Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[Jack Black]

Having negotiated the road junction, I headed towards Harewood Bridge, which spans the River Wharfe. Just across the bridge is the boundary between West Yorkshire and North Yorkshire.

My route lay to the right of the river, and I headed through a narrow band of trees, across a small bridge, and into an area of farmland alongside the river.

The last time I came this way, the path was so overgrown that it was a struggle to walk, and I had even thought of taking a machete with me! I was pleased to see that it is currently in a well-maintained state.

Looking back, Harewood Castle could be seen, buried among the trees in the distance. There were plenty of red kites high up in the sky, and occasionally flying lower.

With the gentle river to the left of me, and fields to the right, I continued on my way. I was disappointed to miss a photo of a low-flying squadron of Canada geese as I was busy consulting something on the map.

In a small patch of woodland, I came across this pillar, which I think may be from one of the old railway lines in this area.

It was now very sunny, and I was enjoying the walk very much, having actually ended up near the finish of the walk I'd originally planned to do.

It was now time to leave the river though, and to begin the hike up the hill.

...

 

[Jack Black]

The trail began to steepen as I walked between hedgerows, and I was glad I had my staff with me. I did manage to find a few blackberries along the way though.

At the top of the hill, I had to cross the busy Leeds-Harrogate road again, but my reward awaited at the Harewood Arms

And when I got back home, I had gathered just enough blackberries for a small crumble

 

[flatblackcapo]

A week from today, it will, of course, be the eve of Yorkshire Day! The one day in the year when Yorkshire folks will talk about nothing else, but God's Own County Since most Yorkshiremen are too tight-fisted to take a day off work, even for this sacred day, the fact that it falls on a Saturday this year, will no doubt enhance the usual celebrations No doubt, if anyone can find a pub open, much ale will be supped!

As usual, I'd like to do a Yorkshire Day giveaway. It's open to anyone who has ever made a single post in this thread prior to this one. Yorkshire has many 'quaint', most would say 'totally incomprehensible' expressions, generally archaic. Examples are, "Put wood in oyl" (Please close the door), "Tha'd foller a muck cart 'n' think it were a weddin'!" (You look at life through rose-tinted spectacles), and "Weer thiz muck thiz brass" (Where there is dirt, or hard work, there is often money to be made) To enter, please say that you're in, and invent a NEW 'Yorkshire expression', and say what it means. The more ridiculous it sounds the better, but it has to make some sort of sense Everyone who enters get their name put in the hat, the best new Yorkshireisms get a bonus entry.

I'll also be adding the names of those who were nominated for the giveaway I had to abandon due to lack of interest recently, and the names of those who nominated them (I have a full record, and if you were nominated more than once, your name will go in the hat that many times). When I say 'hat' I mean 'flat cap' of course. If you want to post anything else Yorkshire -related please feel free to do so.

I'll draw this on August 2nd or 3rd, depending on how much ale I sup on Yorkshire Day Entries close at midnight (Yorkshire Time) on August 1st.

The prize will of course be a Lambsfoot. With many shops closed I may struggle to accumulate as much Yorkshire tat as in previous years, but I'll do my best, and your Lambsfoot, should you win, will not go out unaccompanied.

Good luck everyone

Edit 25-7-20 Added some emphasis for the myopically challenged Simple thing is READ THE $%£&*@# POST!!!

Thanks for putting on another fantastic Give Away Jack. This is my entry.
If ale int scran, then why am ah avin it for teeur?
( If ale isn't food, then why am I having it for dinner? )
I suspect that someone from Yorkshire has said this at least once, I can honestly say I never heard it before. haha

Great shot!

Thanks GT.

Eleanor and I put these windup puzzles together recently (I’ll let you guess how much of the work she did ). They were included in a package that Jack Black sent back around Christmas.

The Rosewood Lambsfoot was a gift from Jack as well.

Cool pic, Barrett...and cool toys Jack Black

Good Morning Guardians

A good mornin' to you too John.

 

[Jack Black]

Fantastic pictures, Jack.
I'm enjoying the trip very much.

Jack Black
What a great walk, Jack! I felt like I was there! Thank you!

Thanks a lot guys, I'm glad you enjoyed it I had quite a heavy pack with me today, and I'm worn out today

Good Morning / afternoon Guardians! I will comment on some of the FANTASTIC posts thats been going on later on today, but in the meantime, a quick post ala Charlie @waynorth !

Fantastic tribute pic Dennis, hope you're keeping well buddy

Thanks for putting on another fantastic Give Away Jack. This is my entry.
If ale int scran, then why am ah avin it for teeur?
( If ale isn't food, then why am I having it for dinner? )
I suspect that someone from Yorkshire has said this at least once, I can honestly say I never heard it before. haha


Thanks GT.


Cool pic, Barrett...and cool toys Jack Black



A good mornin' to you too John.

Well done Kevin Words to live by! Great pic too my friend

 

[JohnDF]

Very cool turquoise, Dennis.

Hartshead showing its off road power.

 

[Modoc ED]

Morning everyone including those non-Guardians looking in.

Pukka shell necklace and sharks teeth. For some reason I've been on an "At the Beach" theme lately. I dove for and recovered the shark's teeth off the beach of Venice, Florida back in the 1970s.

 

[btb01]

Excellent Barrett, those could be the real thing!

Thanks, Jack!

Cool pic Barrett Hope you get another package from me this week

I’ve been keeping an eye on the mailbox.

but my reward awaited at the Harewood Arms

Perfect!

Excellent photos of your walk, Jack! Imagine the things you’d find if you could take a metal detector out there!

 

[Peregrin]

Just adding a new pic of my Hartshead. I'm on a Pixlr kick!
Great knife, Jack!
Thanks again for the great tour of the English countryside. I'd sure like to make that walk with you and the stop in the pub looks like a great idea!

 

[Jack Black]

Morning everyone including those non-Guardians looking in.

Pukka shell necklace and sharks teeth. For some reason I've been on an "At the Beach" theme lately. I dove for and recovered the shark's teeth off the beach of Venice, Florida back in the 1970s.

Impressive Ed, I can just picture you wrestlin' those sharks with a pair of dental pliers between your teeth!

Thanks, Jack!



I’ve been keeping an eye on the mailbox.



Perfect!



Excellent photos of your walk, Jack! Imagine the things you’d find if you could take a metal detector out there!

Thanks Barrett, I might watch that series again (I've watched it twice already)! That area might turn up some goodies, the castle is the NEW Harewood Castle! The previous one was across the river

Just adding a new pic of my Hartshead. I'm on a Pixlr kick!
Great knife, Jack!
Thanks again for the great tour of the English countryside. I'd sure like to make that walk with you and the stop in the pub looks like a great idea!

Brilliant pic Gary, I'm glad you like the knife You're very welcome my friend, I would love to have your company. The continuation of the river section is actually part of the Ebor Way, named for Ebocacum (York)

 

[JohnDF]

Bonus picture for today...

 

[Rose and Thistle Custom]

Your fabulous pictures and descriptions of the countryside made me think of the book I'm reading aloud right now

 

[Jack Black]

Your fabulous pictures and descriptions of the countryside made me think of the book I'm reading aloud right now
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Thanks Josh, that looks like an interesting read Nice pic of your ebony WCLF too

 

[Jack Black]

Bonus picture for today...

Looking good John

 

[Jack Black]

My apologies for missing these posts earlier gents

Thank you, Jack.

Very nice photo.

Thanks a lot John

Good Morning Guardians

Looks like you're gaining some nice patina there

Good morning Guardians! I hope y’all are off to a great start on your week! I’m starting my week off with my Rosewood big’un. Be safe out there!

Nice way to start the week Ron, I hope you have a good one pal

 

[Half/Stop]

Nice way to start the week Ron, I hope you have a good one pal

Thanks Jack! I hope yours is a good one also my friend!

Thanks for all the wonderful photos Jack! It looks like you had a very nice walk!

 

[Jack Black]

Thanks Jack! I hope yours is a good one also my friend!

Thanks for all the wonderful photos Jack! It looks like you had a very nice walk!

Thanks Ron, got a few extra aches and pains today, but it's all good After the lock-down, it's been particularly enjoyable to get out the past couple of weeks Ron, and I've enjoyed the walks immensely

 

[meako]

I did this walk 3 weeks ago with my son Peter who came to visit in the hols...
Gulaga aka Mt Dromedary is the highest point on the east coast of Australia...its part of the Great Dividing Range ...the thinking is its the highest that can be seen from the sea...Mt Kosziusko in the Snowys is the highest in the country.
Its an epic trudge...5hrs return...last time I did it I was in my 30s...

Its a place of cultural significance...plus a lot of gold was dug out up there in the olden days...the waters that flow off it still contain gold...but you didnt hear that from me....The real treasure is the Antarctic Beech forest on the south west slope...a remnant of when Australia was joined to Antarctica and dinosaurs roamed there....
Cheers.

 

[Jack Black]

I did this walk 3 weeks ago with my son Peter who came to visit in the hols...
Gulaga aka Mt Dromedary is the highest point on the east coast of Australia...its part of the Great Dividing Range ...the thinking is its the highest that can be seen from the sea...Mt Kosziusko in the Snowys is the highest in the country.
Its an epic trudge...5hrs return...last time I did it I was in my 30s...

Its a place of cultural significance...plus a lot of gold was dug out up there in the olden days...the waters that flow off it still contain gold...but you didnt hear that from me....The real treasure is the Antarctic Beech forest on the south west slope...a remnant of when Australia was joined to Antarctica and dinosaurs roamed there....
Cheers.

Great pics Meako, and well done

 

[JohnDF]

I did this walk 3 weeks ago with my son Peter who came to visit in the hols...
Gulaga aka Mt Dromedary is the highest point on the east coast of Australia...its part of the Great Dividing Range ...the thinking is its the highest that can be seen from the sea...Mt Kosziusko in the Snowys is the highest in the country.
Its an epic trudge...5hrs return...last time I did it I was in my 30s...

Its a place of cultural significance...plus a lot of gold was dug out up there in the olden days...the waters that flow off it still contain gold...but you didnt hear that from me....The real treasure is the Antarctic Beech forest on the south west slope...a remnant of when Australia was joined to Antarctica and dinosaurs roamed there....
Cheers.

I think you would have had to leave me half way there and picked me up again on the way down. Well done.

 

[Half/Stop]

Thanks Ron, got a few extra aches and pains today, but it's all good After the lock-down, it's been particularly enjoyable to get out the past couple of weeks Ron, and I've enjoyed the walks immensely

Jack, I find that aches and pains are okay if you enjoyed getting them! It looks like things are maybe improving in your neck of the woods. I’m afraid there’s really no improvement to speak of around here!