Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[Tyson A Wright]

 

[Jack Black]

Still cold and wet here, but saw some light on the horizon on Saturday. A magpie collecting twigs and sticks then flying up the their favourite Gum Tree to construct their nest. So spring not far away, the animals know best, a hell of a lot better than us. So here is some content.

Hope things start to warm up soon Leon, and that you have a good Spring

Evening Guardians! Hotter than blazes again today Stay Frosty

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Great pic of your Flat Cap Lamb David

Swaggertastic Mitch!

 

[Jack Black]

Cool pic Tyson

 

[Jack Black]

Good morning Guardians, my internet is running like a dripping tap again. Going to re-boot my system, see if it helps. For now, I'm just on my phone. Hope your week gets off to a great start Guardians

 

[cudgee]

Good morning Guardians, my internet is running like a dripping tap again. Going to re-boot my system, see if it helps. For now, I'm just on my phone. Hope your week gets off to a great start Guardians

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That is a nice looking slip.

 

[Jack Black]

That is a nice looking slip.

Thanks mate, it was a very kind gift from Jeremy sbh06

 

[Jack Black]

2025 Yorkshire Day Giveaway

As most of you Guardians know, August 1st is Yorkshire Day. It's cheaper than Christmas, more fun than a funeral, not politically controversial, and has less calories than Thanksgiving. Yorkshire has given the world cinema, steam trains, stainless steel, football, Yorkshire pudding, Henderson's Relish, and, of course, the Lambsfoot knife. While Yorkshire may not be able to lay sole claim to the legendary chip butty, something eaten throughout the north of England, and beyond, it is immortalised in the rousing anthem of one of Sheffield's football clubs.

While not everyone is lucky enough to live in Yorkshire, Yorkshire Day is an international holiday, and can be celebrated anywhere, by for example, wearing a flat cap, singing Yorkshire's traditional anthem (or 'The Greasy Chip Butty Song'), having a pint of ale or two (or a cup of Yorkshire tea), or eating a chip butty. And of course, carrying a Lambsfoot As you can see (below), no expense is spared in celebrating Yorkshire Day!

I'm not sure how many years I've been doing an annual Yorkshire Day giveaway, but it's been running the same way for a good few now, focussing on the Lambsfoot and the chip butty. I know many of you are already familiar with the chip butty, Heck, some of you even like them! They're not too complicated to make, so I hope that you'll enjoy one with me this Yorkshire Day



The Chip Butty Challenge involves making your chip butty, and posting a photo of it here with your Lambsfoot (both in the same photo). If it's your first chip butty, I hope you enjoy it Dandelion & Burdock is optional (If you want to add ketchup, or use white sliced bread, rather than a breadcake or roll, that's fine, but I do expect it to look something like a chip butty, not a taco, or a burger with a few french fries on top ).

Please indicate that you want to enter the giveaway, and posts showing extra Yorkshireness, effort, or imagination, will get a second entry. The prize this year is a Lambsfoot knife from my collection, which I've never carried.

When I used to visit A. Wright & Son, in Sheffield, regularly, I often used to pick up any good-looking Lambsfoot examples I'd see lying around. This isn't one of their standard patterns, but comes with some nice toffee-coloured horn, a new, crisp, A. Wright tang-stamp, and a file-worked back spring.









The giveaway is open to all Guardians, and as always I am very much looking forward to reading your posts, and seeing your photos. Giveaway starts 12.01am Yorkshire Day, and runs until midnight.

Thanks for another great year of Lambsfootery, and good luck everyone

Jack

 

[mitch13]

I'm In.
Great timing I've been home past couple of days with a cold.
Kristy and the eldest had to go to the post office to get a parcel, that was attempted delivery on Thursday still waiting for the knock
Well anyway on the way home kristy bought me chips from 1 of the good old chippys
So I had an early dinner. A modern butty
Chips, bbq sauce and wrap!
DELICIOUS!

 

[Jack Black]

I'm In.
Great timing I've been home past couple of days with a cold.
Kristy and the eldest had to go to the post office to get a parcel, that was attempted delivery on Thursday still waiting for the knock
Well anyway on the way home kristy bought me chips from 1 of the good old chippys
So I had an early dinner. A modern butty
Chips, bbq sauce and wrap!
DELICIOUS!

Great enthusiasm, and a tasty tea there Mitch, but Yorkshire Day is on Friday Just giving everyone a heads-up, so that they can make preparations

I share your frustration mate, I ordered an expensive phone last week, and it arrived with a badly scratched screen! Cost me £10 to send it back, and I passed on a trip out with Matt and his kids, as I had to wait in for the replacement today. Supposed to arrive by 1pm, and it's nearly 12.30pm now

 

[mitch13]

Great enthusiasm, and a tasty tea there Mitch, but Yorkshire Day is on Friday Just giving everyone a heads-up, so that they can make preparations

I share your frustration mate, I ordered an expensive phone last week, and it arrived with a badly scratched screen! Cost me £10 to send it back, and I passed on a trip out with Matt and his kids, as I had to wait in for the replacement today. Supposed to arrive by 1pm, and it's nearly 12.30pm now

I did get ahead but that’s normal Friday is Saturday after all
Yeah most deliveres here are by the cheapest sub contractors that don't know how to knock.
If I couldn't see out our front windows we'd never get deliveres

 

[SteveC]

Good shot Steve. What a beautiful looking . What are the covers on that one and please share any more details!

Thanks Dave, it's a G. Butler with stag handles

 

[Jack Black]

I did get ahead but that’s normal Friday is Saturday after all
Yeah most deliveres here are by the cheapest sub contractors that don't know how to knock.
If I couldn't see out our front windows we'd never get deliveres

That's why this thread runs on Yorkshire time Mitch!

Same here mate, I have my desk placed so I can see anyone walking up the path. In this case, it's the Post Office, but they're not much better

 

[Jack Black]

I just sent out some emails to long-term Guardians, who don't check in so regularly, letting them know about the giveaway. Unfortunately, several have changed their email addresses, so the email I sent out bounced

I'm afraid it might be time to scrap the Guardians list (this is the first time I've used it in ages)

 

[r8shell]

I just sent out some emails to long-term Guardians, who don't check in so regularly, letting them know about the giveaway. Unfortunately, several have changed their email addresses, so the email I sent out bounced

I'm afraid it might be time to scrap the Guardians list (this is the first time I've used it in ages)

I got the heads up, Jack. Much appreciated.

but I do expect it to look something like a chip butty, not a taco, or a burger with a few french fries on top ).

So last year's What-A-Butty isn't acceptable?

 

[Jack Black]

I got the heads up, Jack. Much appreciated.

Thanks for letting me know Rachel, it's good to see you here. I hope you're OK

So last year's What-A-Butty isn't acceptable?

LOL! 'Fraid not kiddo, but it's a great pic

 

[SteveC]

Good morning Guardians !


I*XL Barlow to start the week

 

[Pàdruig]

I just sent out some emails to long-term Guardians, who don't check in so regularly, letting them know about the giveaway. Unfortunately, several have changed their email addresses, so the email I sent out bounced

I'm afraid it might be time to scrap the Guardians list (this is the first time I've used it in ages)

Thank you, Jack, for the heads up. I’ve been on an extended break so this celebration is a good reason to tune in and catch up a bit. I have some ideas marinating for Friday. Though I’m afraid my noggin is too big for the only flat cap I own, I’m sure I can come up with other ways to contribute.

 

[Campbellclanman]

Thank you for the heads up Jack so mine didn't bounce back at you!

I'm off early out the door this morning, wont get near any chips!

I can tell you folks out there I enjoyed my Butties with Jack- Super good memories my friend. There is no way any decency would let me enter, I have been such a lucky recipient of Mr Jack Blacks kindness many times over, going to enjoy watching this one though!

Jack matey, thank you again for the heads up, and THANK YOU for your kindness and generosity- this is so amazing of you! Good Luck guardians!

 

[echoscout]

Howdy friends Continuing with heat and humidity Happy trails

 

[Jack Black]

Good morning Guardians !


I*XL Barlow to start the week



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What a great start Steve

Thank you, Jack, for the heads up. I’ve been on an extended break so this celebration is a good reason to tune in and catch up a bit. I have some ideas marinating for Friday. Though I’m afraid my noggin is too big for the only flat cap I own, I’m sure I can come up with other ways to contribute.

Great to see you here Dylan, I hope you're doing OK buddy

Thank you for the heads up Jack so mine didn't bounce back at you!

I'm off early out the door this morning, wont get near any chips!

I can tell you folks out there I enjoyed my Butties with Jack- Super good memories my friend. There is no way any decency would let me enter, I have been such a lucky recipient of Mr Jack Blacks kindness many times over, going to enjoy watching this one though!

Jack matey, thank you again for the heads up, and THANK YOU for your kindness and generosity- this is so amazing of you! Good Luck guardians!

Thanks for letting me know Duncan Make sure you get some chips sorted out for Friday mate, I'm sure Sue would love a chip butty! You are the best company my friend