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I wouldn't have been able to resist dragging that in myself JerI got rid of this yesterday, too.
I picked it up from the lawn across the street last year, and suddenly remembered that I haven't looked at it since I dragged it into the basement and leaned it against something. Last night the guy who grew up in the house across the street and one to the right picked it up. He thought it looked like a base for one of his wife's sculptures.
The weather is great today, and it's hot for England 
Inevitably, Tool Man.was stripped to his vest, and the warm weather certainly hasn't killed his appetite! 
Thanks Steve, fortunately no recovery was necessary
Nice pic of Rosie Steve
I don't know what is going on with the Internet here today, but several places I visited, including Charlie's cafe, the bank, and the post office, reported similar issues. Not that we're faring any better with more basic communication. Most of the local post offices have closed over the past 20 years, and now, one of the 2 city centre branches is listed for closure. I was in there today, trying to post a small parcel, and I was waiting 45 minutes!
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By 10am, when I got there, he had already had 3 sandwiches, some black pudding, a sausage roll, a large custard tart, 2 jam doughnuts, and a large bear-claw (known as an.'elephant's foot' here.) I bought another cake on my way back from the post office, and he had half of that, quickly followed by 2 lamb samosas, and several large portions of mushroom and onion bhajis, supplied by Gravel.
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Apart from Gravel and Boring Ray, Harry Hotballs and Old Shirley stopped by, and Extremely Violent Carpark Dave came over with 2 large bowls of homemade ginger cake and custard for Tool Man and Boring Ray. I had to leave to take care of some errands, but just before I left Big Dave clocked on. Tool Man seemed to be having a quiet day on the stall, in terms of customers, but with so many folks feeding him, he was very happy
I had meant to carry Big Rose today, but a last minute trouser change meant I am actually carrying the GL-24 (seen here with a piece of Bakewell tart). Hope everyone is having a good day
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Sorry to hear about all the closings lately Jack, that seems to be the trend everywhere anymore. Looks like a fun time at the market especially for Tool Man.I don't know what is going on with the Internet here today, but several places I visited, including Charlie's cafe, the bank, and the post office, reported similar issues. Not that we're faring any better with more basic communication. Most of the local post offices have closed over the past 20 years, and now, one of the 2 city centre branches is listed for closure. I was in there today, trying to post a small parcel, and I was waiting 45 minutes!
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By 10am, when I got there, he had already had 3 sandwiches, some black pudding, a sausage roll, a large custard tart, 2 jam doughnuts, and a large bear-claw (known as an.'elephant's foot' here.) I bought another cake on my way back from the post office, and he had half of that, quickly followed by 2 lamb samosas, and several large portions of mushroom and onion bhajis, supplied by Gravel.
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Apart from Gravel and Boring Ray, Harry Hotballs and Old Shirley stopped by, and Extremely Violent Carpark Dave came over with 2 large bowls of homemade ginger cake and custard for Tool Man and Boring Ray. I had to leave to take care of some errands, but just before I left Big Dave clocked on. Tool Man seemed to be having a quiet day on the stall, in terms of customers, but with so many folks feeding him, he was very happy
I had meant to carry Big Rose today, but a last minute trouser change meant I am actually carrying the GL-24 (seen here with a piece of Bakewell tart). Hope everyone is having a good day
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Steve, your lamb has some beautiful character to it and nicely captured.Good morning Guardians !
Thunderstorms rolling through this morning but should pass quickly
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Steve, your lamb has some beautiful character to it and nicely captured.
I have my favorite Albers with me today. I hope you all have a great rest of the week!
Morning Guardians! Glad you had a good day at the market Jack. Sounds like Tool Man was in prime formtcb. Happy trails
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Inevitably, Tool Man.was stripped to his vest, and the warm weather certainly hasn't killed his appetite!
Just reading Tool Man’s food intake this morning has me feeling full. I did just have a Costco hot dog on my shopping trip though. But still…I guess he’s still growing maybe. Thanks for the report. Always amusing.
I don't know what is going on with the Internet here today, but several places I visited, including Charlie's cafe, the bank, and the post office, reported similar issues. Not that we're faring any better with more basic communication. Most of the local post offices have closed over the past 20 years, and now, one of the 2 city centre branches is listed for closure. I was in there today, trying to post a small parcel, and I was waiting 45 minutes!
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By 10am, when I got there, he had already had 3 sandwiches, some black pudding, a sausage roll, a large custard tart, 2 jam doughnuts, and a large bear-claw (known as an.'elephant's foot' here.) I bought another cake on my way back from the post office, and he had half of that, quickly followed by 2 lamb samosas, and several large portions of mushroom and onion bhajis, supplied by Gravel.
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Apart from Gravel and Boring Ray, Harry Hotballs and Old Shirley stopped by, and Extremely Violent Carpark Dave came over with 2 large bowls of homemade ginger cake and custard for Tool Man and Boring Ray. I had to leave to take care of some errands, but just before I left Big Dave clocked on. Tool Man seemed to be having a quiet day on the stall, in terms of customers, but with so many folks feeding him, he was very happy
I had meant to carry Big Rose today, but a last minute trouser change meant I am actually carrying the GL-24 (seen here with a piece of Bakewell tart). Hope everyone is having a good day
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Thanks palThanks for the report Jack
Nice pic buddy !
Hope so Steve, that has some lovely characterGood morning Guardians !
Thunderstorms rolling through this morning but should pass quickly
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Yes Pat, even the banks are closing their branches. Tool Man is happy, so long as he's eating!Sorry to hear about all the closings lately Jack, that seems to be the trend everywhere anymore. Looks like a fun time at the market especially for Tool Man.
Very handsome, and nicely matched by the slipI have my favorite Albers with me today. I hope you all have a great rest of the week!
Thanks David, he is definitely in his element there!Morning Guardians! Glad you had a good day at the market Jack. Sounds like Tool Man was in prime form
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Nice IXL my friend LOL!
I really don't know where he puts it all Kurt, he's a big lump, but he's not obese He will have had a fried breakfast before setting off, probably a few other bits and pieces I missed, and it was only midday when I left, so heaven knows what he ate this afternoon. Then he and Mrs Tool Man get a Chinese takeaway in the evening, which I'm sure is substantial, and no doubt supplemented 
Jack I just LOVE all those names- it ALWAYS cracks me upI don't know what is going on with the Internet here today, but several places I visited, including Charlie's cafe, the bank, and the post office, reported similar issues. Not that we're faring any better with more basic communication. Most of the local post offices have closed over the past 20 years, and now, one of the 2 city centre branches is listed for closure. I was in there today, trying to post a small parcel, and I was waiting 45 minutes!
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By 10am, when I got there, he had already had 3 sandwiches, some black pudding, a sausage roll, a large custard tart, 2 jam doughnuts, and a large bear-claw (known as an.'elephant's foot' here.) I bought another cake on my way back from the post office, and he had half of that, quickly followed by 2 lamb samosas, and several large portions of mushroom and onion bhajis, supplied by Gravel.
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Apart from Gravel and Boring Ray, Harry Hotballs and Old Shirley stopped by, and Extremely Violent Carpark Dave came over with 2 large bowls of homemade ginger cake and custard for Tool Man and Boring Ray. I had to leave to take care of some errands, but just before I left Big Dave clocked on. Tool Man seemed to be having a quiet day on the stall, in terms of customers, but with so many folks feeding him, he was very happy
I had meant to carry Big Rose today, but a last minute trouser change meant I am actually carrying the GL-24 (seen here with a piece of Bakewell tart). Hope everyone is having a good day
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Thank you Steve.
Thanks Jack.Very handsome, and nicely matched by the slip
Tool Man definitely has a talent for them DuncanJack I just LOVE all those names- it ALWAYS cracks me up
All ready for the 12th Mitch?!Violet
