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I think that is where it probably originated from, but done properly they are fantastic. Another reason to think that they originated from hard times, they were a convenient working mans lunch. Cold and sliced in your lunchbox. And good meatloaf
We have all been traumatized by food from our childhood to some extent.I guess I was just traumatized by the meatloaves of my childhood.
We go by that factory every time we go fishing Barrett, and it isn’t far from a pretty big knife shop.
I wonder if any of you Guardians remember driving through Missouri back in the 90s or early 2000s (and earlier, I’m sure) and seeing these billboards every 5 miles or so for hundreds of miles?
Back in high school, a friend and I drove from Northwest Arkansas to St. Louis and back in one day. We kept laughing about the constant assault of WALNUT BOWL billboards, and when we got closer, we decided that we might as well stop there (so I guess the excessive billboard marketing worked). We each bought the cheapest little bowl they sold. I still use mine for collecting change and other random stuff from my pockets at the end of the day.
(I remember reading a few years back that the “Original” Walnut Bowl Factory Store burned down, but for the life of me, I couldn’t find any information about it when I tried to Google it today.)
My mom's dad called church meatloaf, breadloaf.Looks it mate!
I'm not sure I've ever had meatloaf, I only know of it from TV and cinema - and heavy metal course!It seems to have a bad reputation, like something inexpensive you'd have when times are hard, but the meatloaf shown here looks like an absolute treat!
The image is fine and the haft is just crazy gorgeous, Dwight.
That was probably because some ladies will put bread in to add some cheap bulk and also to maintain some moisture . My wife makes a Great Meatloaf and will sometimes make 2 at the same time just to put some Sweet Pickle Relish in one for me .
I could see that for sure. I bought this one for day hikes and quick weekenders due to its lightweight. It has turned more into my overnight bag for quick trips haha. Great bag that packs alot of capability for its size
Best, Greg
I love seeing your AC my friend, it might well be the best of themI used my Lambsfoot to cleanup a few dead leaves from these Canna Lillies.
I can certainly see the reason for making things lighter, but overall I think the move to lightweight packs was one of the many con-tricks from the outdoor industry, particularly at the cheaper end of the market. Some of them are downright shoddy. If you're ever over here again, and want a big pack, I have a bunch of good, well-made old 'uns, some still have the labels on!Very true. I looked at Osprey again when I needed to replace the day pack, but they seemed to have gone even further toward ultra-lightweight gear, and I couldn’t find anything that fit my needs like the old pack I’d had. Now I have a 5.11 backpack for everyday stuff (I actually have three of them
It's not often I use a big pack these days. Even the Gyrfalcon I bought a few years ago, was largely a waste of money The last day pack I bought (after the Maxpedition Falcon II), was by Karrimor SF, and I'm really pleased with it. Karrimor were a good British outdoor company years ago, but then they were bought by some phone-shop spiv, and they're garbage now. It turns out that Karrimor SF are actually a separate company though 
I skipped dessert, and treated myself to some beers!Exercise and a vegetarian sandwich? I’d say you earned dessert, too.
I'm surprised I'm not in therapy recovering from my mother's cooking!I think deep down I know that, and I probably owe it to myself to try a good meatloaf, which I’d probably enjoy. I guess I was just traumatized by the meatloaves of my childhood.
It never gets old!
It's nice to see that bowl again Barrett, great picsSome Lambsfoot content…
I think every country, or even town, has its own dish for when the pennies are getting low. In Sheffield, workers traditionally got paid on Thursday, and on Wednesday night, most of the city tucked in to a poor man's stew, known locally as ash. Recipe's vary, but it's usually delicious, and I should make it more often. There's a posh version on the Henderson's Relish site, though I've never seen ash with celery in it before
Yes indeed!We have all been traumatized by food from our childhood to some extent.
Here school dinners were synonymous with childhood eating trauma, but I never found them too bad, they were certainly a lot better than the food at home! That's a shame Barrett
I enjoyed re-reading that though Superb photo my friend
LOL!
I've had sausages like that! Me and my siblings used to call my mother's ash 'potato stew'! Living phat buddy!
That's a better name than 'Vera Drake' (sometimes folks change it to 'Charlie Drake')!Good looking " Joe Blake ".
Fantastic Harry
Yay!Thanks... and my Seahawks won the game, so it was a good night.
I see a lot of them here, even though they're relatively pricey. Seem to be good packsI could see that for sure. I bought this one for day hikes and quick weekenders due to its lightweight. It has turned more into my overnight bag for quick trips haha. Great bag that packs alot of capability for its size
Have a good day Guardians 
eek: ), I hope we get a few more of them before the dark nights, and shorter days, arrive. I had a walk down to Charlie's Cafe this morning, for a coffee and a croissant. Hisham, who, with his brother, is co-owner, but seems to do most of the work, really takes pride in everything he serves. The coffee is always excellent, and the croissants were better than ever today, particularly as I arrived just as they had come out of the oven. I then headed off to get a gift for my neighbour's baby, and buy a few other things, before returning home. I think I'll go and sit out in the garden for a while, and enjoy the sunshine Hope everyone else is having a good day 
Unusually intriguing, for haircut news.
Whalebone teething ring?
Thank you, Todd.
Thank you, Jack.
Absolutely beautiful Charlie Lamb, my friend.
Beautiful horn handles, Jer.
Thanks. They have a cheerful glow.Beautiful horn handles, Jer.
