Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

Jack Black said:
but why keep repeating the same mistakes over and over for decades?
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I can answer that, and i am not being derogatory in any way. It was how they were taught to do things, those skills, or lack of, were just taught to the next generation, but when they got it right, boy did they get it right. I remember my grandmothers baking skills, her sponge cakes were that light they had to be tied down. Any my Auntie made the best ice-cream ever, like nothing you can buy now.
 
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cudgee said:
I can answer that, and i am not being derogatory in any way. It was how they were taught to do things, those skills, or lack of, were just taught to the next generation, but when they got it right, boy did they get it right. I remember my grandmothers baking skills, her sponge cakes were that light they had to be tied down. Any my Auntie made the best ice-cream ever, like nothing you can but now.
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My grandmother was a decent cook, but she failed to pass on her skills to her daughter! :D Then again, I don't think my dad inherited any skills from either of his parents! :rolleyes: :D :thumbsup:
 
When my mom and dad got married, Mom didn't know how to cook and Dad did. As Mom learned, Dad forgot.

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I'm glad Mom didn't learn too much from Dad's mom.
"There's a hole in my sock!" "You'd better darn it." "I don't know how!" "I'll show you. Once."
 
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Jack Black said:
I'm sure she deserved it! :rolleyes: :D:thumbsup:

I always liked cooking, but it wasn't until I was in my 30's, that I finally sat down with my parents and asked them why they ate such terrible food. It was probably a bit late in the day, but it wasn't hard to improve things a little. If you cook rice or pasta for half an hour, and vegetables for twice that, for instance, they WILL taste rotten, it doesn't cost anymore to cook them properly. We all get things wrong from time to time, but why keep repeating the same mistakes over and over for decades? :rolleyes: :thumbsup:
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Jack, it was always a mystery to me why, just a few miles across the channel that the French could have such great food and in England it was...let's say not so great? Except for the fish and chips - LOL. One thing that the Brits got right was the Lambfoot blade.
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Jack Black said:
Sorry to hear about the work, I hope you get clear for the weekend :) :thumbsup:
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Thanks, I hope so, too! 🤞

Shortly after I posted this morning, I made good on my word and pocketed my HHB and headed out the door for an early morning (a few minutes shy of 6AM) walk/hike with my dog. In a nod to CelloDan CelloDan , here's my lambsfoot along for a walk in nature:

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A little over 2 miles in (1 of that on trails) and 500 ft up, Tucker and I had ourselves a fantastic view.

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Got home with enough time to take a shower and get dressed before an 8AM video meeting. Working remotely has its drawbacks, but it does have its plusses. :thumbsup:
 
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scrteened porch said:
When my mom and dad got married, Mom didn't know how to cook and Dad did. As Mom learned, Dad forgot.

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Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook, 1953.

I'm glad Mom didn't learn too much from Dad's mom.
"There's a hole in my sock!" "You'd better darn it." "I don't know how!" "I'll show you. Once."
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My dad was a skilled machine-tool fitter, but I have never met a man with fewer skills. He spent his life playing chess, and smoking his pipe, but never did anything else. I once called round when my mother was out, and he didn't know how to put the kettle on! :rolleyes: Even fishing as a kid, I had to tie the hooks on for him, and in the unlikely event he caught anything, un-hook the fish! :D :thumbsup:
cudgee said:
You can only but try. My Grandmother was a really good cook, but i don't think my mum concentrated in cooking class. She may have been wagging class with your mum. 🤣 🤣 🤣 ;)
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LOL! Maybe mate :D :D :thumbsup:
Onebigbill said:
Jack, it was always a mystery to me why, just a few miles across the channel that the French could have such great food and in England it was...let's say not so great? Except for the fish and chips - LOL. One thing that the Brits got right was the Lambfoot blade.
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Low expectations I think Todd, folks just didn't know any better. Even in the 1980's, I remember going to a small corner shop in Sheffield, and asking for a green bell pepper. The woman in the shop, said to me in a broad accent, "Oh no luv, it's all (baked) beans and chips (fries) round 'ere!" It was like I'd gone in and asked for caviar! :rolleyes: :D Great, as always, to see your Hartshead Barlow :) :thumbsup:
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Thanks, I hope so, too! 🤞

Shortly after I posted this morning, I made good on my word and pocketed my HHB and headed out the door for an early morning (a few minutes shy of 6AM) walk/hike with my dog. In a nod to CelloDan CelloDan , here's my lambsfoot along for a walk in nature:

YsTYpP4h.jpg


A little over 2 miles in (1 of that on trails) and 500 ft up, Tucker and I had ourselves a fantastic view.

hpCSQzIh.jpg


Got home with enough time to take a shower and get dressed before an 8AM video meeting. Working remotely has its drawbacks, but it does have its plusses. :thumbsup:
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Great photos Greg, it looks like you and Tucker had a nice morning walk :) :thumbsup:

Good morning Guardians, it's raining heavily here this morning, and I am feeling worn out from a hard day yesterday. Hoping to get some more done today, but I may end up having to work part of the weekend. Still hoping I can get out for a hike tomorrow though, weather permitting :) Hope everyone has made it through the week OK, and that you have something exciting, or just relaxing, for the weekend. As planned, I slipped this J jsdistin re-build in my pocket today :) Have a good day everyone :thumbsup:

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I always think of this wee booklet as my mother's 'Baking Bible', but actually looking through a copy, there's very little I'm familiar with :rolleyes: We did have pancakes once a year! :D ;)

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This made me laugh! :D And possibly, I may have discovered part of the problem, my grandmother certainly wasn't the most patient :D ;) :thumbsup:

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I'm sure many folks here remember Greg WhittlinAway WhittlinAway 's stunning photos from his recent Yosemite hike :) Greg very kindly sent me a couple of souvenirs, which arrived, in record time, today. I love maps, and will enjoy studying this one :cool: Many thanks Greg, you're a great pal :) :thumbsup:

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Jack Black said:
Has the stippling made a difference in terms of opening RALF?
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Yes, it has definitely helped. Not as much as I had hoped, and I'd still prefer full on checkering, but haven't been able to find anyone to do it. My skin isn't as dry all the time here in Florida as it was in the midwest, so that helps too. The smooth ebony used to be soooo slick.
 
black mamba said:
Yes, it has definitely helped. Not as much as I had hoped, and I'd still prefer full on checkering, but haven't been able to find anyone to do it. My skin isn't as dry all the time here in Florida as it was in the midwest, so that helps too. The smooth ebony used to be soooo slick.
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How about glennbad glennbad Jeff, he did some great checkering on a knife for kamagong kamagong (no pics please)? I'm glad the stippling helped, along with the climate change, though :thumbsup:
 
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