Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[osoverride]

I'm super excited to join the guardianship! lol

 

[cudgee]

I'm super excited to join the guardianship! lol

A warm welcome. Best place to hang out, no agro here like some other places on the forum.

 

[Rufus1949]

I'm super excited to join the guardianship! lol

Welcome to the porch. You will be amazed at the friendship and depth of knowledge to be found here.
Bob

Ps. ...my knives from England have taken from 2-3 weeks here on the East coast.

 

[Jack Black]

Afternoon Guardians !

Another hot day here, 83° for a high.


I*XL at the dog park

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Glad to hear you had a good day at the market Jack

Thanks Steve, that's quite a change in the weather, great pic my friend

Of course he did.

I wondered about the kid, too, Jack, although I thought it might be a little girl. Sorry the second link didn’t work for you. Here’s the text from the article:

Before Lake Minnetonka’s era of grand hotels and affluent residents, farmers spent long, physically grueling hours working the land, and now a symbol of that time has been recognized as a historic place.

Joseph Schmid worked his way from a newly arrived German immigrant, to a subsistence farmer, to a success story. He arrived in Minnesota in 1853, and his younger brother Benedict followed in 1855. The brothers exchanged ownership of a 156.5-acre property in Minnetrista, according to the National Register of Historic Places registration form for the site. Benedict purchased it in July of 1856, but by the early 1860s he had sold it to Joseph.

As of 1860, just six acres of the land had been improved and were being farmed. During the next decade, Joseph grew the farming operation. By 1874, the Schmid farm was at its peak acreage of 334.36 acres and at least 30 acres were improved.

While the farm was growing, Joseph, his wife, Elizabeth, and their seven children likely lived in a log home, according to the registration form. After the family had settled into the area and their farm became more of a success, they built a new house out of field stones in 1876, lending an air of permanence to their home and farm.

Joseph continued to grow and diversify the farming operation. By 1880, 56 acres were improved, while 40 acres were permanent meadows, pastures, orchards and vineyards, the form notes. Among the crops harvested in 1879 were 496 bushels of wheat, 50 tons of hay, 50 bushels of Irish potatoes, 384 bushels of oats and 50 bushels of apples. That year the Schmids also manufactured 200 pounds of butter and their hens produced 120 eggs.

Joseph gradually began giving the farm over to his son, Joseph Jr. As the Lake Minnetonka area entered its era of extravagance, standard agriculture started to diminish, and Joseph Jr. began selling off large portions of the property around the turn of the century.

A tornado hit the area Aug. 20, 1904, and destroyed a large barn that was on the property, and likely other buildings as well, according to the registration form. However, the stone home that had marked a time of prosperity and a sense of permanence for the Schmids remained standing.

In December of 1905, the last 80 acres of the Schmid farm were sold to Albert C. Loring to be added to his Woodend Dairy Farm, the form notes. Even though the house never had indoor plumbing or electricity, it was sometimes rented to Woodend employees until about 1948.

Without anyone living in it, the home started to decay. The roof collapsed exposing the interior, much of which was destroyed. The land it occupied was eventually bought by the late professional wrestler Verne Gagne. Three Rivers Park District officials began purchasing property in the area for what would become Lake Minnetonka Regional Park, and part of Gagne’s land, which includes the home’s ruins, was bought by the district through eminent domain.

TRPD officials began the process of getting the ruins on the National Register of Historic Places, and last month it was officially included on the list. Bill Walker, cultural resources program manager for TRPD, said one of the main reasons why they wanted the site added to the list was to improve the district’s chances of getting grant money to help preserve the site.

“The goal is to keep the ruins left intact,” Walker said.

The site is significant because it’s one of the few remaining structures that connects to the area’s agricultural past, he said. While the current deteriorating state of the farmhouse means visitors can’t get too close, park district officials want to change that, he said.

“We want to make it a feature of the park,” he said.

No plans for the site have yet been finalized, but Walker said that the park district would like to have the remaining walls shored up, so they will stay standing. Officials have also discussed adding a boardwalk and informational plaques to the site, so visitors could walk into the ruins and learn more about the home and the Schmid’s farm.

The Schmid farmhouse ruins are the second Three Rivers Park District site that was included on the National Register of Historic Places last year. The Noerenberg estate barn in Orono, which was built around 1912, was added earlier in the year.

Thanks a lot Barrett, that's really interesting

Thanks, Jack. Just the day before yesterday, the ice was still looking a lot more white. Probably won’t be too long before ice-out.

Great phrase

Great photos from the market!

The Albers Burl has kept its spot in my pocket for another day. I ditched the pocket slip today — they’re just too bulky for me — but I do have it somewhat safely tucked away on its own in the little coin pocket that’s built into my right front pocket.

Thanks buddy, that's a wonderful knife

I just used my digital caliper on my most recent Wright&Son lamb, it came in at 2.56mm. The GEC at 2.29mm and the Napanoch at 3.1mm. Don’t have a Albers lamb.

Interesting info A shame we can't add it to the Guardians Thread Index My stoutest Lambsfoot is the Needham, gifted to me by Campbellclanman I have a photo comparison somewhere, but am struggling to find it, so I'll try and take another later

Tuesday night's last-of-the-Easter-left-overs.

Hope you enjoyed them Michael

Evening Guardians! Axe Lamb today.

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Axe and you shall receive

Came highly recommended, and i really like it. Got enough kick for me without being head blowing.

I think I've seen it over here Leon, so I'll try and pick some up Thanks mate

Sounds like you had a good day at the market. Enjoyed the pics!

Thank you David, it was a good day, though I was cold and exhausted when I got home

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Nice shot of the Blood Lamb Pete

Crazy day at work. Forrest fire on base. Smoking and drinking to decompress . I will catch up in a bit.

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Sounds like you've earned a rest Paul! I love the colours you get on those polished blades when they see some use

I knew a similar chap who had a " Death Adder In His Pocket ". Would never put his hand in there. We nicknamed him " The Black Adder ".

I'm super excited to join the guardianship! lol

I hope your Lambsfoot reaches you soon In the meantime, you might enjoy reading some of the older posts. We have a partial Thread Index to make things a little easier, which is linked to in post #1

Welcome to the porch. You will be amazed at the friendship and depth of knowledge to be found here.
Bob

Ps. ...my knives from England have taken fron 2-3 weeks here on the East coast.

Come for the knives, stay for the friendship

Good morning Guardians, I had a pub crawl with my mate last night, and we were out until the early hours, but it made for a LONG day, as I had been up since 4am, with an 8 hour stint at the market. I had a nice time with my pal, but I could have done with having a hot bath, and some sofa time! I finally have my dental appointment today, so I'm hoping they do more than on my previous 3 visits. To be fair, the dentist has been very helpful, it's the gate-keepers that have caused the problems My appointment isn't until early afternoon, but I have quite a few things to do this morning. I hope everyone has had a good week, and that you're all looking forward to the weekend Carrying my Hartshead Barlow Have a good day Guardians

 

[Steven_69]

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sorry wrong thread

 

[Rufus1949]

Thanks Steve, that's quite a change in the weather, great pic my friend



Thanks a lot Barrett, that's really interesting

Great phrase

Thanks buddy, that's a wonderful knife

Interesting info A shame we can't add it to the Guardians Thread Index My stoutest Lambsfoot is the Needham, gifted to me by Campbellclanman I have a photo comparison somewhere, but am struggling to find it, so I'll try and take another later

Hope you enjoyed them Michael

Axe and you shall receive

I think I've seen it over here Leon, so I'll try and pick some up Thanks mate

Thank you David, it was a good day, though I was cold and exhausted when I got home


Nice shot of the Blood Lamb Pete

Sounds like you've earned a rest Paul! I love the colours you get on those polished blades when they see some use



I hope your Lambsfoot reaches you soon In the meantime, you might enjoy reading some of the older posts. We have a partial Thread Index to make things a little easier, which is linked to in post #1

Come for the knives, stay for the friendship

Good morning Guardians, I had a pub crawl with my mate last night, and we were out until the early hours, but it made for a LONG day, as I had been up since 4am, with an 8 hour stint at the market. I had a nice time with my pal, but I could have done with having a hot bath, and some sofa time! I finally have my dental appointment today, so I'm hoping they do more than on my previous 3 visits. To be fair, the dentist has been very helpful, it's the gate-keepers that have caused the problems My appointment isn't until early afternoon, but I have quite a few things to do this morning. I hope everyone has had a good week, and that you're all looking forward to the weekend Carrying my Hartshead Barlow Have a good day Guardians

Your HHB is looking fine at attention Jack.
Let's hope your dentist gets things right today.
Hopefully, he/ she does not offer a hair cut and shave first!

 

[Rufus1949]

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Hi Steve,
May I say this is the lambsfoot thread. You should move your post to the traditional thread for a proper viewing.

 

[Steven_69]

May I say this is the lambsfoot thread. You should move your post to the traditional thread for a proper viewing.

Sorry, just stumbled into the wrong thread, it's deleted now

 

[Rufus1949]

Sorry, just stumbled into the wrong thread, it's deleted now

No worries....we have all errored like that.
Nice knife.

 

[Jack Black]

Your HHB is looking fine at attention Jack.
Let's hope your dentist gets things right today.
Hopefully, he/ she does not offer a hair cut and shave first!

LOL! Thanks a lot Bob

Hi Steve,
May I say this is the lambsfoot thread. You should move your post to the traditional thread for a proper viewing.

Sorry, just stumbled into the wrong thread, it's deleted now

Thanks a lot guys

 

[echoscout]

You seem to have really bonded with your '19 David

Yes sir I sure have. This knife is special to me and one of my very favorites.

Axe and you shall receive

Good morning Guardians, I had a pub crawl with my mate last night, and we were out until the early hours, but it made for a LONG day, as I had been up since 4am, with an 8 hour stint at the market. I had a nice time with my pal, but I could have done with having a hot bath, and some sofa time! I finally have my dental appointment today, so I'm hoping they do more than on my previous 3 visits. To be fair, the dentist has been very helpful, it's the gate-keepers that have caused the problems My appointment isn't until early afternoon, but I have quite a few things to do this morning. I hope everyone has had a good week, and that you're all looking forward to the weekend Carrying my Hartshead Barlow Have a good day Guardians

Hope all goes well today Jack! HHB lookin good!

 

[Jack Black]

Yes sir I sure have. This knife is special to me and one of my very favorites.



Hope all goes well today Jack! HHB lookin good!

That's nice to hear David, thank you my friend

 

[cudgee]

I think I've seen it over here Leon, so I'll try and pick some up

Get some if you can, i reckon you would like it..

 

[Jack Black]

Get some if you can, i reckon you would like it..

Thanks mate, I'm grateful for the recommendation

 

[Onebigbill]

Good morning Guardians. Woke up this morning a little sore and stiff. I guess I must have gotten a little twisted whilst asleep. Getting older doesn't help either. Golfed yesterday and it was very slow play. Really irritated me but it was a beautiful day so I should have just relaxed and enjoyed the stroll around the links. Hope everyone will have a nice weekend. HHB with me again.

 

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[Rufus1949]

Good morning Guardians. Woke up this morning a little sore and stiff. I guess I must have gotten a little twisted whilst asleep. Getting older doesn't help either. Golfed yesterday and it was very slow play. Really irritated me but it was a beautiful day so I should have just relaxed and enjoyed the stroll around the links. Hope everyone will have a nice weekend. HHB with me again.
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Nice HHB Bill, nice coloring on the stag...the pace does try one's patience at times. Fortunately we have the first time at our club.

 

[Jack Black]

Good morning Guardians. Woke up this morning a little sore and stiff. I guess I must have gotten a little twisted whilst asleep. Getting older doesn't help either. Golfed yesterday and it was very slow play. Really irritated me but it was a beautiful day so I should have just relaxed and enjoyed the stroll around the links. Hope everyone will have a nice weekend. HHB with me again.
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Hope you loosen up over the course of the day Bill Your Hartshead Barlow looks good, as always

Nice to see old Toffee Wings Jer, what's on the turntable?

 

[Rufus1949]

Looking better than ever Jer.

 

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Son of a Preacher Man!
Not really.
That turntable doesn't work, and there's nothing on it. I have to get rid of that, and maybe the tea-cart it's sitting on, and bring up the big one from the basement.

Looking better than ever Jer.

Thanks!