Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[Fodderwing]

That lighthouse was designed by my son, and he oversaw the construction. Largest stone lighthouse in the country, I believe.

That's so cool Vince. What a tiny world we live in. I have always loved lighthouse architecture and that is such a beautiful stone edifice.

Thank you! Do you ever get out to the OKC show?

No Joshua I haven't ever made it out there but Cherri and I may make the trip one of these days.

That is a chapel that is under construction. My son wants to make it a Catholic chapel, but his boss is Protestant, so we'll see! That lighthouse is on Corpus Christi Beach

Gonna see what I can find on the net about it.

Here are a few more pictures. This boat storage was really impressive. I’ve never see a forklift that size. Lots of “Miami Vice” vibes in there.

Holy Cow Pete! Are those privately owned rigs? That is amazing and something you'd never see here.

Standing in the middle of the national pine barren preserve....silence abounds.

Looks like a heavenly haven Bob. The Waboom looks at home in the wild.

Here's a few pics I took a few weeks ago, including one of the interior of the chapel:
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Is construction complete or still ongoing?

I wouldn’t be adverse to ordering it if it was on the menu but if a double cheeseburger is on the same menu oh well.

My sentiments as well. We would make toolman proud.

I offered to buy Bod lunch, but he said he never eats during the day,

The first time Bod told Toolman that... Toolman said ... "hold my beer and watch this..."

Lots of character in the stag on your HHB there, Dwight. Lookin’ good!

Thanks Barrett.

 

[Fodderwing]

 

[Jack Black]

Afternoon Guardians !

So many nice Lambs and pictures today, well done fellas !

I'm carrying Spalty today


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Spalty is a beauty Steve, nice pic

Sounds like Bod made the best of his short
visit! Good job looking out for him and making sure the pub was prepared. Hope the Saltaire was good on draft. I don’t think I’ve had Newcastle since I was in college!

The Saltaire was definitely better on draught, we fell lucky, as that pub can sometimes be a bit lacklustre with its ales. They had a few good ones last night, but I stayed with the South Island I've just had a bottle of Newcastle Brown, but it's not as good as it used to be, not made in Newcastle anymore for a start, and they reduced the alcohol content down to 4.7 When they first moved production, Bod swore he would never touch it again! Lasted about 3 months as I recall

That’s like us coming back from Arkansas loaded up with stuff we can’t get up here.

Maybe that was it.

I noticed a lot of the takeaway places there that specialize in an international cuisine also serve pizza. My brother had a favorite kebab/pizza place in Bath that we ordered from a few times when we were there. I never had their pizza, but the doner kebab was tasty (especially with the spicy sauce).

Yeah, some of those places, they just get the pizzas, kebabs, curries, or whatever from the takeaway next door!

Afternoon Guardians! Sounds like everyone is having a good day. 19 at the ready.

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Looking good David

The first time Bod told Toolman that... Toolman said ... "hold my beer and watch this..."

 

[cudgee]

I have always loved lighthouse architecture

You and me both.

 

[Jack Black]

Correct. they have no small bones in their flesh and there teeth are like a flat plate made of cartilage. They grind their food down rather than chew.

I've heard folks here mention 'Gummy BEARS' in the past, they're not the same are they?!

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Beautiful Charlie Lamb Dwight

 

[Jack Black]

You and me both.

Me too!

I very much recommend Bella Bathurst's books: The Lighthouse Stevensons and The Wreckers

 

[Jack Black]

Well Guardians, I'll be away to the market early in the morning, so I hope you have a lovely day, and I'll catch up when I get back, hopefully

 

[cudgee]

Well Guardians, I'll be away to the market early in the morning, so I hope you have a lovely day, and I'll catch up when I get back, hopefully

Enjoy your day.

 

[Rufus1949]

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Great lamb at attention Dwight. Looks like the garden is flourishing.
It is a hidden gem with many trails to get lost on.

 

[Angry Waiter]

Holy Cow Pete! Are those privately owned rigs? That is amazing and something you'd never see here.

Yes sir. Private pirate boats stored for a fee.

 

[black mamba]

This will be kind of a long post, but hopefully thought provoking. I have four lambsfoot knives and was considering what the strengths and weaknesses of each one was. I decided to take some measurements and see if I could determine why I liked certain characteristics of each. Here are the measurements followed by some comments.

The Players:
Beni

Gator

RALF

Gidge

Beni is a large lambsfoot, nearly 4" closed and a blade of over 3" from the bolster. My perfect lamb would be a little smaller, and with more taper.
Gator has a long, slender lambsfoot of about the right length, but I would prefer more width and less taper.
My boy RALF was my gateway into the lambsfoot world and a superb example, but ideally would have been slightly longer with more taper.
Gidge, my Albers lamb, is simply gorgeous, but in a perfect world (for me) would be a little longer and with slightly less taper.

Especially those of you with custom lambs, if you feel so inclined, submit the same measurements of your knives as I have posted above, along with commentary on what your likes and dislikes are. This whole excersize is strictly about the blades, not the frames or handles.

 

[cudgee]

This whole excersize is strictly about the blades,

One of the best Lambsfoot examples for me was/is the GEC Charlie Campagna Lambsfoot released in 2019. Taking the taper and everything else about the blade geometrics out of the equation, it has what is the most important aspects about a blade as far as i'm concerned. It's sharp, fantastic slicer and keeps it's edge. Only had to take mine back to the stone once in 4 years now. Just a strop keeps it in working condition. If i used it everyday would be different i admit that, but still holds a edge, and is just a reliable knife to carry. Sharpness and edge retention are the most important things for me.

 

[SteveC]

Looking good Steve.
They all look better outside in natural light.

Thanks Bob !

Spalty is a beauty Steve, nice pic

Thanks Jack !

 

[echoscout]

Looking good David

Thanks buddy. Have a good day at the market with "The Chieftain". Tell Tool Man and the Teds howdy.

 

[Prester John]

That's so cool Vince. What a tiny world we live in. I have always loved lighthouse architecture and that is such a beautiful stone edifice.

Thanks, Dwight. My son's got skills!

 

[Jakeywax31]

This will be kind of a long post, but hopefully thought provoking. I have four lambsfoot knives and was considering what the strengths and weaknesses of each one was. I decided to take some measurements and see if I could determine why I liked certain characteristics of each. Here are the measurements followed by some comments.

The Players:
Beni

Gator

RALF

Gidge

Beni is a large lambsfoot, nearly 4" closed and a blade of over 3" from the bolster. My perfect lamb would be a little smaller, and with more taper.
Gator has a long, slender lambsfoot of about the right length, but I would prefer more width and less taper.
My boy RALF was my gateway into the lambsfoot world and a superb example, but ideally would have been slightly longer with more taper.
Gidge, my Albers lamb, is simply gorgeous, but in a perfect world (for me) would be a little longer and with slightly less taper.

Especially those of you with custom lambs, if you feel so inclined, submit the same measurements of your knives as I have posted above, along with commentary on what your likes and dislikes are. This whole excersize is strictly about the blades, not the frames or handles.

Very interesting, Jeff. By the sound of your pros and cons the 93 waynorth and K'roo would fit your Ideal taper requirements. A "Big Un" lamb or large A wright could fit the bill as well.

 

[Rufus1949]

I love the gulf! That lighthouse was designed by my son, and he oversaw the construction. Largest stone lighthouse in the country, I believe.
Looks like a great time fishing!

What a great talent your son possesses. He has such an exceptional eye for design, proportion and aesthetics.

 

[Prester John]

What a great talent your son possesses. He has such an exceptional eye for design, proportion and aesthetics.

Very kind of you. His mother and I are sure proud of him.

 

[Jakeywax31]

Cheers Guardians . 19' soaking up the last bit of sunshine. My favorite part of the day.

 

[JJ Cahill]

Double Ebony Lambs including the Bagpipe beauty from Jack Black .