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Thanks John. One of the first he made for me.That's super cool... don't believe I've seen one like it.![]()

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Thanks John. One of the first he made for me.That's super cool... don't believe I've seen one like it.![]()
Looks like a fine start to the day.
Love the '18s.
Very nice photo and a very good dram! The knife's not too bad either!
Thanks John, it's not a bad start at all.Looks like a fine start to the day.![]()
Many happy returns my friendThank you Jack.
I try to forget my birthdays...they remind me that I'm running out of time.
May you have a pleasant one yourself good friend.
Thanks a lot SteveSpecial indeed !
I hope your mouth starts to feel a bit better and the swelling goes down.
Thanks John, the background is from the California State Park calendar Mr & MrsCharlie Lamb is looking pretty.![]()
Nice Ebony there Pat, looks pretty mistyGood Monday morning, it's a foggy one here in middle Tennessee. Have a great week!
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Nice way to tart the week Jer
Good for you BillGood morning Guardians. Rainy morning but that did not dissuade me from my morning walk. Seems like a Blue Rope kind of day.
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Bill you have me roped with that one.Good morning Guardians. Rainy morning but that did not dissuade me from my morning walk. Seems like a Blue Rope kind of day.
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Glad you’re getting some relief and are on the mend Jack.Good morning Guardians, mouth feels like I've been chewing broken glass! Soft food for a couple of daysIt rained hard all night, but doesn't look too bad now. Don't think I'll be going out though, in case I get mistaken for The Elephant Man!
No shortage of things to do indoors anyway
Got some salt gargling on the menu today!
I hope your week gets off to a good start Guardians
Carrying this special Lamb today
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That slip and lamb look great together Bob.
Starting my day the same way Pat, only no fog around here, just sunshine and low humidity.Good Monday morning, it's a foggy one here in middle Tennessee. Have a great week!
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Thanks Steve.That's a stunner Bob !
You too, Patrick.Have a great day!
That has my taste buds hopping Barrett.
Lambs seem to cover all the necessities of a pocket knife.
Hope they're all doing well Barrett, and that you're having a great weekendNice pic
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Such an elegant picture.![]()
Who gave our kids permission to grow up anyways???
Sounds like a fabulous day.
Todd, your HHB is classic looking.
Ah! My stomping grounds! Glad you’re having fun Barrett. Great post.Yesterday we headed into downtown St. Louis for a Cardinals game at Busch Stadium. Baseball is by far my favorite sport, and I’ve been a Cardinals fan my entire life (growing up in Arkansas, we didn’t have any of our own professional sports teams). I went to my first game at the old Busch Stadium when I was just a few months old, and we used to drive up for games fairly often before Julie and I moved away from Arkansas in 2011. This was the first Cardinals home game I’ve been to since then, and it was good to be back.
Before the game, we stopped at 4 Hands Brewing Co. They offer parking on games days for $10, and you get a token for a free beer, so I don’t think it’s a bad deal.
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Back in 2005, when they were building the current Busch Stadium, they offered fans an opportunity to purchase personalized bricks that would pave the walkway around the outside of the stadium. My dad bought a brick for me that year for Christmas, so we always have to stop by and see it before we go in.
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The brick is located outside the team store, near this Stan Musial statue. (I also have one on my bookshelf at home, which they sent you when you purchased one.)
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We had a pretty nice view from our seats.
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Scout found the seats themselves a little tricky, as any time she sat all the way back, the seat would start to fold up on her. She didn’t seem to mind too much, though.
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After the game (the Cardinals won, 5-1), you could line up to let the kids run the bases. The line was long, but it moved pretty fast. That’s Eleanor in the black shirt and red hat.
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That is a day well spent with family Barrett.Thanks, Bob. I did bring some other knives in addition to the Lambs, but why mention those.
Thanks, Jack, everyone’s doing well.Hope you’ll be feeling better soon after your dental procedure.
Thanks, John. Pure luck, I assure you. No one’s ever accused me of being elegant!
That pizza looks great, Mitch. My wife and I have very different taste in pizza — she likes any and every vegetable imaginable, while I prefer as many different meats as you can throw on there — but pepperoni and jalapeño is one that we both enjoy.
Yesterday we headed into downtown St. Louis for a Cardinals game at Busch Stadium. Baseball is by far my favorite sport, and I’ve been a Cardinals fan my entire life (growing up in Arkansas, we didn’t have any of our own professional sports teams). I went to my first game at the old Busch Stadium when I was just a few months old, and we used to drive up for games fairly often before Julie and I moved away from Arkansas in 2011. This was the first Cardinals home game I’ve been to since then, and it was good to be back.
Before the game, we stopped at 4 Hands Brewing Co. They offer parking on games days for $10, and you get a token for a free beer, so I don’t think it’s a bad deal.
![]()
Back in 2005, when they were building the current Busch Stadium, they offered fans an opportunity to purchase personalized bricks that would pave the walkway around the outside of the stadium. My dad bought a brick for me that year for Christmas, so we always have to stop by and see it before we go in.
![]()
The brick is located outside the team store, near this Stan Musial statue. (I also have one on my bookshelf at home, which they sent you when you purchased one.)
![]()
We had a pretty nice view from our seats.
![]()
Scout found the seats themselves a little tricky, as any time she sat all the way back, the seat would start to fold up on her. She didn’t seem to mind too much, though.
![]()
After the game (the Cardinals won, 5-1), you could line up to let the kids run the bases. The line was long, but it moved pretty fast. That’s Eleanor in the black shirt and red hat.
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It happens so fast.Who gave our kids permission to grow up anyways???![]()
Thanks Bob. This was her second try but she made it. We’re really excited for her.Todd, your HHB is classic looking.
I know grad school can be grueling, but I hope it is also an enriching experience for her.
I couldn't, nor wouldn't have done them without you, Jack!!You are very kind CharlieI don't know if everyone realises what a labour of love those knives were for you, and your persistence in getting them made
They're historic knives, which I will always treasure
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Thanks Todd, they said it would take a couple of weeks for my mouth to heal. After that, I can assess whether I need to shell out for implants or not - I worry that, at my age, I might not get my money's worth!Glad you’re getting some relief and are on the mend Jack.![]()
I hope it's all gone well Todd
Thanks pal, I always look forward to your postsThanks, Jack, everyone’s doing well.Hope you’ll be feeling better soon after your dental procedure.
My Ex was a bit like that, ordering 'worthy' pizza, with broccoli and stuff on!My wife and I have very different taste in pizza — she likes any and every vegetable imaginable, while I prefer as many different meats as you can throw on there — but pepperoni and jalapeño is one that we both enjoy.![]()
Great post Barrett!Yesterday we headed into downtown St. Louis for a Cardinals game at Busch Stadium. Baseball is by far my favorite sport, and I’ve been a Cardinals fan my entire life (growing up in Arkansas, we didn’t have any of our own professional sports teams). I went to my first game at the old Busch Stadium when I was just a few months old, and we used to drive up for games fairly often before Julie and I moved away from Arkansas in 2011. This was the first Cardinals home game I’ve been to since then, and it was good to be back.
Before the game, we stopped at 4 Hands Brewing Co. They offer parking on games days for $10, and you get a token for a free beer, so I don’t think it’s a bad deal.
![]()
Back in 2005, when they were building the current Busch Stadium, they offered fans an opportunity to purchase personalized bricks that would pave the walkway around the outside of the stadium. My dad bought a brick for me that year for Christmas, so we always have to stop by and see it before we go in.
![]()
The brick is located outside the team store, near this Stan Musial statue. (I also have one on my bookshelf at home, which they sent you when you purchased one.)
![]()
We had a pretty nice view from our seats.
![]()
Scout found the seats themselves a little tricky, as any time she sat all the way back, the seat would start to fold up on her. She didn’t seem to mind too much, though.
![]()
After the game (the Cardinals won, 5-1), you could line up to let the kids run the bases. The line was long, but it moved pretty fast. That’s Eleanor in the black shirt and red hat.
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