Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[Modoc ED]

Carrying this one today.

 

[Rufus1949]

Thanks Bob, Sheffield is a small place, there were dozens of other cutlery firms located within a few hundred yards of the Washington Works, including the Taylor's Eye Witness factory, which like the Washington Works, I used to pass every day Have you seen my picture thread about Sheffield factories (hope it's still in one piece)?

No, but I will definitely search for it.
Thanks for the info.

 

[Jack Black]

Carrying this one today.

Looking good Ed

No, but I will definitely search for it.
Thanks for the info.

You can just click on the link in my post Bob

 

[Rufus1949]

Looking good Ed

You can just click on the link in my post Bob

Thank you...it will give me something to read at my café.

 

[Jakeywax31]

Hello Guardians!! A cold day today will keep me inside for most of the day. If I venture out in the tundra it will be for groceries. Charlie lamb will be riding in my pocket today. Thanks for the slip sbh06 .

 

[Rufus1949]

Hello Guardians!! A cold day today will keep me inside for most of the day. If I venture out in the tundra it will be for groceries. Charlie lamb will be riding in my pocket today. Thanks for the slip sbh06 .

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Very nice Paul...slip looks fantastic.

 

[SteveC]

Not too bad thanks Steve I'm very sorry to hear about your aunt mate. Scotland has a separate system, funded by the Scottish Parliament, so hopefully, it's more like the NHS used to be like here in England

I reckon we've all had similar finds Bob! You certainly hit the jackpot with your IXL Lamb though my friend I used to live very close to the Washington Works at one time, and my mother was brought up a stone's throw away

Thanks Jack, It sounds like she is doing better today as she was able to eat so that's a good sign.

 

[Rufus1949]

Looking good Ed

You can just click on the link in my post Bob

Jack, I just dipped my toe into this great pool of history. You have contributed a great service to the preservation of this story of cutlery.
It will take me awhile to enjoy in depth and do my own research to satisfy my curiosities
Well done.

 

[cudgee]

I read Jake La Motta's autobiography, and I reckon the movie did him a favour!

Yeah, a lot of " Famous " people in general have misguided public perception about them, a lot is smothered and hidden. Being a big boxing fan, although not so much now, they have nearly ruined it, anyway back to the topic, i read and researched everything i could get my hands on, Cassius Clay, i would not state on a public forum my thoughts on him.

 

[screened porch]

His full name is Padraic Pearse Kelly! Kathleen Mary Kelly is VERY Irish too! Lovely name I know a Londoner called Frank, and when I hadn't known him long, he said something that made me ask if his family was Irish. In a broad London accent, he said, "Well, me name's Francis Joseph Patrick Quinn." Thanks Bill

Sorry to hear about the pollen Bill, that's a thoughtful gift THank you, both for the recipe, and for the great pics

The state of medical care is not much better I'm afraid Steve, the system is completely, and it's costing a lot of lives

I'd forgotten about your castanets Jer! How are you getting on with the Space Lamb?

Thanks buddy, only another eek until my appointment, but I might as well not have attended the last one

It LOOKS good Daniel As does your Lambsfoot

After leaving Charlie's, I went into town. I very rarely go into Leeds city centre at weekends, and I'd forgotten how busy it gets. There was a 'Goth Fair' in Leeds market, with some very bizarre-looking stalls, and bizarre-looking old Goths! Ray, Tool Man's Teddy Boy mate, who has the stall next door, was DJing at the event, which must have been Teddy Boy Hell!

I had 5 minutes with Ray, and also had a chat with a couple of traders I know in the outdoor market. There's a nice guy who sells army surplus gear. He's 6ft 4" and I'm 6ft 3", and he was just telling me about a policeman he knows who is 6ft 6", when some young lunatic appeared, and interrupting his tale, said, "You don't need to be more than 6ft when you're a trained semi-professional cage fighter." The guy laughed, and said, "You're nothing like 6ft!" He then started asking about body armour, which he supposedly needed for a movie he was starring in, and then turned his attention to some very inexpensive combat pants, asking, "Would these be any good for kicking someone in the head? Because I need to be able to kick 7 1/2 feet in the air!" I wandered off, but when I passed through again later, I spoke to the army surplus guy again, and we were laughing about it. I guessed that he didn't even buy the trousers, and the bloke told me that he'd said they were a bit expensive, and that he'd have to wait until he received his unemployment cheque! I guess cage-fighting and movie stardom doesn't pay as much as people think! Leeds Market, I'll miss it when it's gone!

I decided to get something to eat, but the food hall was absolutely packed, so I returned to the Tunisian stall I went to on Thursday, which is a little tucked away. Got a great sandwich, though it was a little messy to eat!

My mate rang me to say he was his way into town, with his youngest lad, and so we arranged to meet up for a coffee. I spent half an hour with them, before walking back through the crowds of shoppers. City councils everywhere in England are always changing and resurfacing pavements, and it's something of a national sport. Quite a dangerous sport in Leeds today though, as for some reason, the council had put down some sort of aggregate, which became as slippery as custard when it got wet. I'm assuming the job is only half done, but if so, it should have been cordoned off. Since it wasn't, the material had been walked onto all the surrounding streets, and people were going down like nine-pins with several quite seriously injured

I'm just thinking about what to have for my tea Hope everyone is having a good day

Orders placed today will ship within four weeks?
It will be interesting to see what happens with the slippery new pavement.

 

[Jakeywax31]

Very nice Paul...slip looks fantastic.

Thanks Bob

 

[Jack Black]

Hello Guardians!! A cold day today will keep me inside for most of the day. If I venture out in the tundra it will be for groceries. Charlie lamb will be riding in my pocket today. Thanks for the slip sbh06 .

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That's a quality slip to go with your superb Charlie Lamb my friend

Thanks Jack, It sounds like she is doing better today as she was able to eat so that's a good sign.

That's good to hear Steve If you want to send her a box of chocolates or something feel free to PM me mate

Jack, I just dipped my toe into this great pool of history. You have contributed a great service to the preservation of this story of cutlery.
It will take me awhile to enjoy in depth and do my own research to satisfy my curiosities
Well done.

Sadly, a lot of those old factories, which I photographed only a few years ago, are already gone I'm afraid Bill

Yeah, a lot of " Famous " people in general have misguided public perception about them, a lot is smothered and hidden. Being a big boxing fan, although not so much now, they have nearly ruined it, anyway back to the topic, i read and researched everything i could get my hands on, Cassius Clay, i would not state on a public forum my thoughts on him.

I bought a book about him for a friend of mine a while back, and was sent a digital copy of the book. I can probably email it to you if you're interested Leon. The first book I ever bought as a kid was The Fundamentals of Boxing by Barney Ross

Orders placed today will ship within four weeks?
It will be interesting to see what happens with the slippery new pavement.

That was other stuff on sale I'll not bring here! My mate was telling me about the pavement, and having seen someone fall badly, on their way to meet me for a coffee. Presumably, that had been going on for several hours then. When I walked back that way, there were other people injured, but the area hadn't been closed, even though ambulances had attended Good to see OTF

 

[SteveC]

That's good to hear Steve If you want to send her a box of chocolates or something feel free to PM me mate

Thanks for your kind offer !

 

[Rufus1949]

Sadly, a lot of those old factories, which I photographed only a few years ago, are already gone I'm afraid Bill

Very sad to hear Jack.
Many historical sites here are in total neglect and ruin also.

 

[Jack Black]

Very sad to hear Jack.
Many historical sites here are in total neglect and ruin also.

That's a shame Bob I watched a few contemporary YT videos by a feller documenting the destruction in Sheffield, and they were depressing beyond belief. Sad to see my home town looking so downright ugly!

 

[echoscout]

Evening Guardians! Cool and sunny here today. Hope you'al have had a interesting day.

 

[cudgee]

The first book I ever bought as a kid was The Fundamentals of Boxing by Barney Ross

Hit and Don't get Hit.

 

[echoscout]

Having a Tool Man hamburger for supper.

 

[Fodderwing]

Good evening Dwight, what a beauty.

Thank you Bob. Cherri and I had another fantastic cup (3 actually) of Kenya fresh ground coffee this morning thanks to you my friend. Beautiful IXL!

Your Charlie has some beautiful bone

Gracias Leon.

Thanks a lot Dwight, your striking pic has inspired me to carry my Charlie Lamb today

Excellent amigo! Interesting scenery at the market.

Orders placed today will ship within four weeks?
It will be interesting to see what happens with the slippery new pavement.

Vive le Toffeewings!!!!

 

[cudgee]

Having a Tool Man hamburger for supper.

Stop showing all this meat. I, like Jack have given up red meat for lent. Only 3 Sundays to go. Will be having steak or lamb for breakfast on Easter Sunday.