whataburger sausage and garlic cheese grits.
Thank you, Harvey.
Great picture. It makes the bone look like stag.
Thank you, Rachel! These are from my childhood romping around out in the country side.
Hope it does cool off for you guys! That photo should bring you good mojo!
Thanks! I was at a garden party/brunch at the neighbors this morning. Just walked home and it's pretty tropical out there. I'm hoping this is summer's last gasp.That sounds miserable.
Hope things cool off for you soon, Rachel.
Congratulations!
Thanks, Rachel!
Very nice Ed.
Since Diego Garcia had seen very little shelling, when I returned to NAVSECSTA in Washington, D.C., I took a sampling of 50 various shells to the Smithsonian, Museum of Natural History and gave them to the museum. They were happy to get them and I had an interesting talk with a couple of the curators there.
33 years! that's well on your way to the 50th John. I know I'm a day lateCongratulations to you and your Wife. 50 years is amazing.
It is also our anniversary today, married 33 years (we're catching you).
congratulations to you and the missus.
Took a hike on a beautiful Fall day with this Lambsfoot, a gift from Jack Black.
It was the first thing that popped in my head when I saw that hazelnut husk.
You ever hear the saying " The painter's house never gets painted." ?
I never get tiered of seeing that Unity.
That is one excellent post, Mark.
Thank you for your kind words about my '18 and my bagel building skills.
50 years is quite the accomplishment! Congratulations to you and the missus!!!!
Switched the '18 for Betty
The house got painted, just not by the old feller! 
Great to see Betty Kevin I highly recommend chestnuts. Unfortunately, I only see them in the grocery stores down here around Thanksgiving. Sometimes they are good, and sometimes they're already getting moldy.
Traditionally, you cut an X in the shell to let out the steam (a perfect job for a lambsfoot) and roast 'em. I'm lazy and have cut myself enough times doing that, that I just chop them in half. Put them cut side down on foil or a pan and cook them in the toaster oven. It makes me very nostalgic. My mother and I took a trip to Italy many years back, and we would buy a bag and take turns holding it to warm up our hands. (she's vegan, and it was a favorite "street food" we could both enjoy)
Have a great weekend, Guardians!
Chestnut-stuffing used to be quite traditional here at Xmas, but less so today. That's a nice memory Rachel Nice pic of your Barlow too Happy weekend Guardians! I'm about 2 weeks behind due to my move and there's no chance I'll catch up but I hope all are doing well.
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That is a wonderful shot of a great knife, Jack!! You also have a great weekend as well!
Never get tired of seeing that one, José!
Awsome photo, Mark! Albeit a little macabre...
That is fantastic, Dave and John!!
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Great shot of your WCLF, Ron! The jigging is incredible!
Cool photo, Vince! Love the stag covers on your HHB!
Aaaaand, congratulations on going home!!!
Very sophisticated photo of your wonderful WCLF! Extraordinary Ebony!
Great photo and setting, Dan!
Very mice shot!!
Love that one, Ed!!
Incredible!
At least you weren't waiting for a knife!!
Wonder knife, and a wonderful background! Looks like a perfect hike!
Great ebony, Kevin!
Nice shot, Rachel!
No snow yet?
Jack, here is some of my arrowheads. I left some back with my folks also.
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Have a great weekend, all!
Thanks Dennis, that's a great collection of arrowheads my friend, really cool And a fantastic pic “A Walk in Nature” # 48
Wild flowers.
Memories from out vacation in P.E.I.
Album:
https://imgur.com/a/S5jZPtE
Thank you, that's a nice photo and a nice bunch of arrowheads. I've never purposely hunted for them, but I used to find one from time to time.
It's supposed to rain today, and only get up to 96 degrees.
Maybe pictures from last year will bring the cold front:
It has rained heavily all day in Leeds Fortunately, we went north to York, where it was a lovely sunny day 