Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[Rufus1949]

Thanks Jack.

Steve is probably like us & they get health advisories in regards to fire. That’s what we get here, for those with respiratory problems, to stay inside.

Have a great day.

In many places in US, they have cooling centers for those in need. Down south, most people do their chores early in morning and late afternoon and lay low midday.

There are people still wearing masks down here because they never got Covid shots!!

 

[screened porch]

I just discovered the Air-Now website with current AQI info. We're still moderate, but we'll be unhealthy later in the day.

 

[Jack Black]

Thanks Jack.

Steve is probably like us & they get health advisories in regards to fire. That’s what we get here, for those with respiratory problems, to stay inside.

Have a great day.

Yeah, they've been issuing those here recently Mitch. I waa talking to a local woman recently, who went to visit her 103-year old mother on the south coast for 3 days, and they ended up not leaving her cottage!

Black bone lolligagging on tasmanian blackwood burl.
( I will ship the blanks to anyone who could use them).View attachment 3231494

Superb Cosimo Lamb Bob, a great pic, and a generous offer

 

[Jack Black]

In many places in US, they have cooling centers for those in need. Down south, most people do their chores early in morning and late afternoon and lay low midday.

That sounds like a good idea Bob. It'll probably take the British decades to adjust to the fact summer temperatures have gotten hotter!

There are people still wearing masks down here because they never got Covid shots!!

That made me laugh, but there are still one or two here too!

I just discovered the Air-Now website with current AQI info. We're still moderate, but we'll be unhealthy later in the day.
View attachment 3231495

I think the air quality in both London and Leeds is very poor

 

[Jack Black]

I hope everyone is having a good day. When I went out, it was still a bit too early for Charlie's cafe, so I hopped on a bus into town, and managed to buy the last 2 ciabatta rolls from the bread stall in the market.

Our Cake Man has some sort of infection in his elbow, which he thinks might be from a tick bite. He was at the hospital for 11 hours yesterday, where they pumped him full of antibiotics, but he refused advice to stay in, fearing the partial loss of his cake takings today. I bought some cake off him, but when I got to the tool stall, Tool Man said he was eschewing cake to save his teeth. He happily wolfed down the samosas I had also taken.down.

Tool Man was alone when I turned up, as Boring Ray is away on the annual family holiday. They have gone to Whitby, which is actually rather adventurous.

After an hour of non-stop solo Tool Man, I was beginning to whilt a little, and thankful when Gravel turned up to shoulder some of the burden. I decided to go to get some coffees, and when I returned Harry Hotballs made a brief appearence.

Next to appear was Sheep's Head Dave's missus, sans Sheepsfoot Dave. Her brother passed away a couple of years ago, and she still occassionally brings down some of his old clobber for Boring Ray to sell. Since he wasn't there, Tool Man said he'd hang onto it until next week. The collection included this incredible (and incredibly tacky) pair of shoes!





Just after the 2 hour mark, with Tool Man already cajoling Gravel into buying him Chinese for lunch again, I decided it was time to head off. Tool Man accompanied me through the market so he could buy himself a steak slice to stave off starvation

Back home with a piece of Tool Man's unwanted cake

 

[SteveC]

View attachment 3231448

Great picture buddy !

I've probably asked this before Steve, but do many folks wear any type of mask to deal with the pollutants in the air? They estimate that nearly 3000 people died of heat-related causes in May and June here, and July has been hotter. There are also some wildfires, but nothing like on the scale of Canada and the USA, or Australia

Some people do but most don't, I will be. My girlfriend has asthma and will be staying indoors as much as possible and wearing a mask if she has to go out.

Good morning Guardians, I hope everyone's week is going smoothly. It's too early to go down to the market yet, but I'll be going down when I've had some breakfast. Probably be too early for Charlie's too, as Hisham doesn't open until 9am. Thought I'd carry my Ecotribo Lamb Have a great day Guardians

View attachment 3231483

Nice pic Jack !

Steve is probably like us & they get health advisories in regards to fire. That’s what we get here, for those with respiratory problems, to stay inside.

This ^

Black bone lolligagging on tasmanian blackwood burl.
( I will ship the blanks to anyone who could use them).View attachment 3231494

It's pretty hard to pick but this may be one of my favorites of yours

I just discovered the Air-Now website with current AQI info. We're still moderate, but we'll be unhealthy later in the day.
View attachment 3231495

This is a pretty good website and map

Air Quality Map

 

[Rufus1949]

It's pretty hard to pick but this may be one of my favorites of yours

This is a pretty good website and map

Air Quality Map

Thanks kindly Steve.

That is an interesting site , thanks for sharing.

Update..my wife believes the mushroom coffee seems to be helping with her digestive tract.

 

[Rufus1949]

That made me laugh, but there are still one or two here too!

There are Neanderthals everywhere Jack.

 

[unclekurty]

Jack I’m glad you got some alone time with Tool Man. I am hopeful his eschewing of cake is a sign he’s concerned about his health. Hold on I just spit out my own coffee. What is going on…what’s next…Tool Man jogging?…going vegetarian?…I thought I had seen it all. Thanks for another amusing report Jack.

 

[Jack Black]

Some people do but most don't, I will be. My girlfriend has asthma and will be staying indoors as much as possible and wearing a mask if she has to go out.

This firm started off making anti-pollution masks for London cyclists. I imagine their stock has gone up a lot over the past 10 years!

Nice pic Jack !

Thanks buddy

This is a pretty good website and map

Air Quality Map

Update..my wife believes the mushroom coffee seems to be helping with her digestive tract.

Good news Bob

Jack I’m glad you got some alone time with Tool Man. I am hopeful his eschewing of cake is a sign he’s concerned about his health. Hold on I just spit out my own coffee. What is going on…what’s next…Tool Man jogging?…going vegetarian?…I thought I had seen it all. Thanks for another amusing report Jack.

View attachment 3231525

Thanks Kurt, it's a bit like spending an hour with a bunch of toddlers! He was stuffing his face just as greedily as usual, but I think he's trying to look after his teeth a bit more. The way he wheedled his way into Gravel's lunch was typically shameless! "Are WE having Chinese again?" Gravel.will be lucky to get a second mouthful! Good-looking Lamb there my friend

 

[Jack Black]

I mistakenly walked down the road to pick up an Amazon package, which it turns out hasn't yet arrived at the shop. I'm currently sat in Charlie's, hoping, against the odds that it'll turn up soon, and willing myself not to drink anymore coffee!

 

[SteveC]

Next to appear was Sheep's Head Dave's missus, sans Sheepsfoot Dave. Her brother passed away a couple of years ago, and she still occassionally brings down some of his old clobber for Boring Ray to sell. Since he wasn't there, Tool Man said he'd hang onto it until next week. The collection included this incredible (and incredibly tacky) pair of shoes!

View attachment 3231500

View attachment 3231504

Yikes , those shoes !

Just after the 2 hour mark, with Tool Man already cajoling Gravel into buying him Chinese for lunch again, I decided it was time to head off. Tool Man accompanied me through the market so he could buy himself a steak slice to stave off starvation

Back home with a piece of Tool Man's unwanted cake

View attachment 3231503

Toolman refusing cake, what in the world

Thanks for the report buddy !

Thanks kindly Steve.

That is an interesting site , thanks for sharing.

You're welcome!

Update..my wife believes the mushroom coffee seems to be helping with her digestive tract.

That's great , I may have to give it a try

Jack I’m glad you got some alone time with Tool Man. I am hopeful his eschewing of cake is a sign he’s concerned about his health. Hold on I just spit out my own coffee. What is going on…what’s next…Tool Man jogging?…going vegetarian?…I thought I had seen it all. Thanks for another amusing report Jack.

View attachment 3231525

Where have you been hiding that one

This firm started off making anti-pollution masks for London cyclists. I imagine their stock has gone up a lot over the past 10 years!

I bet they do a brisk business these days.

Thanks Kurt, it's a bit like spending an hour with a bunch of toddlers! He was stuffing his face just as greedily as usual, but I think he's trying to look after his teeth a bit more. The way he wheedled his way into Gravel's lunch was typically shameless! "Are WE having Chinese again?" Gravel.will be lucky to get a second mouthful! Good-looking Lamb there my friend