The lamb foot knife is a stunner Jack. I also enjoyed the article about hiking boots. I have a pair of Danner's that I love.
Sadly, I can't wear most of mine now. I buy inexpensive lighter boots, which last me less than a year 
Jack, your HHB fits in well with the Lagavulin. Both are classics.Nice work John, and that's great-looking garden furniture, and dog - what little I can see of him!
It would irritate me too Matt, it's possible it's a 'second', but either way, I think it's shameful that a knife leaves the factory in that condition
That looks very tasty Ron, your ebony '18 too!
Hope you get a good one, I'm afraid they can be very hit and miss
Thanks Barrett, I probably tested 20 pairs of boots that year, maybe more, it was a full-time job for me, as I acted as a design consultant to a few manufacturers too. In terms of publishing, that winter boots article was published in the January issue, which would have come out in December, and so I would have submitted it in November. Some of those boots I'd previously reviewed for other publications the winter before, and they were still available (no point writing about boots which nobody can buy), others I'd tested at the end of the previous winter, but some of them I'd have had to test in the summer, when I'd have preferred to be wearing lighter footwear otherwise. At the time, I didn't think I'd ever have a problem with my feet, but testing all those rigid, stiff boots (and I tested plastic mountaineering boots too) almost certainly contributed to the problems I have now.
At the time I was testing, the only Danner boots imported here, were military-style boots, which were sold by a sole-trader (no pun intended). I did review a few military-style boots, but not Danners. That pair look like a well-made pair of boots, but also very old-fashioned in terms of the Alpine styling. Over the past few decades, boots have become much lighter, with manufacturers utilising techniques, materials, and designs from other forms of footwear. Generally, a well-fitted pair of boots shouldn't require tortuous breaking-in, as in the past, but the trade-off is in longevity, so manufacturers get to sell more boots
I'm not sure yet Barrett, but I doubt I'll be using one regularly. I think that's the first time I've drunk Lagavulin from one (I may be wrong), and I did overfill the glass, but I found the narrow neck of the glass tended to funnel the alcohol too much, rather than letting it disperse, and rather masking what I really enjoy about that whisky. For tasting, I think I prefer a wine-tasting glass, and for drinking I prefer my own whisky glass
LOL!
Funny story Barrett
That looks fantastic Dan
I'd forgotten about Linus!
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A paper bag and a straw for me!
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Jack, your HHB fits in well with the Lagavulin. Both are classics.
Having a mug of tea this morning - a little too early for my Lagavulin
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A paper bag and a straw for me!
I'm going to buy some paper sandwich bags today to sort the knives in my former sock drawer. It takes me a long time to find any particular knife these days.
And my kitchen table is getting ideas from
As long as you can find your Lambsfoot Jer 
Truth...I carry a lambsfoot .....
.....because any knife with a pull of less than 9.5 is for sissies
How 'bout you?
I'm glad you got to get outside. Beautiful picture as usual.
Thank you, Harvey.
Oooh... I really like that picture.
Thank you, Jack.Nice work John, and that's great-looking garden furniture, and dog - what little I can see of him!
I like the switch-up, Jack. Keep things interesting.
Beautiful stag on your Hartshead.
Beautiful!The original CelloDan Cocobolo bowl
Thanks Harvey! I totally agree with you about all states following the same guidelines. I’m afraid the ones that are not doing it now will pay the price eventually.Half/Stop - I wish the whole country would act as one, with every State sheltering in place. May you and yours stay safe, Ron. Your 2018 Ebony SFO and a plate of bounty looks quite appealing.
Good Evening Guardians. Safety First!
I love my ‘18 Ebony! That’s a beautiful photo of your Stag Hartshead. The stag looks like caramel! Be safe! Thank you Jack!That looks very tasty Ron, your ebony '18 too!
It’s great to see your Rosewood Bigun.Good morning Guardians, I hope that all of you are safe and well, and that everyone still working is enjoying a much-needed break
Hope you have a great day Jack! Thank you Bill.Your knife and the food look awesome!
Here's a better picture of my old dog, named Jack, Jack.
I like the switch-up, Jack. Keep things interesting.
Hope you find more interesting things to keep you busy today.
Nice story behind your table John I haven't been out since Thursday, and we're being told to stay indoors this weekend I'm sure I can find things today though, just done the dishes Thanks Harvey! I totally agree with you about all states following the same guidelines. I’m afraid the ones that are not doing it now will pay the price eventually.
Thank you Jack!
It’s great to see your Rosewood Bigun.
Thank you Bill.
Thanks a lot Ron Good Morning Guardians
I can kind of relate to Jack's Groundhog Day comment.
Being stuck at home with the same people every day seems to breed predictability.
Mornings in the shop, afternoon walk/workout, sit on the porch, evening dinner, board games, and TV before bed.
I'm not complaining, it's been kind of fun and reminds me of how things must have been in days of old... you might say, "traditional".
Lambsfoot and pie, mmmm I believe I’ll stay around the house today!
I was busy yesterday slicing fruit for a smoothie. The hardest work I've done since February.
We had to wear steel toed boots at work and the company paid for one pair a year. I made sure to grab a last pair just before I retired in 2010. These Timberlands were comfortable right out of the box. When I was younger I would get Red Wing boots. Good boots but the break-in period was a nightmare.
I'll have to drag them out for a pic 
Remember in the history category that it was the Moops that invaded Spain.Good Morning Guardians
I can kind of relate to Jack's Groundhog Day comment.
Being stuck at home with the same people every day seems to breed predictability.
Mornings in the shop, afternoon walk/workout, sit on the porch, evening dinner, board games, and TV before bed.
I'm not complaining, it's been kind of fun and reminds me of how things must have been in days of old... you might say, "traditional".
It's a start...just done the dishes
You as well, Jack.Have a good Groundhog Day John
That show was so funny...
It's a start...
You as well, Jack.
Not sure why you can't step outside, but I guess if you loosen the reins then you have too many taking advantage of it.
A simple breakfast of eggs and fruit.
I’m enjoying all this talk of boots. My 15 year old pair of Carolina work boots went to the cobbler for resoling shortly before the shelter-in-place order and they’re still there. I suspect they’ll be there a while. Fortunately, they see rare and light use, so their absence is not a burden. I do hope the cobbler is fairing OK though. He’s a nice guy and does good work.
On the sourdough front, I’ve reached the final step of the process I’ve been following. It should be ready to try for it’s first bread in the next day or so.
Can it achieve a full GUARDIAN rise today? We’ll find out!
Good-looking horn on your Guardians Lambsfoot
That's kind of what I figured.
