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First posted in haiku thread:
Lambsfoot, who made thee,
With thy stellar Sambar stag?
Ashley, of A. Wright.
(With apologies to William Blake)
Great pic too my friend 
A great day for the Guardians! Thanks to Jack and all who contribute here!
Dave
Yes, I had to refrain from shenanigans or it would have been my day!Thank you Dave, excellent pic of your rosewood Lambsfoot
BTW, commiserations to Barrett (@btb01) and yourself, who picked the 18th in my giveaway, and missed being finalists by the narrowest of margins
Yet another great pic of your spectacular AC Dylan
I decided to pair the 2017 Guardians Lambsfoot with my Knife of the Year
As I said a few pages back, I'll be going over to Sheffield tomorrow (one of the reasons I'm rushing around) to pick up a sample for the 2019 Guardians Lambsfoot, but that isn't the reason for my trip, nor will I be going to the factory alone. I'll be joined by another Guardian - Barrett @btb01 - who is flying into England for Christmas, and heading up to Sheffield to spend a day with me
Thank you, Jack!
Safe travels, Jack, and give our regards to Barrett. I am sure you lads will have a fantastic time.
Congratulations to Jack and all the fellow Guardians on reaching this special milestone. This is a quality thread with quality contributors and I am proud to be amongst you all.
I am carrying the first Lambsfoot that I bought myself. Originally being disappointed in its not-so-blackness, I've warmed to it considerably since then and consider it akin to an old friend.
Barrett is already in Sheffield, and I'm hoping he gets a good night's sleep after such a long journey For Wooden Wednesday, and this Impromptu Lambsfoot Day, I'm carrying my first lambsfoot, a large in rosewood, gifted to me by member @Nal0n.
You should give it a try, Dave!...maybe this ole bugger can learn the art of tai chi
That's a keeper, Dave!
If I had painful feet, I fear I'd think twice before walking....
Thank you GT, I do a lot of urban walking too, always have, but I have suffered with my feet these past 10 years. I still walk everywhere, but it's painful
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for the last two sessions I had a different Physiotherapist. This worked out pretty well because she had suffered with long-term back problems herself, and gave me some really good advice. I was asking about one particular exercise, and she said she'd print me something off, but then returned with the little stick men drawings!
Thanks GT
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Amusing story about your stick men. Thanks, Dwight....
Man Jack is looking fine this day.
He's thinking probably torn ligament. X-rays did show some small bone spur below shoulder plate also. Mri is coming up just as soon as insurance gives green light. Thanks for asking GT. It's just what comes with staying above ground.
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As usual, your stag AC is a star in your pic! I hope the MRI is informative (an approved), and leads to an effective treatment. My shoulders were starting to bother me a little, but I started doing rotator cuff rehab exercises (I didn't have the surgery, so I guess I turned them into "prehab" exercises) and that eventually reduced the inflammation/pain. Superlative seasonal photo, Vince!!I carry a lambsfoot...
...because sometimes I'm short of Christmas tree ornaments.
How 'bout you?
Thanks for checking in @mrknife!
Jack, is "hobby fatigue" a real thing that I have to worry about?? Pleasing pic, both knife and pipe, Dylan!...
It is hard to not have this bit of Stag with me. A very pleasing knife.
What's the bowl of the pipe made of? Looks like it has great texture; could it be adapted to make knife handles??
Happy Birthday GT!!!
...Happy Birthday GT!
I really appreciate the birthday greetings!
Thanks, Rachel & Dwight & John & Taylor & Vince & Joshua & Jack & FBC (not late at all, Kevin ). Leslie, your May Lambsfoot is a gem!
(Is that pepper jack cheese I see? I knew you were a man of excellent taste! )Superb shot, Jody!...
+5K to what John posted!
It's like a quincentennial celebration, except with pages instead of years as the unit of measurement!!! In the Julian calendar, today is December 21, the day I picked.
Isn't it fascinating how you can use numbers to try to win friends and influence people??
Morning Guardians!
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Jack, the fireworks image with which you opened your next to last post quoted here is what I'm reminded of when I see the mark side of your Guardians "Urjack"!Hard to pick a knife to carry today, but I think I'm going to go with the first Guardians Lambsfoot knife
And can you elaborate on that new Guardians "banner" with the extra image/text at the bottom, and I think a different lambsfoot knife image?? Well-said, Dave, and thanks for all your daily contributions here!View attachment 1040458 View attachment 1040457 This has been great fun, Jack.
It must be true that all that cold and snow in your environs builds character, because you're certainly a character! 
Of course, I won't just be carrying one Lambsfoot today
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What a totally stunning rogues' gallery of Lambsfoot knives you've honored us with as part of the 500-page milestone festivities, Jack!!A few oldies
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Congrats, Russell, on your name being in the right place at the right time!!
Looks like a Brexit Style re-run of the referendum
Astute observation, Will, and a finely-feathered lambsfoot! Fantastic that you and Barrett can spend some time together on Guardians Patrol, Jack! I'm sure a good time will be had by all (mixed in with a little envy for some of us...
As I said a few pages back, I'll be going over to Sheffield tomorrow (one of the reasons I'm rushing around) to pick up a sample for the 2019 Guardians Lambsfoot, but that isn't the reason for my trip, nor will I be going to the factory alone. I'll be joined by another Guardian - Barrett @btb01 - who is flying into England for Christmas, and heading up to Sheffield to spend a day with me
). Intriguing report, JerHad beef Wellington for the first time last night (Dad's birthday- he'd have been 99).
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; I've never had beef Wellington, either. So it has no relation to Wellington boots at all?!? 
Another stellar stag shot, Dwight, but this time, I have a hard time taking my eyes and mind off that toasty bagel!!
I read this over in the other thread and thought it was touching, Vince!View attachment 1040596
First posted in haiku thread:
Lambsfoot, who made thee,
With thy stellar Sambar stag?
Ashley, of A. Wright.
(With apologies to William Blake
Splendid knife, Dave!
A great day for the Guardians! Thanks to Jack and all who contribute here!
Dave
Wow, Duane, that's a sensational lambsfoot you have there!
Is there a story that goes with it?Man, that Albino lights up the dark forest, Jack! Impressive carry!I have thought hard about what knives I should carry tomorrow, and what Barrett might like to see. I have a few in my bag, but the Lambsfoot in my pocket will be my new Albino
Thanks GT. Let me add, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Thanks also for all you contribute to this thread, and the whole forum! I hope you’ve had a great day.Splendid knife, Dave!
GT thank you for you're commentary, without it, the forums would have a little less finish. I am sure that I am not the only one that appreciates the work you put into your illuminating of the posts.Well-said, Dave, and thanks for all your daily contributions here!
View attachment 1040523 Well, you were right, Jack: most of us were asleep when you started posting!
Congratulations again to you, and toRusty1 for the win. Dave is a classy guy.
I follow a lot of threads in the traditional forum, but this is my favourite (using British spellings here!), and the only thread I've gone back to read from the beginning. The lambsfoot is a fascinating pattern, and a versatile knife. I've carried my Ashley's Choice most days since I received it, and love it (though I might be persuaded to trade it for your recent ivory-handled acquisition
Have a great day, fellow Guardians!
P.S. By the way, Jack, I've composed a haiku on the lambsfoot in the haiku thread. I think it's on the first page.
Congratulations
+5K to what John posted!
Isn't it fascinating how you can use numbers to try to win friends and influence people??
Jack, the fireworks image with which you opened your next to last post quoted here is what I'm reminded of when I see the mark side of your Guardians "Urjack"!
Well-said, Dave, and thanks for all your daily contributions here!
What a totally stunning rogues' gallery of Lambsfoot knives you've honored us with as part of the 500-page milestone festivities, Jack!!
Congrats, Russell, on your name being in the right place at the right time!!
Fantastic that you and Barrett can spend some time together on Guardians Patrol, Jack! I'm sure a good time will be had by all (mixed in with a little envy for some of us
Intriguing report, Jer
Another stellar stag shot, Dwight, but this time, I have a hard time taking my eyes and mind off that toasty bagel!!
I read this over in the other thread and thought it was touching, Vince!
Splendid knife, Dave!
Wow, Duane, that's a sensational lambsfoot you have there!
Man, that Albino lights up the dark forest, Jack! Impressive carry!
Man Jack for me this week, and, fittingly for this day of celebration, it was my first lambsfoot. Here's a pic from when it first arrived back in September 2015:
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- GT
Thanks for the give away Jack
Congrats Rusty! Hope you enjoy the new Lambsfoot
At this pace this thread will be at 600 pages by New Years!
I am really looking forward to it Dylan
I remember you first posting about that Lambsfoot Dylan, and am glad you have warmed to it my friend
. But yes, eat, drink, be merry. That's what I would do.Pleasing pic, both knife and pipe, Dylan!
