Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[Rufus1949]

I realised that I'd overbought on onions, (and a lot of other things), so thought I'd drop some round at my neighbour's on my way down the street. I bumped into Mrs Singh's son Minda, and by a happy coincidence she had asked him to fetch her some, so that solved that We chatted for a while, and then I walked down the street, and down to Charlie's for a coffee, before catching a bus to Roundhay Park, a few miles away.

I usually have coffee at the cafe near the entrance, but since Charlie had already charged my caffeine levels, I walked straight into the park, past the old bandstand, and down to the smaller of the park's two lakes.

It really doesn't seem like a year since the swans were building their nest last year. A shame so much of it is wind-blown plastic, and other rubbish

I regretted not bringing a longer lens for my camera, and had to resort to the zoom on my small compact when I spotted Papa Swan cruising around further across the lake, and close to a small Moor Hen's nest.

I walked into the woods, heading for a quiet area I could do some slingshot plinking with.

About 5 years ago, one of the many huge trees came crashing down in a storm, and I had been using it as a back-stop since then. The park rangers have been clearing up the area though, so I might have to find another spot. After half an hour's plinking, I decided to stop for a snack, and ate a couple of bananas I had brought with me, along with an eccles cake. I walked onto the woods, following a good path.

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Great tour of a beautiful park Jack. Nice pictures of your lambs.

 

[Jack Black]

Thank you Jack...glad the weather cooperated with you for your trek.
Funny, I am actually the second owner. It was a county work truck in New Mexico in the 1950's. Then out of a junk yard to restoration.

Thanks Bob, me too, as I didn't take a jacket! Amazing my friend

 

[Jack Black]

Great tour of a beautiful park Jack. Nice pictures of your lambs.

Thanks again buddy

 

[Rufus1949]

Thanks Bob, me too, as I didn't take a jacket! Amazing my friend

It does seem Great Britain does something right Jack....your parks are beautiful.

 

[Angry Waiter]

One for our golfers!

Skirting the edge of the golf course, I dropped down to the stream, crossing on the old stone bridge.

Leaving the woods, I had to cross Leeds outer ring-road. At this point, it's only 2 lanes wide, but it was really busy, and the traffic comes round the bend at 70 mph, in both directions. There used to be a crossing here once, but that's long gone, and it's the only place to cross. I had to wait 5-10 minutes before I was able to bolt across.

Once across, I continued on the footpath, with woodland opening up into fields. I bumped into a young woman walking her dog, and warned her the road was busy. I saw her later, and she'd decided not to risk it.

I was hoping to get a few pics of new-born lambs, but while I could hear them bleating, I could barely see them 3 fields away, and had to resort to my compact zoom again, (and heavy cropping).

Eventually, I was at the village of Shadwell, and the Red Lion pub, where a feast of beer, and some of the finest chips imaginable awaited me Hope everyone else is having a good day

No that is how you have a grand Saturday. Looks like a great time Jack.

 

[Jack Black]

It does seem Great Britain does something right Jack....your parks are beautiful.

Shhh, they'll be selling them off to some Chinese-owned company next! Thanks Bob

No that is how you have a grand Saturday. Looks like a great time Jack.

Thanks a lot Pete

 

[Jakeywax31]

I hope everyone is having a good Saturday. It will be the Masters and stuffing my face with whatever food is within arms reach today . I do need to stock up on a few essentials that include IPA, brown ale, and maybe a porter ale or two for the weekend. I always look forward to this week. I have this nice little rodgers shadow pattern lamb in the pocket today. Have a great day everyone and enjoy your Easter weekend.

 

[Rufus1949]

I hope everyone is having a good Saturday. It will be the Masters and stuffing my face with whatever food is within arms reach today . I do need to stock up on a few essentials that include IPA, brown ale, and maybe a porter ale or two for the weekend. I always look forward to this week. I have this nice little rodgers shadow pattern lamb in the pocket today. Have a great day everyone and enjoy your Easter weekend.

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I always enjoy bolster free knives. Nice lamb Paul.

 

[Jakeywax31]

I always enjoy bolster free knives. Nice lamb Paul.

Thanks, Bob

 

[Angry Waiter]

I hope everyone is having a good Saturday. It will be the Masters and stuffing my face with whatever food is within arms reach today . I do need to stock up on a few essentials that include IPA, brown ale, and maybe a porter ale or two for the weekend. I always look forward to this week. I have this nice little rodgers shadow pattern lamb in the pocket today. Have a great day everyone and enjoy your Easter weekend.

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Great looking knife. On your plan of activity for the day, mine is the same. Sure do enjoy the Masters

 

[Jakeywax31]

Great looking knife. On your plan of activity for the day, mine is the same. Sure do enjoy the Masters

Thanks, Pete. It is a great week. Enjoy the beers and ️ my friend.

 

[Jack Black]

I hope everyone is having a good Saturday. It will be the Masters and stuffing my face with whatever food is within arms reach today . I do need to stock up on a few essentials that include IPA, brown ale, and maybe a porter ale or two for the weekend. I always look forward to this week. I have this nice little rodgers shadow pattern lamb in the pocket today. Have a great day everyone and enjoy your Easter weekend.

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Great looking knife. On your plan of activity for the day, mine is the same. Sure do enjoy the Masters

I have far too much food within arm's reach! :eek And booze for that matter! I hope I don't get charged extra when I fly to Bulgaria!

I like your new acquisition Paul Enjoy your weekend fellers

 

[SteveC]

Thank you very much Jeremy, been a nice day

Great news Steve, I hope there are no issues with flooding

Glad to hear you're doing your bit Dwight! Have a good one my friend

I hope you get some better weather soon Pete Sounds like you've got plenty to do

Mos def!

I just tried to find an image Barrett, but it was so out of date that a pint in London was less than £5, about half of what it is now I think!

Thanks buddy

Great shot Steve, really shows off its character

Wow! Cool truck Bob, and two great pics Happy Double Lambsfoot Day my friend

I realised that I'd overbought on onions, (and a lot of other things), so thought I'd drop some round at my neighbour's on my way down the street. I bumped into Mrs Singh's son Minda, and by a happy coincidence she had asked him to fetch her some, so that solved that We chatted for a while, and then I walked down the street, and down to Charlie's for a coffee, before catching a bus to Roundhay Park, a few miles away.

I usually have coffee at the cafe near the entrance, but since Charlie had already charged my caffeine levels, I walked straight into the park, past the old bandstand, and down to the smaller of the park's two lakes.

It really doesn't seem like a year since the swans were building their nest last year. A shame so much of it is wind-blown plastic, and other rubbish

I regretted not bringing a longer lens for my camera, and had to resort to the zoom on my small compact when I spotted Papa Swan cruising around further across the lake, and close to a small Moor Hen's nest.

I walked into the woods, heading for a quiet area where I could do some slingshot plinking.

About 5 years ago, one of the many huge trees came crashing down in a storm, and I have been using it as a back-stop since then. The park rangers have been clearing up the area though, so I might have to find another spot. After half an hour's plinking, I decided to stop for a snack, and ate a couple of bananas I had brought with me, along with an eccles cake. I walked on into the woods, following a good path.

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Great pictures of a nice hike !

 

[SteveC]

I hope everyone is having a good Saturday. It will be the Masters and stuffing my face with whatever food is within arms reach today . I do need to stock up on a few essentials that include IPA, brown ale, and maybe a porter ale or two for the weekend. I always look forward to this week. I have this nice little rodgers shadow pattern lamb in the pocket today. Have a great day everyone and enjoy your Easter weekend.

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Nice one Paul !

 

[Jakeywax31]

. Thanks, Jack.

 

[Jakeywax31]

Nice one Paul !

Thanks buddy!!

 

[Angry Waiter]

I have far too much food within arm's reach! :eek And booze for that matter! I hope I don't get charged extra when I fly to Bulgaria!

I like your new acquisition Paul Enjoy your weekend fellers

Jack, what town(s) are you visiting in Bulgaria? Such an interesting country with its location…

I am sure you will have a blast

 

[bigfish64]

Well play has been suspended for the day, but that doesn’t mean you guys have to stop eating and drinking!

Here’s a few pictures from our visit to the Heaven Hill distillery yesterday.
Nothing like a bourbon tasting at 10:00 am.

 

[Jack Black]

Great pictures of a nice hike !

Thanks Steve

Jack, what town(s) are you visiting in Bulgaria? Such an interesting country with its location…

I am sure you will have a blast

It's a bit of a shambles actually Pete! I received an email, about a month ago, from one of our tour operators/airlines, advertising 'Cheap Spring Breaks in Turkey'. So I have a quick look on my phone, and see a hotel, which looks OK, fantastic reviews, and a reasonable price. I book it, 7 days, all inclusive, shell out for a room upgrade, sea view, etc, and then a bunch of extras on the flight, and insurance. When I get the info from them, the hotel is in Bulgaria, very close to Turkey, on the Black Sea, but NOT in Turkey. I tried cancelling, but it looked like I'd lose a third of my money. It's in a resort called Sunny Beach. I'm not someone who likes lying on a beach, in fact I hate it, and I don't like tourist resorts, but hopefully, it'll be relatively quiet at the beginning of May, and there's an ancient town called Nessebar not too far away, which sounds interesting. But, if I knew I was going to Bulgaria, I'd prefer to see Bulgaria, not a beach resort! Odessa isn't that far away of course!

Well play has been suspended for the day, but that doesn’t mean you guys have to stop eating and drinking!

Here’s a few pictures from our visit to the Heaven Hill distillery yesterday. View attachment 2145983
Nothing like a bourbon tasting at 10:00 am.
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LOL! Wow, those are great photos Todd I hope you had fun, despite the early start

 

[cudgee]

I don't like tourist resorts,

I'm 100% with you there. You travel to see different countries and meet the people and learn. Not hang around with the people you have left and can see everyday when at home. Get out amongst the locals. Easter Sunday morning here 6AM, just waiting for the coffee machine to warm up.