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I just closed my windows. I think you've got it worse, but I'm feeling it in my nose today, as well as my throat.
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I just closed my windows. I think you've got it worse, but I'm feeling it in my nose today, as well as my throat.
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I just closed my windows. I think you've got it worse, but I'm feeling it in my nose today, as well as my throat.
Friday, August 1, 2025, Minneapolis, Minnesota had the second worst air quality in the world among major cities.
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Nice family of Lambs!!!Happy Yorkshire Day Guardians
I’m trying my best and often failing to keep to a certain diet- so no Chippy’s for Duncan
But I wanted to play my part, in this Photo kind of represents the folks here in the Guardian.
A mix of old and new, long and thin or short and stout.
Happy Yorkshire day my friends!
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Me Too!! If it falls to the floor and "shatters", it's perfect!!i do love a bit of charcoal on some toast.
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Sorry for the smoke, Barrett!! Seems unfair you should get all that "burnt Forest" from Canada, while we stay crisp and clear on Canada's West Coast!!Thanks, Jack. The chip butty was definitely good (though you can’t tell from the pic, I made sure I had plenty of butter in there — it really does make all the difference).
I think you might be right about that.
I’ve definitely used my fair share of Tony Chachere’s in my life, probably have some in the pantry right now. Interesting to hear they’re similar. Yes, you can get Tony C’s just about anywhere here, and I doubt there are many places to buy the chip spice in the US (probably just those specialty online shops that carry British grocery items at a high markup), but I’ll have to take a look around.
Great pic, Duncan.I hope you’re at least allowed flat whites on your diet!
I should certainly be adhering to a better diet myself, but instead…
Julie and I drove up to Duluth, MN today to spend the weekend with some friends. My mom came up to stay at our place with the kids, and I think this is our first kid-free trip together in I don’t know how long.
On the drive up, we had a little time to kill (our friends were driving up separately from the Twin Cities and got a later start than we did), so we made a slight detour and stopped at Gordy’s Hi-Hat, an old school drive-in/diner type of place in Cloquet, MN. I had seen this place recommended somewhere before, and this is our first trip “up north” since we lived in Minnesota, so it was great to be able to try it out. It did not disappoint. Julie and I shared a fish sandwich (piled high with four pieces of perfectly fried fish), as well as some onion rings and fried cheese curds — both excellent (and the logical follow up to a chip butty for brunch.)
We have some outstanding accommodations for the weekend.
We don’t have the whole place, mind you — we aren’t that fancy.
Here are a couple panoramic pics from the balcony on the back side of the house. On the right side of this first pic, we should (hopefully) have a nice view of Lake Superior, but it’s currently so hazy from the wildfires in Canada that you can only just make out the lake in person, and not at all in photos.
Looking west you could really see the haze. It’s suppose to clear up as the weekend goes on, so I’m keeping my finger crossed.
(due to ocean breezes I imagine!!)
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Those chips looked perfectly browned too BarrettThanks, Jack. The chip butty was definitely good (though you can’t tell from the pic, I made sure I had plenty of butter in there — it really does make all the difference).
Bob messaged me to let me know that he was actually the winner
From what I can gather, the Hull stuff was inspired by American products. It's ok, but I prefer Tony's, who I think also do a hotter version
Great pic, Duncan.
Wow, glad you're able to get a break.buddy, that looks like a fantastic chips. I remember, when my kids were young, we managed to get away for a couple of days, and it was like a holiday!I should certainly be adhering to a better diet myself, but instead…
Julie and I drove up to Duluth, MN today to spend the weekend with some friends. My mom came up to stay at our place with the kids, and I think this is our first kid-free trip together in I don’t know how long.
On the drive up, we had a little time to kill (our friends were driving up separately from the Twin Cities and got a later start than we did), so we made a slight detour and stopped at Gordy’s Hi-Hat, an old school drive-in/diner type of place in Cloquet, MN. I had seen this place recommended somewhere before, and this is our first trip “up north” since we lived in Minnesota, so it was great to be able to try it out. It did not disappoint. Julie and I shared a fish sandwich (piled high with four pieces of perfectly fried fish), as well as some onion rings and fried cheese curds — both excellent (and the logical follow up to a chip butty for brunch.)
We have some outstanding accommodations for the weekend.
We don’t have the whole place, mind you — we aren’t that fancy.
Here are a couple panoramic pics from the balcony on the back side of the house. On the right side of this first pic, we should (hopefully) have a nice view of Lake Superior, but it’s currently so hazy from the wildfires in Canada that you can only just make out the lake in person, and not at all in photos.
Looking west you could really see the haze. It’s suppose to clear up as the weekend goes on, so I’m keeping my finger crossed.
Like the pic JerRose Beast again.
I switched a Merv 13 for the 11, in honor of the Canadian smoke. It's probably bad for these darn kids with their computers nowadays, too. They aren't a sensitive group yet, but they might become one sooner if they breathe enough smoke that's unhealthy for us important types.
My windows are open now because it was 58* when I got up. It's down to 73* inside.
According to my own research, the 13 is close enough to the 11 that it won't strain my blower. From which it might follow that switching to the 13 doesn't make much difference to my particulate intake, but why go there?
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Great Dave, and what a handsome LambGood morning, Guardians! Rosie Burl on this fine Saturday morn. To celebrate a light summer rain in Dallas in the wee hours that brought the waking temp to 76.
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That's terrible!Friday, August 1, 2025, Minneapolis, Minnesota had the second worst air quality in the world among major cities.
Great pic buddy
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I just closed my windows. I think you've got it worse, but I'm feeling it in my nose today, as well as my throat.
Great pic buddy
Thanks Jack
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I hope everyone has had a good day. I got in just after 7.30pm, but worn out. I've been stood up most of the day, so I reckon my legs will ache tomorrow. My plans are to edit my Yorkshire Day photos, do the giveaway draw, and do nothing else, but lollygagging!
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Oh no!! Would that we could improve climate change!!!Afternoon Guardians! We got Canadian smoke in southern Kansas today. Happy trails
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Afternoon Guardians! We got Canadian smoke in southern Kansas today. Happy trails
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Beautiful Stag.
Thanks !
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Question without notice. The slip with your Lambsfoot, who makes them.? They look shmick, love the glossy look.Thanks, Jack. The chip butty was definitely good (though you can’t tell from the pic, I made sure I had plenty of butter in there — it really does make all the difference).
I think you might be right about that.
I’ve definitely used my fair share of Tony Chachere’s in my life, probably have some in the pantry right now. Interesting to hear they’re similar. Yes, you can get Tony C’s just about anywhere here, and I doubt there are many places to buy the chip spice in the US (probably just those specialty online shops that carry British grocery items at a high markup), but I’ll have to take a look around.
Great pic, Duncan.
I should certainly be adhering to a better diet myself, but instead…
Julie and I drove up to Duluth, MN today to spend the weekend with some friends. My mom came up to stay at our place with the kids, and I think this is our first kid-free trip together in I don’t know how long.
On the drive up, we had a little time to kill (our friends were driving up separately from the Twin Cities and got a later start than we did), so we made a slight detour and stopped at Gordy’s Hi-Hat, an old school drive-in/diner type of place in Cloquet, MN. I had seen this place recommended somewhere before, and this is our first trip “up north” since we lived in Minnesota, so it was great to be able to try it out. It did not disappoint. Julie and I shared a fish sandwich (piled high with four pieces of perfectly fried fish), as well as some onion rings and fried cheese curds — both excellent (and the logical follow up to a chip butty for brunch.)
We have some outstanding accommodations for the weekend.
We don’t have the whole place, mind you — we aren’t that fancy.
Here are a couple panoramic pics from the balcony on the back side of the house. On the right side of this first pic, we should (hopefully) have a nice view of Lake Superior, but it’s currently so hazy from the wildfires in Canada that you can only just make out the lake in person, and not at all in photos.
Looking west you could really see the haze. It’s suppose to clear up as the weekend goes on, so I’m keeping my finger crossed.
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That looks good Tyson, nice sentiment my friend
Thanks, Jack. I meant it - that GAW was my first lamb, and now I carry my GL-24 everyday. Thank you for introducing me (and many others) to this great pattern.
A fine looking chip butty, i do love a bit of charcoal on some toast.
Me Too!! If it falls to the floor and "shatters", it's perfect!!
All right, all right, it was burnt.
In spite of all the sass, it was still a pretty good chip butty.
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Sadly that won't change the fact that a lot of the bush fires here in Australia are deliberately lit by idiots.Oh no!! Would that we could improve climate change!!!