Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[5K Qs]

Morning Guardians! Another day in the mid seventies. This Lamb came with a atrocious edge. I'm slowly working on it. Happy trails

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Wow, David, I don't expect another day in the mid-70s until mid- or late-May!

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Cool photo of probably my favorite production model lambsfoot!
Back in the 1950s and '60s, we had a nut cracker almost exactly like the one at the top of your photo, and a set of nut picks like yours, too. Ours were stored with all the Christmas stuff because we never had nuts except at Christmas season.

Howdy Guardians

Warm and cloudy here today. I spent the day getting the car ready and packing for a trip to Tennessee. I'm planning on leaving Monday. Might go tomorrow if the weather looks good, but its supposed to rain with a precipitous drop in temperatures.

Planning to watch the Missouri Tigers in the Gator Bowl this evening. Hope everybody is having a pleasant day.

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Outstanding wood on your lambsfoot "senator", Mike!
Belatedly wishing you a safe and enjoyable trip to TN!

looking nicely lived-in!

Thanks, Jack.

...I might see if Matt fancies a pint in the pub later, give me a bit of exercise For now I'm happy to do some lollygaggin' Have a great day Guardians

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Elegant ebony WCLF, Jack! I think it's even more stunning when open than when closed.

That's interesting Jer Along with our Christmas presents, we always got a stocking with an apple, an orange, and a shiny new penny in. Of course, fruit was still considered exotic in Britain then, as it still is in some parts of the country Unlike Tool Man's house, where it is positively banned!

When I was a lad, I don't remember ever having oranges except at Christmas. On the last Sunday before Christmas, we always had a Sunday School program in the evening at church, with each age group usually singing a Christmas carol or two. Afterward, the Sunday School teachers would hand out a big plastic bag to each of their students, with each bag containing 1 or 2 apples and oranges, a bunch of different "exotic" types of nuts, some candy canes, and some chocolate candies with various types of filling (mint filling was my favorite, cherries the worst).

Good morning all, another lazy weekend.

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Outstanding jigging, Bob!

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Starting to snow and storm is on it's way

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I wish you could keep your storms on your side of Lake Michigan, Steve.
Sensational photo!

Lambs around the clock!!

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Gleaming edge on your shadow pattern, Bob!

Cool pics Gary

Thanks, Jack.

Morning Guardians! Cold this morning Hope y'all have a good day

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Awesome rosewood HHB, David!

Bonus pic and some Cassie pics in the snow.
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She loves the snow, just not getting her picture taken when I should be throwing something for her instead.

Steve, that last pic of Cassie in the snow puzzles me. How did she get where she is? I don't see tracks to get her there? Do you sometimes throw things for Cassie, and sometimes actually toss Cassie??

My trip to town didn't go quite as planned, as I forgot my wallet (again)! I didn't realise until I was a mile down the road at the cafe. It turned out I had over £10 in change in my pocket, and after I'd opened the back of my phone, and various other stash places, I had nearly £100, so I went to town anyway....

If I started checking inside my clothes and found I'd gained 100 pounds, I'd be compelled to go on a crash diet!

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Crazy Eights, Dave; love those lambsfoot sowbellies!

Stay safe everyone, and I hope you have a magnificent 2026!

- GT

 

[Rufus1949]

Outstanding jigging, Bob!

Gleaming edge on your shadow pattern, Bob.
- GT

Always a gentleman in your responses Gary.
Thank you and may you find health, happiness and a few new knives in the coming year.

 

[screened porch]

That looks dangerous! Is it something your Space Lamb has picked up in space?!

I trust not. Putting it in my beans would have been a grave breach of xenoflora handling protocols.

 

[mitch13]

Corned beef and mustard for lunch

 

[cudgee]

Corned beef and mustard for lunch

Does NOT get much better. Possibly some home made pickles.

 

[Tyson A Wright]

Happy 7th night of Christmas! (And happy New Year's, too!)

When Dawn and I made these simple nativity figures a few years ago, my main contribution was the angel. I don't know how well it shows in this pic, but it's covered in googly eyes, inspired by the description of the heavenly creatures in Ezekiel 10.

 

[Jack Black]

My first post for 2026!

Happy New Year Mitch What's that with your Lamb?

That sounds like it could be a New Year's Resolution, Jack!

It certainly wouldn't be the first time I have resolved to stay away from crazy women Gary!

When I was a lad, I don't remember ever having oranges except at Christmas. On the last Sunday before Christmas, we always had a Sunday School program in the evening at church, with each age group usually singing a Christmas carol or two. Afterward, the Sunday School teachers would hand out a big plastic bag to each of their students, with each bag containing 1 or 2 apples and oranges, a bunch of different "exotic" types of nuts, some candy canes, and some chocolate candies with various types of filling (mint filling was my favorite, cherries the worst).

That's interesting Gary. When, I was young, tangerines were associated with Christmas for some reason, and it was the only time I remember seeing them

If I started checking inside my clothes and found I'd gained 100 pounds, I'd be compelled to go on a crash diet!

I'm not sure if I should get on the scales, or go to the sales!

I trust not. Putting it in my beans would have been a grave breach of xenoflora handling protocols.
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I'm glad you have it impounded anyway Jer, looked nasty!

Corned beef and mustard for lunch

Tasty start to 2026 Mitch

Happy 7th night of Christmas! (And happy New Year's, too!)

When Dawn and I made these simple nativity figures a few years ago, my main contribution was the angel. I don't know how well it shows in this pic, but it's covered in googly eyes, inspired by the description of the heavenly creatures in Ezekiel 10.

Very industrious Tyson

 

[Jack Black]

Good morning Guardians, the first of 2026, and I hope it's a healthy and happy one for everyone It's not raining here, which is a good sign! However, there's a forecast of icy temperatures and snow for this week Starting the year off with another Double Lambsfoot Day Have a good one Guardians

 

[mitch13]

Happy New Year Mitch What's that with your Lamb?

It certainly wouldn't be the first time I have resolved to stay away from crazy women Gary!


That's interesting Gary. When, I was young, tangerines were associated with Christmas for some reason, and it was the only time I remember seeing them

I'm not sure if I should get on the scales, or go to the sales!

I'm glad you have it impounded anyway Jer, looked nasty!

Tasty start to 2026 Mitch

Very industrious Tyson

Thanks Jack
What is it with the lamb?
No idea. Lilly gave it to me at Christmas that she was given it gift when she made a chemist purchase.
Massager? Beard comb? Looks cool though!
Have a great warm day.

 

[Jack Black]

Thanks Jack
What is it with the lamb?
No idea. Lilly gave it to me at Christmas that she was given it gift when she made a chemist purchase.
Massager? Beard comb? Looks cool though!
Have a great warm day.

LOL! Fascinating Mitch, I've spent a lot of time over the years trying to work out what old objects are, but with new stuff, I often just have to shrug!

 

[Rufus1949]

May all have a healthy and prosperous New Year.
Now back to lolligagging.

 

[screened porch]

I'm ok with not working today.

They extended the WW advisory 24 hours to this morning at 7. It's still snowing a bit.

I had the driveway scraped clean yesterday at noon.

I was thinking I went out for something yesterday, but I think it's just the Praise Team text traffic that felt like I was out meeting with people.

They should just listen to me. I was right about everything except what Sunday was their next performance, and what day and time was the next rehearsal. I got "9" right.

 

[SteveC]

Happy New Year Guardians !


Health and happiness to you all for 2026

 

[Jack Black]

May all have a healthy and prosperous New Year.
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Great photo Bob, and an outstanding plan!

I'm ok with not working today.
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They extended the WW advisory 24 hours to this morning at 7. It's still snowing a bit.
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I had the driveway scraped clean yesterday at noon.

I was thinking I went out for something yesterday, but I think it's just the Praise Team text traffic that felt like I was out meeting with people.

They should just listen to me. I was right about everything except what Sunday was their next performance, and what day and time was the next rehearsal. I got "9" right.

You are like a human dynamo Jer! Maybe your energy and hard work balances out the lollygaggin some of the rest of us engage in!

Happy New Year Guardians !


Health and happiness to you all for 2026


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Lovely photo Steve

 

[Jack Black]

I had a lie-in this morning, then set to work doing some house-work - though not with Jer's usual level of gusto! I then got a request for some work, which only 30 minutes, but quite knocked me off my stride! I might need to lie on the sofa for a bit, and contemplate what needs doing next!

I did find time for a sausage sammich

 

[unclekurty]

Thanks Jack
What is it with the lamb?
No idea. Lilly gave it to me at Christmas that she was given it gift when she made a chemist purchase.
Massager? Beard comb? Looks cool though!
Have a great warm day.

That’s an alien artifact. The HISTORY CHANNEL would do a series about that one.

Here’s my mysterious skull lambsfoot with another artifact. The lady in the picture has been abducted ( too ).

 

[Rsmith_77]

Again?

Here’s my mysterious skull lambsfoot with another artifact. The lady in the picture has been abducted ( too ).

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[SteveC]

My first post for 2026!

Nice choice for the first lamb of the year

Corned beef and mustard for lunch

Yum !

Good morning Guardians, the first of 2026, and I hope it's a healthy and happy one for everyone It's not raining here, which is a good sign! However, there's a forecast of icy temperatures and snow for this week Starting the year off with another Double Lambsfoot Day Have a good one Guardians

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Another double lamb day is a great way to start off the year !

May all have a healthy and prosperous New Year.
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Great picture Bob

Lovely photo Steve

Thanks pal, the HHB makes it easy to get a great picture

 

[Jack Black]

I'm just assembling the sophisticated equipment neccesary to do the draw for the KOTY giveaway

 

[screened porch]

You are like a human dynamo Jer!

I need a nap after my New Year's breakfast, though.*

I might need to lie on the sofa for a bit, and contemplate what needs doing next!

Excellent plan.

I've got the London New Year's Day parade on. It seems to be all high school marching bands. I thought it was in Grand Rapids at first, because that's where this public TV channel is from.

*I soaked the beans for at least as long as recommended, then cooked them for longer than it's supposed to take, then stood them overnight in their juices in the fridge, then warmed them up on the stove, and they came out quite decent. I added some thick, fruity sauce, probably apple, that I had thought had some pork tenderloin in it, and maybe it is left over from a pork roast.
I brought up some bacon last night to thaw, so that was my pork, and I cooked that first, then some informal cornbread pancakes, which needed some maple syrup, then I wilted some green cabbage leaves in the beans. And had the cabbage and beans over the bacon and the crumbs of the cornbread, So if there's a requirement that the four ingredients be mixed, I'm covered.

I'm going to start taking down my lights. We always did it on New Year's when I was a kid, and although I think about leaving them up until the 13th day of Christmas, New Year's seems like a good time to put them away and move on. Not that it all has to be done in one day anymore.