Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[Rufus1949]

That's some DEEP stag.

Thanks John. As you know, we are at the mercy of the "pickers".

 

[DaleS]

 

[cudgee]

Sunshine on a plate

That is a fine looking feast.

These British tomatoes could have done with a bit MORE sunshine, not as tasty as I'd hoped

Many of our tomatoes are hot house grown. They too lack flavor Jack.

Home grown are the best by that far it is not funny. I realize most people are not in the position to grow their own, but they excel. And hot house grown are always bland and tasteless.

I hate bland tomatoes Bob, just not worth buying. I always buy the 'best' I can find,

Yes my friend, tomatoes in season, which over here is for about 3 months of the year, i don't buy them anymore out of season.

 

[Rufus1949]

Home grown are the best by that far it is not funny. I realize most people are not in the position to grow their own, but they excel. And hot house grown are always bland and tasteless.

So right you are Leon!

 

[Rufus1949]

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Very nice photo of your lamb Dale.

 

[SteveC]

Good afternoon Guardians !

Carrying Old Spalty today along with a CJ Johnson that I just rescued.




It had no walk and talk with zero snap when I got it. Rusty liners and Backspring. A little cleaning , flushing and oiling got its snap back. Great walk and talk as well. The handles were black and filthy but after a little cleaning it was revealed that they are Cocobolo.

Same handle shape and size as my Remington Boys knife.

 

[Rufus1949]

Good afternoon Guardians !

Carrying Old Spalty today along with a CJ Johnson that I just rescued.




It had no walk and talk with zero snap when I got it. Rusty liners and Backspring. A little cleaning , flushing and oiling got its snap back. Great walk and talk as well. The handles were black and filthy but after a little cleaning it was revealed that they are Cocobolo.

Same handle shape and size as my Remington Boys knife.

Doctor Steve, a fine lambectomy.

 

[Jack Black]

The people of the Lasithi Plateau live on their farms, or in the tiniest of villages, where the pace of life seems to have changed little over the years. The Cretans like simple things, good company, conversation, sitting outside cafes, drinking their homemade raki, local wine, and sweet Greek coffee, and dancing. Their diet is also simple; good, healthy, locally grown food, which probably explains why they generally live to a grand old age.





In Lasithi, they are proud of their windmills, and they are seen everywhere, from functional generators of power, to ornamental ones of all sizes.

We departed hastily from the Dikteon Cave site, and drove 10 minutes down the road, to visit a traditional pottery. Down in his basement workshop, the friendly potter showed off his techniques, including making a traditional Pythagorean Cup, and helped a few young children create more simple cups on his wheel, which they were given as gifts. The Cretans like their pottery, it is everywhere, and while I have no special interest in it, I do like their traditionally painted bowls, and have a number of them in my kitchen. I'm also always interested to see an artisan's workshop, so I took a few photos. I liked the fact that he had a photo of his kids or grandkids up on the wall, and imagined him, sitting, having lunch with his family, while having a break. Our tour guide explained how busy he is, not least in making special cups for local weddings. She had a couple of hundred on order herself. While the practice of smashing plates is apparently in decline in Greece, hopefully this good-natured potter will continue to have all the work he needs













Unfortunately, there were only a few minutes to visit the small pottery store upstairs, which is run by the potter's wife. In the photo below, our time-chasing tour-guide can be seen, (on the left), on her way to harass those who had tarried for more than a few moments, and get them back onto the bus!



Back on the bus, I could only take photos through the tinted windows, and our driver was driving even faster than before. The Greeks tend to eat lunch late, but since it was now 3.30pm, even his stomach was probably rumbling, and he was anxious to get to what should have been our lunch-stop

Since there were sheep - And lambs - in the fields, I thought I better take pics, even if they were bound to be blurred!





We climbed out of the valley, and eventually stopped at what seemed to be a very pleasant taverna. I would have loved to have lunch here, but like almost everyone else on the coach, I'd already eaten something, so I just ordered Greek coffee and apple pie, and admired the magnificent view across the whole valley. I was alone in sitting out on the terrace though, as it really was a very windy spot, and it had actually turned quite chilly, as we were at the head of the pass. With wind, come windmills (in Lasithi, at least)! I decided to explore, while I had a few minutes of free time, and found the remains of these older windmills up on the hill above the taverna.







I realised that the better view of the windmills would be from round the other side, so with fingers-crossed, I made my way across the dangerous road, with its blind corner, and who knows what on the other side!





Thankfully, I made it 'round the bend' in one piece, and what was on the other side was a familiar view





That was a laugh of relief by the way! Here's a pic, showing the Greek safety barrier, above the precipitous drop! It looks to have been tested at least once



One can only hope that Cretan traffic accidents don't offset the beneficial effects of the healthy diet and low-stress lifestyle No wonder the Greeks have so many Gods

 

[Jack Black]

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Nice-looking Lamb Dale

That is a fine looking feast.

Thanks mate, I was their first customer today, and it was on the plate in a trice Went down almost as fast!

Home grown are the best by that far it is not funny. I realize most people are not in the position to grow their own, but they excel. And hot house grown are always bland and tasteless.

Yes my friend, tomatoes in season, which over here is for about 3 months of the year, i don't buy them anymore out of season.

You really can't beat home-grown food Leon, the difference in flavour is incredible

Good afternoon Guardians !

Carrying Old Spalty today along with a CJ Johnson that I just rescued.




It had no walk and talk with zero snap when I got it. Rusty liners and Backspring. A little cleaning , flushing and oiling got its snap back. Great walk and talk as well. The handles were black and filthy but after a little cleaning it was revealed that they are Cocobolo.

Same handle shape and size as my Remington Boys knife.

Smashing pair Steve, and what an excellent rescue of that CJ Lamb, well done

 

[cudgee]

The people of the Lasithi Plateau live on their farms, or in the tiniest of villages, where the pace of life seems to have changed little over the years. The Cretans like simple things, good company, conversation, sitting outside cafes, drinking their homemade raki, local wine, and sweet Greek coffee, and dancing. Their diet is also simple; good, healthy, locally grown food, which probably explains why they generally live to a grand old age.

It is well researched now that food and environment are the keys to long life.

 

[Jack Black]

9.00pm here in Yorkshire, and I have yet to get myself ready for my weekly trip to the market, so I better stop lollygagging, and get to it! Less rain tomorrow, hopefully, but the forecast is for temperatures in the high 50's, so I better give some thought as to what to wear, having packed away all my winter woollens I'm going to carry my Hartshead Barlow again I think I'll let you know how things go Guardians, enjoy the rest of your day, and have a good one tomorrow

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[black mamba]

Really liked the pottery shop, Jack, thanks again for the tour photos. New close-up of Roper today.

 

[cudgee]

New close-up of Roper today.

I was not a big fan of those covers originally, but i am really warming to them the more i see being posted.

 

[Jack Black]

Really liked the pottery shop, Jack, thanks again for the tour photos. New close-up of Roper today.

Thanks Jeff, that's a beautiful photo

 

[SteveC]

Doctor Steve, a fine lambectomy.

thanks !

Smashing pair Steve, and what an excellent rescue of that CJ Lamb, well done

Thanks buddy, really enjoyed your pictures !

9.00pm here in Yorkshire, and I have yet to get myself ready for my weekly trip to the market, so I better stop lollygagging, and get to it! Less rain tomorrow, hopefully, but the forecast is for temperatures in the high 50's, so I better give some thought as to what to wear, having packed away all my winter woollens I'm going to carry my Hartshead Barlow again I think I'll let you know how things go Guardians, enjoy the rest of your day, and have a good one tomorrow

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I hope the weather is favorable for market day !

Really liked the pottery shop, Jack, thanks again for the tour photos. New close-up of Roper today.

Great picture showing the texture !

 

[mitch13]

We're getting the band back together!

That's looking really good Bob


Thanks buddy

These British tomatoes could have done with a bit MORE sunshine, not as tasty as I'd hoped

That's no good

Many of our tomatoes are hot house grown. They too lack flavor Jack.
Your HHB design is looking great.

They will always have a groupie following.

That is a fine looking feast.



Home grown are the best by that far it is not funny. I realize most people are not in the position to grow their own, but they excel. And hot house grown are always bland and tasteless.

Yes my friend, tomatoes in season, which over here is for about 3 months of the year, i don't buy them anymore out of season.

I've been known to be tempted by a tomato or 2.
Home grown 1s are best. We get big tomato from Kristy's fruit and veg man usually have some flavour.
As the supermarkets go for size and uniformity. I go for a cheaper bag they label the odd bunch all different sizes generally more flavour.
Thanks guys you've got me thinking about lunch & not even 7am

 

[Jack Black]

Thanks buddy, really enjoyed your pictures !

I hope the weather is favorable for market day !

Thanks a lot buddy I sure hope so, it's absolutely lashing it down here at the moment! Glad I live on a hill! Yorkshire? It's like Tool Man's appetite - Whet, whet, whet!

 

[Jack Black]

That's no good

No, I binned them halfway through, just a waste of good sourdough bread, and Cretan olive oil

I've been known to be tempted by a tomato or 2.
Home grown 1s are best. We get big tomato from Kristy's fruit and veg man usually have some flavour.
As the supermarkets go for size and uniformity. I go for a cheaper bag they label the odd bunch all different sizes generally more flavour.
Thanks guys you've got me thinking about lunch & not even 7am

LOL! I got these from a local store, on the vine, and pricey. Worst tomatoes I've had in ages

 

[Fodderwing]

A grand lamb!!!
Hope you are getting close to water Dwight.

Thanks Bob. We hit big water! The current flow rate is 25,900 gallons every 24 hrs!

Love that pic Dwight

Thank you kind sir. I love the magnificent landscape you have visited and posted! What a paradise.

Good afternoon Guardians !

Carrying Old Spalty today along with a CJ Johnson that I just rescued.




It had no walk and talk with zero snap when I got it. Rusty liners and Backspring. A little cleaning , flushing and oiling got its snap back. Great walk and talk as well. The handles were black and filthy but after a little cleaning it was revealed that they are Cocobolo.

Same handle shape and size as my Remington Boys knife.

Fantastic CJ Johnson Steve! Reminds me of Johnny the Fox's barlow.

I was not a big fan of those covers originally, but i am really warming to them the more i see being posted.

Same here Leon. And now I find them a most handsome lambsfoot.

 

[SteveC]

Thanks Bob. We hit big water! The current flow rate is 25,900 gallons every 24 hrs!

Fantastic !

Fantastic CJ Johnson Steve! Reminds me of Johnny the Fox's barlow.

Thanks buddy !