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Hope everyone has a good day 
Looks like Old Toffeewings is responding well to treatment, Doctor!Yes. It had shrunk off the liner at the head end and seems to have filled out again pretty well.
I don't remember if I've mentioned that part of the trouble with my central humidifier was that I had the water to it turned off. ( Dam thing's a dam waste of money!] The furnace guy was here this morning and says the humidifier is fine (I had turned the water on a while back, which spared me some embarrassment).
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I hope all is going as well as can be expected, Dan. Best wishes for adjusting to "new routines" (an oxymoron, for sure).Thank you Guardians
I am doing ok
My wife is now going through several medical tests of her own and that combined with some new responsibilities that I had to take on in the past few days have me a bit overwhelmed (I was never a good multitasker )
Thank you for the kind thoughts, I'll return in a few days when the fog clears
Confection Perfection X 2, Harvey!...
Good Morning Guardians
As always, I enjoyed all of the photos of your outing, Jack!...
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3 of my favorites are in the quote:Leon, the splendid snakewood knife in your photo is a great answer to a "knife riddle" that maybe I just invented: When is a serpentine jack straight?
Looks like a great book, Greg!Speaking of my first lambsfoot, it did the honors of opening the envelope containing this new arrival that I think will be of interest to some here:
It's written for arborists, but has a lot of practical knowledge which is generally useful. It covers not just how to tie the knots, but also when to use them and, crucially, when not to use them. And, it has a knot called the beer knot (similar in use to a water knot for making a sling) which I'd never heard of before and also seems appropriate to mention here.
One of my favorite features of my go-to website in my recent investigations into knots is its discussion of pros and cons of each knot, including recommended applications and situations for which a knot is not recommended. I've run across a "beer knot" that's tied in tubular webbing, using a tool made from a coat hanger. Seemed too "technical" for a knot novice like me!
Looks like you're barking with the big dogs by reading that tome, Jer!
Great way to start your day, John!Good Morning Guardians and Happy Thursday
Fab Four, Jack!!!...
It's been a while since anyone posted a photo of one of the Snakewood models from my 2019 Damascus SFO run
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Hope you're able to get back to the Market and have a good time.
Thank you, GT.
Black Jack is looking elegant.
Hope you get your package and have fun at the market. We’ve been talking about markets in my 7th grade economics class.Good morning Guardians, I had to come back from the market to take receipt of a parcel, which is due for delivery today. Then I'll be going back down again, so I hope my parcel comes on time
Great mug and Lambsfoot Jeff.Good morning, Guardians! We're having some Italian roast decaf from World Market this morning. Have a good Thursday!
Oooo, I like how the light is hitting your Lambsfoot this morning, nice shot John.
Yeah, the action is fantastic, just a bit big for comfortable carry, for me anyway. It lives on the kitchen counter and gets a lot of food prep duty.You seem to have really taken to the Big 'Un.
My Usual Lamb lives on my desk when I'm not carrying it, which is right next to the kitchen.
Thank you very much GaryAs always, I enjoyed all of the photos of your outing, Jack!
That "Pocket Rocket" is fascinating, and your AC looks right at home among all the classy Big Iron!
That dining car is the epitome of style!
When I was a kid, I rarely saw trains and knew almost nothing about them; I knew (from TV, maybe) that some trains had bells. But books I read had stories about trains, and would sometimes describe the various types of train cars. We never used the word "dining" at home, and in my books I would misread "dining car" as "dinging car", which is where I assumed they kept the bell.
That's actually Stephenson's original 'Rocket' from 1829 I like dining cars on trains, but I've never been in one anywhere near as fancy as that That's funny! No, we didn't use the word 'dining' in my family either! The trains I went on as a kid were very old-fashioned, compared to today, but far more interesting, and pleasant to travel on, I think (there were still steam trains running here, on main lines, until the 1980's). I have travelled all over Europe, on trains, many times, and enjoy travelling that way Thanks again my friend, that's a stunning photo of your 2018 Guardians SFO
Enjoy your coffee JeffGood morning, Guardians! We're having some Italian roast decaf from World Market this morning. Have a good Thursday!
RALF is looking fine and dandy I did thanks John, though it was a bit of a trail, going backwards and forwards
Smashing pic of your Regular Lambsfoot
Thanks Todd, I got my package OKHope you get your package and have fun at the market. We’ve been talking about markets in my 7th grade economics class.
Your students would probably find my local market a fascinating experience, in all sorts of ways, I think Looking good Todd
You're taking some great pics Jer
If the image of your HHB is from the market, Jack, then what fun! Hope your day is filled with more.Good morning Guardians, I had to come back from the market to take receipt of a parcel, which is due for delivery today. Then I'll be going back down again, so I hope my parcel comes on time
Thank you GT.Confection Perfection X 2, Harvey!
Black Jack & Math = A+
Luv the wood on your Lamb, John. Also…Some of the other wood would make for good hafting material.
Black&Blue&Cool.
Thank you, Jack.
Thank you, Harvey.
I love the jigging on yours.
Thanks John.I love the jigging on yours.
Thank you very much Harvey, it was an enjoyable day at the marketIf the image of your HHB is from the market, Jack, then what fun! Hope your day is filled with more.
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Good Morning Guardians - Albert Oates
Your superb Albert Oates Lambsfoot looks to be in excellent condition my friend
Thank you Jack. Getting harder and harder to find them. It’s a Big Un, too.Your superb Albert Oates Lambsfoot looks to be in excellent condition my friend
Definitely Harvey, it was the most common pattern I came across, by far, once. Where have they all gone?
Looking good KenMy Guardian contribution today!
