Rufus1949
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Thank you kindly Dwight...afzelia burl is truly unique.Wow! You captured the grain in that gem! So glad to be introduced to afzelia.
Vive le Spalty! Gorgeous image.
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Thank you kindly Dwight...afzelia burl is truly unique.Wow! You captured the grain in that gem! So glad to be introduced to afzelia.
Vive le Spalty! Gorgeous image.
Incredible Rodgers lamb Charlie! What a perfectly preserved piece.Interesting pictures, Jack! Sorry about your internet, but thanks for persevering and getting them posted!!
We are celebrating Victoria's birthday today, part of being in the fading British "sphere of influence""!!
In honor of that other Old Queen, I am carrying this cool old JR Lamb, which is truly a tribute to the Sheffield of Olde!!
I just love this old knife!! Square-finished, it loves the pocket immensely, for a large knife, nearly 4" long!!View attachment 2194378View attachment 2194383View attachment 2194384
Looking in my archive, I carried this one on Victoria's day, 2020!!!View attachment 2194385
I'm glad to hear you are free at last my friend. Enjoy the quiet time.. Last day of school for the kids. We teachers come in tomorrow for one last time for this school year. It’s been a long one for sure.
Sorry to hear about that Steve, it's a curseI hope you're not in too much discomfort, and that it fades away quickly
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Thanks Daniel !Steve I hope you sciatica calms down soon.
I'm glad to hear you are free at last my friend. Enjoy the quiet time.
Sorry for the multiple posts but it's the only way I can avoid dropping quotes.
Been a busy three days. One medical procedure Monday for Cherri. One today for me. Sunday our grandson Gage graduated high school so we spent the entire day in celebration. Gage just turned 18. He is already an accomplished commercial welder with a couple years experience under his belt. Laser focused on becoming a gas and oilfield pipeline welder. He is currently working infrastructure projects along the Arkansas river but travels several surrounding states as directed. Not bad for an18 yr old in today's world. Yeah, I'm proud of him.
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Todd, congrats on the closing of another year. Your lamb is looking great in the out of doors.Good morning Guardians. Last day of school for the kids. We teachers come in tomorrow for one last time for this school year. It’s been a long one for sure.
Feeding the turtles this morning. Used my lamb to cut some tomatoes, but it’s the blueberries that they want this morning. Have a great day everyone.
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Hope you are healthy, Jack!! I'd hate to see you miss your meet-up with Bod!!!Good morning Guardians, it seems kind of quiet around here, I hope everyone is doing OK, and that your week got off to a good startIt's a bit dull and overcast here today, so I'm hoping it brightens up later, so that me and Bod can sit outside the pub (otherwise he has to keep going outside to smoke a 'roll-up'). I'm not feeling at my best today though, unfortunately, and have been coughing quite badly. I don't think it's anything serious, but I better have a Covid test, just in case
Since I'm not meeting Bod until 4.30pm, I have plenty of time today, and have no shortage of tasks I need to take care of. Slipping my Albers Lambsfoot in my pocket again, Eric did such a great job of these
Have a great day Guardians
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My friend, if you have a look and see what Stretches can do for a bad Back- Honestly- I know - suffered most my life with a Back that destroys me at times Paul - start off slow - the benefits are massive.The "ole" Infantry back just likes to remind me what I did to it from time to time![]()
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It will pass to a manageable pain in a few days. Thanks for the concern, Bob.
Thanks Dwight. That’s what I enjoy the most about summer, the piece and quite.I'm glad to hear you are free at last my friend. Enjoy the quiet time.
That’s fantastic Dwight, easy to see why you are so proud. Way to go Gage!Been a busy three days. One medical procedure Monday for Cherri. One today for me. Sunday our grandson Gage graduated high school so we spent the entire day in celebration. Gage just turned 18. He is already an accomplished commercial welder with a couple years experience under his belt. Laser focused on becoming a gas and oilfield pipeline welder. He is currently working infrastructure projects along the Arkansas river but travels several surrounding states as directed. Not bad for an18 yr old in today's world. Yeah, I'm proud of him.
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Thanks Bob, my penultimate year.Todd, congrats on the closing of another year. Your lamb is looking great in the out of doors.
Wow Dwight, I don’t think I’ve ever noticed how deep the groove in that stag is, pretty amazing.
My friend, if you have a look and see what Stretches can do for a bad Back- Honestly- I know - suffered most my life with a Back that destroys me at times Paul - start off slow - the benefits are massive.
And so you should be.Not bad for an18 yr old in today's world. Yeah, I'm proud of him.
Thank you ToddThanks Jack, will do!
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Brilliant Vince!
Thanks Dwight, I hope he's not going to suffer too muchSorry to hear of your friend and neighbor's misfortune Jack.
Thank you my friend, I'm afraid any positive results are almost entirely accidental!Beautiful images of your hike Jack. I love mom and her cygnets. The photo of your slingshot with the afzelia lamb is stunning! Great use of light and colors.
Is that happening to you Dwight? It's very annoyingSorry for the multiple posts but it's the only way I can avoid dropping quotes.![]()
I hope the medical stuff went ok buddyBeen a busy three days. One medical procedure Monday for Cherri. One today for me. Sunday our grandson Gage graduated high school so we spent the entire day in celebration. Gage just turned 18. He is already an accomplished commercial welder with a couple years experience under his belt. Laser focused on becoming a gas and oilfield pipeline welder. He is currently working infrastructure projects along the Arkansas river but travels several surrounding states as directed. Not bad for an18 yr old in today's world. Yeah, I'm proud of him.
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Great to see Old Stripey SteveAfternoon Guardians !
Another busy week for me but old Stripey is riding shotgun
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Great-looking stag Steve
Thanks a lot Charlie, I am still coughing, but I think it's relux ratger than a bugHope you are healthy, Jack!! I'd hate to see you miss your meet-up with Bod!!!
Beautiful Dwight, that must be some of the best-looking stag on the whole run
Hope it helps PaulI just got an inversion table. Looking forward to using it. Have a class at the Veterans hospital this week on how to use it.
Thank you Ed.That's great Dwight. Gage has a leg up on life. He can make a good living with those skills.
Thanks Bob.Very happy for Gage...you and he should be very proud.
After teaching, I worked for a friend, who owned a steel business. Really enjoyed it, except the sparks down the neck
Thank you Todd.That’s fantastic Dwight, easy to see why you are so proud. Way to go Gage!
It's a canyon!Wow Dwight, I don’t think I’ve ever noticed how deep the groove in that stag is, pretty amazing.
Thank you Leon.And so you should be.. Sounds like a hard working young man with a great work ethic. Those attributes and his skill set will carry him a long way in todays world.
Thank you Jack.That is great about Gage, he sounds like a very industrious, and talented young man, no wonder you are proud
I was extremely fortunate, blessed on all of the lambs of your making my friend.Beautiful Dwight, that must be some of the best-looking stag on the whole run
That is gorgeous Mr Leon. CongratulationsReceived a package this morning. This will be a regular in my pocket, they got this one right. Fit and finish spot on, and the covers feel so smooth to the touch, nearly like a silk feel. And the wood will darken and age with carry and use, really liking this new addition.![]()
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Even came with a cotton draw string carry bag.
Great pic Paul. Reading further I’m sorry to hear your back is acting up. Hoping it feels better soon.I hope everyone had a wonderful day today. I have been posting with less frequency due to the fact that I am completing the finishing touches on the house before my family gets here. In short.... I procrastinated. Carrying the smooth white stag today. I'm enjoying a nice bowl of Navy Flake at the moment.
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Hello Jack! What a stunner that Albers is. Hoping that cough passes right quick.Good morning Guardians, it seems kind of quiet around here, I hope everyone is doing OK, and that your week got off to a good startIt's a bit dull and overcast here today, so I'm hoping it brightens up later, so that me and Bod can sit outside the pub (otherwise he has to keep going outside to smoke a 'roll-up'). I'm not feeling at my best today though, unfortunately, and have been coughing quite badly. I don't think it's anything serious, but I better have a Covid test, just in case
Since I'm not meeting Bod until 4.30pm, I have plenty of time today, and have no shortage of tasks I need to take care of. Slipping my Albers Lambsfoot in my pocket again, Eric did such a great job of these
Have a great day Guardians
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Todd, I hope you get a chance to recharge. My wife is working through Friday to close her year and then some respite. Love these pictures. That Charlie Lamb is Devine.Good morning Guardians. Last day of school for the kids. We teachers come in tomorrow for one last time for this school year. It’s been a long one for sure.
Feeding the turtles this morning. Used my lamb to cut some tomatoes, but it’s the blueberries that they want this morning. Have a great day everyone.
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Good luck to Gage, Dwight. Commercial welding is one heck of a skill and in high demand.I'm glad to hear you are free at last my friend. Enjoy the quiet time.
Sorry for the multiple posts but it's the only way I can avoid dropping quotes.
Been a busy three days. One medical procedure Monday for Cherri. One today for me. Sunday our grandson Gage graduated high school so we spent the entire day in celebration. Gage just turned 18. He is already an accomplished commercial welder with a couple years experience under his belt. Laser focused on becoming a gas and oilfield pipeline welder. He is currently working infrastructure projects along the Arkansas river but travels several surrounding states as directed. Not bad for an18 yr old in today's world. Yeah, I'm proud of him.
Gage is on the left.View attachment 2195599