Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

Enjoyed carrying my Charlie Lamb today :) Not that I've done much :D :thumbsup:

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Jack Black said:
That's hot Vince! 😳 Yeah, none of my English ancestors saw these temperatures here, ever! 104 in London, where there are a bunch of fires, as there are elsewhere. There are barely any trains running, and the roads are melting! 🙄 I'm ok though, the mercury has dropped back to 98 now 👍
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Stay hydrated Jack. I can’t believe the temps you are having. News said only 1% of households have AC. Hope it passes soon.

Pete
 
Today and yesterdays photo dump! We leave tomorrow at 1 am 😒😬😳!!!

First up was our stop at Chena Hot Spring!! Saw a moose and drank some apple martinis in the ice museum.
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The hot springs were a high light of the trip!
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Even saw an old rusted out truck with California plates! LOL
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Today we went to Dredge #8. An old dredge that was abandoned in the 50’s. In 30 years of operation it moved 4 miles! We did some more gold panning and got about $55 dollars worth.
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The inner workings of the dredge were amazing. I was especially excited to see the inside of one because one of my Great Great Grandfathers was a winchman (captain) in a dredge during the California gold rush.

We stopped by HooDoo brewing on the way to dinner.
Their IPA was pretty dang good!!!
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And I got a Maibock!
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cudgee said:
Absolutely, one of my bug bears is knives sold as Lambsfoot knives that are bordering on Wharncliffe blades.🤬 Hope you're okay in the heat.🥰
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Thanks mate, the overnight temperatures haven't been much fun, but doing OK :) :thumbsup:
cigarrodog said:
Nice combo, Jack. Tell us the story of that interesting looking slingshot, please.
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Thanks Harvey :) That's one of many successful designs by British slingshot legend John Webb, (AKA Gamekeeper John), called a 'Bloodstopper'. That polymer version is tough, and inexpensive, and allows a variety of holds :thumbsup:

Fodderwing said:
Welcome Jon and that's a fine lambsfoot!

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That photo is a work of art Dwight :cool: :thumbsup:
Angry Waiter said:
Stay hydrated Jack. I can’t believe the temps you are having. News said only 1% of households have AC. Hope it passes soon.

Pete
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Thanks Pete, yeah, I don't know anyone who has AC! :eek: It was a hot night, but the forecast for today is high 70's, with some thunderstorms possibly, and a cooler night to come :thumbsup:
tmd_87 said:
Today and yesterdays photo dump! We leave tomorrow at 1 am 😒😬😳!!!

First up was our stop at Chena Hot Spring!! Saw a moose and drank some apple martinis in the ice museum.
iiNgFzN.jpg
Qai3tUK.jpg

The hot springs were a high light of the trip!
SOeFbo8.jpg

Even saw an old rusted out truck with California plates! LOL
7pg5nxx.jpg

Today we went to Dredge #8. An old dredge that was abandoned in the 50’s. In 30 years of operation it moved 4 miles! We did some more gold panning and got about $55 dollars worth.
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5pBPDd7.jpg

9EVSWf1.jpg

The inner workings of the dredge were amazing. I was especially excited to see the inside of one because one of my Great Great Grandfathers was a wenchman (captain) in a dredge during the California gold rush.

We stopped by HooDoo brewing on the way to dinner.
Their IPA was pretty dang good!!!
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And I got a Maibock!
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Wow Taylor, your Alaska trip looks like the trip of a lifetime :cool: Thanks for sharing your wonderful pics buddy :) I had never heard that word 'wenchman' before, very interesting :) Safe travels :thumbsup:

Good morning Guardians, some amazing photos eh? Hope everyone is doing OK. I can't say I got a great night's sleep last night, but hoping to catch up tonight. I'm going to head into town later, to get some bread, and a few other things. Need a shave first ;) :D Have a good day everyone, and I hope you can find some shade :)Hartshead Barlow is back in my pocket :thumbsup:

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(Another Gamekeeper slingshot there Dwight - and made in Sheffield ;) )
 
Jack Black said:
Thanks mate, the overnight temperatures haven't been much fun, but doing OK :) :thumbsup:

Thanks Harvey :) That's one of many successful designs by British slingshot legend John Webb, (AKA Gamekeeper John), called a 'Bloodstopper'. That polymer version is tough, and inexpensive, and allows a variety of holds :thumbsup:


That photo is a work of art Dwight :cool: :thumbsup:

Thanks Pete, yeah, I don't know anyone who has AC! :eek: It was a hot night, but the forecast for today is high 70's, with some thunderstorms possibly, and a cooler night to come :thumbsup:

Wow Taylor, your Alaska trip looks like the trip of a lifetime :cool: Thanks for sharing your wonderful pics buddy :) I had never heard that word 'wenchman' before, very interesting :) Safe travels :thumbsup:

Good morning Guardians, some amazing photos eh? Hope everyone is doing OK. I can't say I got a great night's sleep last night, but hoping to catch up tonight. I'm going to head into town later, to get some bread, and a few other things. Need a shave first ;) :D Have a good day everyone, and I hope you can find some shade :)Hartshead Barlow is back in my pocket :thumbsup:

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(Another Gamekeeper slingshot there Dwight - and made in Sheffield ;) )
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Sorry to see the fires that happened, they seemed like they were in populated areas.
 
Jack Black said:
Thanks mate, the overnight temperatures haven't been much fun, but doing OK :) :thumbsup:

Thanks Harvey :) That's one of many successful designs by British slingshot legend John Webb, (AKA Gamekeeper John), called a 'Bloodstopper'. That polymer version is tough, and inexpensive, and allows a variety of holds :thumbsup:


That photo is a work of art Dwight :cool: :thumbsup:

Thanks Pete, yeah, I don't know anyone who has AC! :eek: It was a hot night, but the forecast for today is high 70's, with some thunderstorms possibly, and a cooler night to come :thumbsup:

Wow Taylor, your Alaska trip looks like the trip of a lifetime :cool: Thanks for sharing your wonderful pics buddy :) I had never heard that word 'wenchman' before, very interesting :) Safe travels :thumbsup:

Good morning Guardians, some amazing photos eh? Hope everyone is doing OK. I can't say I got a great night's sleep last night, but hoping to catch up tonight. I'm going to head into town later, to get some bread, and a few other things. Need a shave first ;) :D Have a good day everyone, and I hope you can find some shade :)Hartshead Barlow is back in my pocket :thumbsup:

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(Another Gamekeeper slingshot there Dwight - and made in Sheffield ;) )
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Thanks Jack! Now at the airport for the ride home! I checked my spelling it’s definitely “winchman” I misspelled it and had to check it.

The dredge was amazing! The bucket-line or ladder dredge has 68 buckets, each with a capacity of 6 cubit feet. And a 150 horse power motor that ran the line. It recovered 7.5 million ounces of gold 🤯🤯
 
tmd_87 said:
Thanks Jack! Now at the airport for the ride home! I checked my spelling it’s definitely “winchman” I misspelled it and had to check it.

The dredge was amazing! The bucket-line or ladder dredge has 68 buckets, each with a capacity of 6 cubit feet. And a 150 horse power motor that ran the line. It recovered 7.5 million ounces of gold 🤯🤯
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Oh right Taylor, that makes more sense :) Good luck at the airport buddy, and I hope you have a smooth flight :)

Wow, that's incredible! I have read a few books about Alaskan gold prospecting :thumbsup:

I've just been out in my garden, only 8.30am here, but I couldn't believe how much cooler it was today, than indoors. These old houses really hang onto the heat! :eek:
 
Blimey, that happened fast! :eek: Well saved Leon! :) :thumbsup:

I went to town to get some shopping, but the supermarkets are half-empty because their refrigeration either failed, or was switched off yesterday :rolleyes:
 
Jack Black said:
called a 'Bloodstopper'. That polymer version is tough, and inexpensive, and allows a variety of holds :thumbsup:
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I've been looking at a Chinese rip-off in wood on Llamaland, but I know I have at least one slingshot in the garage, and maybe two.
Jack Black said:
I went to town to get some shopping, but the supermarkets are half-empty because their refrigeration either failed, or was switched off yesterday :rolleyes:
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I keep meaning to start laying in canned food. Such a fragile web we trust in.
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screened porch said:
I've been looking at a Chinese rip-off in wood on Llamaland, but I know I have at least one slingshot in the garage, and maybe two.
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Most of the Chinese-made ones are perfectly fine. A few are so badly constructed they're dangerous :eek:
screened porch said:
I keep meaning to start laying in canned food. Such a fragile web we trust in.
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Yes indeed :rolleyes: I laid in a LOT of tinned goods, other long-life foodstuffs, and luxury items (booze!) in the run-up to Brexit, as I figured prices were bound to increase (at least). When the first of the Covid lockdowns here came a few months later, that worked out well. My stock has gone down, but since prices of many foodstuffs have doubled in price, it's saved me quite a bit of money :thumbsup:
Onebigbill said:
Good morning Guardians. I'm finally emerging from this most recent Covid infection. Slowly getting better but still a little shaky. Going to venture out today and shake off the cobwebs. HHB by my side.
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You take it easy Bill, and don't go rushing around :thumbsup: Glad to hear you're starting to feel better :thumbsup:
JohnDF said:
Hope you're having a great day, Jack.
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Not bad thanks John :) Since it's warmer indoors than outside, I decided to go out again, pick up a few things, and then go for lunch in a Middle Eastern restaurant, which should negate me having to cook later ;) :thumbsup:

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