Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[Jack Black]

What about the French Canadians? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rideau_Canal#Construction

They would have looked upon those Lambsfoot knives with interest and envy!

 

[JohnDF]

Good Morning Guardians

 

[JohnDF]

If comic books were still just .25 cents, I'd read a lot more of them.

Nice gravity defying Lamb.

Looks like a great place to spend some time.

Putting it right to good use.

That does look relaxing.

Beautiful sunset.

That's amazing, I'd like to see it work.

 

[CelloDan]

What about the French Canadians? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rideau_Canal#Construction

Yes, it was mostly French Canadians and
Irish that build the canal working side by side in very hard working conditions.

Their heritage lives in the area as many were given some land and settled in it.

I look at what they did and marvel.
( and the fact that I have an easy and privileged life as compared to what they endured does not escape my thoughts. .. here I am enjoying all this while so many died building it )

 

[Onebigbill]

Morning Guardians! This is a special post for me, on Thursday I received my first ever lambsfoot, and boy is it a special one. I was able to purchase it from an old Guardian, I don't believe he's very active anymore, but I sure am grateful to him. I couldn't be more pleased with this knife. Holding it evokes incredible emotion, the thought and care put into this knife is felt immediately upon holding it. I'm so pleased to be here, to own this beautiful example, and excited to get to know all of you more!

Fourth of July celebartions won't be the same this year, but with three young kids, we've usually got them in bed before the sun goes down and are annoyed by all the bangs keeping them awake anyways. Here's a portion of our pretty tame spread, but they're all favorites for sure. Have a wonderful day everyone!

Welcome to the Guardians! I've been a little late in catching up with posts and just getting around to responding to you. Glad that you had a great 4th of July and a safe one too

 

[Onebigbill]

Good morning Guardians. A fine sunny morning today here in south NC. Going to take this out and about today.

 

[Jack Black]

Good Morning Guardians

Cool pic John

That's amazing, I'd like to see it work.

Here's a fast version!

Yes, it was mostly French Canadians and
Irish that build the canal working side by side in very hard working conditions.

Their heritage lives in the area as many were given some land and settled in it.

I look at what they did and marvel.
( and the fact that I have an easy and privileged life as compared to what they endured does not escape my thoughts. .. here I am enjoying all this while so many died building it )

A huge number died here when the railways came along a few years later. They are largely forgotten, but here is a Navvies Memorial in a small town close to where I live. It is tucked away, on the edge of the churchyard, and almost as unknown as the workers it commemorates.

 

[Jack Black]

I noticed that a small takeaway curry place up the road from me had become a small Thai restaurant during the lockdown. It has covered outdoor seating, so seeing the prominent 'Thai Food Now Being Served' sign outside, I thought I might call there for lunch. Turned out 'Now' was an exaggeration, they only serve food in the evenings, and just coffee during the day

Glad I was able to console myself with a piece of pie (even if all the apple pies had been snaffled again - this one is cherry)

 

[Onebigbill]

Good Morning Guardians

Hi John, very nice photo of your lamb foot knife. The stamps remind me of the series "The Mandelorian" that I just enjoyed watching.

 

[Prester John]

If comic books were still just .25 cents, I'd read a lot more of them.

When they go back to 10 cents, let me know!

 

[prairie.dog]

Welcome to the Guardians! I've been a little late in catching up with posts and just getting around to responding to you. Glad that you had a great 4th of July and a safe one too

Thanks!!

 

[JohnDF]

Cool pic John

Thank you, Jack.
That is my entire stamp collection.

Here's a fast version!

That's very cool. I guess it runs in reverse going back up?
Going back up must take forever!!!

Cherry will do in a pinch.

The stamps remind me of the series "The Mandelorian" that I just enjoyed watching.

Great series, we watch it too.
The stamps were a gift from Jack and most cherished.

When they go back to 10 cents, let me know!

I'll do that...

 

[K33ncutter]

If comic books were still just .25 cents, I'd read a lot more of them.

I have had this one and others like it a long time now.

When they go back to 10 cents, let me know!

I wish I had a dollar for all the 10 cent comic books I read.

 

[Modoc ED]

Wound Care morning today. They changed it from Tuesday to Monday. Maybe they think it'll make it feel better - yeah right. Buffalo Horn covers on this knife. By the time I get out of Wound Care, it'll feel like I've been run over by a buffalo.

 

[Jack Black]

Thank you, Jack.
That is my entire stamp collection.

That's very cool. I guess it runs in reverse going back up?
Going back up must take forever!!!

Yeah, it runs both ways. I think it takes around the same amount of time going both ways, but at the weekends, to try and speed things up, and avoid queues, they have a team there to do the work

Cherry will do in a pinch.

Wound Care morning today. They changed it from Tuesday to Monday. Maybe they think it'll make it feel better - yeah right. Buffalo Horn covers on this knife. By the time I get out of Wound Care, it'll feel like I've been run over by a buffalo.

Good luck Ed How much longer now, do you know?

 

[rockman0]

It's 8% Bill, a pair of these is all I need

So Rob, how slightly alcoholic is it?


Vince, I like your style! I remember the really great gumbo in Sabine Pass near Beaumont, TX.


Thanks much Jack. The colonies here are having a bang-up day.



Very interesting video Dan; thanks!

I'm with you Bill, I like em all I like the Islay offerings too, I like Laphroig quarter cask a lot, it's more complex than their 10 year old. Lagavulin 16 is a good one, very smooth and not as in your face with the peat, sometimes I prefer the stronger peat of Ardbeg or Laphroig. My personal favorite Islay is Talisker 10 year. Just right for my taste buds
The 20+ year olds are just too expensive

I must agree with you Rob. However, my favorite scotch comes from Islay. I especially like Lagavulin 16. I most often prefer that but I also like my Laphroig Cask Strength, Ardbeg Uigeadail, and the like. Wished I could afford the 20 year old varieties but damn they are expensive! Truth be told, I like all good single malts

Nothing like starting at the top with your first lambsfoot congratulations and welcome to the Gaurdians

Morning Guardians! This is a special post for me, on Thursday I received my first ever lambsfoot, and boy is it a special one. I was able to purchase it from an old Guardian, I don't believe he's very active anymore, but I sure am grateful to him. I couldn't be more pleased with this knife. Holding it evokes incredible emotion, the thought and care put into this knife is felt immediately upon holding it. I'm so pleased to be here, to own this beautiful example, and excited to get to know all of you more!

Fourth of July celebartions won't be the same this year, but with three young kids, we've usually got them in bed before the sun goes down and are annoyed by all the bangs keeping them awake anyways. Here's a portion of our pretty tame spread, but they're all favorites for sure. Have a wonderful day everyone!

Haha, as were the contents of the glass thanks for your compliments Gary

That Radiant rocks!!


That 2-blade lamb is intoxicating, Rob!


Thanks, Harvey.
Your stag HHB is a grand gem!!

Here's a pic of Cracker Jack I took yesterday (I rarely post a pic that "fresh"), and then oversaturated the color just for fun and holiday spirit:
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- GT

It's fun to visit his house, it's impossible to sample everything so I just pick 3 or 4 and have a sip or two

Your pal's whisky sounds great Rob For years, I used to bring The Macallan 12 back from France, and drink it when I lived there. Strangely, it wasn't available here at the time, just export only, with the 10 year old being sold instead Thank you my friend, he sure did You too Rob







I'd love that John, hope you're all having a great day

Thanks Jack, appreciate the compliment

LOL! Superb triple rat Lambsfoot Rob



Mmmmmmm



Point taken Ed, but I have to say, I've done 'serious drinking' of good single malts over the years!



Sounds like a great day Vince Ace pics too



Stunning photos Dan, that lock could be here in England, the build looks to be just the same Of course, if you were here, you'd have had a damp day!



Thanks for the history my friend



Glad to hear it Bill!





Thanks guys



Cool pic John

Beautiful countryside Jack thanks for the pictures

Passing close to the ancient boundary wall, this is the entrance to the apiary.

Good morning Guardians ! I'm just now getting caught up after being out of pocket over the weekend, hope everyone enjoyed the weekend
Here's a couple of on the road shots from our trip to Hollister on Saturday.

Off to a sluggish start this morning

 

[flatblackcapo]

LOL! Looks like you've been having some fun Kevin!

So you're the one that woke me up at Midnight.

Is it Monday already?!

 

[K33ncutter]

I like Laphroig quarter cask a lot,

The quarter cask is really, really good!

 

[rockman0]

Good morning Guardians ! Just now caught up on this thread hope everyone enjoyed the weekend
A few on the road shots from our trip up to Hollister on Saturday.

I'm off to a sluggish start this morning

 

[JohnDF]

Wound Care morning today

Hope it ends for you soon.