Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[Jack Black]

Mitchburger!? Ah it's good to be inspirational I'm sure you will be eating them regularly

Fine looking lambs.
The holiday snaps are cool too

Yeah, I have some nice tomatoes in the fridge, so figured I'd Mitch-up that burger! Tool Man would have, no doubt, stuck a fried egg in there! Thanks a lot mate

 

[Hatchet_Jack]

Blimey, I didn't realise they did that many beers! Brewdog were a big hit when they first started up here about 15 years ago, but a lot of folks soon soured with them, they're rather a nasty company, run by a bully, and most of their beers today are pretty mediocre. The past couple of years, I've kind of gone off the heavily hopped IPAs somewhat too

Yeah, much more than stout Jack, which I only rarely drink. In recent years, I've only really drank strong Imperial Stouts now and again, or the strong export Guinness occasionally. I was getting some online grocery shopping before Xmas, and they had Black Heart on offer, so I bought 3 packs, figuring I could always giver it away, if it wasn't to my taste. I liked it though, and since the offer was still on, when I was shopping last week, I bought some more

I guess it's the hip thing these days for craft places to make 10 different sours and darks and whatnot. It's surprising and a shame to hear that they're unpleasant, I probably won't go out of my way for one in that case. Mind you it sounds as though you're on a winner!

What's your go to for a red ale?

There's an international reunion for our family in Ireland this year at the castle we held (that is until we backed the wrong side of the Jacobite rebellion). I was hoping to get there with my brother and father to do the reunion, meet some distant relatives, maybe do some deer hunting and visit a few pubs and distilleries. I think unfortunately it won't happen now.

P.s. as always, love the lambs, Willem certainly makes a fine blade but even the Wright is a beauty. Are they factory covers or did you re-scale them?

 

[Hatchet_Jack]

I was up with the dawn, and decided to walk along the cliff path to the twice-weekly market at Rubicon Marina further along the coast, about halfway to Playa Blanca.

There was only one other feller about...

And this feller The people of the Canary Islands seem especially fond of cats, and on Lanzarote, one regularly sees small 'houses' for them. Each morning, a lady walks around feeding them.

Looking back to my hotel...

From the cliffs opposite, I began to see the Papagayo beaches in the distance. Because of their isolation, people generally visit by boat, to dive and snorkel.

I also got my first view of El Castillo de Las Coloradas (or Torre del Aguila - 'The Eagle's Tower')...

In olden times, the Canary Islanders were constantly on the lookout for pirates, and a prominent feature of the coast here is this defensive fortification (see the link above), which dates to 1742.

Great photos, it's a beautiful part of the world. And with some rich history.

 

[screened porch]

Love the cat-houses!

Is the drawbridge really made of tea-wood? (I'm guessing Wiki means teak?)
I'm also guessing that the stairs are on the same foundation as the tower, to still be lining up like that.
Rosewood in the predawn:

The days are getting longer, really!

 

[Jack Black]

As one might expect the Tower sits on the highest point on this stretch of the coast, and so after passing it, Rubicon Marina suddenly comes into view...

The entire way, there are superb views over to Fuerteventura...

The market is supposed to be a handicrafts market, but it has a reputation for selling all sorts of things, including fake designer goods sold by 'Lucky Lucky Men'.

It was still only around 8.30am, and those cafes which were open, were just serving breakfast, something they'd still be doing until early afternoon. Some of the market traders were still setting up. It was a far cry from Leeds Market!

I figured there were bound to be one or two boat fans here

It was easy to forget that Christmas was only a few days away

 

[mitch13]

Yeah, I have some nice tomatoes in the fridge, so figured I'd Mitch-up that burger! Tool Man would have, no doubt, stuck a fried egg in there! Thanks a lot mate

ah toolman is a connoisseur, egg is fine on a burger.

 

[Rufus1949]

I was up with the dawn, and decided to walk along the cliff path to the twice-weekly market at Rubicon Marina further along the coast, about halfway to Playa Blanca.

There was only one other feller about...

And this feller The people of the Canary Islands seem especially fond of cats, and on Lanzarote, one regularly sees small 'houses' for them. Each morning, a lady walks around feeding them.

Looking back to my hotel...

From the cliffs opposite, I began to see the Papagayo beaches in the distance. Because of their isolation, people generally visit by boat, to dive and snorkel.

I also got my first view of El Castillo de Las Coloradas (or Torre del Aguila - 'The Eagle's Tower')...

In olden times, the Canary Islanders were constantly on the lookout for pirates, and a prominent feature of the coast here is this defensive fortification (see the link above), which dates to 1742.

Nice to see those photos Jack. Always more enjoyable without the hoards early on.
Love the lambs.

 

[Jack Black]

I guess it's the hip thing these days for craft places to make 10 different sours and darks and whatnot. It's surprising and a shame to hear that they're unpleasant, I probably won't go out of my way for one in that case. Mind you it sounds as though you're on a winner!

Yes, very much so, I think, Jack, though that seems to be on the wane again here, with a return to more traditional British styles. Brew Dog were in at the beginning of the 'Craft Ale' thing here, and quite innovative, though they have always had a tendency towards gimmicky beer, and certainly overpriced ones. Now, their main market is probably selling canned beers to supermarkets. I think they might have dropped it now, but they used to do an 'Alice Porter', which was originally a beer brewed by a friend of mine, on his honeymoon, for his wife, Alice Porter. If you do come across it, it's worth a try, though Matt and Alice are both glad that BD have dropped it :thumbsuip:

What's your go to for a red ale?

Almost all the ales I drink are on draught, and served via a hand-pump, so I like traditional British bitters, of which I, thankfully, have a great choice. In bottles, I tend to see what I can pick up, or what I can get delivered. Saltaire Brewery kept me going through the lockdowns here, but while I think they do a great range, I don't think they brew a single stunner. In Leeds, I like Kirkstall, Northern Monk, Ridgeside, Meanwood, and North, to name just a few. THe last three are not much more than a stone's throw from my house - better keep their prices down or I'll be getting my catapult out! Sam Smith's are always reliable, and I went through their range several times during lockdown

There's an international reunion for our family in Ireland this year at the castle we held (that is until we backed the wrong side of the Jacobite rebellion). I was hoping to get there with my brother and father to do the reunion, meet some distant relatives, maybe do some deer hunting and visit a few pubs and distilleries. I think unfortunately it won't happen now.

That's a shame you're going to have to miss it Jack, some great pubs in Ireland, and in recent years, their range of beers is expanding, with lots of new, small breweries, I understand. I still have some relatives in Ireland myself, and a lot I don't know about I'm sure!

P.s. as always, love the lambs, Willem certainly makes a fine blade but even the Wright is a beauty. Are they factory covers or did you re-scale them?

Thanks mate, that's one of my SFOs, did it for the Guardians in 2019, so much better quality than Wright's standard line. Cost me a lot of time, and a fair bit of money. Covers are Desert Ironwood

Great photos, it's a beautiful part of the world. And with some rich history.

Thanks again The history of the island fascinates me

Love the cat-houses!

Indeed There was even one tucked away, in a nice spot, in my hotel

Just listening to Suzi Quattro. Do you really think she had a boyfriend named 'Eagle' who lived up in the sky?

Is the drawbridge really made of tea-wood? (I'm guessing Wiki means teak?)
I'm also guessing that the stairs are on the same foundation as the tower, to still be lining up like that.
Rosewood in the predawn:

The days are getting longer, really!

I guess it could have been a ruse to trap pirates, but my guess is it's one of the many failing of Wikipedia Good point about the foundation Jer, and good news about the days getting longer

 

[Jack Black]

ah toolman is a connoisseur, egg is fine on a burger.

I'm sure, but I haven't eaten a fried (or boiled) egg since 1978 Mitch, when I had to live on nothing, but eggs and flat bread, for a month! Then the eggs and bread ran out!

Nice to see those photos Jack. Always more enjoyable without the hoards early on.
Love the lambs.

Thank you Bob, up near my hotel, it was quiet all the time. I'm sure it gets busier at the marina, particularly as there are quite a lot of bars and restaurants, and a modern shopping centre. As you approach Playa Blanca, things change, it's a LOT busier, and more touristy, with almost every bar offering English (and Irish) breakfasts, and cheap pints of beer. THanks my friend

 

[Rufus1949]

No shoveling...only rain!!
Good day everyone.

Jack@Hatchet_Jack, sorry your travel plans to Ireland will not work out.

 

[Jack Black]

Had a bacon sandwich for lunch, and a banana, in that order, because I'm not Elvis

 

[SteveC]

Thanks Steve, definitely a winner

Thanks Jack !

Good morning Guardians, I'm still struggling to get caught up here, and have a ton of work to do today, but I'll make sure I find time to post some more of my holiday snaps later. Yesterday knocked me out a bit too, as I ended up having a long walk along the canal with Matt, and his lad, Cillian, and then going round one of the museums on the edge of town. We walked back into town, and met up with Wolfie, and by the time I got home, did some housework, and cooked myself a Mitchburger I was whacked! Should have melted that cheese more, but I was starving!

I hope that everyone is having a great weekend Definitely need some Waboom today!

Nice shot of WABOOM !

I was up with the dawn, and decided to walk along the cliff path to the twice-weekly market at Rubicon Marina further along the coast, about halfway to Playa Blanca.

There was only one other feller about...

And this feller The people of the Canary Islands seem especially fond of cats, and on Lanzarote, one regularly sees small 'houses' for them. Each morning, a lady walks around feeding them.

Looking back to my hotel...

From the cliffs opposite, I began to see the Papagayo beaches in the distance. Because of their isolation, people generally visit by boat, to dive and snorkel.

I also got my first view of El Castillo de Las Coloradas (or Torre del Aguila - 'The Eagle's Tower')...

In olden times, the Canary Islanders were constantly on the lookout for pirates, and a prominent feature of the coast here is this defensive fortification (see the link above), which dates to 1742.

Really enjoying your Holiday pictures, keep em coming !

 

[Jack Black]

Nice shot of WABOOM !




Really enjoying your Holiday pictures, keep em coming !

Thanks a lot pal, just having a break for some bread and honey, courtesy of Mr & Mrs Tyson A Wright and their local Yummy Honey Co

 

[Jack Black]

The Marina was a pretty spot, but I had been underwhelmed by the market, and wasn't in need of a second breakfast. Off in the distance was Playa Blanca, so I thought I'd keep on walking...

The path wasn't hard to follow

That's Montana Roja up above the town. Young folk tell me the hike up the extinct volcano is a doddle. Maybe next time

It wasn't long before the nature of my walk, almost solitary until now, changed dramatically, and there was a tide of English-speaking visitors heading towards me, probably heading to the market, and/or in search of breakfast.

I recognised bars and restaurants from my research, as the promenade became increasingly crowded, and I decided to head up into the town, in search of a taxi back to my hotel. Most places still weren't open, even for breakfast, and I couldn't see any sign of a taxi, so I walked back to the front, and had a glass of orange juice, which at 5 Euros, was about twice the price of a pint of lager in one of the Irish bars here. I knew there was a taxi rank at the busy port, where ferries over to Fuerteventura come and go throughout the day, so I headed there.

The large white building on the right of the photo was to have been a cruise ship terminal, as Playa Blanca had hoped to be a cruise ship destination. But it seems that nobody bothered to check the depth of the harbour, and plans were abandoned last year, when they belatedly did, and found it too shallow Call me a cynic, but I doubt everyone has done badly out of the project

I had a brief look around, and then joined the queue at the taxi rank, with families who had been waiting some time. Eventually, I was able to climb into a bright-red Lanzarote cab, and my friendly driver too me all the way back to my hotel for less than the price of a glass of orange juice, and earned himself a healthy tip It was time for lunch

 

[Tyson A Wright]

There's over 80 breweries in the Sacramento area. This is an IPA town. A couple of years ago I went into a brewery in the area that must have had over 50 taps - all but two were some kind of IPA. (They had a stout but it was some kind of weird fruit-flavored stout.)

Despite living in Sacramento my whole life, I don't particularly care for IPAs. Give me a stout any day! Or a California Common, or a Mexican lager. Just don't give me an IPA, please. (Or put fruit in my stout.)

 

[Jack Black]

There's over 80 breweries in the Sacramento area. This is an IPA town. A couple of years ago I went into a brewery in the area that must have had over 50 taps - all but two were some kind of IPA. (They had a stout but it was some kind of weird fruit-flavored stout.)

Despite living in Sacramento my whole life, I don't particularly care for IPAs. Give me a stout any day! Or a California Common, or a Mexican lager. Just don't give me an IPA, please. (Or put fruit in my stout.)

Incredible Tyson, the brewers here are only just recognising the potential for being a 'destination', with a bunch of taps, though a few of them do very nicely out of their tap rooms. A long way from the Sam Smith's brewery, where the brewery pub only stocks half their range, and is often closed! That must be frustrating my friend

 

[echoscout]

Thanks a lot pal, just having a break for some bread and honey, courtesy of Mr & Mrs Tyson A Wright and their local Yummy Honey Co

One of my favorite snacks. WaBooooooooooom!

The Marina was a pretty spot, but I had been underwhelmed by the market, and wasn't in need of a second breakfast. Off in the distance was Playa Blanca, so I thought I'd keep on walking...

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The path wasn't hard to follow

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That's Montana Roja up above the town. Young folk tell me the hike up the extinct volcano is a doddle. Maybe next time

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It wasn't long before the nature of my walk, almost solitary until now, changed dramatically, and there was a tide of English-speaking visitors heading towards me, probably heading to the market, and/or in search of breakfast.

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I recognised bars and restaurants from my research, as the promenade became increasingly crowded, and I decided to head up into the town, in search of a taxi back to my hotel. Most places still weren't open, even for breakfast, and I couldn't see any sign of a taxi, so I walked back to the front, and had a glass of orange juice, which at 5 Euros, was about twice the price of a pint of lager in one of the Irish bars here. I knew there was a taxi rank at the busy port, where ferries over to Fuerteventura come and go throughout the day, so I headed there.

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The large white building on the right of the photo was to have been a cruise shipg terminal, as Playa Blanca had hoped to be a cruise ship destination. But it seems that nobody bothered to check the depth of the harbour, and plans were abandoned last year, when they belatedly did, and found it too shallow Call me a cynic, but I doubt everyone has done badly out of the project

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Loving the holiday pics!

 

[Jack Black]

One of my favorite snacks. WaBooooooooooom!

Loving the holiday pics!

Thank you David, the honey was delicious I'm afraid that'll have to be it for my holiday snaps today, I don't want to crowd out the Lambsfoot content!

Here's a small piece of volcanic rock I picked up on the beach near my hotel as consolation!

I'm just making a curry for tea

 

[btb01]

Those are BIG margaritas Barrett! I had a few frozen cocktails on holiday, but quickly discovered that if I drank them too quickly, they made my brain go numb! I hope that you and Julie had a great night

They didn’t skimp on the tequila, either! Brain freeze is certainly a downside of frozen cocktails. I rarely indulge in that kind of drink, but every now and then I’ll enjoy one.

Thanks Barrett.
With those drinks, I simply say " here are the car keys".

I was up with the dawn, and decided to walk along the cliff path to the twice-weekly market at Rubicon Marina further along the coast, about halfway to Playa Blanca.

More beautiful photos, Jack! I’d quote ‘em all, but then the forum software would reprimand me when I tried to post it.

That vein of red rock is interesting, particularly where it “spews” out toward the water there.

Tool Man would have, no doubt, stuck a fried egg in there!

Sounds good to me! There was a bar/restaurant around here that we liked when we first moved to the area (sadly they closed down during/after Covid) that had a burger called the “Morning Glory” with bacon and a runny fried egg served on an English muffin. They also had a spicy burger called the “Labor Inducer” that supposedly had a record of 31 pregnant women who went into labor within 24 hours after eating it.

Some of the market traders were still setting up. It was a far cry from Leeds Market!

Sorry the market was a disappointment, Jack. Reminds me a bit of a big market we went to once in the Bahamas (which, of course, was very much aimed at tourists).

Love that photo!

Had a bacon sandwich for lunch, and a banana, in that order, because I'm not Elvis

I think you’d need peanut butter, too, to really make it like The King.

The large white building on the right of the photo was to have been a cruise ship terminal, as Playa Blanca had hoped to be a cruise ship destination. But it seems that nobody bothered to check the depth of the harbour, and plans were abandoned last year, when they belatedly did, and found it too shallow Call me a cynic, but I doubt everyone has done badly out of the project

Genius!

 

[Jack Black]

Great looking pair Jack !

Thanks Steve

They didn’t skimp on the tequila, either! Brain freeze is certainly a downside of frozen cocktails. I rarely indulge in that kind of drink, but every now and then I’ll enjoy one.

That's good to hear. I've just had a spicy curry, so I might have a Moscow Mule or two

More beautiful photos, Jack! I’d quote ‘em all, but then the forum software would reprimand me when I tried to post it.



That vein of red rock is interesting, particularly where it “spews” out toward the water there.

Thanks mate I thought so too, here's another photo of the first area, and one of the cove in between there, and the point

Sounds good to me! There was a bar/restaurant around here that we liked when we first moved to the area (sadly they closed down during/after Covid) that had a burger called the “Morning Glory” with bacon and a runny fried egg served on an English muffin. They also had a spicy burger called the “Labor Inducer” that supposedly had a record of 31 pregnant women who went into labor within 24 hours after eating it.

Sorry the market was a disappointment, Jack. Reminds me a bit of a big market we went to once in the Bahamas (which, of course, was very much aimed at tourists).

Yes, maybe it was the close proximity of Christmas, or the local Fraud Squad after a Christmas bonus! I went to a much bigger market a few days later, and I'd say there were between 1000 and 2000 stalls!

Love that photo!

Thanks Barrett, very kind of you

I think you’d need peanut butter, too, to really make it like The King.

Definitely! I've always meant to try one!

Genius!

Incredible isn't it?!