Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[SteveC]

Good morning Guardians, I'm having to rush a bit this morning, as I have an early appointment at the barbers, and need to get a few things done before then, so I might have to catch up later. I hope everyone has a great Friday, and that you're looking forward to the weekend. I'm carrying one of the three Lambsfoot knives @Reaper AL gifted me today, which were re-built and re-covered by @jsdistin This one has African Blackwood covers Picked up the framed map from Golden Gordon yesterday

Very cool old map and nice Lamb !

Back in 1991, I returned to England after teaching English in France. I had previously worked as a wine lecturer, but changes in government funding, had caused the two training agencies, I had previously worked for, to close. While I was mulling over what to do, I bought a copy of a survival and outdoor magazine, which I had read in the past, and wasn't too impressed with the standard of their articles. Having recently read the Urban Survival Handbook, which had just been published, I decided to submit a short review of the book to the magazine. I was surprised when I received, by return post, a letter asking me for a photograph to go with the review, and a request to write more articles. Within six months, I was writing as much as 2/3 of the content of the magazine, and went on to write for, and sub-edit, bigger and more prestigious titles. So, while I had been writing since the 70's, my review of that book was the first piece I received a cheque from a magazine for, and quite an important milestone for me

Great story and accomplishment !

 

[screened porch]

Nice pic Jer

Thanks. Here's the last with that slightly busy background.

 

[Jack Black]

Very cool old map and nice Lamb !



Great story and accomplishment !

Thanks a lot Steve, I hope you enjoyed your birthday yesterday

Thanks. Here's the last with that slightly busy background.

I like that background Jer

 

[Jack Black]

Just on my way to to a medical appointment, and called in for a coffee in yet another gentrified area. Dippy hippy behind the counter didn't have the energy to say 'Hello', and then after I ordered a coffee, told me that they didn't have any indoor seating! Sure enough, they had given over the back room, where the seating used to be to a small amount of patchouli-smelling hippy tat, which was for sale at silly prices. I guess time machines are expensive! Nothing Sixties about the rip-off prices though, and I got my $4 coffee in a sealed paper cup. A sign advertised their 'Secret sun-trap garden' at the rear'. No more honest than calling brown water coffee! Never trust a hippy!

 

[sf fanatic]

It looks a heck of a lot better than the one I received directly from Mr May. My was a complete disaster. He did refund my money but only after months of correspondence. Your blade brings looks very nice too. Much luck with it.

Thanks Bill! I’m surprised about your experience but at least you got a refund. I was able to choose one of several knives the dealer had. I’ll definitely think twice now before ordering directly from MM.

 

[btb01]

Bravo Barrett for creativity. It's always good to let the flock out and play together. The caramel colored horn is a beauty.

And that is the best picture of the year Barrett. Just

LOL! Well done Barrett, you have a great imagination Some beautiful Lambs there :col:

Thanks, guys. The downside of getting all those Lambs out (most of which share one drawer in the the old parts cabinet where I store most of my knives) is that I realized my Ashley’s Choice wasn’t with them. I’ve looked a bit in the usual places and it hasn’t turned up yet, so I’ll have to conduct a more thorough search this weekend.

As much as we all admire and love the beauty of knives, they are foremost a tool, a working implement, and edge sharpness and retention is most important. You wouldn't take a Maserati up and old logging track, you would take an old Landy. Thought for the day.

Would that be a Rover or a Cruiser? I was watching a short video with Richard Hammond the other day, in which he put on an Australian accent and said, “If you want to get into the Outback, take a Land Rover. If you want to get back again, take a Land Cruiser.”

Back in 1991, I returned to England after teaching English in France. I had previously worked as a wine lecturer, but changes in government funding, had caused the two training agencies, I had previously worked for, to close. While I was mulling over what to do, I bought a copy of a survival and outdoor magazine, which I had read in the past, and wasn't too impressed with the standard of their articles. Having recently read the Urban Survival Handbook, which had just been published, I decided to submit a short review of the book to the magazine. I was surprised when I received, by return post, a letter asking me for a photograph to go with the review, and a request to write more articles. Within six months, I was writing as much as 2/3 of the content of the magazine, and went on to write for, and sub-edit, bigger and more prestigious titles. So, while I had been writing since the 70's, my review of that book was the first piece I received a cheque from a magazine for, and quite an important milestone for me

Well done, Jack.

Thanks Leon, I never got rich, but it kept the kids in shoes, and me in pocket-knives!

What more can you ask for?

Good morning Guardians. Warm and sunny this morning. Still trying to get over the muscle soreness I was blessed with from washing and detailing the Mrs's car. Getting to be more and more work these days. Trusty HHB with me today.
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Speaking of warm, look at that stag!

 

[Headwinds]

 

[bigfish64]

Good morning Guardians. Breakfast time! Kinda cool this morning, so the turtles are hunkered down, but I did manage to spot the baby. Not a great photo, but I had to perform a semi-acrobatic stretch to get it. I nearly ended up face first in the enclosure! I’m way too old and inflexible for this type of thing!

 

[Rufus1949]

We can finally breath again in New Jersey!
Barrett, I hope you find your run away lamb.

 

[screened porch]

Just on my way to to a medical appointment, and called in for a coffee in yet another gentrified area. Dippy hippy behind the counter didn't have the energy to say 'Hello', and then after I ordered a coffee, told me that they didn't have any indoor seating! Sure enough, they had given over the back room, where the seating used to be to a small amount of patchouli-smelling hippy tat, which was for sale at silly prices. I guess time machines are expensive! Nothing Sixties about the rip-off prices though, and I got my $4 coffee in a sealed paper cup. A sign advertised their 'Secret sun-trap garden' at the rear'. No more honest than calling brown water coffee! Never trust a hippy!

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Actually I meant Yech, rather than wow.

 

[Jack Black]

Thanks, guys. The downside of getting all those Lambs out (most of which share one drawer in the the old parts cabinet where I store most of my knives) is that I realized my Ashley’s Choice wasn’t with them. I’ve looked a bit in the usual places and it hasn’t turned up yet, so I’ll have to conduct a more thorough search this weekend.

Hope you find your AC soon mate!

Would that be a Rover or a Cruiser? I was watching a short video with Richard Hammond the other day, in which he put on an Australian accent and said, “If you want to get into the Outback, take a Land Rover. If you want to get back again, take a Land Cruiser.”

Yeah, but he's soft!

Well done, Jack.

Thanks Barrett I certainly wasn't looking for a pat on the back from anyone, just noticed the coincidence

What more can you ask for?

LOL! Yeah, I never saw much of my dad growing up, as he was always at work, so I wanted a job where I could spend plenty of time with my own kids I was lucky to just fall into one Do my kids appreciate it?!

Superb pic

Good morning Guardians. Breakfast time! View attachment 2212683Kinda cool this morning, so the turtles are hunkered down, but I did manage to spot the baby. Not a great photo, but I had to perform a semi-acrobatic stretch to get it. I nearly ended up face first in the enclosure! I’m way too old and inflexible for this type of thing!
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A very valiant effort Todd, well done

We can finally breath again in New Jersey!
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That's good news Those K'roo Lambs are very impressive

Actually I meant Yech, rather than wow.

LOL! Coffee was undrinkable!

Just having a walnut brownie I picked up at lunchtime

 

[Rufus1949]

Hope you find your AC soon mate!

Yeah, but he's soft!

Thanks Barrett I certainly wasn't looking for a pat on the back from anyone, just noticed the coincidence

LOL! Yeah, I never saw much of my dad growing up, as he was always at work, so I wanted a job where I could spend plenty of time with my own kids I was lucky to just fall into one Do my kids appreciate it?!


Superb pic

A very valiant effort Todd, well done

That's good news Those K'roo Lambs are very impressive

LOL! Coffee was undrinkable!

Just having a walnut brownie I picked up at lunchtime

One can never deny a sweet tooth .
A fine looking lamb you have there Jack.

 

[Jack Black]

One can never deny a sweet tooth .
A fine looking lamb you have there Jack.

Thanks a lot buddy

 

[euroken]

 

[Headwinds]

Superb pic

Thank you, sir!

 

[Jack Black]

A handsome Lamb Ken

 

[Modoc ED]

Damascus blade with fancy spring work and some nice stag

 

[SteveC]

Thanks a lot Steve, I hope you enjoyed your birthday yesterday

Thanks Jack, I'm heading over to my brothers this afternoon to celebrate.

We can finally breath again in New Jersey!
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Lovely Lamb Bob !

Just having a walnut brownie I picked up at lunchtime

Nice !

Thanks, guys. The downside of getting all those Lambs out (most of which share one drawer in the the old parts cabinet where I store most of my knives) is that I realized my Ashley’s Choice wasn’t with them. I’ve looked a bit in the usual places and it hasn’t turned up yet, so I’ll have to conduct a more thorough search this weekend.

Thanks for the effort Barrett, I hope your AC turns up !

 

[SteveC]

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Lovely stag Ed !

 

[Rufus1949]

Lovely Lamb Bob.

Thanks Steve...you don't look a day older.