Thanks Jack! The pile side is different from the mark side, but still great Sambar making for a beautifully crafted SFO.Nice to see the pile side Ron
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Thanks for the great photo journey Jack! Hope y’all don’t have any lasting effects from that nasty smoke! 
Thanks Jack! The pile side is different from the mark side, but still great Sambar making for a beautifully crafted SFO.
@Reaper AL That’s a great mail call!
Good morning Guardians! My first cup of morning coffee and my Lambsfoot for the day. I hope y’all have a great day!
Well guys and gals, I'm making this my last post for the next three to four weeks. We're off to Portland, Oregon and OHSU (Oregon Health and Science University) Ivory Tower Hospital for cancer removal from my mouth and removal of my left jaw bone. They say they are going to take a piece of my fibula from my leg and put it where the removed jaw bone was. Ain't life grand
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Hey there Ed, so sorry to hear about your health issues. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I too had cancer surgery...last month. 2 days ago I had an injection port put into my arm (easy peasy but it is sore for now). Infusions start next week (I'm having immunotherapy treatment (will go on for a year). The main thing I have found is for me to have a good attitude.Hope the same for you too. I wish for you only the very best prognosis (and for the Wombats
Good luck, Ed! Smoke and prayers sent!Well guys and gals, I'm making this my last post for the next three to four weeks. We're off to Portland, Oregon and OHSU (Oregon Health and Science University) Ivory Tower Hospital for cancer removal from my mouth and removal of my left jaw bone. They say they are going to take a piece of my fibula from my leg and put it where the removed jaw bone was. Ain't life grand
I pressed the like button.... but if you could read my mind it was more like the “envy” button
^^^What Dan said!!
Thank you, Harvey.
When the apocalypse starts, I'm sticking with Jack. At least I know he's making it out of town.Yesterday started off as a pretty nice day. We arrived in the neighbouring town of Huddersfield early, and called in at the Saturday market, which is always worth a visit. Like many places in the north of England, Huddersfield is a once grand and prosperous town, which has been in decline for a very long time, but it's still a nice place in my opinion. This is the train station, with a statue to one of Britain's former prime ministers, who was born in the town.
After going to the market, we went for coffee and a toasted teacake, and then set out to walk up the canal to one of Huddersfiel's small satellite towns and villages, which were built around the cloth and woolen mills, which once gave the town its prosperity. The day had started off breezy, and the cold, biting wind, with some rain, only got worse as we walked, totally putting paid to my plans to get some slingshot practice on the way, and to test out a new wood stove set-up.
We arrived at our destination, Slaithwaite, a little battered by the wind, but in reasonable time, and I decided to pick up a couple of loaves from the excellent bakery there - one of their Sourdough loaves and a slab of rosemary and sea-salt focaccia.
After visiting a local antique shop, where I bought a watch-chain, and with the weather deteriorating, we boarded a bus to take us over the hills to another local town, Holmfirth.
After a nice lunch, and a quick look around the town, we decided to return to Leeds via Wakefield. While it has to be one of the least attractive places in the north of England, Wakefield was on our way home, and I fancied visiting the antiques centre there. The journey over the Yorkshire hills and dales is a pleasant one, but as we started approaching the city itself, we ran into bad traffic. After 20 minutes of shuffling along, during which time I'd suggested getting off and walking several times already, we saw a couple of fire-engines arrive. With the high winds, I thought that they may have come to an incident related to a fallen tree, but soon after, we began to see black smoke appearing. A search on the internet indicated that there was a very large fire close by, and directly on our route. More fire-engines arrived, forcing the traffic onto the pavement. The bus clearly wasn't going anywhere, so I eventually managed to shoe-horn my companion out of her seat, and off of the bus
We headed on, through an industrial estate, following a winding lane which took us alongside the river.
We were more than a mile away from where we'd started by now. We could see the smoke in the distance getting worse, and the wind direction changing, one minute blowing in our direction, the next blowing directly towards the city centre. Unfortunately, there was no bridge to cross the river, so we had to head back in the direction of the smoke to find one. We crossed over, and continued to move away from the smoke, with the air getting noticeably clearer. I took a few photos of this interesting old chapel (this is a different river here).
The wind had changed again, and the smoke had gotten worse, and we could see the city centre wreathed in smoke. The traffic was completely gridlocked. We walked on through empty streets, trying to stay as far away from the smoke as possible. I then realised we were near the city's lesser railway station, and we headed towards it, with light smoke around us. At the old station, there were a few people, with their faces covered, trying to escape the smoke. A woman came in to tell us the city centre had been evacuated. Fortunately, a train came 10 minutes later, and we were able to get away, though we could still see the smoke even from the suburbs of Leeds.
They're still putting the fire out in Wakefield, and I'm still coughing, but I do need to get on with my work, so sorry for a very hurried report, and have a good day folks, I'll try to catch up fully later
Of course, I always will.Great to see you still enjoying that one John
Thank you, Jack. We are heading home this morning to watch the Super Bowl.Outstanding post John, hope you enjoy the rest of your break
That looks a darn sight better than the sandwich I had for dinner last night.Sunday Sausage Sandwich on Sla'wit Sourdough
Most excellent mail call.
Thanks, Jack, and yes, I did enjoy the porter (bought a four-pack). Never had a Samuel Smith beer I didn't like.Fantastic pic Vince, hope you enjoyed the Taddy Porter
A nice looking knife indeed!Today again with this wonderful Taylors Eye Witness Lambfoot Pocket Knife ram’s horn scales and worked back.
Root for the Chiefs. They started out in 1960 as the Dallas Texans, the same year the Dallas Cowboys started. They were in rival leagues (AFL & NFL). Of course, there wasn't room in Dallas for two pro football teams, so the Chiefs moved to Kansas City after one year, I believe.Good Morning Guardians
Heading home today to watch the Super Bowl.
Don't know who I'm rooting for. Guess I just want an exciting game and funny commercials. And a good dose of Shakira please.
When the apocalypse starts, I'm sticking with Jack. At least I know he's making it out of town.
Of course, I always will.
Thank you, Jack. We are heading home this morning to watch the Super Bowl.
That looks a darn sight better than the sandwich I had for dinner last night.
The night before, we went to a recommended pizza place, and the pizza was excellent.
We noticed they also sold sandwiches, so we returned the next night to have a sandwich.
Big mistake, their sandwiches were horrible. Luckily the ice cream place we went to afterwards was very enjoyable.
Most excellent mail call.
Sorry to hear about that sammich, I hate going out for disappointing food I'm glad the ice cream was good Good Morning Guardians
Heading home today to watch the Super Bowl.
Don't know who I'm rooting for. Guess I just want an exciting game and funny commercials. And a good dose of Shakira please.
I've only had disappointing Sam Smith's beers on draught in their pubs, many of which are quite rotten. There's just a huge difference between the quality of their bottled beers and SOME of their draught beers 
Go Chief! 
Exactly. Jack knows all the shortcuts and walking routes. You know you'll escape the zombie horde while enjoying a scenic tour of historic bridge churches.Thanks buddy, I always tell my close pals that when it kicks off they should come to my place!
(I've never seen a church built into a bridge like that, and I'm fascinated. It displays both a faith in G-d and in the flood plan engineers) 
That made me laugh... I can just imagine that and it would make a funny movie.You know you'll escape the zombie horde while enjoying a scenic tour of historic bridge churches.
Oh, memories... My kids would watch the Puppy Bowl every year.
Thanks for your well wishes Jack, it means a lot to me. My prognosis is good. All of this nonsense has slowed me down a bit and I have not been very good at contributing to this awesome site but as time passes I will become more active. I've had to substantially thin out my collection too but I will never part with my HHB. One of my possessions that promotes a good attitude and general feeling of well being. Just like this sub-forum does for me.Hope you're doing OK Bill, and that the therapy works OK
I'm glad you and your companion made it home safely, Jack, and pay attention to your lungs for a while. Hopefully no lasting issues.
Exactly. Jack knows all the shortcuts and walking routes. You know you'll escape the zombie horde while enjoying a scenic tour of historic bridge churches.
I think I'm rooting for the 49ers, but I might change my mind by the time the game starts. In the meantime, I intend to putter around inside with the Puppy or Kitten Bowl on in the background.
Cool pics, hope you have a great day
Your knife has similar coloration as my HHB.I'm glad you and your companion made it home safely, Jack, and pay attention to your lungs for a while. Hopefully no lasting issues.
Exactly. Jack knows all the shortcuts and walking routes. You know you'll escape the zombie horde while enjoying a scenic tour of historic bridge churches.
I think I'm rooting for the 49ers, but I might change my mind by the time the game starts. In the meantime, I intend to putter around inside with the Puppy or Kitten Bowl on in the background.
