Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[Prester John]

Good evening, Guardians. It has been VERY busy today and I am just now getting finished with work. I hope everyone has been well.



Thank you, Harvey. This particular La Gloria is actually wrapped up in an Ecuadorian Sumatra leaf with a blend of Mexican, Brazilian, and Dominican long fillers. A very flavorful cigar.







Thank you, fellas!


I went outside for a smoke and what I deem to be a well earned beverage. Light was fading but I managed to have just enough for a pic, I think.

Another great pic, Dylan. And I think we have similar tastes in beverages.

 

[Jack Black]

I carry a lambsfoot...

...because I'm a show-off!

How 'bout you?

That is certainly one to show off Vince, and you've captured it beautifully there

I went outside for a smoke and what I deem to be a well earned beverage. Light was fading but I managed to have just enough for a pic, I think.

Looks like your hard day was well-rewarded Dylan

Bikes are meant to be beat. I think I was more mad about ripping my new Arcteryx jacket than anything else.


Thanks, man.
Btw, now I want to watch some Speed Racer!


Sometimes..... when I need to sprint to the liquor store.


That bike was a lot faster 10 years ago, haha.
Here's a pic from a backpacking trip my wife and I did a few years ago.

That's rotten about the jacket mate, they don't come cheap Beautiful view there

Morning Guardians, Friday is here! I'm slipping the big ebony in my pocket

 

[DelOro]

Good Morning Jack

The more I look at this thread, the stronger my desire becomes.

Looks like the forward nail nick might do wonders for my old swollen arthritic thumbs?

I'm getting excited my friend --- excited for a lambsfoot!

Enjoy your day.

 

[Jack Black]

Good Morning Jack

The more I look at this thread, the stronger my desire becomes.

Looks like the forward nail nick might do wonders for my old swollen arthritic thumbs?

I'm getting excited my friend --- excited for a lambsfoot!

Enjoy your day.

Morning Del,

I don't think I've ever heard of anyone saying they tried the pattern and were disappointed A lot of us here suffer with arthritis I'm afraid, and of course it varies by degree. Generally, I think the slightly larger models, we Guardians affectionately refer to as the Big 'Un, are the easiest to open, both with the nail-nick and by pinching. Feel free to PM me if I can help

Hope you have a good Friday, and an even better weekend

Jack

 

[donn]

it's already working, everything is falling in place these days it's kinda cool!

That's great! I wish that happened to me

I would like to get over to see it, I used to visit Manchester regularly, but it's been a while now

Thank you my friend, I actually came across the pic by chance while searching for a photo of one of my grandfathers who died in the war. That photo appeared in the local press after that grandfather was wounded, something I didn't know about

Quite a twist of fate there then Jack. My sister researched the family tree a few years. Took a lot of time patience and of course money. She got back to about 1800.
Aye there is just the Rocket locomotive there. About half a dozen information panels and that's it. I was expecting more of a little exhibition considering the fuss they made of it, when it first arrived. I guess it's Science-lite again.

Thank you, Harvey. This particular La Gloria is actually wrapped up in an Ecuadorian Sumatra leaf with a blend of Mexican, Brazilian, and Dominican long fillers. A very flavorful cigar.

I went outside for a smoke and what I deem to be a well earned beverage. Light was fading but I managed to have just enough for a pic, I think.

All beverages are always well earned Another great shot.

Bikes are meant to be beat. I think I was more mad about ripping my new Arcteryx jacket than anything else.


That bike was a lot faster 10 years ago, haha.
Here's a pic from a backpacking trip my wife and I did a few years ago.

LOL! And if you anything like me I'll wager it was even faster 20 years ago Sorry to hear about the jacket, they cost a pretty penny other here
That looks great hiking country. But definately somewhere you could pop your back out
Where is it?

In the mouth of the mask...

Great shot PT
I'm just heading out to work but in keeping with the tribal theme here's a Javanese Dancing Girl. This young lady must be about 80 years old now.

Hope everyone has a great Friday.

 

[Jack Black]

Quite a twist of fate there then Jack. My sister researched the family tree a few years. Took a lot of time patience and of course money. She got back to about 1800.
Aye there is just the Rocket locomotive there. About half a dozen information panels and that's it. I was expecting more of a little exhibition considering the fuss they made of it, when it first arrived. I guess it's Science-lite again.

Yes, I only spent a few minutes on it too David. They both have fairly unusual names, though I have still got round to tracking down a photo of the other one. I did find out he had a brother I didn't know about though That's disappointing about the Rocket mate

I'm just heading out to work but in keeping with the tribal theme here's a Javanese Dancing Girl. This young lady must be about 80 years old now.

Hope everyone has a great Friday.

Nice piece, and she complements your Ironwood '19 well

 

[Cambertree]

Thanks Chin, I don't particularly like Dave Rovics slightly whiny nasal vocal style, but it's a good song What a fantastic selection of photos my friend, each one a gem I particularly like the Oak Tree Thanks for posting them, you really did get around (it was a struggle to get my Irish ex-girlfriend away from the Botanic coffee-shops ) Great Lambsfoot content too

Thanks Jack, yes a good song for sure.

Another beautiful composition One of the least appealing aspects of finding out I have a hiertus hernia is the idea that I will have to shun spicy food I had a 'mild' chilli the other night, and it was no fun at all

Sorry to hear that mate. I had a hiatal hernia, and that was one of the worst things - not being able to enjoy hot, spicy foods. Since getting it fixed, I’ve been making up for lost time! I recall Nexium helped too.

I enjoyed all the pictures, thanks.

Beautiful colors!!!

Cambertree Chin the pics of your visit to Ireland are wonderful. I love the Crossmaglen statue. What a complex history.

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Thanks John and Dwight. Yes, Ireland has a fascinating history. I was lucky to be shown around Crossmaglen and South Armagh by a very knowledgable local.

I battle old age with immaturity.

"I have to get old, but I don't have to grow up"

LOL!

Chin, that right there is one of your best photos, wow!

Thanks very much Preston. I’m getting a nice harvest of ripe chillis every morning at the moment, so you’ll all be sick of seeing them as a background soon!

Chin, some great photos, but the oak tree reigns supreme.

Thanks Alan, I really look forward to seeing your latest photos since you’ve joined the Guardians. That last one captures the figure in the covers perfectly.

Great pics, Chin.

Thanks Vince!

WONDERFUL pictures, Chin! I enjoyed them immensely. Ireland is yet another place I hope to visit in the not so distant future.

This last weekend was spent with my biological father, making about 30 pounds of Cumberland sausage (I guess I technically can't call it that but it resembles such). Being adopted, I haven't known too much about my bloodlines other than that I am rather Irish and my family is prone to drink. Spending time with my father over the weekend proved to be somewhat educational as he was able to inform me that my great grandmother, Lizzie Owens, came from Corlaghdergan, County Tyrone in Northern Ireland. My father and his siblings (my aunts) also hold dual Irish/US citizenship which I guess is something that is extended up to the 3rd generation(?). My great grandfather, Francis Ryan, is from Prince Edward Island (his parents moved there from Ireland at some point from what I understand).

My father gave me a book, something that was compiled by an aunt from a number of years ago that is a genealogical study of our roots. It has been rather fascinating, discovering where I come from.

Another exceptional pic, Chin! I admire the edges you put on your knives. I'm afraid that I have not attempted to tune things up too much on my modest assortment and I have found that I enjoy carrying my AC Lambsfoot the most simply due to its better edge geometry. It came the keenest out of all my Lambsfoot knives from the factory.

One of these days soon, I will need to actually put some time in on the stones.

...

Today, I have the crimson-clad Lamb with me.

Thanks Dylan, I’m glad you enjoyed the pics.

That sounds like a great weekend spent with your biological father. I think Corlaghdergan may refer to the very old Gaelic Townlands naming convention. Many people in rural Ireland still identify with the Townland they come from, especially in the Gaeltacht and parts of Ulster. I drove through County Tyrone in 2017 but I didn’t get any pics, unfortunately.

Here’s a couple from County Donegal, the neighbouring county to the west of Tyrone:

That book sounds very interesting.

Thanks, I find sharpening quite relaxing.

It’s great to see your superb Glennbad Lambsfoot, my friend.

I have had a number of friends from Tyrone over the years Dylan, wonderful people, with a particularly attractive accent, and a great sense of humour (though that is not unique to Tyrone). Some years ago, I was staying in Dublin with friends, one of whom is from Tyrone, and a load of her family were down for the All-Ireland Hurling Championships, which Tyrone won. They were all on their way back north, when we heard reports of a coach of Tyrone supporters coming under a hail of bricks while passing through the main town of the rival county. This was considered to be a terrible incident, and possibly of a sectarian nature. Then the phone went, and it was the Tyrone mob, who had been on the affected coach, but who said the incident had been greatly exaggerated in the news reports. They also admitted to some somewhat provocative behaviour, as they hadn't just passed through the town once, but three times, "And with all our a**es pressed to the windows!"

Thank you Vince, I don't blame you for being late with your dues, it is an absolute disgrace what they are charging these days! We used to have a wee :grumpy: icon here, which I miss greatly

LOL! Very funny, very Irish! Third times the charm!

I was also adopted, so I don't know too much about my heritage. All I do know is that my (unmarried) parents were both Irish, but I was raised in an Italian and Basque family. I was known as the Albino Basque by my cousins because of my fair skin, blue eyes, and blonde hair.

According to my DNA ancestry test, I am part Irish, Italian, AND Basque (and a LOT of other things!). We're probably cousins one way or another, John!

I have put Co. Tyrone on the list of places I would like to visit before I am put in the dirt. That list is always growing...

Fascinating backgrounds lads.

I uncovered this old pic of my great great grandfathers traditional Chinese funeral when I was in Malaysia:

He must have been quite a character, the sort of figure described by tabloid papers as a ‘colourful identity’.

Here’s a swivel cannon he had - I guess originally from a Portuguese, Dutch or English ship:

Thanks for posting those fascinating photos Chin. It's really interesting to see the 'other side'. I've worked with a lot of Irish nurses over the years and it's quite clear the British as a whole have a very poor comprehension of the Irish Troubles.

Thanks mate, those are great pics yourself.

Wonderful! You're either a gluten for punishment, or you have no tongue left!
These are Hatch chilies, grown down by where I was raised eating 'em, they range from mild to hot, but not like you have there!

Love the photo, Dennis - I’ve heard quite a bit about Hatch chiles. It’s a New Mexico thing to roast them, yeah? In fact I roasted and salted some Cayennes the other day, to try to make my own version of the green chile burger. They look delicious!

I don't think a day goes by without me eating some kind of chile: fresh, roasted, sautéed, dried, or in the form of sauce!

Me either. Lambsfoot in the pocket; chili in the belly. Repeat.

That’s the spirit lads!

Wishing my fellow Guardians a fantastic Thursday that leads to a fruitful Friday and a fabulous weekend.

Mine is off to a good start already with a few of my favorite things.

Beautiful photo, knife and spoon, Greg. Is the spoon your own work?

Bikes are meant to be beat. I think I was more mad about ripping my new Arcteryx jacket than anything else.

Oh man, that sucks. Glad to hear you’re feeling better anyway.

dc50 Dave, I hope things are going ok for you and your wife.

Wow, Totem was sure worth the wait! Amazing cover patterns.

The stack of faces reminded me of this sinister shaman-suit from the Sepik Vale culture in Papua New Guinea.

 

[Half/Stop]

Gooood morning Guardians! I’m totin the little brother to Jack’s Bigun today! Y’all have a great day!

 

[dc50]

dc50 Dave, I hope things are going ok for you and your wife.

Wow, Totem was sure worth the wait! Amazing cover patterns.

The stack of faces reminded me of this sinister shaman-suit from the Sepik Vale culture in Papua New Guinea.

Another amazing walkthrough Chin The Totem seems to be working its magic, one day at a time.

 

[dc50]

Gooood morning Guardians! I’m totin the little brother to Jack’s Bigun today! Y’all have a great day!

A magnificent deep black ebony Ron.

 

[dc50]

Morning Guardians, Friday is here! I'm slipping the big ebony in my pocket

Love the biggie, Jack, have a great day.

 

[dc50]

Morning Guardians! Ashleys Choice today.

 

[Prester John]

That is certainly one to show off Vince, and you've captured it beautifully there



Looks like your hard day was well-rewarded Dylan



That's rotten about the jacket mate, they don't come cheap Beautiful view there

Morning Guardians, Friday is here! I'm slipping the big ebony in my pocket

Thanks, Jack. Your ebony lambsfoot is no slouch!

 

[Pt-Luso]

Good morning Guardians my "19" has arrived. It's spectacular, then I post photos...

 

[JohnDF]

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A whole group of lovely Lambsfoot pictures to wake up to. Thanks for posting them, everybody.

 

[JohnDF]

Good Morning Guardians, here's one of my own...

 

[screened porch]

I think Old Stumpy deserves a name.

Like Old Stumpy.

 

[Pt-Luso]

Great shot PT
I'm just heading out to work but in keeping with the tribal theme here's a Javanese Dancing Girl. This young lady must be about 80 years old now.

Hope everyone has a great Friday.

Thank you very much David, yes it is a beautiful piece.
Good Friday for you, too...

 

[Fodderwing]

Morning Guardians, Friday is here! I'm slipping the big ebony in my pocket

The big ebony. Man I love these ebony lambs. Jack is there a hernia repair procedure in your future?

I'm just heading out to work but in keeping with the tribal theme here's a Javanese Dancing Girl. This young lady must be about 80 years old now.

Beautiful carving David.

Good morning (and afternoon) Guardians. Have a good one.

 

[Ramrodmb]

That is certainly one to show off Vince, and you've captured it beautifully there



Looks like your hard day was well-rewarded Dylan



That's rotten about the jacket mate, they don't come cheap Beautiful view there

Morning Guardians, Friday is here! I'm slipping the big ebony in my pocket

Great pic, Jack! I think I need a big-un!

That's great! I wish that happened to me



Quite a twist of fate there then Jack. My sister researched the family tree a few years. Took a lot of time patience and of course money. She got back to about 1800.
Aye there is just the Rocket locomotive there. About half a dozen information panels and that's it. I was expecting more of a little exhibition considering the fuss they made of it, when it first arrived. I guess it's Science-lite again.





All beverages are always well earned Another great shot.



LOL! And if you anything like me I'll wager it was even faster 20 years ago Sorry to hear about the jacket, they cost a pretty penny other here
That looks great hiking country. But definately somewhere you could pop your back out
Where is it?



Great shot PT
I'm just heading out to work but in keeping with the tribal theme here's a Javanese Dancing Girl. This young lady must be about 80 years old now.

Hope everyone has a great Friday.

That dancing girl is exquisite!

Thanks Jack, yes a good song for sure.



Sorry to hear that mate. I had a hiatal hernia, and that was one of the worst things - not being able to enjoy hot, spicy foods. Since getting it fixed, I’ve been making up for lost time! I recall Nexium helped too.







Thanks John and Dwight. Yes, Ireland has a fascinating history. I was lucky to be shown around Crossmaglen and South Armagh by a very knowledgable local.





LOL!



Thanks very much Preston. I’m getting a nice harvest of ripe chillis every morning at the moment, so you’ll all be sick of seeing them as a background soon!



Thanks Alan, I really look forward to seeing your latest photos since you’ve joined the Guardians. That last one captures the figure in the covers perfectly.



Thanks Vince!



Thanks Dylan, I’m glad you enjoyed the pics.

That sounds like a great weekend spent with your biological father. I think Corlaghdergan may refer to the very old Gaelic Townlands naming convention. Many people in rural Ireland still identify with the Townland they come from, especially in the Gaeltacht and parts of Ulster. I drove through County Tyrone in 2017 but I didn’t get any pics, unfortunately.

Here’s a couple from County Donegal, the neighbouring county to the west of Tyrone:

That book sounds very interesting.

Thanks, I find sharpening quite relaxing.

It’s great to see your superb Glennbad Lambsfoot, my friend.



LOL! Very funny, very Irish! Third times the charm!







Fascinating backgrounds lads.

I uncovered this old pic of my great great grandfathers traditional Chinese funeral when I was in Malaysia:

He must have been quite a character, the sort of figure described by tabloid papers as a ‘colourful identity’.

Here’s a swivel cannon he had - I guess originally from a Portuguese, Dutch or English ship:

Thanks mate, those are great pics yourself.



Love the photo, Dennis - I’ve heard quite a bit about Hatch chiles. It’s a New Mexico thing to roast them, yeah? In fact I roasted and salted some Cayennes the other day, to try to make my own version of the green chile burger. They look delicious!





That’s the spirit lads!



Beautiful photo, knife and spoon, Greg. Is the spoon your own work?



Oh man, that sucks. Glad to hear you’re feeling better anyway.

dc50 Dave, I hope things are going ok for you and your wife.

Wow, Totem was sure worth the wait! Amazing cover patterns.

The stack of faces reminded me of this sinister shaman-suit from the Sepik Vale culture in Papua New Guinea.

Great pics, Chin! I have really enjoyed all the lovely colors your peppers have provided. Makes me excited to get mine started!

Good morning Guardians my "19" has arrived. It's spectacular, then I post photos...

Can't wait to see it, sir!