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Guardians of The Lambsfoot!
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Hope you had a good day, Todd.
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Thank you Dylan, that's very kind of you my friendI never expected this thread to run to nearly 60,000 posts, but I'm glad it has
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You've picked up a quote from another thread there Todd, sometimes happens. Can you edit it please?Hump Day!
Nice pair hornetguy.
Perfect morning picture Jon.️
Edit - Thanks a lot buddy
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A tremendous giveaway Dylan, and thank you for the opportunity. Jack holds a unique position on this forum as the literal father of this pattern (in terms of its recent resurgence). He has put in so much time and effort, with plenty of frustration, not only in having the knives produced at a respectable level of quality, but also in keeping the terminology accurate and teaching us all the greatness of this lambsfoot pattern. He has helped all of us Guardians in so many ways that they cannot be enumerated, much less repaid. Jack, brother, I salute you!
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Not an entry from me...
What do I think of when I think of Jack Black? I think of Grumble Towers mixed with the most friendly and welcoming person on the Porch.
He used to get so mad at us Guardians... When he'd go to sleep at night we'd keep posting and usually end up getting way off topic. He'd have to set us straight in the morning and sometimes he'd close the thread and have Gary clean things up. But he was always our friend and I think he knew, way down deep, that nobody likes gets more off-topic than he does (Admit it, Jack
).When I fist started hanging around with the Guardians in this thread, it was just before the release of his '18 SFO, still sorry I missed that one but I wasn't aware of the process back then. I got to witness all the excitement as Guardians received their Lambsfoot knives. So I hung around for quite a while without owning a Lambsfoot. I learned a lot from him and the other Guardians, and knew I just had to have one. I obviously didn't hang around because of a knife, I hung around for Jack, the Guardians, and the wonderful interactions that happen here.
Jack ended up sending me one of his African Rosewood SFOs just so I could try the pattern. That's what he does, he's a true ambassador of the Lambsfoot. That Lambsfoot has become one of my most treasured and used knives and will always hold a special place with me, both for its usefulness and the generosity it represents. I guess you can say that Jack taught me how to be generous with my knives (maybe the lesson took ahold too well). I'm sure there are days that I frustrate Jack and he probably thinks, "Why did I encourage this guy to hang around?" But I think most of the time we are "friends that have never met".
We owe him a lot here in the Guardian thread and on the Porch as a whole... that wonderful mix of Grumble Towers and Friendly Generosity. Cheers Jack.
That first African Rosewood Lambsfoot... The one I lovingly refer to as "My Usual Lamb"
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That is what i meant. The site went all haywire for a while, so there was a crossover. I won't say what i first thought when it happened.You've picked up a quote from another thread there Todd, sometimes happens. Can you edit it please?
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You've picked up a quote from another thread there Todd, sometimes happens. Can you edit it please?
Sorry about that. I believe I’ve made the appropriate corrections.
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Welcome to the club... You are now a true Guardian.
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No need for you to apologise, was not pilot errorSorry about that. I believe I’ve made the appropriate corrections.
, was a Houston moment. We have a major malfunction. So all good in the end.
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Thanks Leon.No need for you to apologise, was not pilot error
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Thank you for this extremely generous giveaway, Dylan. It's a wonderful tribute to Jack and I'd like to participate, please.
As my entry, I offer the final installment in the "Tales of Future Jack" series that I started a couple of years ago as a tribute to both Jack and his beloved pattern that he has spent so much of his time, treasure, and energy sharing with us. For those who are curious, the first two installments can be found in posts #26,196 and #27,637.
Although fiction, I hope they convey some of Jack's attributes that I admire most: his friendliness, his knowledge, and, of course, his generosity.
The Tales of Future Jack - Part III
November, 2047, Yorkshire, England
“Hello Jack! I haven’t seen you in a while. How’ve you been?” the bartender said to the elderly gentleman who had just walked up to the bar.
“Yes, I’ve been—and still am, frankly—quite busy. You’d think that retirement would give you endless free time, but you’d be wrong. I’ve got more going on now than ever. But, better to be busy than bored, I think!
“Say, I heard from David that you were heading back to the States and I wanted to make sure I said goodbye before you left. It’s been a real treat getting to know you, Gwen.”
“Thanks, Jack. The feeling’s mutual. And, yeah, I didn’t think I’d be heading back so soon, but I got an opportunity that was too good to turn down. I’m buying a pub! It’s not much now, but I’m going to do my best to make it feel just like the ones here in England. They’ve really grown on me!”
“Wonderful! Congratulations! I know you’ll make a fantastic publican.
“Before you go, we must complete your lambsfoot education. Last time we talked about them, you asked whether there are other patterns that feature a lambsfoot blade. There are indeed, and I’ve brought one to show you.”
He withdrew a knife from his pocket, opened the blade to reveal the lambsfoot shape, and carefully handed it to her to examine.
“Oh yeah! I see the difference. The handle isn’t curved like the other ones and the metal parts at the end are much longer. What’s this pattern called?”
“You’ve got good eyes, Gwen. It's called a barlow and its handle shape and those elongated metal parts—we call them bolsters—are the hallmarks of the pattern. Not all barlows have lambsfoot blades, but this one does.
“It was part of a special run that I commissioned a few years after the first one I showed you. It was a labour of love and I was very happy with how it turned out. Some had handles made from beautifully figured pieces of stag antler. And, a few like the one you’re holding had that deep, rich rosewood. The barlow run wasn’t large, but the Guardians who have them treasure them.”
“Guardians?”
“Oh, yes, my apologies. The Guardians of the Lambsfoot—or just The Guardians—are an international society of knife enthusiasts that share a love for the pattern, its lore and history, and, of course, its use. It’s hard to believe that it was over thirty years ago that it was founded as a thread in an internet forum, but it’s still going strong. It’ll outlast me, I’m quite sure.”
“Wow, that’s really cool. I’m not surprised, though, these lambsfoot knives of yours are pretty neat. I can see how they’d gain a following.”
Before they could continue their discussion a large group came through the door. Anticipating their order, she pulled a few limes from under the bar and placed them on a cutting board.
“Hey Jack, how about you give me a hand slicing these for old times' sake?”
She turned to hand the knife back to him, but discovered he was already halfway to the door.
“Slice them yourself,” he said and added with a twinkle in his eye: “Guardian.” With that and a broad smile, he turned and departed.
He’d also left a card on the bar with a hand-written URL. She knew where that would take her and was eager to follow. But first, she had limes to slice.
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Me too Leon, and it looks like we have very similar capsDo love a good cap, especially in winter.
Using a rehashed photo.
Falling on August 1st, it is often a bit warm for a flat-cap on Yorkshire Day, but I have to wear one of course 
After what passes for summer here, I find myself looking forward to being able to wear my tweed cap again When I was a boy, you rarely saw a man without one 
Handsome pic Todd
I think you grow into a cap as you get older Jercudgee ,
Nice tweed.
Mine goes back to the early seventies; it just surfaced recently. It fits better than it did when my hair was longer and there was more of it. I'll wear it to Praise Team rehearsal tonight.
Nice pic Glad you got one Bill
That was quite a popular run, and the makers ran out of Ironwood, so they were done in two batches 
Nice to see you my friend, and your Hartshead Barlow
Sounds like a rift in the space time continuum Leon!
Thanks for the heads-up mate Thank you for the very kind words Jeff, I'm touched
And blushing a little Thanks John, it's hard to believe you were ever a newcomerNot an entry from me...
What do I think of when I think of Jack Black? I think of Grumble Towers mixed with the most friendly and welcoming person on the Porch.
He used to get so mad at us Guardians... When he'd go to sleep at night we'd keep posting and usually end up getting way off topic. He'd have to set us straight in the morning and sometimes he'd close the thread and have Gary clean things up. But he was always our friend and I think he knew, way down deep, that nobody likes gets more off-topic than he does (Admit it, Jack
When I fist started hanging around with the Guardians in this thread, it was just before the release of his '18 SFO, still sorry I missed that one but I wasn't aware of the process back then. I got to witness all the excitement as Guardians received their Lambsfoot knives. So I hung around for quite a while without owning a Lambsfoot. I learned a lot from him and the other Guardians, and knew I just had to have one. I obviously didn't hang around because of a knife, I hung around for Jack, the Guardians, and the wonderful interactions that happen here.
Jack ended up sending me one of his African Rosewood SFOs just so I could try the pattern. That's what he does, he's a true ambassador of the Lambsfoot. That Lambsfoot has become one of my most treasured and used knives and will always hold a special place with me, both for its usefulness and the generosity it represents. I guess you can say that Jack taught me how to be generous with my knives (maybe the lesson took ahold too well). I'm sure there are days that I frustrate Jack and he probably thinks, "Why did I encourage this guy to hang around?" But I think most of the time we are "friends that have never met".
We owe him a lot here in the Guardian thread and on the Porch as a whole... that wonderful mix of Grumble Towers and Friendly Generosity. Cheers Jack.
That first African Rosewood Lambsfoot... The one I lovingly refer to as "My Usual Lamb"
I certainly have no regrets in terms of 'encouraging you to hang around' my friend! You're a great ambassador for the pattern, a great pal, and I enjoy the affection you have for that humble example LOL!That is what i meant. The site went all haywire for a while, so there was a crossover. I won't say what i first thought when it happened.
Nice that it's fixed again Thanks for your dilligence Leon Thanks Todd, well doneSorry about that. I believe I’ve made the appropriate corrections.
Welcome to the club... You are now a true Guardian.
Forgive me for having forgotten your previous posts Greg, but I forget a lot of things these daysThank you for this extremely generous giveaway, Dylan. It's a wonderful tribute to Jack and I'd like to participate, please.
As my entry, I offer the final installment in the "Tales of Future Jack" series that I started a couple of years ago as a tribute to both Jack and his beloved pattern that he has spent so much of his time, treasure, and energy sharing with us. For those who are curious, the first two installments can be found in posts #26,196 and #27,637.
Although fiction, I hope they convey some of Jack's attributes that I admire most: his friendliness, his knowledge, and, of course, his generosity.
The Tales of Future Jack - Part III
November, 2047, Yorkshire, England
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Thank you my friend, now I really am blushing! Great pic 
Good morning Guardians, and Happy Saint Patrick's Day
I remember the days when I would go out for a few daytime drinks with a group of pals, but that hasn't happened in years, and I am on the waggon until the end of the month. I gave the boiler engineer one of my cold beers, but I'm not sure he earned it, as my boiler is making more racket than before he attended 
I need to get onto that this morning, and then sort my new phone out, but I am hoping I can get out later, possibly. I hope everyone has a great day, thanks again for the kind words, I'm lucky to have such good friends Inspired by Greg....
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When i was a kid St. Patricks day was big, we had a parade down the main street of Melbourne, have not even heard it mentioned today, not by one person except me, and not one news service. How times have changed.
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Much the same here Leon, I've not heard anything about it on the radioWhen i was a kid St. Patricks day was big, we had a parade down the main street of Melbourne, have not even heard it mentioned today, not by one person except me, and not one news service. How times have changed.
Hopefully, parts of the USA will make up for the rest of the world!