Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[Rufus1949]

Nice.
I’m sure you have rectified that by now

Oh yes Mitch, part of the bonding process.

 

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We have a couple days around 70, then back into the 80s.

So, not a bad day for slinging mulch. We'll see where they put me.

 

[Jack Black]

It sure is a great 1 Jack.

Like the advert, the hat in the picture is a Christys of London.
Have a great day.

Thanks buddy, sounds classy I used to stay regularly near this old shop in London

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Afternoon all,
Kristy and I went in town this afternoon and had a cuppa. It’s a wet day so we shared a bowl of chips.


It was 1 our eldest recommended, pretty good.

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Hard not to share chips when they're on the table! Looks like a cool place mate My dad used to work with a load of guys much younger than he was, and one of them once recommended a pub that had opened in Sheffield, 'The Buccaneer'. It was below street level, so you could see into it from outside. My parents decided to go there for their annual night out. Being a pretty straight couple in their 40's, they were horrified to find it was actually a pretty rough heavy metal/bikers bar!

the Buccaneer Bar

For those of you old enough to remember the Buccaneer Bar, in Sheffield. You may, as I do, look back fondly on what was at first glance, a pretty dismal place.

For those of you that frequented it during the daylight hours the interior could only be described in architectural terms as neo-mortuary. The floor was carpeted, well, there was carpet somewhere. What was left of it served only as an underlay for the fossilised mixture of beer, *** ends and vomit that formed the non slip surface on which in the course of an evening, one became glued to.

The walls and ceilings were painted black with few decorative features except a couple of tables with ships compass motif and a dead snake skin nailed to an overhead beam. Well I hope it was just the skin it was hard to tell from the aromas permeating from it.. Oh and a Parrot!!! Yes, a real one (I think).

The general background aroma can only be described as essence of *** ash, stale beer, vomit & other bodily fluids, with faint undertones of Marijuana & patchouli oil.

The glasses were made of plastic, which was a good idea as it was impossible to find anywhere to put it when empty, except drop it on the floor. Except of course on Friday's and Saturday nights when you guarded it with your life. By about 9.00pm the bar staff had run out of glasses so it was essential to keep the one you had or scout around on the floor for a discarded one. With the latter option it was generally refilled without washing it first.

A wee little Rogers buffalo horn came yesterday. Fit and finish is fine. Yet, it should have been listed as a butter knife, with uneven grinds.
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Terrible they can't add the finishing touches Bob, because otherwise that looks like a very nice knife. I like the blade profile, and the grinder's notch

 

[Jack Black]

We have a couple days around 70, then back into the 80s.
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So, not a bad day for slinging mulch. We'll see where they put me.

I had to get a winter jacket back out of my wardrobe this morning, but it has warmed out, with promises of 70 by teatime

 

[Rufus1949]

Terrible they can't add the finishing touches Bob, because otherwise that looks like a very nice knife. I like the blade profile, and the grinder's notch

I can tolerate a dull blade with a proper build, so all is good.

There is a paper included, touting their 300 year history. I hope they choose to live up to it.

 

[Jack Black]

I hope everyone is having a good day I went out early, and walked down to Charlie's cafe for a wake-up coffee. They were late opening, so I stood outside, like one of the neer-do-wells that used to stand waiting for the Ladbroke Grove pharmacy to open when me and screened porch lived nearby in the 1970's As soon as Hisham opened, there was a line of coffee-drinkers wanting their fix, and I wonder if Hisham hasn't gotten us all hooked! I was first in line, and got my coffee with a Danish pastry, and took my time with them, before going down to the market I just missed the first bus, but was rewarded with a conversation with 2 ladies from the Ivory Coast and Congo, who flattered my French.



In the market, I picked up a loaf from the Canadian lady on the bread stall, and walked to see Tool Man, who was in good spirits, as was Boring Ray. Tool Man's mood was helped by the fact that he was taking a bit of brass, as he had a few interesting things on his stall, for the first time in a while. Indeed, both me and Gravel spent some money with him. Apart from Gravel, other visitors were Big J, Harry Hotballs, Captain Birdseye, and Hell-On-Wheels, and we chatted about a wide range of subjects, as per usual, while Tool Man stuffed his face He was alternating between pork pie (x2), a large custard tart, some other pastries, and a stack of breadcakes, which he loaded, alternately, with 'mucky fat' (beef dripping) and 'potted meat'. While he was grazing greedily, and extolling the virtues of the mucky fat he had just purchased from the butchers, we were joined by a familiar customer, who usually stays on the other side of the stall. He sat down, and was chatting away, when I suddenly noticed he was shamelessly eating a salad! It was hard to think of a bigger contrast, and I was surprised Tool Man stood for it! After he had departed, I mentioned to Tool Man that we did not have a name for the lettuce nibbler. Tool Man said he didn't even know his first name. I suggested Poke Salad Harry



Of course, we have a Harry, and he slipped off on his bike around the same time, with both me and Tool Man warning him not to cycle on 'the causey', which has become a running joke Harry is as dry as the Sahara Desert, and his lack of mirth obviously adds to mine and Tool man's enjoyment



I'm not sure what was going on today, but we had another trespasser behind the stall, who started fondling Tool Man's flying jacket, which was hanging up behind the stall, until Boring Ray and myself chased him off. Tool Man was aghast when we told him! I had a poke around Tool Man's stall myself, and bought a few things. He is known for his many vices



I walked down for a chat with Golden Gordon and Robert The Badge, and then called to see Nobber Al, who told me Ex-Para Steve was away in the Canaries, lucky chap I was starting to feel worn out, so decided to head back home, but reckoned I needed another of Hisham's coffees. I should have just had the coffee, but decided to have a sandwich, which unfortunately was abysmal I picked up some samosas, and some other shopping from the shop next door, and then walked back home, where I plan to have a nap

 

[mitch13]

Thanks buddy, sounds classy I used to stay regularly near this old shop in London

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James Smith & Sons

Hard not to share chips when they're on the table! Looks like a cool place mate My dad used to work with a load of guys much younger than he was, and one of them once recommended a pub that had opened in Sheffield, 'The Buccaneer'. It was below street level, so you could see into it from outside. My parents decided to go there for their annual night out. Being a pretty straight couple in their 40's, they were horrified to find it was actually a pretty rough heavy metal/bikers bar!




Terrible they can't add the finishing touches Bob, because otherwise that looks like a very nice knife. I like the blade profile, and the grinder's notch

What a cool shop.

The Bucaneer great name for a pub.
Bikies can look scary but tend to leave you alone.

 

[pat9198]

I noticed some dried food on the blades from last time I carried it. I try not to put them away dirty like that but I must have been having a moment, like my dad used to say. I got it cleaned up and oiled with no pitting that I could tell so I'm going to call it a win. Have a great day folks!

 

[DaveHS]

Thanks buddy, sounds classy I used to stay regularly near this old shop in London

Jack, I have been to that wonderful shop! Years ago I purchased a London umbrella with a beautiful curved maple handle. Damn impractical to carry all the way home to hang around the house in Texas but it sure looks nice.

Visited the new southern Dallas location of my friend Feargal’s lovely Irish pub yesterday. The pints were creamy and delicious. I had Gator Lamb with me.

 

[Jack Black]

What a cool shop.

The Bucaneer great name for a pub.
Bikies can look scary but tend to leave you alone.

I was only about 11 when the Bucanneer closed Mitch, but I would definitely have gone there otherwise. Sheffield had quite a lot of biker bars in the 1970's, and I used to go in them all. There was sometimes some bother, but no more than there was anywhere else back then, when there was little else to do, after the pubs closed at 10.30pm, other than have a bag of chips, a punch-up, or both!

I noticed some dried food on the blades from last time I carried it. I try not to put them away dirty like that but I must have been having a moment, like my dad used to say. I got it cleaned up and oiled with no pitting that I could tell so I'm going to call it a win. Have a great day folks!

I'm afraid I can't see your imgur pic right now Pat, but hopefully later

Jack, I have been to that wonderful shop! Years ago I purchased a London umbrella with a beautiful curved maple handle. Damn impractical to carry all the way home to hang around the house in Texas but it sure looks nice.

Wow, amazing Dave I regret I never went in to inspect their life-preservers, sword-canes, and daggers! I did have a look at the umbrellas on their website, a decade or so back - they're not cheap are they?! Yours sounds like an heirloom item I can remember frequently taking an umbrella with me when I was travelling in the 70's. They went on as hand-luggage back then, and nobody batted an eyelid about them

Visited the new southern Dallas location of my friend Feargal’s lovely Irish pub yesterday. The pints were creamy and delicious. I had Gator Lamb with me.View attachment 3189059

You're making me thirsty!

 

[unclekurty]

I gotta fess up mucky fat and potted meat sounds ok to me. Potted meat puts me in mind of the ill fated Franklin Expedition. Lately I’ve been imagining Tool Man managing a Waffle House. Poke Salad Harry has the I wanna be friends with this big beef dripping eater look. Funny how opposites attract. Someone fondling Tool Man’s jacket is the kicker to another fine day at the Market. Thanks Jack.

Here is my unnamed lambsfoot.

 

[Jack Black]

I can tolerate a dull blade with a proper build, so all is good.

There is a paper included, touting their 300 year history. I hope they choose to live to it.

It is the thing I care about least Bob, and would rather have an unsharpened blade, rather than one that's been messed up. However, I do think cutlers should sell knives that will cut out of the box

The people who own the Rodgers, IXL, and Ibberson marks today have no connection to the past. They purchased them all in the early 80's. Before that, Eggington never produced knives

 

[pat9198]

I'm afraid I can't see your imgur pic right now Pat, but hopefully later

Sorry Jack, I forgot you guys have trouble with Imgur.

How’s this? I think I’ll just post my pics directly in this thread for you.

 

[Jack Black]

I gotta fess up mucky fat and potted meat sounds ok to me. Potted meat puts me in mind of the ill fated Franklin Expedition. Lately I’ve been imagining Tool Man managing a Waffle House. Poke Salad Harry has the I wanna be friends with this big beef dripping eater look. Funny how opposites attract. Someone fondling Tool Man’s jacket is the kicker to another fine day at the Market. Thanks Jack.

Here is my unnamed lambsfoot.

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A lot of old meat products have waned in popularity, but can still be found here. I've not had potted meat for years, but growing up, there was a local factory where a lot of women worked. Hartley's Potted Beef wasn't cheap compared to a lot of similar products, but it made a great sandwich I suspect Tool Man would eat Waffle House out of business Kurt! That's a beauty my friend

 

[Jack Black]

Sorry Jack, I forgot you guys have trouble with Imgur.

How’s this? I think I’ll just post my pics directly in this thread for you.

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Thank you Pat, that's very kind of you The imgur stuff is crazy! That's a nice-looking Lamb

 

[pat9198]

Thank you Pat, that's very kind of you The imgur stuff is crazy! That's a nice-looking Lamb

Thank you buddy!

 

[Rufus1949]

Honed it to 3000 grit ! Now it will cut.

 

[echoscout]

Morning Guardians! Cloudy, cool and drizzling. Got to go back to the lab to get more blood drawn. They didn't get enough yesterday. Happy trails

 

[Jack Black]

Honed it to 3000 grit ! Now it will cut.
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Nice work Bob

Morning Guardians! Cloudy, cool and drizzling. Got to go back to the lab to get more blood drawn. They didn't get enough yesterday. Happy trails

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Sorry to hear that David, I hope you're not visiting Nurse Lucy, and that your test results are positive As a teenager, I spent a fortnight in an isolation hospital with suspected hepatitis. It took them 2 weeks to find out I didn't have it, because they kept losing the blood samples! I lost so much weight on the low fat diet they put me on that when my parents came to pick me up, I thought they had brought my dad's jeans instead of mine!

 

[Jack Black]

Think I'm going to have another tea, then make another trip to Kentucky, for season 2 of Justified, and a more appropriate beverage