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Thanks my friend.Just a reminder that these knives are a notch above!Stunning pic Dwight
Thanks Dwight. That lighting makes that wood look so luxurious.
Great story, Jack. Sometimes the true ones are the funniest.LOL! Good one Dave
It reminds me of a true story from Sheffield in the 1980's. I knew a feller, originally from Dublin, his name is on the tip of my tongue, but like so many things these days momentarily escapes me. He was short in stature, but very much of a character, extremely witty, but he could be a handful in lots of ways. Story was he had once been an up and coming actor in the London theatre, but he liked the drink a bit too much, and eventually he had found his way to Sheffield, where he still had some thespian involvement. He had a dog called Flint, soft as anything, but a huge, wolf-like German Shepherd. He had a routine when he was accompanied by Flint, which I saw him perform more than once. He'd walk into a pub, pushing the door right open as he entered, so it took a few seconds to swing closed again. He'd head straight to the bar, and seconds later, Flint would enter, loping across the floor, with his tongue hanging out, and a hungry look in his eye. As the Irishman got to the bar, the barman would say, 'Sorry mate, you can't bring that dog in here."
Turning round, and looking at Flint, the Irishman would say, "It's not my dog, must have followed me in."
Flint would be sniffing around, but eventually find his way to the bar.
"Well, he seems to like you." the barman would say.
" Sure, I'm a likeable feller", says the Irishman. "I'll tell you what, give us a half a' Guinness, and I'll get rid of the dog for you."
With one eye on the slavering beast intimidating his customers, the barman would invariably think it a good deal, but as soon as the beer went on the bar, the Irishman would drain the glass. Then he'd turn on his heel, whistle for Flint, who would go straight to his side, and he'd be out of the pub, and on to the next one!
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. Great lambs by everyone this morning! Hope everyone is off to a fantastic week! I’m only totin one knife this morning and it’s a 2018 Ebony Guardians Lambsfoot! 
Always marvel at your clean and distinct photos Ron.Great stories
THE IRISH ANGLER
The rain was pouring down. And there standing in front of a big puddle outside the pub, was an old Irishman, drenched, holding a stick with a piece of string dangling in the water.
A passer-by stopped and asked, "What are you doing?"
"Fishing" replied the old man....
Feeling sorry for the old man, the gent said, "Come in out of the rain and have a drink with me." In the warmth of the pub, as they sip their whiskeys, the gentleman cannot resist asking, "So how many have you caught today?"
"You're the eighth" said the old man.
It's great to start a Monday morning with a bit of levity! Thanks, guys!I knew a feller, originally from Dublin, his name is on the tip of my tongue, but like so many things these days momentarily escapes me. He was short in stature, but very much of a character, extremely witty, but he could be a handful in lots of ways. Story was he had once been an up and coming actor in the London theatre, but he liked the drink a bit too much, and eventually he had found his way to Sheffield, where he still had some thespian involvement. He had a dog called Flint, soft as anything, but a huge, wolf-like German Shepherd. He had a routine when he was accompanied by Flint, which I saw him perform more than once. He'd walk into a pub, pushing the door right open as he entered, so it took a few seconds to swing closed again. He'd head straight to the bar, and seconds later, Flint would enter, loping across the floor, with his tongue hanging out, and a hungry look in his eye. As the Irishman got to the bar, the barman would say, 'Sorry mate, you can't bring that dog in here."
Turning round, and looking at Flint, the Irishman would say, "It's not my dog, must have followed me in."
Flint would be sniffing around, but eventually find his way to the bar.
"Well, he seems to like you." the barman would say.
" Sure, I'm a likeable feller", says the Irishman. "I'll tell you what, give us a half a' Guinness, and I'll get rid of the dog for you."
With one eye on the slavering beast intimidating his customers, the barman would invariably think it a good deal, but as soon as the beer went on the bar, the Irishman would drain the glass. Then he'd turn on his heel, whistle for Flint, who would go straight to his side, and he'd be out of the pub, and on to the next one!
I like it!!Here's an usual one. After commissioning the 2018 Guardians knives, I asked for a sample with a threaded bolster. Ashley made this one up, but in Rosewood
I will send you my address and a blank check!Great song, Dave!
Oh, that's a dandy for sure!!Good morning to all my Guardian friends.
I have the day off from work, so my Lamb rides with me all day.
Wow! Beautiful pile side photo this morn!
Quite a stunner!Great looking carry today!! Those are some spooky things there!Always great to come to this thread and see the photos, comments and the funny stories. Nice way to start the week , many thanks to you all.
Mmmm! Sure hate not having one of those! She's a beauty! Great photo!Great stories
Texas is shining bright this morning! Great photo of a great knife!Good Morning, Guardians. Spring is almost upon us!
The Alamo is brightlyshining VinceGood Morning, Guardians. Spring is almost upon us!
plus it looks like a palm tree in the background
Thanks, Dennis. It's actually a little cloudy and cool at the moment. The pic was taken on a recent bike ride. But Spring starts in two days, and I'm hoping for some warm sunny weather.
Great story Jack.
It brings to mind the song that the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band did so well. "Mister Bojangles"
TI am grateful for your kind words Good morning to all my Guardian friends.
I have the day off from work, so my Lamb rides with me all day.
Great story, Jack. Sometimes the true ones are the funniest.
I was once in a pub, one Sunday afternoon, having a pint, and got into conversation with Raymond. Soon after, the friends I'd been drinking with had to leave, and not long after Raymond suggested we go for a drink at a pub I'd never been to before. It was quite a distance away, but he talked it up until I agreed. When we got there, he introduced me to a couple of fellers, and it turned out he was in a pub quiz team with them, and he had promised to bring a recruit with him as they were short-numbered! 
We ended up competing against a team from another pub, and winning a gallon of beer Always great to come to this thread and see the photos, comments and the funny stories. Nice way to start the week , many thanks to you all.
Great stories
Good Morning, Guardians. Spring is almost upon us!
Thanks, Dennis.Oh, that's a dandy for sure!!
Thanks, Jack. Enjoy your day too.Enjoy your day off my friend
We've got palm trees out the wazoo here. Thousands! Got some in my yard.The Alamo is brightlyshining Vince
It was written by a fella named Jerry Jeff Walker, who was a Prolific song writer and performer. He was part of a great group of writers that included John Prine, Steve Goodman, Towns Van Zandt and Guy Clark. Worth checking out these guys if you never had.That's a classic song my friend, and a sad one I think. I like Nina Simone's version, and Sammy Davis Junior, who was taught to tap dance by Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Robinson), could also perform a poignant version
Thanks, John!
It's great to start a Monday morning with a bit of levity! Thanks, guys!
I like it!!
Great song, Dave!
Oh, that's a dandy for sure!!
Wow! Beautiful pile side photo this morn!
Great looking carry today!! Those are some spooky things there!
Mmmm! Sure hate not having one of those! She's a beauty! Great photo!
Mine today...again.
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I'm not surprised you're keeping that one close my friend 
Love the perspective of this close up and personal image of your Lamb, Dennis. You mentioned John Prine, one of my favorites.It's great to start a Monday morning with a bit of levity! Thanks, guys!
I like it!!
Great song, Dave!
Oh, that's a dandy for sure!!
Wow! Beautiful pile side photo this morn!
Great looking carry today!! Those are some spooky things there!
Mmmm! Sure hate not having one of those! She's a beauty! Great photo!
Mine today...again.
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Jack Black
that experimental threaded bolstered Rosewood is sweet.
Prester John
Excellent Image!
Half/Stop
With that beautiful Lamb, one is all you need.
pjsjr
Your Image puts a smile on my face.
JohnDF
May you and your Lamb enjoy your day off.
Fodderwing
Perfect!