Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[Half/Stop]

Lovely horn and great choice for background!

Thanks on both counts Dennis!

Beautiful, Ron, and tasty, reminds me of the best part of a chocolate sundae

Thanks for the compliment! The chocolate sundae analogy is a new one on me!

 

[black mamba]

I just took this one of RALF in the nice, cozy evening light. The rascal has started to sport a "beauty spot" on his spine . . .
I don't think affectation suits him, but it's his call!

P.S. -- Jack, that is a beauty of a bench!

 

[sitflyer]

Thanks Dwight, it was built by a company in North East England in the 1920's. It has their name on the legs at the rear, and the name of the ship on a small plaque at the front. I came to have it in a rather bizarre and mysterious way. About 14 years ago, I had a friend staying with me for a few days, and decided to take them out for breakfast. I live in a very old area of Leeds, and just round the corner from me, the road ends where there was a large gated private estate, and a house belonging to the Middleton family, who have royal connections these days. In the middle of the road was sitting this lovely bench. We thought this very strange, but continued on our way, and went for breakfast. We came back the same way about an hour later, and the bench was still sitting there. Not too far away there used to be an old people's home, and I wondered if it belonged to them, and if perhaps some mischievous kids had pulled it out into the road. I went and rang the bell, and when a care-worker answered the door, I asked him if the bench belonged to the home. He said he didn't know, but he would go and ask. This seemed a bit strange, but I suggested we bring it in off the road, and put it in their garden because otherwise someone would just steal it. A few hours later, I went back round the corner, and the bench was still sitting there. I rang the bell again, and a different care-worker answered the door. She asked if I had come for my bench! I told her the story of what had happened, but she said they didn't want it, and that it couldn't stay where it was. I told her I only lived round the corner, and would put it in my garden, and if anyone asked about it to give them my address. I carried it back round with the help of a friend, and we left it in plain sight, but nobody ever came for it, and I never did find out why it had just been left in the street.

Lovely bench Jack, I loved the back story of how you became its caretaker. Man I'd love a go at sanding that thing down and refinishing it! On second thought...that might take away a lot of its character. Pretty cool how old things can find a proper home sometimes.

 

[RayseM]

Bench might have just fallen off a lorry. In any case Jack Black , great find and good for you that it has gone on unclaimed. We are all just part time caretakers anyway, aren't we?

Ray

 

[Fodderwing]

Thanks Dwight, it was built by a company in North East England in the 1920's. It has their name on the legs at the rear, and the name of the ship on a small plaque at the front. I came to have it in a rather bizarre and mysterious way. About 14 years ago, I had a friend staying with me for a few days, and decided to take them out for breakfast. I live in a very old area of Leeds, and just round the corner from me, the road ends where there was a large gated private estate, and a house belonging to the Middleton family, who have royal connections these days. In the middle of the road was sitting this lovely bench. We thought this very strange, but continued on our way, and went for breakfast. We came back the same way about an hour later, and the bench was still sitting there. Not too far away there used to be an old people's home, and I wondered if it belonged to them, and if perhaps some mischievous kids had pulled it out into the road. I went and rang the bell, and when a care-worker answered the door, I asked him if the bench belonged to the home. He said he didn't know, but he would go and ask. This seemed a bit strange, but I suggested we bring it in off the road, and put it in their garden because otherwise someone would just steal it. A few hours later, I went back round the corner, and the bench was still sitting there. I rang the bell again, and a different care-worker answered the door. She asked if I had come for my bench! I told her the story of what had happened, but she said they didn't want it, and that it couldn't stay where it was. I told her I only lived round the corner, and would put it in my garden, and if anyone asked about it to give them my address. I carried it back round with the help of a friend, and we left it in plain sight, but nobody ever came for it, and I never did find out why it had just been left in the street.

A most interesting account Jack. Bizarre no doubt. Sounds like someone dropped the ball that day. Nothing like being in the right place at the right time. Thanks for sharing the story.

 

[Rusty1]

My 2019 and an AC for this evening.

Russell

 

[lambertiana]

They used it for submarine propellers I believe.

Propellers are usually bronze. But lignum vitae was used for submarine propeller shaft bearings during WWII, and possibly for shaft bearings on other ships, too. It is a very tough wood with a lot of natural oil that makes them self-lubricating. It is a very dense wood, but in the specimens I have the density is not greater than most of my African Blackwood or Desert Ironwood (by actual measurement, not just going by the standard published numbers).

 

[cigarrodog]

I just took this one of RALF in the nice, cozy evening light. The rascal has started to sport a "beauty spot" on his spine . . .
I don't think affectation suits him, but it's his call!

P.S. -- Jack, that is a beauty of a bench!

Ralf is a real standout.

Rusty1 Nice set of twins.

 

[Prester John]

Kind of matches her hair, huh?

 

[mitch4ging]

Thinking of getting a cane with a silver wolf's head. Like Larry Talbot.

My lamb may not like it.

There maybe a conflict of interest there!

Thank you, Dennis. Being a Miner has to be one of the hardest and most dangerous jobs out there, I salute your Dad.

Thanks a lot, Dave! My family has been working in that mine since the mid-1800's. My Great Great Grandfather came over from Cornwall, where they mined as well.
There in NM, they mined copper, but also pulled up silver ore, turquoise, malachite and iron.
Here is what some of the copper looks like coming out:

Sorry to hear that Dennis, good luck with everything

Thank you very much, Jack! Taking one appointment at a time!

My 2019 and an AC for this evening.

Russell

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Both very beautiful!

 

[Fodderwing]

Thanks a lot, Dave! My family has been working in that mine since the mid-1800's.

Very cool Dennis. A terrific photo as well.

 

[mitch4ging]

Very cool Dennis. A terrific photo as well.

Thanks, Dwight!

 

[mitch4ging]

I spy with my watery eye an anvil?

Thanks Dwight, it was built by a company in North East England in the 1920's. It has their name on the legs at the rear, and the name of the ship on a small plaque at the front. I came to have it in a rather bizarre and mysterious way. About 14 years ago, I had a friend staying with me for a few days, and decided to take them out for breakfast. I live in a very old area of Leeds, and just round the corner from me, the road ends where there was a large gated private estate, and a house belonging to the Middleton family, who have royal connections these days. In the middle of the road was sitting this lovely bench. We thought this very strange, but continued on our way, and went for breakfast. We came back the same way about an hour later, and the bench was still sitting there. Not too far away there used to be an old people's home, and I wondered if it belonged to them, and if perhaps some mischievous kids had pulled it out into the road. I went and rang the bell, and when a care-worker answered the door, I asked him if the bench belonged to the home. He said he didn't know, but he would go and ask. This seemed a bit strange, but I suggested we bring it in off the road, and put it in their garden because otherwise someone would just steal it. A few hours later, I went back round the corner, and the bench was still sitting there. I rang the bell again, and a different care-worker answered the door. She asked if I had come for my bench! I told her the story of what had happened, but she said they didn't want it, and that it couldn't stay where it was. I told her I only lived round the corner, and would put it in my garden, and if anyone asked about it to give them my address. I carried it back round with the help of a friend, and we left it in plain sight, but nobody ever came for it, and I never did find out why it had just been left in the street.

Cool backstory on the bench, Jack!

 

[OLd_gUY]

Emmylou! They named a singer after her!
Seems like a perfect song for her:

Yep, it was named after her. Good song. You might enjoy a song called "Desert Rose" by Chris Hillman. When I first got that knife, that song just popped into my mind. Since I thought that it might be kinda weird to name a knife after a male singer , and since Emmylou had cut a couple of records with him, I went that route. Might change her name to Desert Rose, though.

Thanks! Bad thing is I have to go in for a upper and lower GI scope in a couple of weeks.

Been there, done that. Sure hope the doc does them in the right order, otherwise you might wake up with a weird taste in your mouth
OG

 

[mitch4ging]

Yep, it was named after her. Good song. You might enjoy a song called "Desert Rose" by Chris Hillman. When I first got that knife, that song just popped into my mind. Since I thought that it might be kinda weird to name a knife after a male singer , and since Emmylou had cut a couple of records with him, I went that route. Might change her name to Desert Rose, though.


Been there, done that. Sure hope the doc does them in the right order, otherwise you might wake up with a weird taste in your mouth
OG

He personally promised me that wouldn't happen!!

 

[dc50]

Thanks a lot, Dave! My family has been working in that mine since the mid-1800's. My Great Great Grandfather came over from Cornwall, where they mined as well.
There in NM, they mined copper, but also pulled up silver ore, turquoise, malachite and iron.
Here is what some of the copper looks like coming out:

Great history Dennis. we can only imagine what our forefathers went through to ensure a fine life for us.

 

[mitch4ging]

Great history Dennis. we can only imagine what our forefathers went through to ensure a fine life for us.

Thanks, Dave.
I do think they were a much tougher generation then! Just the sheer thought of navigating from a port of entry on one side of the contry, and navigating across hundreds or thousands of miles on horseback or walking, providing for yourself, medical issues and hostile groups is just amazing!

 

[flatblackcapo]

I had a whole mess of multi-quotes ready to go, with real witty replies too and somehow I lost 'em.
I'll give it another go tomorrow. Until then I'll just share a pic' of HE WHO CAN NOT BE NAMED ( more dramatic echo )

 

[dc50]

mitch4ging In short for now, I'm thinking of my Grandparents. Came from Scotland 1890 or so too Eastern Canada. Then around 1912 the Government opened up North West Canada and offered homesteads for $1.00. My Grandparents along with many other new Canadians came by train with all there Oxen wagons etc to the NorthWest.
The records show it was pure H@@& once they took to the trail through the bush black flies, mosquitos muskeg and temperatures as cold as -60F.
I won't go on, but it was a tough people that opened the Northwest, it would take 6 Months for the men to stake there claim then return to a town called Edson to pick up the Women and Children.

 

[mitch4ging]

I had a whole mess of multi-quotes ready to go, with real witty replies too and somehow I lost 'em.
I'll give it another go tomorrow. Until then I'll just share a pic' of HE WHO CAN NOT BE NAMED ( more dramatic echo )

But that's a dandy horn to post until then!

mitch4ging In short for now, I'm thinking of my Grandparents. Came from Scotland 1890 or so too Eastern Canada. Then around 1912 the Government opened up North West Canada and offered homesteads for $1.00. My Grandparents along with many other new Canadians came by train with all there Oxen wagons etc to the NorthWest.
The records show it was pure H@@& once they took to the trail through the bush black flies, mosquitos muskeg and temperatures as cold as -60F.
I won't go on, but it was a tough people that opened the Northwest, it would take 6 Months for the men to stake there claim then return to a town called Edson to pick up the Women and Children.

You know they were tough...no Starbucks or McDs!!