Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[Onebigbill]

Good Morning Guardians.
Time for my Recycled Sunday Lambsfoot picture...

John, I see that the wolf is out and about!

 

[Onebigbill]

Thought I would choose this one today but I may switch back to my "other" lambfoot later on.

 

[CelloDan]

NO ONE touches my sourdough bread until it cools off for at least 2 hours ...
OK !!!

 

[JohnDF]

John, I see that the wolf is out and about!

You can't keep a good wolf down.

NO ONE touches my sourdough bread until it cools off for at least 2 hours ...

I can't promise anything.

 

[Jack Black]

Thank you, @cudgee, for your concern. The numbers are not good in Texas. We had several days this week with over 10,000 new cases reported. Without getting into the politics of leadership (and the lack thereof), I'll say Americans are a stubborn bunch, and Texans only more so. I'm afraid it's going to get worse before it gets better.
I'm lucky to be able to work from home this summer, and my friends and I are having some well-distanced outdoor picnics and Zoom happy hours...

That's terrible Rachel Glad you are keeping safe

I've not heard of Crimplene, but similar fabrics were popular here in the states. They were...colorful.

Really? Too young I guess Maybe it wasn't as international as I'd thought

I'm glad you got a nice long hike in this weekend. It's expected to be around 105 degrees today, so I doubt I'll do much outside if I can avoid it. There's talk of having backyard brunch at the neighbor's but I doubt it will last long.

Thanks Rachel That's HOT! Hope you have a lovely day

NO ONE touches my sourdough bread until it cools off for at least 2 hours ...
OK !!!

Well-guarded! Looks delicious Dan

 

[CelloDan]

The closest town of any size to me, other than Leeds itself, is Harrogate, and there's some beautiful countryside between the two. The small village of Pannal has ancient origins, but is little more than a Harrogate suburb today. While there is a general demand for more housing, on the small island I share with nearly 67 Million other people, because of the affluence of the area, the demand for housing is different to the average (bigger wallets, bigger houses). Over the past few years, I've seen a massive encroachment onto the green land surrounding Harrogate, with so many new houses built in the fields around Pannal, that its population must have increased considerably, possibly even doubling. For now, the building has mainly been on the Leeds side of the village, with the countryside between Pannal and Harrogate largely untouched, so I thought I'd go for a hike there while there is still some green space to walk in.

I think most folks here will have heard of the fabric Crimplene, source material for so much dreadful clothing in the 1960's and 70's?

I was amazed to discover, a few years ago, that is was actually named for the tiny River Crimple or Crimple Beck, which is so insignificant that it is unknown, even to most folks in Leeds, having been named by the local ICI laboratory which developed the fabric.

Since I last walked in the Crimple Valley, a new park has been built to provide sports fields and a running track to the growing populace, so we started off there, skirting the edge of some surprisingly popular football pitches. Dropping down to the River Crimple, I usually ford the beck at this point, but with all the rain we've had over the past couple of weeks, it was running too high to cross easily.

Instead we continued along the river bank, then between hedges, into the centre of Pannal, which is almost as insignificant as the Crimple Beck.

Passing the 14th century church, we headed into open fields.

As we continued through the fields, the barley growing on either side of the path had me half-tempted to re-enact a scene from Gladiator, or perhaps a former prime minister's "naughtiest moment"

Eventually, the open countryside came to an end, and we entered dense woodland.

The little Crimple Beck was still with us.

After the first wood came even denser woodland, with a very narrow path. Unfortunately, just as we were about to enter, half a dozen cyclists came out. They had eschewed the numerous local cycle trails, cycle paths, bridleways, lanes, and roads, to churn up a narrow public FOOTpath. Despite the beauty of the wood, the next section of the walk was not very pleasant, with the narrow path having been reduced to quagmire

Eventually we emerged into an ancient lane alongside fields, filled with newly-shorn sheep, and this year's lambs.

A footpath took us between more fields.

This cheeky magpie had found a soft spot to relax

We continued along the foothpath, which eventually brought us to the outskirts of Harrogate, where we donned our masks to catch the bus back home

Beautiful scenery Jack !
Looks like you had a great walk
My daughters have read James Herriot books several times .
I can see the type of countryside he describes in his books.

 

[Jack Black]

Beautiful scenery Jack !
Looks like you had a great walk
My daughters have read James Herriot books several times .
I can see the type of countryside he describes in his books.

Thanks Dan, that is very much Herriot country, though I think they are set a little further north

 

[Modoc ED]

It's already hot here this morning so it won't be long before the "Swamp Cooler" will be turned on. This Jack Adams Lambfoot will come in handy today although I'm not sure what it will come in handy for as I don't plan on doing anything today -nada, zip, zilch, zero, nothing.

 

[JohnDF]

Too young I guess Maybe it wasn't as international as I'd thought

We had our own trends happening at that time.

 

[Jack Black]

It's already hot here this morning so it won't be long before the "Swamp Cooler" will be turned on. This Jack Adams Lambfoot will come in handy today although I'm not sure what it will come in handy for as I don't plan on doing anything today -nada, zip, zilch, zero, nothing.

I'm sure you'll find something to use it for Ed, open a pack of biscuits or something Have a lazy day

We had our own trends happening at that time.

Oh, I remember The Osmonds! My sister spent several years swooning over Donny! But bizarrely, I once had an encounter with him in Sheffield! It was about 1988 or '89 I think. As far as I know, I don't think he had much of a career then, and I have no idea why he would have been in Sheffield, maybe music or business related, or could have been something to do with his church I guess. I went into a bakery and sandwich shop in the city centre. It was lunchtime, and there were 15 or 20 people in the queue. Then I was aware that something was going on near the front of the queue, and it was Donny Osmond buying a sandwich! He was with a couple of other people. The women behind the counter all looked excited, as did some of those in the queue, but there was no big drama. The party got their order, he spoke to a few people, and they went. I found it all kind of weird. He was lucky my sister wasn't there, or he might have been carried off in a sack like Pamela Anderson!

 

[Half/Stop]

Thanks a lot Ron, after so much time cooped-up it was certainly nice to get out and stretch my legs. I think Pannal is only about 10 miles away from me, but that's the furthest away I've been in over 3 months!

We are indeed my friend I know what you mean, I had an early night, but then woke up early too I have never really been one for lying in, even as a teenager I always had too much to do! I've just had a black coffee with my WCLF

I thought so Ron, it's great to see all three of them together Do you know how many were made in smooth white bone?

Three months is a long time Jack! We’ve traveled to Chattanooga for our local Sam’s club a few times since the troubles all started. It’s 20 miles from home. Of course we went to Jekyll Island before the 4th holiday. That’s 430 miles from home. When we got there we ate lunch in a favorite restaurant. It was the first time we had eaten in a restaurant since the 8th of March.

I bought my White Lambsfoot from Charlie @waynorth at the Rendezvous last year. Charlie and his wife were setup at a table on the front lawn at Great Eastern. Harry @Old Engineer and I had both paid Charlie before Bill brought the knives out to his table. I got Harry’s and mine at the same time. Sight unseen I got two tubes from Charlie. I handed one to Harry who was sitting on the front porch. If i’m not mistaken Charlie told me that Bill made 27 pcs of the White Bone to have at the Rendezvous.

My Sunday Sausage Sammich

Nice sammich my friend!

Just splendid Ron

Thanks Bill!

A lovely Charlie Lamb.

You're a lucky man indeed, Ron. Hard to pick a favorite out of those three.

Thanks John! Right place at the right time my friend!

Good Morning Guardians.
Time for my Recycled Sunday Lambsfoot picture...

Beautiful Ironwood John!

Thank you, @cudgee, for your concern. The numbers are not good in Texas. We had several days this week with over 10,000 new cases reported. Without getting into the politics of leadership (and the lack thereof), I'll say Americans are a stubborn bunch, and Texans only more so. I'm afraid it's going to get worse before it gets better.
I'm lucky to be able to work from home this summer, and my friends and I are having some well-distanced outdoor picnics and Zoom happy hours...


I've not heard of Crimplene, but similar fabrics were popular here in the states. They were...colorful.

I'm glad you got a nice long hike in this weekend. It's expected to be around 105 degrees today, so I doubt I'll do much outside if I can avoid it. There's talk of having backyard brunch at the neighbor's but I doubt it will last long.

Our cases have been steadily climbing since the first week of June. Something like 35% weekly. Tennessee does not have a state wide mask mandate. They leave it up to the counties to decide. Our county does not have a mandate, but the county next to ours does. This is far from being under control and definitely not going to be anytime soon. Pam works at home and at work on a rotation schedule. Her company is deemed as essential. They have enhanced PPE in effect. Unless they are sitting in their office with the door closed the have to wear masks and gloves. We always wear our masks when we go out. And we will continue as long as necessary.

We’ve had heat indexes here hovering near or above 100. It makes being outside for long a challenge. Your Ebony big’un is looking great!

 

[r8shell]

Our cases have been steadily climbing since the first week of June. Something like 35% weekly. Tennessee does not have a state wide mask mandate. They leave it up to the counties to decide. Our county does not have a mandate, but the county next to ours does. This is far from being under control and definitely not going to be anytime soon. Pam works at home and at work on a rotation schedule. Her company is deemed as essential. They have enhanced PPE in effect. Unless they are sitting in their office with the door closed the have to wear masks and gloves. We always wear our masks when we go out. And we will continue as long as necessary.

We’ve had heat indexes here hovering near or above 100. It makes being outside for long a challenge. Your Ebony big’un is looking great!

Thanks. I hope you and Pam stay safe.
Between the state/county/cities, we've got lots of contradictory mandates, and enforcement is pretty much nonexistent. We can only choose to be careful and avoid the "plague enthusiasts" as much as possible.

 

[Jack Black]

Three months is a long time Jack! We’ve traveled to Chattanooga for our local Sam’s club a few times since the troubles all started. It’s 20 miles from home. Of course we went to Jekyll Island before the 4th holiday. That’s 430 miles from home. When we got there we ate lunch in a favorite restaurant. It was the first time we had eaten in a restaurant since the 8th of March.

I bought my White Lambsfoot from Charlie @waynorth at the Rendezvous last year. Charlie and his wife were setup at a table on the front lawn at Great Eastern. Harry @Old Engineer and I had both paid Charlie before Bill brought the knives out to his table. I got Harry’s and mine at the same time. Sight unseen I got two tubes from Charlie. I handed one to Harry who was sitting on the front porch. If i’m not mistaken Charlie told me that Bill made 27 pcs of the White Bone to have at the Rendezvous.


Nice sammich my friend!


Thanks Bill!


Thanks John! Right place at the right time my friend!


Beautiful Ironwood John!


Our cases have been steadily climbing since the first week of June. Something like 35% weekly. Tennessee does not have a state wide mask mandate. They leave it up to the counties to decide. Our county does not have a mandate, but the county next to ours does. This is far from being under control and definitely not going to be anytime soon. Pam works at home and at work on a rotation schedule. Her company is deemed as essential. They have enhanced PPE in effect. Unless they are sitting in their office with the door closed the have to wear masks and gloves. We always wear our masks when we go out. And we will continue as long as necessary.

We’ve had heat indexes here hovering near or above 100. It makes being outside for long a challenge. Your Ebony big’un is looking great!

Yes, it is Ron, and I still haven't eaten out if you don't count chips at the market, and some falafel on another occasion. I had hoped to have a Thai lunch last week, but contrary to their sign, they weren't serving food until the evening. A lot of places here still haven't re-opened, and I guess some might not

That's a happy memory my friend, thanks for recollecting it I hadn't realised Joanne had been with Charlie He did well to get those knives out with all that happened last year, there's no stopping the feller!

Thanks Ron, it was tasty

What a year eh?! I am thankful everyone is still here, and glad everybody is being careful. The numbers of deaths are appalling, and as you say Ron, we are a long way from out of the woods

Another pic from my hike yesterday

 

[JohnDF]

I have no idea why he would have been in Sheffield, maybe music or business related, or could have been something to do with his church I guess.

Maybe he was there to buy a pocket knife?

Beautiful Ironwood John!

Thank you, Ron.

 

[Jack Black]

Maybe he was there to buy a pocket knife?

You never know! I just had a look, and the shop is still there. I wonder if he ever goes back?!

 

[screened porch]

They'd have got short shrift!

And rightly so.

 

[Half/Stop]

Thanks. I hope you and Pam stay safe.
Between the state/county/cities, we've got lots of contradictory mandates, and enforcement is pretty much nonexistent. We can only choose to be careful and avoid the "plague enthusiasts" as much as possible.

Thanks Rachel! I hope y’all stay safe also. I agree totally with the inconsistency from the local governments. It’s the same here!

Yes, it is Ron, and I still haven't eaten out if you don't count chips at the market, and some falafel on another occasion. I had hoped to have a Thai lunch last week, but contrary to their sign, they weren't serving food until the evening. A lot of places here still haven't re-opened, and I guess some might not

That's a happy memory my friend, thanks for recollecting it I hadn't realised Joanne had been with Charlie He did well to get those knives out with all that happened last year, there's no stopping the feller!

Thanks Ron, it was tasty

What a year eh?! I am thankful everyone is still here, and glad everybody is being careful. The numbers of deaths are appalling, and as you say Ron, we are a long way from out of the woods

Another pic from my hike yesterday

Yes Joanne was there! Lyle actually sat at Charlie’s table some of the time also. You can only imagine the wealth of knife knowledge with those two together! It was great to see everyone. Especially Charlie with the issues he had last year! I know this may sound strange to the ones here that know me, but deep down I’m really glad they canceled the Rendezvous. It’s just not a safe time for some of us older knife enthusiasts! I’m hopeful that next year will bring a much better time for us all! Your DamLamb is one more beautiful knife Jack! It’s such a treat to see it again!

 

[JohnDF]

As promised...

 

[Prester John]

We had our own trends happening at that time.

What's wrong with that?

(That's me on the right. Not a recent pic.)

 

[JohnDF]

Noooooo... My "Stetson Wearing" image of you has been shattered.