Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[JohnDF]

Good Morning Guardians

 

[Half/Stop]

Good morning Guardians! I’m going to spend some time with my Rosewood Hartshead SFO today. Y’all please be safe and careful out there!

 

[Half/Stop]

Thanks Ron. Big Rosie’s looking great. I like that patina very much as it is. I’m thinking of stropping my Ol’ Ironsides clean again though - poking around in salty oyster shells has given it a few deeper patches of patina than I normally like!

Thanks Chin! Big Rosie is one that gets more than it’s fair share of use. Including everything from mail and cardboard to any kind of food. The patina is not attractive but it was earned honestly! I bet those salty oysters would be rough on the finish. Great photos again my friend. Keep them coming!

 

[rockman0]

Lagavulin 16 is a luxury bottle for me, I believe the last bottle lasted me a little over a year

Hahaha, Hollister Mo is an obscure city despite being a stones throw from Branson

That's a great picture Barrett, interesting looking dandelion and burdock brew

Thanks Barrett

I love Islay whisky! Lagavulin 16 is my favorite, but I probably drink more Laphroaig because it costs about half as much.





Nice photos, Rob. I was racking my brain trying to think of where Hollister was in southern MO. Eventually had to look it up, then I felt like an idiot. I grew up in NWArk, and we took at least one family trip to Branson every summer for the majority of my childhood.

Another recycled Lambsfoot pic today.

Good morning Guardians, hope everyone has a good Tuesday

 

[Onebigbill]

Great stuff! Congratulations to your lad John



Oh yes Bill, there's quite a price leap between some of those malts! Trying a glass at a bar first is always a good idea, who wants to buy a pig in a poke?!



Good call Les Lagavulin 16 has been my favourite malt since I was in my 60's, and a favourite of Onebigbill too I think I've not had The Distiller's Edition though, nor even seen it - though I walk around with my eyes shut half the time! Nice pic



You should call round Bill, I've got a reasonable arsenal in at the moment!



Beautiful pics Dan

Couple of pics from this evening

Your brews keep good company...the HHB and you my friend.

Here is a picture I took when I got the Lagavulin. Didn’t realize it had been 5 years.

That looks to be a 16 year oil to me Les. I have got to get me one of those!

LOL, cheers mate! Yeah, the flavours and scents of those three chilli powders are distinctly different. The Moruga Scorpion and Carolina Reaper approach ‘Weapons Grade’ level though!

I’m glad you’re enjoying the Ghost seasoning - it’s one of my favourites for flavour and heat. The ‘Ghost’ name is a bit of marketing that was applied to sell the chilli type in the US. It’s a regional chilli pepper from Nagaland in India called Bhut Jolokia. Apparently the people of the surrounding states credit the use of the chilli with contributing to the fierce tempers and headhunting practices of the tribes of Nagaland!

I tried to grow a few White Ghosts this past season, but unfortunately the cultivar doesn’t seem very stable yet. Most of the plants exhibited genetic leaf diseases, although I got a few pods, which were extremely flavourful.

This pic shows one of the white pods:

Thanks mi amigo, that’s a cracking picture, yourself. I love the textures of the stag and wood burl, it really looks great. And what superlative knives those Hartsheads are.

Thanks for the links and info on the Navvies too.

Cheers mate, yeah we had booked an AirB&B holiday house on Phillip Island a couple of weekends ago for my Mum’s 70th. Luckily we were able to go.

I was also very pleased that I got to take my Mum to a beach with some good binoculars and we spotted a pod of Orcas waaaayy out at sea, rounding up mackerel. The circling seabirds are what to watch for. When I say we saw Orcas, it was actually their black sail-like dorsal fins cutting the water, but it was still very cool.

Congratulations to your son on passing his drivers test. That’s a fine pup you have too. Here, we just call them Red Heelers.

Thanks Ron. Big Rosie’s looking great. I like that patina very much as it is. I’m thinking of stropping my Ol’ Ironsides clean again though - poking around in salty oyster shells has given it a few deeper patches of patina than I normally like!


Hey Dylan, whoa that’s a lovely bit of photography brother! Superb knife too and looks like a nice cigar and drop of whiskey to enjoy with it.

Chin, as always you post some really great stuff and the photos are so very nice. I really look forward to your posts my friend.

Sun came out for a minute or two and now the heavy rain is here. Lucky I have a photo to remind me of the good weather (recycled photo) . Here in southern NC we have had our share of the wet stuff. I'm thinking of starting a mushroom farm .

 

[K33ncutter]

Thanks Les, plenty of info on the box. How did you find it compared to the standard 16?

Equally as good if not better. Came highly recommended from my son.

That looks to be a 16 year oil to me Les. I have got to get me one of those!

If you run up on a bottle somewhere I believe you will be quite pleased with it.

 

[Jack Black]

Old Faithful

Stunning pics Dan

Good Morning Guardians

Good morning Guardians! I’m going to spend some time with my Rosewood Hartshead SFO today. Y’all please be safe and careful out there!

Rosewood is popular today

Lagavulin 16 is a luxury bottle for me, I believe the last bottle lasted me a little over a year

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Good morning Guardians, hope everyone has a good Tuesday

It's definitely become a lot more expensive than in the past Rob I usually had 7 or 8 bottles on the go at once, sometimes more, so it takes a while to get through them usually

What a superb pair!

Your brews keep good company...the HHB and you my friend.

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Sun came out for a minute or two and now the heavy rain is here. Lucky I have a photo to remind me of the good weather (recycled photo) . Here in southern NC we have had our share of the wet stuff. I'm thinking of starting a mushroom farm .
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Thank you for the kind words Bill It's raining heavily here too, I've even put the central heating on Hope you get some sunshine soon buddy, your Hartshead Barlow is looking good

Equally as good if not better. Came highly recommended from my son.



If you run up on a bottle somewhere I believe you will be quite pleased with it.

I'll definitely look out for it Les, thanks Nice pic of your horn Lambsfoot

 

[Modoc ED]

Good Morning Guardians and anyone else looking in.

Can't tell you guys and gals how many times the Ugly's came in handy during my 24-years in the Navy and the shipyards and power company after I retired from the Navy. Now it's come in handy as an interesting background for the SFO Rosewood Hartshead Barlow.

 

[rockman0]

Prices have jumped in the US recently due to an increase on the import tariff so unfortunately I now lean towards American distlled spirits, there's some really good American single malts to be found. Here's one I tried recently that is excellent Availability is limited but hopefully it will become more readily available.
Thanks for the compliment Jack

It's definitely become a lot more expensive than in the past Rob I usually had 7 or 8 bottles on the go at once, sometimes more, so it takes a while to get through them usually

What a superb pair!



Thank you for the kind words Bill It's raining heavily here too, I've even put the central heating on Hope you get some sunshine soon buddy, your Hartshead Barlow is looking good



I'll definitely look out for it Les, thanks Nice pic of your horn Lambsfoot

 

[JohnDF]

That's a great label.

 

[rockman0]

It's an awesome label, I don't know the proper term but feels like it's embossed foil. I gave the bottle along with a good size sample to a friend. He likes cool bottles.
Thanks John

That's a great label.

 

[cigarrodog]

might as well throw in a couple of extra pics from the coast.

Just saying hi, Chin. Fine blog post. Thank

Here's me on Skye 12 years ago

Beautiful landscape, Jack.

Good Afternoon Guardians

 

[Jack Black]

Good Morning Guardians and anyone else looking in.

Can't tell you guys and gals how many times the Ugly's came in handy during my 24-years in the Navy and the shipyards and power company after I retired from the Navy. Now it's come in handy as an interesting background for the SFO Rosewood Hartshead Barlow.

You have had your money's worth out of that reference book Ed

Prices have jumped in the US recently due to an increase on the import tariff so unfortunately I now lean towards American distlled spirits, there's some really good American single malts to be found. Here's one I tried recently that is excellent Availability is limited but hopefully it will become more readily available.
Thanks for the compliment Jack

I can't say I blame you Rob It's always been my experience that when Americans really put their mind to doing something, they really excel at it

Beautiful landscape, Jack.

Good Afternoon Guardians

Thanks buddy, nice composition there, that stogie looks like it was made about the same time as your knife!

 

[K33ncutter]

Good Morning Guardians and anyone else looking in.

Can't tell you guys and gals how many times the Ugly's came in handy during my 24-years in the Navy and the shipyards and power company after I retired from the Navy. Now it's come in handy as an interesting background for the SFO Rosewood Hartshead Barlow.

My oldest son served 12 years in the Navy as a submariner. He is a trial director with a company in Florida that works with the Navy so he still goes out on subs every so often.

 

[Half/Stop]

Good morning Guardians, hope everyone has a good Tuesday

Rosewood is popular today

It’s timeless Jack!

 

[rockman0]

I read an interesting article about aging whiskey. It talks about the effects of temperature fluctuations, barometric pressure, and such. Here's a link if anyone is interested.
https://vinepair.com/articles/american-single-malt-whiskey-guide/

I can't say I blame you Rob It's always been my experience that when Americans really put their mind to doing something, they really excel at it



Thanks buddy, nice composition there, that stogie looks like it was made about the same time as your knife!

Thanks Ron

It’s timeless Jack!

 

[Modoc ED]

My oldest son served 12 years in the Navy as a submariner. He is a trial director with a company in Florida that works with the Navy so he still goes out on subs every so often.

K K33ncutter - Pass along this message to your Bubblehead - Tip of the Chief's Hat from an old retired Blue Water Chief.

 

[K33ncutter]

K K33ncutter - Pass along this message to your Bubblehead - Tip of the Chief's Hat from an old retired Blue Water Chief.

Thanks Ed, I will tell him. He is a Chief also. His last four years were as a Chief.

 

[mitch4ging]

Respect for your acts of kindness, my friend. And you managed to make a great image of your Horn Lamb Foot, too.

Thank you very much for the kind words, Harvey!

Good on you and your compatriots mate, fantastic to see your community minded spirit, sometimes it takes adversity to bring out the good in people, and always the cream rises to the top. And you my friend are " Pure Bred Jersey Cow Cream ". Well done, and hope you are going okay. Look after yourself in these uncertain times.

Thank you very much, just glad we were in a position to help.
I don't know about the cream, but my wife does tell me I'm full of BS!

Morning all.
A recycled shot but the one I've got with me today.

Grand photo, David ! I have an old hewing axe I'll have to dig up and get a photo of.

Excellent choice of fluid replenishment beverage

Thanks, Rob! Rehydrating is important!

I always admire the glowing embers look of your desert ironwood lams foot, Dennis!

Thank you so much, Gary! It would be hard pressed for me to choose between Ironwood and Ebony. Jack Black did an outstanding job riding shotgun on these knives! I need to pick up an ebony hafted one soon.

I finally got my hands on the last 3 issues of the magazine yesterday though, and so I was able to read Christopher's excellent article in full

Glad the damn is starting to bust loose, Jack! Seems like that young man is on the fast track to making a good name for himself!

So do you put a wedge of watermelon in

I was out of lime!

Cracker Jack keeps crooning something about how it's summertime, and the livin' is easy...

What a great set of pipes he has! And some nice inspiration! Nice photo, Gary!

Happy 4th, Dennis. Wonderful image of your Ironwood LF,

Thanks again, Mr. Gary!

Cool pic Dennis, hope you're having a great day

Thank you, Jack!

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

That was a great and....."An Unexpected Journey "! Thanks for another wonderful tour, Jack!

Good Afternoon Guardians

A very cool foto, Harvey! Do you play guitar as well?

I did find a new pup today.
I posted a picture in "Carl's Lounge."

Beautiful heeler, John!
That is all my sister and BIL has ever had since they've been married. They still run a lot of cattle, and those are just some incredible dogs! Very smart.

This pic shows one of the white pods:

Chin, you're a chili madman! Anymore, just some Serrano peppers are as about as hot as I go. Nice looking harvest! I'll post our latest here as well, much more mild.

Here's me on Skye 12 years ago

Good Morning Guardians, hope everyone's week got off to a good start I managed to get a bit of exercise in yesterday. Dull here again today, and I hope our summer is going to start picking up soon, July has been pretty rubbish so far. Have a good day Guardians

It's been in the 90's here and humid as soup. Can't wait for fall and camping trips!

Hey....Gummies for the next Guardians Lambsfoot covers!
Looking good, Jack!

Beautiful terrain, cool knife, can't be nothing but a great photo! You nailed it, Dan!

Thank you. He just turned 21, he sure took his time.
We also call them Red and Blue Heelers.
Not sure why they changed the name from "Heeler" to "Cattle Dog"

I always called them "Heeler" as well, thought Cattle Dog was just their job title. Either way, glad you picked up the little fella!

Good Morning Guardians

Patina is looking good, John!

Good morning Guardians! I’m going to spend some time with my Rosewood Hartshead SFO today. Y’all please be safe and careful out there!

I didn't get a Rosewood, so I forget how nice they look! Nice one, Ron.

Good morning Guardians, hope everyone has a good Tuesday

A Super Two for Tuesday, Rob! Both are lookers!

Here in southern NC we have had our share of the wet stuff. I'm thinking of starting a mushroom farm .

Great coloring, Bill! Nice shot!

If you run up on a bottle somewhere I believe you will be quite pleased with it.

Some beautiful horn covers on that one!

Now it's come in handy as an interesting background for the SFO Rosewood Hartshead Barlow.

I have Ohm's Law burnt into my mushy brain, being in radio and electronics repair for the last 20 years. Went to Ft Gordon for the school, then was stationed at Orlando at the Navy NTC, a really big change for an Army grunt! Met some good Navy folks, was pretty good friends with our neighbor, he was a SeaBee.

Good Afternoon Guardians

Another artistic shot, Harvey! Great mix of colors and textures!

Some of our latest pull from the garden.

Belt sheath by John!

Have a great Humpday, Guardians!

 

[cudgee]

Thank you very much for the kind words, Harvey!

Thank you very much, just glad we were in a position to help.
I don't know about the cream, but my wife does tell me I'm full of BS!

Grand photo, David ! I have an old hewing axe I'll have to dig up and get a photo of.

Thanks, Rob! Rehydrating is important!

Thank you so much, Gary! It would be hard pressed for me to choose between Ironwood and Ebony. Jack Black did an outstanding job riding shotgun on these knives! I need to pick up an ebony hafted one soon.

Glad the damn is starting to bust loose, Jack! Seems like that young man is on the fast track to making a good name for himself!


I was out of lime!

What a great set of pipes he has! And some nice inspiration! Nice photo, Gary!

Thanks again, Mr. Gary!

Thank you, Jack!

That was a great and....."An Unexpected Journey "! Thanks for another wonderful tour, Jack!

A very cool foto, Harvey! Do you play guitar as well?

Beautiful heeler, John!
That is all my sister and BIL has ever had since they've been married. They still run a lot of cattle, and those are just some incredible dogs! Very smart.

Chin, you're a chili madman! Anymore, just some Serrano peppers are as about as hot as I go. Nice looking harvest! I'll post our latest here as well, much more mild.




It's been in the 90's here and humid as soup. Can't wait for fall and camping trips!

Hey....Gummies for the next Guardians Lambsfoot covers!
Looking good, Jack!

Beautiful terrain, cool knife, can't be nothing but a great photo! You nailed it, Dan!

I always called them "Heeler" as well, thought Cattle Dog was just their job title. Either way, glad you picked up the little fella!

Patina is looking good, John!

I didn't get a Rosewood, so I forget how nice they look! Nice one, Ron.

A Super Two for Tuesday, Rob! Both are lookers!

Great coloring, Bill! Nice shot!

Some beautiful horn covers on that one!


I have Ohm's Law burnt into my mushy brain, being in radio and electronics repair for the last 20 years. Went to Ft Gordon for the school, then was stationed at Orlando at the Navy NTC, a really big change for an Army grunt! Met some good Navy folks, was pretty good friends with our neighbor, he was a SeaBee.

Another artistic shot, Harvey! Great mix of colors and textures!

Some of our latest pull from the garden.

Belt sheath by John!

Have a great Humpday, Guardians!

Full of BS is that Bull S--t or Blended Scotch? Hope you are well my friend, different times over here, we go back into lock down for 6 weeks as of midnight tonight. You look after yourself and take care my friend.