Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

JohnDF said:
Good Morning Guardians
It's finally the weekend and I'm glad of it.
Going to catch up on a few yard chores and then go out shopping with my wife.
I'm getting excited about the house remodel, even though it's going to take almost a year to be complete.
My wife also agreed to let me buy a travel trailer so we have something to cook in while the kitchen is tore apart.
I've been wanting a trailer for a while now, mostly because my back doesn't like sleeping on the ground any more.
Lastly, we are going to put in an outside kitchen, complete with pellet smoker, gas grill, bar seating, and big screen TV.
That gives me a lot of exciting stuff to look forward to in the next year, so that should keep me going through another school year. 😁

Sorry for the lengthy update, here's my Lambsfoot for the day, same as yesterday, and the day before, and the day before, and...
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That’s exciting, John! :thumbsup:

Jack Black said:
Hope everyone is having a great day :) I called in for a coffee and a croissant in my local cafe, before catching the bus to Harrogate, which has to be one of the most scenic journeys in Yorkshire - spectacular countryside, deer, red kites, all sorts of other wildlife, a castle, and you get a great view from the top deck :thumbsup:

My first call was the antique centre, where I picked up this old gas-fitters tool. I knew what it was because I was asked to research one for someone a few years back.

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Here's some examples from 1911.

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Orvis are closing down their UK clothing stores, so I called into the Harrogate branch, and picked up a comfortable bush shirt. I was going to buy a Barbour pullover, but they were less than half as thick as the one I bought from there a few years back :(

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I was hoping to get an all-day breakfast somewhere, but Harrogate is a swanky place, and all the restaurants and eateries were packed anyway. I settled for a takeaway snack, and then called into my favourite Harrogate watering-hole for a pint, before returning home :thumbsup:

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Sounds like a good day, Jack. That’s an interesting old tool.

I don’t have any new Lambsfoot photos to share, so here’s an old one. 😉

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5K Qs said:
Lam Jack, my 2017 horn Guardians lambsfoot, has been the lambsfoot I've carried since last Monday.
Here's Lam Jack in October 2017, soon after his arrival:
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Here's a shot from January 2018, where you may be able to see how the winter dryness caused the horn to shrink away from the center pin (thankfully, only temporarily):
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Here's a photo from March 2018 where , at the bolster/horn interface to the right of the blade, the horn is still shrunken away from the bolster due to dry winter air. To the left of the blade, just below the bolster, you can see some scuffing to the horn due to my dropping the knife about 5 feet onto patio paving stones.
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From that same March 2018 photo session, a close-up of the initial point of impact of knife handle with patio stone due to my clumsiness:
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Despite some stress over the years, Lam Jack is still going strong, as shown in this shot from last November:
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- GT
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If clumsiness was a crime, I’d be on the same cell block. Lam Jack still looks great. I enjoyed your depictions.
 
donn said:
Forgive me but where's Norn Iron?
Yip, checked, and Guy Fawkes Inn is still lit by gas.
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Guy Fawkes, York

Hugely atmospheric inn with up-market chic accommodation in the shadow of York Minster. Timber floors and plentiful oak furniture are lit by candles and gas lamps to complete the old world experience with a flourish. Six handpumps dispense...
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It's how the folk in Belfast refer to where they live! ;) :D I'll have to check it out David, first time I came across that place, it was still a private residence, then a restaurant I think :thumbsup:
donn said:
Interesting, I never knew they used sewer gas for lighting. More ingenious than our solutions I reckon.
The lamps I have in my head as being gas lit are the two in the lower left of this photo. (Also the three headed street lamp at the west end).
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They fulfilled a useful function in burning off excess methane, as well as providing free lighting. You could spot them because the bases were wider, and the lamp was always on (when I was a kid, when the electric street lights went on, they glowed red for a while, before turning orange/yellow) :thumbsup:
donn said:
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Cool pic of the Minster David :) :thumbsup:
donn said:
Ha! I reckon I speak for us all when I say we'd all love to see that photo! 😁 I recall you saying many a time you were a real biker back in the day. :thumbsup:
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When I think about it, it was in 1980, and I'd gone a bit 'soft' at that point! :D I'll have a look for it tomorrow, I have a moustache! :D :thumbsup:
donn said:
Yip I saw that to, but they didn't have any in my size as I'm after one myself. I'll wait until they get the new stock in and just buy one for 20 quid. I've got to say I almost bought one of their wax jackets in the Malton Yorkshire Trading a couple of years back, and they seemed perfectly decent quality.
Stockists in Skipton, Otley and Knaresborough would be nearest for you.
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That's a shame David, they sell cheap ones in the market in Otley too. Yeah, I can get to Ripon pretty easily too. My mate reckons he's got an old one in his loft that'll fit me :thumbsup:

5K Qs said:
Lam Jack, my 2017 horn Guardians lambsfoot, has been the lambsfoot I've carried since last Monday.
Here's Lam Jack in October 2017, soon after his arrival:
View attachment 1732326

Here's a shot from January 2018, where you may be able to see how the winter dryness caused the horn to shrink away from the center pin (thankfully, only temporarily):
View attachment 1732327

Here's a photo from March 2018 where , at the bolster/horn interface to the right of the blade, the horn is still shrunken away from the bolster due to dry winter air. To the left of the blade, just below the bolster, you can see some scuffing to the horn due to my dropping the knife about 5 feet onto patio paving stones.
View attachment 1732328

From that same March 2018 photo session, a close-up of the initial point of impact of knife handle with patio stone due to my clumsiness:
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Despite some stress over the years, Lam Jack is still going strong, as shown in this shot from last November:
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- GT
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I'd forgotten about Lam Jack's battle scars Gary, he looks none the worse for them today :) :thumbsup:
btb01 said:
Sounds like a good day, Jack. That’s an interesting old tool.

I don’t have any new Lambsfoot photos to share, so here’s an old one. 😉

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It wasn't bad, thanks, Barrett :) :thumbsup:

That really is a great Lambsfoot collection my friend :) :thumbsup:
 
Jack Black said:
Hey Guardians, our brother Guardian CelloDan CelloDan has taken a tumble on the ice, and ended up with concussion :eek: Poor guy didn't even have a Lambsfoot with him! :eek: I'm sure he'd appreciate some kind words :thumbsup:

Get well soon Dan :) :thumbsup:

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Thank you my friend :) Appreciate the good cheer very much :)
My apologies for not seeing this before.
My concussed brain combined with our "concussed" forum that is soo slow today is making me miss notifications.


cigarrodog said:
CelloDan CelloDan - Take care Dan. Wishing you a quick recovery.

Looks like a perfect day.
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Gracias amigo :)

black mamba said:
CelloDan CelloDan , peace and healing to you, and complete restoration of all your faculties!
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Thank you so much Jeff :)

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Posting this pic from winters past to channel the healing vibes of the lambsfoot :thumbsup::)
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cigarrodog said:
Good Afternoon Guardians. My wife and I are a bit under the weather with the dreaded C19. These days, I live a more secluded life, but Covid, especially Omicron, is highly transmissable. We’re both feeling better each day. Part of my regimen is:

1.Matzo Ball Soup


2. Lou Malnatis’ Deep Dish (Brookes & Crookes)



Don’t stop.
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Hope you and the missus are doing better, Harvey. Great pics, as usual.
 
cudgee said:
Had this one for a long time. Bit of a Difference.


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Definitely! :thumbsup:
CelloDan said:
Thank you my friend :) Appreciate the good cheer very much :)
My apologies for not seeing this before.
My concussed brain combined with our "concussed" forum that is soo slow today is making me miss notifications.




Gracias amigo :)



Thank you so much Jeff :)

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Posting this pic from winters past to channel the healing vibes of the lambsfoot :thumbsup::)
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You are a good sport Dan :) Heal quickly my friend, and enjoy a few days of getting looked after by your girls :) Great pic :thumbsup:
btb01 said:
Well the seller seems to think they have something special; it’s listed for GEC-secondary prices! 😳
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:eek: 🤣
JohnDF said:
Maybe he's got a bunch of pocket lint stuck in the spring. 🤣
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cigarrodog said:
Many thanks, Vince. We are doing better. Some effect, linger, but we’re on the mend. Hope you all are doing well.
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That's good to hear Harvey, hope things are back to normal soon :) :thumbsup:

Good morning Guardians. Blimey, what a weekend, Dan gets concussion, Meako's nearly eaten by sharks (slight exaggeration)! I hope the coming week is better for everyone. Great news that Harvey and his missus are over the worst of the Covid. I thought some bagpipes might blow away our troubles! Have a good week Guardians :thumbsup:

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Live from the Scottish National Stadium! :D

 
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