Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[Jack Black]

Almost 8. I'll clear the walk and driveway. I don't have to be anywhere till 10.

Good luck Jer

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Send it over here Bob!

I'm just having a break for a sausage sammich, and a cup of Yorkshire's finest!

 

[screened porch]

Wow, good luck clearing that..save the back!

And the shoulder and knees!
"Arise Arjuna, but not too quickly, with thy spirit prepared to fight, but pace thyself in the fray!"

 

[SteveC]

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Thrifty Lamb's looking good !

 

[SteveC]

Good morning Guardians, I slept badly last night, and when I was woken up by a loud buzzing sound, I didn't knock what the heck it was was. Staggered out of my bedroom, and the noise was considerably louder. I thought there must be a fault with the boiler, so I went into the kitchen, and turned the boiler off. The noise was still so loud, and all-pervading, that it was difficult to tell where it was coming from. I looked out of the window, but it was still dark, then about 200 yards away, I spotted the reflective strips on the trousers and jacket being worn by a guy from the Council, with a leaf-blower! Idiot must have woken up the whole neighbourhood! I can still hear him half an hour later, and he must be half a mile away by now Plenty to do today, but I suspect I'm going to be napping before the morning is out Got Wee Staggy in my pocket Have a good day Guardians

Great pic of Wee Staggy !

 

[Rufus1949]

Thrifty Lamb's looking good !

Thanks, I'm amazed at how it takes an edge Steve.

 

[SteveC]

Thanks, I'm amazed at how it takes an edge Steve.

Good old Sheffield steel !

 

[Horsewright]

The next stop on my Grand Tour of Lanzarote was the camel rides on the edge of Timanfaya National Park. You've already heard my camel story, so I'll just post some pics. I wonder if Dave Horsewright has ridden a camel! I've actually spent more time on a camel than I have on a horse!

I'd say there were 60 or so camels at the camel station.

Since they are actually dromedaries, the seats are mounted on either side of the single hump. Passengers mount while the camel is seated, and it's a little precarious as they stand, but the seats are not uncomfortable.

The view from atop Abdul!

I guess I should search the review sites to see if there are some pics of me and Vicky

Hut! Hut! Guardians!

No sir thats one up on me! I've never been on a camel. Great posts Jack!

 

[SteveC]

Good morning Guardians !

More flurries of snow today and temps are supposed to start dropping this week


A new to me Lamb came in yesterday. I've been hunting a Vulcan Lamb ever since seeing Dwights. This one is special as it's another one of Harvey's flock saved from the auction site. I was able to save one other that will be here in a couple of day's

Have a good day everyone !

 

[Fodderwing]

Cool pic Dwight, love the owl !

Thanks Steve!

Cool pic!

Thanks Jack!

After the camel ride, we entered the Timanfaya National Park itself, so my photos are almost all taken through the windows of the tour bus...

The Lanzarote artist and architect Cesar Manrique left a huge influence on the island. He is the reason, for example, Lanzarote only has low-built hotels, and he not only designed the Diablo symbol of Timanfaya National Park, which is named for one of the villages swallowed by the molten lava, but he also designed the single-lane road that runs through the volcanic peaks, as well as the El Diablo restaurant at its heart.

Father Lorenzo Curbelo's (the village priest of Yaiza) personal account of the eruptions which devestated Lanzarote, and formed what is today the park:

"On the first day of September, 1730 between nine and ten o'clock at night, the earth suddenly opened near Timanfaya, two miles from Yaiza. An enormous mountain emerged from the ground with flames coming from its summit. It continued burning for 19 days. Some days later, a new abyss developed and an avalanche of lava rushed down over Timanfaya, Rodeo and part of Mancha Blanca. The lava extended over to the northern areas to begin with, running as fast as water, though it soon slowed down and ran like honey. On September 7, a great rock burst upwards with a thunderous sound and the pressure of the explosion forced the lava going northwards to change direction, flowing then to the north west and west north west. The lava torrent arrived, instantly destroying Maretas and Santa Catalina in the valley.On September 11, the eruption became stronger. From Santa Catalina lava flowed to Mazo, covering the whole area and heading for the sea. It ran in cataracts for six continuous days making a terrible noise. Huge numbers of dead fish floated about on the sea or were thrown on the shore.Then everything quietened, and the eruption appeared to have come to an end.

"But on October 18, three new fissures formed above Santa Catalina. Enormous clouds of smoke escaped, flowing over the whole island, accompanied by volcanic ashes, sand, and debris. The clouds condensed and dropped boiling rain on the land. The volcanic activity remained the same for ten whole days with cattle dropping dead, asphyxiated by the vapours. By October 30, everything had gone strangely quiet.Two days later, however, smoke and ashes reappeared and continued until the 10th of the month. Another flow of lava spewed out causing little damage as the surroundings were already scorched and devastated.A further avalanche started on the 27th, rushing at unbelievable speed towards the sea. It arrived at the shore on December 1 and formed a small island in the water where dead fish were found.On December 16, the lava, which until then had been rushing towards the sea, changed direction, heading south west, reaching Chupadero which, by the following day, had turned into a vast fire.This quickly devastated the fertile Vega de Uga, but went no further.New eruptions started on January 7, 1731, with spontaneous fireworks embellishing the sadness and desolation of the south. Powerful eruptions with incandescent lava and blue and red lighting crossed the night sky.

"On January 21, a gigantic mountain rose and sunk back into its crater on the same day with such a terrifying sound, covering the island with stones and ashes. The fiery lava streams descended like rivers towards the sea with the ash, rocks and dense smoke making life impossible. That lava flow ceased on January 27.But on the third day of February, a new cone threw out more lava towards the sea, which continued for 25 consecutive days.On March 20 new cones arose, with more eruptions continuing for 11 days.On April 6, the same cones erupted again with even more fury. And on the 13th, two more mountains collapsed into their own craters making a frightful sound.By May 1, the fire seemed to have burned out, only to start up again the following day, with yet another new cone rising and a current of lava threatening Yaiza itself. By May 6, everything was quiet again and remained so for the rest of the month.However, on June 4 an enormous land rift took place which opened up three new craters and accompanied by violent tremors and flames which terrified the local people.The eruption once more took place near Timanfaya. Different openings soon joined into one and the river of lava flowed down to the sea.A new cone appeared among the ruins of Maretas, Santa Catalina and Timanfaya. A crater opened on the side of a mountain near Maso spewing out white fumes which had never been seen before.Towards the end of June, 1731, all the western beaches and shores were covered with an incredible number of dead fish of all species -- some with shapes which islanders had never known before.In the north west, visible from Yaiza, a great mass of flames and smoke belched forth accompanied by violent detonations. In October and November more eruptions took place which worsened the islanders fears.

"On Christmas Day, 1731, the whole island shook with tremors, more violent than ever before. And on December 28, a stream of lava came pouring out of a newly risen cone in the direction of Jaritas. It burned the village and destroyed San Juan Bautistas chapel near Yaiza".

Three hundred years later, the landscape is still pretty dramatic! The field of lava is the largest in the world.

​

Incredible landscape Jack. 15 months of non-stop volcanic activity! Unimaginable!

 

[Fodderwing]

My wife is trying to put me into a sugar coma!View attachment 2450831

That's a fine "Harvey" image Bob!

Good morning Guardians !

More flurries of snow today and temps are supposed to start dropping this week


A new to me Lamb came in yesterday. I've been hunting a Vulcan Lamb ever since seeing Dwights. This one is special as it's another one of Harvey's flock saved from the auction site. I was able to save one other that will be here in a couple of day's

Have a good day everyone !

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Fantastic pick up Steve! Very unusual to see such dramatic horn on the pile side! Glad it's back in the fold. Looking forward to seeing the other one.

 

[Jack Black]

Great pic of Wee Staggy !

Thank you Steve

No sir thats one up on me! I've never been on a camel. Great posts Jack!

Thanks a lot pal Cumulatively, I have probably spent more time on English seaside donkeys than anything, and I haven't been on one of those since I was 6 or 7! I can remember riding on an elephant, as a small child too! Last year, when I went to the neighbouring island of Fuerteventura, I saw an advert for horse-riding trips, but I figured that a day in the saddle would end my holiday!

Good morning Guardians !

More flurries of snow today and temps are supposed to start dropping this week


A new to me Lamb came in yesterday. I've been hunting a Vulcan Lamb ever since seeing Dwights. This one is special as it's another one of Harvey's flock saved from the auction site. I was able to save one other that will be here in a couple of day's

Have a good day everyone !

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It's cold again here today too Steve Congratulations my friend, and well done Great pics of a great-looking Lamb

Thanks Jack!

Incredible landscape Jack. 15 months of non-stop volcanic activity! Unimaginable!

Yeah, incredible that nobody was killed! As you say, 'unimaginable'!

 

[SteveC]

After the camel ride, we entered the Timanfaya National Park itself, so my photos are almost all taken through the windows of the tour bus...

The Lanzarote artist and architect Cesar Manrique left a huge influence on the island. He is the reason, for example, Lanzarote only has low-built hotels, and he not only designed the Diablo symbol of Timanfaya National Park, which is named for one of the villages swallowed by the molten lava, but he also designed the single-lane road that runs through the volcanic peaks, as well as the El Diablo restaurant at its heart.

Father Lorenzo Curbelo's (the village priest of Yaiza) personal account of the eruptions which devestated Lanzarote, and formed what is today the park:

"On the first day of September, 1730 between nine and ten o'clock at night, the earth suddenly opened near Timanfaya, two miles from Yaiza. An enormous mountain emerged from the ground with flames coming from its summit. It continued burning for 19 days. Some days later, a new abyss developed and an avalanche of lava rushed down over Timanfaya, Rodeo and part of Mancha Blanca. The lava extended over to the northern areas to begin with, running as fast as water, though it soon slowed down and ran like honey. On September 7, a great rock burst upwards with a thunderous sound and the pressure of the explosion forced the lava going northwards to change direction, flowing then to the north west and west north west. The lava torrent arrived, instantly destroying Maretas and Santa Catalina in the valley.On September 11, the eruption became stronger. From Santa Catalina lava flowed to Mazo, covering the whole area and heading for the sea. It ran in cataracts for six continuous days making a terrible noise. Huge numbers of dead fish floated about on the sea or were thrown on the shore.Then everything quietened, and the eruption appeared to have come to an end.

"But on October 18, three new fissures formed above Santa Catalina. Enormous clouds of smoke escaped, flowing over the whole island, accompanied by volcanic ashes, sand, and debris. The clouds condensed and dropped boiling rain on the land. The volcanic activity remained the same for ten whole days with cattle dropping dead, asphyxiated by the vapours. By October 30, everything had gone strangely quiet.Two days later, however, smoke and ashes reappeared and continued until the 10th of the month. Another flow of lava spewed out causing little damage as the surroundings were already scorched and devastated.A further avalanche started on the 27th, rushing at unbelievable speed towards the sea. It arrived at the shore on December 1 and formed a small island in the water where dead fish were found.On December 16, the lava, which until then had been rushing towards the sea, changed direction, heading south west, reaching Chupadero which, by the following day, had turned into a vast fire.This quickly devastated the fertile Vega de Uga, but went no further.New eruptions started on January 7, 1731, with spontaneous fireworks embellishing the sadness and desolation of the south. Powerful eruptions with incandescent lava and blue and red lighting crossed the night sky.

"On January 21, a gigantic mountain rose and sunk back into its crater on the same day with such a terrifying sound, covering the island with stones and ashes. The fiery lava streams descended like rivers towards the sea with the ash, rocks and dense smoke making life impossible. That lava flow ceased on January 27.But on the third day of February, a new cone threw out more lava towards the sea, which continued for 25 consecutive days.On March 20 new cones arose, with more eruptions continuing for 11 days.On April 6, the same cones erupted again with even more fury. And on the 13th, two more mountains collapsed into their own craters making a frightful sound.By May 1, the fire seemed to have burned out, only to start up again the following day, with yet another new cone rising and a current of lava threatening Yaiza itself. By May 6, everything was quiet again and remained so for the rest of the month.However, on June 4 an enormous land rift took place which opened up three new craters and accompanied by violent tremors and flames which terrified the local people.The eruption once more took place near Timanfaya. Different openings soon joined into one and the river of lava flowed down to the sea.A new cone appeared among the ruins of Maretas, Santa Catalina and Timanfaya. A crater opened on the side of a mountain near Maso spewing out white fumes which had never been seen before.Towards the end of June, 1731, all the western beaches and shores were covered with an incredible number of dead fish of all species -- some with shapes which islanders had never known before.In the north west, visible from Yaiza, a great mass of flames and smoke belched forth accompanied by violent detonations. In October and November more eruptions took place which worsened the islanders fears.

"On Christmas Day, 1731, the whole island shook with tremors, more violent than ever before. And on December 28, a stream of lava came pouring out of a newly risen cone in the direction of Jaritas. It burned the village and destroyed San Juan Bautistas chapel near Yaiza".

Three hundred years later, the landscape is still pretty dramatic! The field of lava is the largest in the world.

​

That must have been terrifying for the inhabitants of the Islands

 

[echoscout]

Good morning Guardians, I slept badly last night, and when I was woken up by a loud buzzing sound, I didn't knock what the heck it was was. Staggered out of my bedroom, and the noise was considerably louder. I thought there must be a fault with the boiler, so I went into the kitchen, and turned the boiler off. The noise was still so loud, and all-pervading, that it was difficult to tell where it was coming from. I looked out of the window, but it was still dark, then about 200 yards away, I spotted the reflective strips on the trousers and jacket being worn by a guy from the Council, with a leaf-blower! Idiot must have woken up the whole neighbourhood! I can still hear him half an hour later, and he must be half a mile away by now Plenty to do today, but I suspect I'm going to be napping before the morning is out Got Wee Staggy in my pocket Have a good day Guardians

Wee Staggy looking good!

After the camel ride, we entered the Timanfaya National Park itself, so my photos are almost all taken through the windows of the tour bus...

The Lanzarote artist and architect Cesar Manrique left a huge influence on the island. He is the reason, for example, Lanzarote only has low-built hotels, of Timanfaya National Park, which is named for one of the villages swallowed by the molten lava, but he also designed the single-lane road that runs through the volcanic peaks, as well as the El Diablo restaurant at its heart.

Father Lorenzo Curbelo's (the village priest of Yaiza) personal account of the eruptions which devestated Lanzarote, and formed what is today the park:

"On the first day of September, 1730 between nine and ten o'clock at night, the earth suddenly opened near Timanfaya, two miles from Yaiza. An enormous mountain emerged from the ground with flames coming from its summit. It continued burning for 19 days. Some days later, a new abyss developed and an avalanche of lava rushed down over Timanfaya, Rodeo and part of Mancha Blanca. The lava extended over to the northern areas to begin with, running as fast as water, though it soon slowed down and ran like honey. On September 7, a great rock burst upwards with a thunderous sound and the pressure of the explosion forced the lava going northwards to change direction, flowing then to the north west and west north west. The lava torrent arrived, instantly destroying Maretas and Santa Catalina in the valley.On September 11, the eruption became stronger. From Santa Catalina lava flowed to Mazo, covering the whole area and heading for the sea. It ran in cataracts for six continuous days making a terrible noise. Huge numbers of dead fish floated about on the sea or were thrown on the shore.Then everything quietened, and the eruption appeared to have come to an end.

"But on October 18, three new fissures formed above Santa Catalina. Enormous clouds of smoke escaped, flowing over the whole island, accompanied by volcanic ashes, sand, and debris. The clouds condensed and dropped boiling rain on the land. The volcanic activity remained the same for ten whole days with cattle dropping dead, asphyxiated by the vapours. By October 30, everything had gone strangely quiet.Two days later, however, smoke and ashes reappeared and continued until the 10th of the month. Another flow of lava spewed out causing little damage as the surroundings were already scorched and devastated.A further avalanche started on the 27th, rushing at unbelievable speed towards the sea. It arrived at the shore on December 1 and formed a small island in the water where dead fish were found.On December 16, the lava, which until then had been rushing towards the sea, changed direction, heading south west, reaching Chupadero which, by the following day, had turned into a vast fire.This quickly devastated the fertile Vega de Uga, but went no further.New eruptions started on January 7, 1731, with spontaneous fireworks embellishing the sadness and desolation of the south. Powerful eruptions with incandescent lava and blue and red lighting crossed the night sky.

"On January 21, a gigantic mountain rose and sunk back into its crater on the same day with such a terrifying sound, covering the island with stones and ashes. The fiery lava streams descended like rivers towards the sea with the ash, rocks and dense smoke making life impossible. That lava flow ceased on January 27.But on the third day of February, a new cone threw out more lava towards the sea, which continued for 25 consecutive days.On March 20 new cones arose, with more eruptions continuing for 11 days.On April 6, the same cones erupted again with even more fury. And on the 13th, two more mountains collapsed into their own craters making a frightful sound.By May 1, the fire seemed to have burned out, only to start up again the following day, with yet another new cone rising and a current of lava threatening Yaiza itself. By May 6, everything was quiet again and remained so for the rest of the month.However, on June 4 an enormous land rift took place which opened up three new craters and accompanied by violent tremors and flames which terrified the local people.The eruption once more took place near Timanfaya. Different openings soon joined into one and the river of lava flowed down to the sea.A new cone appeared among the ruins of Maretas, Santa Catalina and Timanfaya. A crater opened on the side of a mountain near Maso spewing out white fumes which had never been seen before.Towards the end of June, 1731, all the western beaches and shores were covered with an incredible number of dead fish of all species -- some with shapes which islanders had never known before.In the north west, visible from Yaiza, a great mass of flames and smoke belched forth accompanied by violent detonations. In October and November more eruptions took place which worsened the islanders fears.

"On Christmas Day, 1731, the whole island shook with tremors, more violent than ever before. And on December 28, a stream of lava came pouring out of a newly risen cone in the direction of Jaritas. It burned the village and destroyed San Juan Bautistas chapel near Yaiza".

Three hundred years later, the landscape is still pretty dramatic! The field of lava is the largest in the world.

​

Loving the pics!

My wife is trying to put me into a sugar coma!View attachment 2450831

Sweet!

Good morning Guardians !

More flurries of snow today and temps are supposed to start dropping this week


A new to me Lamb came in yesterday. I've been hunting a Vulcan Lamb ever since seeing Dwights. This one is special as it's another one of Harvey's flock saved from the auction site. I was able to save one other that will be here in a couple of day's

Have a good day everyone !

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Good score!

 

[echoscout]

Lunch time Guardians! Got some snow last night. Packing Vinny today. Happy trails!

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[Jack Black]

That must have been terrifying for the inhabitants of the Islands

Yeah, reckon so Steve! They were probably expecting Old Nick himself to climb out of the earth!

Wee Staggy looking good!

Loving the pics!

Thank you very much David

Sweet!

 

[SteveC]

Lunch time Guardians! Got some snow last night. Packing Vinny today. Happy trails!

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Nice Horn on Vinny !

 

[SteveC]

Fantastic pick up Steve! Very unusual to see such dramatic horn on the pile side! Glad it's back in the fold. Looking forward to seeing the other one.

It's cold again here today too Steve Congratulations my friend, and well done Great pics of a great-looking Lamb

Good score!

Thanks fellas !

 

[Jack Black]

Lunch time Guardians! Got some snow last night. Packing Vinny today. Happy trails!

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Great pic of Vinny David

 

[Jack Black]

(Just managed to post this in my Random Tuesday thread by mistake! )

In front of the El Diablo restaurant and Timanfaya gift shop, we were having a 10 minute break, and about to geta science lesson This red earth is more like fine gravel, and the feller is taking a little from an inch or two below the surface...

He poured a few 'grains' into everyone's hand, and it was so hot you couldn't hold onto it, but had to drop it, or pass it from hand to hand.

The youngster got some in the end!

I put mine in the pocket of my vest, and forgot about it Here it is with a couple of small pebbles, and a shell, I left in my shorts pocket on the beach

In the second trick, a different feller poured some cold water into one of the pipes that went into the ground. It bubbled up immediately, and then on a count of three, shot into the air, as steam, cooling again before it hit the ground

And for my next trick...Feller number 3 forked some straw into one of the fissures about six feet from the surface, and it quickly burst into flames!

Not somewhere you'd want to trip in the dark!

The situation of the El Diablo restaurant is incredible, and it would have been a perfect place for lunch, but there were other plans, so there was just time for a few folks to spend a penny. There wasn't even time to visit the gift shop, but I did manage to get a couple of hasty snaps inside the restaurant, and of their unique cooking technique, using the heat from beneath the earth...

We boarded the bus again, and were off to continue our tour of Timanfaya

 

[Joefairbanks]

Good morning Guardians !

More flurries of snow today and temps are supposed to start dropping this week


A new to me Lamb came in yesterday. I've been hunting a Vulcan Lamb ever since seeing Dwights. This one is special as it's another one of Harvey's flock saved from the auction site. I was able to save one other that will be here in a couple of day's

Have a good day everyone !

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Congratulations Steve! That ones a beaut!