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Price is $300 $250 ea (shipped within CONUS). If you live outside the US, I will contact you after your order for extra shipping charges.
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Yikes! It's been cold here, but not THAT cold!Nice sharpening set-up buddy
No streaking Steve!Great pics pal
Hope moving forward,all is well Jack.
Thanks a lot guys, my phone hasn't...(and there it is again)...stopped ringing and pinging since first thing this morning. I had the hospital on the phone for an hour, Totally Uninvolved Tiffany drew the short straw, where the 2 criminals are off hiding in a cupboard
Happy Treble Lambsfoot Day Jer!Any stocking cap I wear (and I won't call them beanies, because they aren't), but any stocking cap I wear crawls up my head and forms a dunce-cap. There's a strong historical connection between the Greeters' Guild and the Brotherhood of Court Jesters, so I've stopped fighting the look.
Thanks a lot Steve, I can't even remember if I've posted properly today, but here's ma Lamb
Oh, Jack! So very sorry to hear this news. One look at the pic and it’s clear the procedure was not a simple little thing. Have you considered an immediate visit to a dermatologist to get some expert recommendations for how to treat and dress that area in the next few weeks? Best wishes from Texas for a speedy recovery.
I looked him up, still alive at 92!Pricey - but it gets great reviews!
Hope you heal up quickly bubby. I had a spot removed off my back last summer. They dug a big hole in my back. Had to have a skin graft and took five months to heal. Hang in there buddy. It will get better even if it takes a little time.Good morning Guardians, this post has nothing to do with Lambsfoot knives, so please feel free to skip it. My reason for posting it here is simply so I don't have to keep repeating parts of the story, in dribs and drabs. Plenty of folks here got bigger problems, so I'm not asking for sympathy, nor legal/medical opinions, or anger please. I sent out this text (below) to some friends this morning, by way of explanation, and I've had people on the phone ever since, who clearly hadn't read the text
"The next time you see me, you're probably going to get a shock, so I'm writing this as an explanation, why I haven't been around so much the past couple of weeks, and why I may not be around as much in the next couple of months. At least 15 years ago, I noticed a small discoloured area of skin close to the front of my hairline. Because of it's location, I wasn't sure how long it had been there, or even if it had always been there. I spoke to my GP about it, and he said it was nothing to worry about. Other doctors I've seen have given the same opinion. Recently, I saw a dentist who noticed it, and she referred me to the hospital. When I attended the appointment, the surgeon I spoke to also told me that he wasn't concerned about the area of skin. However, he suggested I might consider a simple operation to have it removed, so that it could be better studied. He told me that the surgery would involve a single incision, and he would bring skin forward to cover the area, leaving a small, neat scar. I would feel some tightness of the scalp for a week or two, but that would be that. I consented. Unfortunately, when I went for the surgery, things went very differently. It was performed by a different surgeon, in a different part of the hospital, and in a very different manner. I was unaware of what was being done to me, but left hospital with a circular dressing stapled to the front of my forehead. I was not very happy about this, nor the fact I couldn't wash my hair, or have it cut until the staples, and the dressing were removed a week later. That was yesterday, and I was absolutely shocked when I saw what had been done to me. There is a deep, gaping, open wound in the front of my forehead, which I have to try and dress myself (2 nurses struggled). I cannot wash or have my hair cut for at least another month, or get the wound wet in any way, and I just have to hope it doesn't get dirty or infected. In a month or so, I can look forward to having a large scab over the area, as the skin, hopefully, begins to heal. Then, there may be more surgery. I have been left both upset and angry by what has been done to me, which I regard as assault. Unfortunately, because of my vulnerable condition, I may not be around so much, or able to attend events, while my head wound heals."
Got a busy day today, unfortunately, but back to normal service shortly, hopefully
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Fine trioAny stocking cap I wear (and I won't call them beanies, because they aren't), but any stocking cap I wear crawls up my head and forms a dunce-cap. There's a strong historical connection between the Greeters' Guild and the Brotherhood of Court Jesters, so I've stopped fighting the look.
I saw the same thing! Incredible - especially in light of what we now know about traumatic brain injury and other conditions that may result from high-impact sports!
), my 94-year-old firecracker of a neighbor, Joan, insisted I accompany my GF's dad to the meets. These are the kind of things that happen to you if you stay unemployed long enough - let that be a warning to you all!! Once there, Joan proceeded to throw her weight around and convince Peggy, the league secretary, that I should be a member of the league. Nobody wants to argue with Joan (she'll win), so here we are. All of the teams within the league are bird themed. My team is the Penguins. 
Great anecdote Will. They are living proof, aging is a mental thing.I saw the same thing! Incredible - especially in light of what we now know about traumatic brain injury and other conditions that may result from high-impact sports!
On Monday mornings, I bowl with a senior-citizen's league. Though I'm not technically of age (or anywhere near it, really - I'm 46
Every single one of the seniors, Joan included, consistently bowls much better than I do - even though, due to advanced macular degeneration, she has to use a pair of binoculars worn around her neck to see the result of each throw!
I've now got 4 or 5 octogenarians pooling their efforts in an attempt to get me bowling at a respectable level. They've got their work cut out for them!
Their passion and ability, especially at that age, is truly inspirational!
Very modern
Thanks Dave, I hadn't, but I'll look into that, not always easy to get medical help here
Cool picPricey - but it gets great reviews!
That's crying and embroidery for ya!
Thanks David, I'm glad you are OK now, big job though
I would be grateful if that skin had been malignant, but nobody has ever suggested that, even the surgeon I received a copy of a letter he sent to the dentist who referred me, which is full of inaccuracies. It contains the claim that he gave me a full body examination, and there were no moles or anything else to be concerned about. He didn't give me a full examination at all though, I was sat down right through the consultation, and the only thing I took off was my hat Great story WillI saw the same thing! Incredible - especially in light of what we now know about traumatic brain injury and other conditions that may result from high-impact sports!
On Monday mornings, I bowl with a senior-citizen's league. Though I'm not technically of age (or anywhere near it, really - I'm 46
Every single one of the seniors, Joan included, consistently bowls much better than I do - even though, due to advanced macular degeneration, she has to use a pair of binoculars worn around her neck to see the result of each throw!
I've now got 4 or 5 octogenarians pooling their efforts in an attempt to get me bowling at a respectable level. They've got their work cut out for them!
Their passion and ability, especially at that age, is truly inspirational!
Nice crisp pic DavidMorning Guardians! Bitter cold and snowingGood day to stay by the fire and dream of spring
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I hope you got a nap in 
It's MENTAL alright, doesn't seem 2 minutes since I was 17!
Morning Guardians! Bitter cold and snowing
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. Couple errands to run but not much going on. Burlap lamb today.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.Thanks for the explanation
Another cold one
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A treasure Steve
Looking good Paul, keep warm buddyAnother cold one
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Thank you Robert
Good morning Guardians, this post has nothing to do with Lambsfoot knives, so please feel free to skip it. My reason for posting it here is simply so I don't have to keep repeating parts of the story, in dribs and drabs. Plenty of folks here got bigger problems, so I'm not asking for sympathy, nor legal/medical opinions, or anger please. I sent out this text (below) to some friends this morning, by way of explanation, and I've had people on the phone ever since, who clearly hadn't read the text
"The next time you see me, you're probably going to get a shock, so I'm writing this as an explanation, why I haven't been around so much the past couple of weeks, and why I may not be around as much in the next couple of months. At least 15 years ago, I noticed a small discoloured area of skin close to the front of my hairline. Because of it's location, I wasn't sure how long it had been there, or even if it had always been there. I spoke to my GP about it, and he said it was nothing to worry about. Other doctors I've seen have given the same opinion. Recently, I saw a dentist who noticed it, and she referred me to the hospital. When I attended the appointment, the surgeon I spoke to also told me that he wasn't concerned about the area of skin. However, he suggested I might consider a simple operation to have it removed, so that it could be better studied. He told me that the surgery would involve a single incision, and he would bring skin forward to cover the area, leaving a small, neat scar. I would feel some tightness of the scalp for a week or two, but that would be that. I consented. Unfortunately, when I went for the surgery, things went very differently. It was performed by a different surgeon, in a different part of the hospital, and in a very different manner. I was unaware of what was being done to me, but left hospital with a circular dressing stapled to the front of my forehead. I was not very happy about this, nor the fact I couldn't wash my hair, or have it cut until the staples, and the dressing were removed a week later. That was yesterday, and I was absolutely shocked when I saw what had been done to me. There is a deep, gaping, open wound in the front of my forehead, which I have to try and dress myself (2 nurses struggled). I cannot wash or have my hair cut for at least another month, or get the wound wet in any way, and I just have to hope it doesn't get dirty or infected. In a month or so, I can look forward to having a large scab over the area, as the skin, hopefully, begins to heal. Then, there may be more surgery. I have been left both upset and angry by what has been done to me, which I regard as assault. Unfortunately, because of my vulnerable condition, I may not be around so much, or able to attend events, while my head wound heals."
Got a busy day today, unfortunately, but back to normal service shortly, hopefully
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Pricey - but it gets great reviews!
Right? Exactly why this song by him was so genius.
