Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

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This morning started off with thunderstorms, but it stopped raining by noon, and remained overcast and somewhat cool (if a bit humid) the rest of the day. We took the girls to the Chanhassen, MN 4th of July parade, which was fun.

Jack Black I wonder how a haircut from the back of a moving truck compares to Barber Brian’s work?

Eleanor got to try out her karate skills.

If it looks like it got suddenly smoggy in these last couple parade pics, it’s because I accidentally smudged the camera lens on my phone.

I figured I’d go American-made for my Lambsfoot today.

After the parade we headed home to relax and grab a bite to eat. Now we’re waiting to watch some fireworks.

 

[Jakeywax31]

Paul, congrats on the HHB, I’m glad you were able to get ahold of one! So sorry to hear about your dad. I hope he heals up quickly.

Thanks, Barrett.

Your hunting skills are exceptional Paul.
Sorry to hear about your dad. Wishing for a fast recovery.

Kind of fell into my lap. I have gotten real lucky with some. He is back home!!!!

That is terrible news about your dad Paul, I'm so glad he's on the mend now, and hope he'll soon be back home. Great to see you got a Hartshead Barlow my friend, I'm pleased you think so highly of it

Thanks, Jack .

The HHB is one of the finest knives I own. I'm so happy to carry, own, and use it as it was intended.

Thanks a lot buddy, I'm thrilled, and have more excitement to announce when I get a chance to take pics

That K'roo is a beauty.

Sweet pickup, and thst your dad continues to improve.

Thanks, Jeremy. I appreciate it my friend

Congratulations on your HHB Paul, it’s a beauty!
Continued prayers for your dad.

Thanks, Todd. Thank you for the prayers and well wishes my friend.

 

[Jakeywax31]

Best wishes for you and your Dad Paul

Thank you, Gus.

 

[Jakeywax31]

I am delighted to say my dad is back home and doing better. He is still sick but the meds have seem to turn things around. Thank you all for the prayers and well wishes. If I missed your kind words and did not reply, I humbly apologize.

Today was a great day. Other than my pops coming home, I had a great day with family and friends. Hotdog, hamburgers, beers, and . Hope everyone had a great day. Carried the 93 waynorth today. Hope everyone had a memorable 4th and celebrated in style .

 

[Jakeywax31]

Paul I hope your Dad feels better soon, prayers for him.

Thank you, Daniel. Congrats on the new kit buddy!!!

Paul, my best wishes for a speedy recovery for your dad.

Appreciate it, Neal. Hope your holiday went well, buddy.

 

[Prester John]

I am delighted to say my dad is back home and doing better. He is still sick but the meds have seem to turn things around. Thank you all for the prayers and well wishes. If I missed your kind words and did not reply, I humbly apologize.

Today was a great day. Other than my pops coming home, I had a great day with family and friends. Hotdog, hamburgers, beers, and . Hope everyone had a great day. Carried the 93 waynorth today. Hope everyone had a memorable 4th and celebrated in style .

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Wonderful to hear, Paul. Happy Fourth!

 

[Jakeywax31]

Wonderful to hear, Paul. Happy Fourth!

Thank you so much for keeping him in your thoughts. I appreciate it.

Hope you had a great day.

 

[Jack Black]

Afternoon Guardians! Happy Independence Day. OMJ is on duty today.

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A great-looking Lambsfoot David

Hello Guardians, it was with much sadness that I found out about the passing of our friend Harvey (cigarrodog).
A true gentleman and someone I admired.
We had corresponded by pm a while ago.
Thank you Harvey, you are missed !

That's a beautiful photograph Dan, nice tribute I was struck by just how suddenly we lost Harvey, while browsing another thread a couple days back, and the recent posts included a couple by our friend

By the way, I am led to believe that that wood is what wagon wheels were made of.

That's a very interesting fact Gus By chance, I had my South African 'Ruggedwear' safari shirt on when the package from Bob arrived

This morning started off with thunderstorms, but it stopped raining by noon, and remained overcast and somewhat cool (if a bit humid) the rest of the day. We took the girls to the Chanhassen, MN 4th of July parade, which was fun.

Jack Black I wonder how a haircut from the back of a moving truck compares to Barber Brian’s work?

Eleanor got to try out her karate skills.

If it looks like it got suddenly smoggy in these last couple parade pics, it’s because I accidentally smudged the camera lens on my phone.

I figured I’d go American-made for my Lambsfoot today.

After the parade we headed home to relax and grab a bite to eat. Now we’re waiting to watch some fireworks.

Thank you for the wonderful photos Barrett, it looks like you all had a great day I suspect that was a better haircut than any Brian has given out recently!

Thanks, Jack .

The HHB is one of the finest knives I own. I'm so happy to carry, own, and use it as it was intended.

That K'roo is a beauty.

Thank you Paul, I am really looking forward to carrying the K'roo today

I am delighted to say my dad is back home and doing better. He is still sick but the meds have seem to turn things around. Thank you all for the prayers and well wishes. If I missed your kind words and did not reply, I humbly apologize.

Today was a great day. Other than my pops coming home, I had a great day with family and friends. Hotdog, hamburgers, beers, and . Hope everyone had a great day. Carried the 93 waynorth today. Hope everyone had a memorable 4th and celebrated in style .

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That's great news Paul, I'm glad that your dad was back home for the 4th, and that he is regaining his health I very much hope that he continues to get better my friend

It sounds like you had a lovely day, great shot of your Charlie Lamb

Good morning Guardians, I hope that everyone is doing well, and that those of you who were celebrating yesterday, had a wonderful day Thanks once again to Barrett for those fantastic pics My pub crawl with Nobber Al yesterday was a success, and I'll post a full report as soon as I get my pics edited Going to spend some time today catching up, and fondling this amazing knife Have a good day Guardians

 

[Rufus1949]

A great-looking Lambsfoot David

That's a beautiful photograph Dan, nice tribute I was struck by just how suddenly we lost Harvey, while browsing another thread a couple days back, and the recent posts included a couple by our friend

That's a very interesting fact Gus By chance, I had my South African 'Ruggedwear' safari shirt on when the package from Bob arrived

Thank you for the wonderful photos Barrett, it looks like you all had a great day I suspect that was a better haircut than any Brian has given out recently!

Thank you Paul, I am really looking forward to carrying the K'roo today

That's great news Paul, I'm glad that your dad was back home for the 4th, and that he is regaining his health I very much hope that he continues to get better my friend

It sounds like you had a lovely day, great shot of your Charlie Lamb

Good morning Guardians, I hope that everyone is doing well, and that those of you who were celebrating yesterday, had a wonderful day Thanks once again to Barrett for those fantastic pics My pub crawl with Nobber Al yesterday was a success, and I'll post a full report as soon as I get my pics edited Going to spend some time today catching up, and fondling this amazing knife Have a good day Guardians

Glad you enjoyed your pub crawl Jack. Some of us had bail monies ready.

 

[echoscout]

A great-looking Lambsfoot David

Thank you buddy.

Good morning Guardians, I hope that everyone is doing well, and that those of you who were celebrating yesterday, had a wonderful day Thanks once again to Barrett for those fantastic pics My pub crawl with Nobber Al yesterday was a success, and I'll post a full report as soon as I get my pics edited Going to spend some time today catching up, and fondling this amazing knife Have a good day Guardians

WaBoom is

 

[echoscout]

Yesterday after eating a good grilled meal. Brother and I went for a ride around the countryside.

 

[echoscout]

Double post

 

[Jack Black]

Glad you enjoyed your pub crawl Jack. Some of us had bail monies ready.

Thanks for having my back Bob!

Thank you buddy.

WaBoom is

Thanks David, I'm absolutely stunned by this knife, it really is spectacular

Yesterday after eating a good grilled meal. Brother and I went for a ride around the countryside.

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What a great way to spend the day

 

[Jack Black]

It was nice to have a midweek beano yesterday! I can't remember the last time I did that, and both Al and I had a great time

I took a few pics, please excuse their poor quality!

After leaving Charlie's, I headed into town, intending to call at the bank, before going for lunch. However, my passage was blocked by a road closure. Many Yorkshire towns have a Kirkgate, the street leading to the church, and they are often the oldest. That is certainly the case in Leeds, and there are buildings there, which are the oldest in the city centre. A lot of money has been spent gentrifying the old street over the past decade, but this led to rents rising, and the undeveloped old buildings at the bottom of the street have been empty for several years now. This leaves the owners still having to pay Council Tax on the properties, but with difficulty selling them because of their status as preserved historic buildings. The previous evening, there had been a fire on the first floor of the buildings, and despite a speedy intervention by the fire brigade, the roof had been lost, and considerable damage caused. They are still assessing the structural damage, which could even result in demolition. I'm not sure how a fire could have started accidentally in a long boarded-up building, on a wet day, but I dare say that there will be an investigation. Some years ago, a building at the top of the street was mysteriously set on fire, and the cause turned out to be arson, and was an 'insurance job' by the owner. I remember taking photos as it burned, and really hope that these much older buildings can be saved.

After having a chat with the police officer helping secure the area, I decided to go for lunch in the market, and being as it was the 4th of July, I thought I better have a hotdog

After my lunch, I walked through the city centre to my other bank, having to pass through one of the modern shopping precincts that I usually prefer to avoid.

I rather liked Leeds Library's 'Word of the Day', and will try to remember to use it at some point!

Since I was early to meet Al, I thought I'd take some photos of City Square, which I haven't visited in a while. It is usually attractive, but unfortunately, the whole area, between there and the train station is being renovated. I'm not sure what is happening to The Black Prince, he appears to have been subject to some sort of art installation

This building has been recently renovated. Originally built as a cinema in the 1920's, it later became a notorious nightclub. After bad publicity, including the involvement of several Leeds United footballers, in a racially-motivated attack, the nightclub closed. Eventually, the building was renovated, at great expense, and I was actually meeting a friend outside the train station on the very day it was due to open, in 2014, when a huge fire broke out, which entirely destroyed the historic interior, along with the roof. The cause was arson. Work on the building was only completed relatively recently, but it is now a mere office building.

By the time, I had negotiated the various works barriers, and crossed the road, it was nearly time for Al's train, (which is the quickest way to get into the centre from the suburb where he lives).

Because of the road works, the buses from outside the station had been re-routed, so we had to wander around a bit, but eventually, we were headed to Kirkstall, and the start of our pub-crawl

 

[SteveC]

Yesterday after eating a good grilled meal. Brother and I went for a ride around the countryside.

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Looks like you had a great day !

 

[SteveC]

I am delighted to say my dad is back home and doing better. He is still sick but the meds have seem to turn things around. Thank you all for the prayers and well wishes. If I missed your kind words and did not reply, I humbly apologize.

Today was a great day. Other than my pops coming home, I had a great day with family and friends. Hotdog, hamburgers, beers, and . Hope everyone had a great day. Carried the 93 waynorth today. Hope everyone had a memorable 4th and celebrated in style .

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Great news about your dad !

Good morning Guardians, I hope that everyone is doing well, and that those of you who were celebrating yesterday, had a wonderful day Thanks once again to Barrett for those fantastic pics My pub crawl with Nobber Al yesterday was a success, and I'll post a full report as soon as I get my pics edited Going to spend some time today catching up, and fondling this amazing knife Have a good day Guardians

Great looking Lamb !

 

[Onebigbill]

Good morning Guardians. Hope that if you live in the USA you had a great 4th. Where else in the world could a country celebrate their independence by blowing up a small piece of it? My wife and I went to a friend's annual party and had a great time. There was so many fireworks going off in our area it was unbelievable and fun too!

 

[Jack Black]

The first pub on our route is a smashing old pub, The Bridge Inn, which sits next to Leeds' River Aire, and was lovingly restored by Kirkstall Brewery about 15 years ago. It serves a great range of locally brewed ales, and is always an enjoyable pub to visit

The lad behind the bar was a Sheffielder, who was heading over to the Peak District today, for some climbing, with a bunch of pals, so we had a brief chat about that, while he poured me and Al, a couple of pints of Virtuous We took our pints outside, and sat next to the river to drink them

We chatted, and drank our beer, admiring the view, and relishing our luck at being able to go out on a midweek pub-crawl Then we headed off to our next pub, the independent New George, just a few hundred yards away. I've had to filch a pic of the front of the pub, as I forgot to take one in my eagerness to get to the bar Judging from the pitiful selection of online photos, it seems a lot of other folks forgot too



The regulars in The New George are a bit like the ones in The Slaughtered Lamb, but the lass behind the bar served us pleasantly, and we decided to sit outside, at the back of the quirky pub, next to what I had to explain to Al was not a tributary of the River Aire, but an old goit, (or millrace). We sat in the sunshine, enjoying the beer, and laughing about the peculiarities of the pub. Across the cobbled yard, coming from the old mill-houses, there was a peculiar whining, which Al thought was a child, and I am pretty sure was actually a cat

After we finished our pints, I took the empty glasses back to the bar, heartily bid farewell to the miseries at the bar, and we crossed the busy road, and caught a bus towards our next hostelry, The Cardigan Arms. However, we first decided to call in a coffee shop for a cup of coffee and an exorbitantly-priced cake.

The Cardigan Arms is one of Leeds most beautiful old pubs I think, comprising of a large bar, and several large rooms. Sadly, many pubs like this had their interior walls smashed out by breweries in the 60's, 70's, and 80's, so there aren't many pubs like this left unfortunately. While still an attractive pub, it was a bit run-down a few years ago, and badly managed, but has absolutely thrived since Kirkstall Brewery took it over We got more beer, and retired to one of the smaller rooms, for more crack (that's CRACK, not craic)

After the introduction of a smoking ban in British pubs, about 15 years ago, or so, many pubs, which didn't previously have an outdoor drinking area, had to find one, and The Cardigan Arms have creatively stuck some tables in the old yard, behind the pub, which is not unattractive. Al was missing his sunglasses, so he got some more pints, and we went outside to drink them

 

[Jack Black]

A few doors down is Dave's Pies & Ale, which I visited last week, and this was our next destination. I suspect the pie part of the name might have been a way of getting a drinks license, because the selection is very small, and rather disappointing, and on this occasion, Dave had done a lousy job of baking his pies, which were not properly cooked underneath. I got the lass behind the bar to stick mine in the oven for 10 minutes, but was very unimpressed

We headed on to the Kirkstall Brewery itself, a modern building, but nicely decorated inside.

We sat outside

We had intended to finish our pub-crawl here, but Al suggested a final pint, at a decent pub he knew of, not too far away. Unfortunately, the pub, The Highland, surrounded, and cut-off by tall blocks of student accommodation, had recently closed

We climbed a steep flight of steps to the road beyond, where there is a pub called the Fox and Newt. I had always meant to visit this pub, which had its own brewery, so was not too disappointed to visit it instead of the Highland, but it was very different to what I had expected. The brewery was gone, the old interior destroyed, it was clearly under new management. Apart from the barman, who was sat at one of the tables, there was one other customer, and the beer was a long way downhill from the glorious pints we had previously consumed. The first photo isn't mine.

We walked into the city centre, and Al headed back to the train station, but I decided to call in somewhere for another pint, and picked The Templar, one of the city centre's few remaining, and unspolit, old boozers, where I had a pint of Farmer's Blonde, brewed on the hills above Sheffield. Cheers Guardians

 

[Jack Black]

Great looking Lamb !

Thanks Steve

Good morning Guardians. Hope that if you live in the USA you had a great 4th. Where else in the world could a country celebrate their independence by blowing up a small piece of it? My wife and I went to a friend's annual party and had a great time. There was so many fireworks going off in our area it was unbelievable and fun too!
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Sounds great Bill Hoping to celebrate like that here one day