Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[Rufus1949]

My magnolias are putting out seed pods.

 

[Jack Black]

Don't believe everything you read Jack.

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Wow, it DOES exist! Are those paper plates?

Note the "Texas Melts." Everyone in the US loves Texas, Jack!

Not just in the US Vince

Jack you have some hard case mates! I love the names!! Nobber Al seems a hard case! Great photos as well my friend!

LOL! Yeah, I do Duncan, though Al is a pussycat! I mentioned that I used to run bars at the big music festivals here the other day. Well, about 18 years ago, we were doing Leeds Festival, which is one of the biggest. The Security they hired that year were terrible, (unfortunately, the contracts tended to change every year), really throwing their weight about, beating up young kids, and just generally behaving like thugs. Eventually, on the last night, they picked on one of my team. It ended up with about a dozen of my bar staff, and the entire security crew. It didn't go well for them!

I have to be Honest, I simply would not go in there!

Texas?!

lol, now don't get me wrong, I can eat whatever you put in front of me, If I am Hungry- and there's a Dead Horse in the field...well it's game on

I still have a reasonable appetite, but I really can't like I could when I was young - when I was about two thirds ofv the weight I am now!

In New Zealand here, and I don't think it's too much different in Europe from what we saw ( mainly) there is a nice choice of foods, If you go into a Cafe in New Zealand there is usually a nice range of tasty and healthy food- lots of green mixed in with nice Sandwiches / buns, Roast Vegetable Frittata's, Nice Muffins - a lot of tasty Healthy Sandwiches, and then you have a big choice of sweets as well, then you can order the toasted Sandwiches, fries, Omelets the usual Farmers Breakfast, the ever popular Eggs Benedict etc...

You're killing me here mate!

We also have our Takeaway shops too where all they do is Burgers and Chips., Sue and I have a Chip and Burger or Fish once a few weeks, and the thought beforehand is yummy! but afterwards the greasy stodgy feeling is bloody horrible.

When Sue and I were travelling through America and up around the Rocky Mountains, it was extremely difficult to get away from Deep fried Food and Syrup Stations- Please don't let me offend anyone - please, I am not out to do this, we just found there was not a lot of alternatives other than Deep Fried food - Unless we went to a Restaurant - even then depending if it was a Franchise - it was hard to get a nice fresh fairly healthy or a refreshing meal.

I am making it sound that Sue and I are fussy eaters- No...we really aren't, but there is only so much continual deep fried / take-away foods you can have.
There was a couple of days that we were looking almost desperately to find something in a "ordinary" sandwich or something like that when on the road, we saw a Starbucks- and thought- Oh wow... lets try there and we were so happy to see a Sandwich that had egg, a bit of Lettuce and whatever else - stored in a Cardboard and Plastic container - that was honestly the healthiest thing we saw when on the road and we snatched it up - that was THE healthiest or non fried thing that we could find.

The choices of food these days simply reflects on society's demand for takeaway foods - I remember when I was a child- if you saw a grossly overweight person- it was - Wow... look at that- it was a rarity, now... the higher percentage of the Human beings in Western society - well next time you go down the road- have a look around.

I remember listening to a podcast about the Armed forces and how they pick candidates, these days the pickings are so very low it's unbelievable because the younger generation percentages of people to pass as a relatively healthy person not too overweight has plummeted hugely to where it is a concern.

Very true Duncan, and an interesting post. The worst thing is that the unhealthy food is WAY cheaper, so if you are poor, and just want to fill your kids stomachs up, you buy junk food. I've noticed, just this last year, that I'm eating more processed food, and not cooking in the way that I used to, mainly as a result of being single. I've always loved cooking, but it often doesn't seem like making an effort just for myself, but I need to get back to eating better

Haha! it's a surreal place.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waffle_House

A national restaurant chain started in the southeast USA (Georgia), they are open 24 hours and so have a reputation for serving an inebriated clientele in the wee hours of the morning. There are a bunch of youtube videos of customers starting fights and the cooks & waitstaff holding their own.

I went a few times when one opened in central Texas, and it was okay for greasy breakfast foods & the patty melt was on point, but it's not worth a special trip. Also, I blame Waffle House for bringing "sweet tea" to Texas. Traditional Texas iced tea was served unsweetened and one could add lemon or sugar if desired. The Georgia version comes pre-sweetened to a syrupy level and most places here now serve it that way as if it was ever a Texas tradition. Blech! I have to make sure to ordered "unsweetened tea" when I order now. As @Campbellclanman observed, one has to work hard to avoid a calorie in America.

Very interesting Rachel, thanks for the link, it sounds like it might be like Road House, but with more calories! I guess everyone has seen this, I remember being really shocked the first time I saw it, even though I more or less what was going to happen from an article I'd read on the 'experiment'

Thank you buddy!

Evening Guardians! 109° here today. Went to the tractor show earlier before it got real hot.

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Happy Double Lambsfoot Day David! Thanks for the great pics

 

[Jack Black]

I put the Lambsfoot in the watch thread today to spare you from yet another photo of the same one...

No need to do that Rick!

Pies! Where are the pies at! That's what I'm hunting for. .

LOL! I might have eaten them all!

OTW is looking good Jer

Looks like another successful pub crawl, Jack. The grammar school pub in particular looks unique and interesting.

Thanks Barrett, it does look impressive, though architecturally the building has changed a lot inside. It was fairly quiet when we were there, but Al bumped into one of his customers, who told us that, during term-time, every seat is taken, particularly on Saturday mornings, when they're serving breakfast. Their breakfast isn't even good either, just cheap!

Tonight our neighbors invited us over tonight for an outdoor movie night. We watched Best in Show, which I hadn’t seen in a few years. I’d forgotten just how funny it is.

Sounds like a nice evening Barrett I've only seen that movie once, but it's funny Nice pic my friend

Well, closed out another day and finally getting some cooler weather coming in after a string of days around and above 100. My poor grass is barely hanging on this year.

Bonus, here’s a few nice rides I saw in the parking lot when I took the kids to the park this afternoon.

I'm glad you're getting some more comfortable temperatures Thanks for the great pics, that's a fine-looking Lambsfoot

Had my camera out- first time in a long time!
My cell Phone Camera is completely shattered - so its back to the good ol' 35mm ..

I have been carrying this beauty for some time now,...............

Please forgive the Tape gunk on the Blade, I love how this Lambsfoot Sharpens up these days so easily!!

Great pics Duncan There were a few of the '19 Lambs with those kind of bisected covers, and I always thought they looked very attractive

Good morning Guardians, taken me 90 minutes to catch up, same as yesterday! Hope everyone is doing OK, and having a great weekend I need to catch up with some housework today, and do a few other 'jobs' that need doing No doubt, there will be a good degree of lollygagging Enjoy your Sunday Guardians Carrying my Ebony '18 for a change

 

[Jack Black]

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That's a cool pic Bob

 

[Rufus1949]

That's a cool pic Bob

Thank you Jack. Good luck with your chores.
I myself, will be thinking out some flower beds.

 

[Angry Waiter]

lol, now don't get me wrong, I can eat whatever you put in front of me, If I am Hungry- and there's a Dead Horse in the field...well it's game on

In New Zealand here, and I don't think it's too much different in Europe from what we saw ( mainly) there is a nice choice of foods, If you go into a Cafe in New Zealand there is usually a nice range of tasty and healthy food- lots of green mixed in with nice Sandwiches / buns, Roast Vegetable Frittata's, Nice Muffins - a lot of tasty Healthy Sandwiches, and then you have a big choice of sweets as well, then you can order the toasted Sandwiches, fries, Omelets the usual Farmers Breakfast, the ever popular Eggs Benedict etc...
We also have our Takeaway shops too where all they do is Burgers and Chips., Sue and I have a Chip and Burger or Fish once a few weeks, and the thought beforehand is yummy! but afterwards the greasy stodgy feeling is bloody horrible.

When Sue and I were travelling through America and up around the Rocky Mountains, it was extremely difficult to get away from Deep fried Food and Syrup Stations- Please don't let me offend anyone - please, I am not out to do this, we just found there was not a lot of alternatives other than Deep Fried food - Unless we went to a Restaurant - even then depending if it was a Franchise - it was hard to get a nice fresh fairly healthy or a refreshing meal.

I am making it sound that Sue and I are fussy eaters- No...we really aren't, but there is only so much continual deep fried / take-away foods you can have.
There was a couple of days that we were looking almost desperately to find something in a "ordinary" sandwich or something like that when on the road, we saw a Starbucks- and thought- Oh wow... lets try there and we were so happy to see a Sandwich that had egg, a bit of Lettuce and whatever else - stored in a Cardboard and Plastic container - that was honestly the healthiest thing we saw when on the road and we snatched it up - that was THE healthiest or non fried thing that we could find.

The choices of food these days simply reflects on society's demand for takeaway foods - I remember when I was a child- if you saw a grossly overweight person- it was - Wow... look at that- it was a rarity, now... the higher percentage of the Human beings in Western society - well next time you go down the road- have a look around.

I remember listening to a podcast about the Armed forces and how they pick candidates, these days the pickings are so very low it's unbelievable because the younger generation percentages of people to pass as a relatively healthy person not too overweight has plummeted hugely to where it is a concern.

Thank you sharing and I think your observations are spot on for the US. It is hard to eat healthier foods here when traveling. Those setsblishments that do sell healthy foods (thinking Panera breads as example) are far more expensive and the quick food spots are leveraging their wares to a greater segment of the population. What’s worse is the distribution of those restaurants seems to follow those less fortunate. It’s a shame really.

When we travel we pack a cooler, always. It gives us flexibility if we don’t want to make lunch stops and provides frosty beverages.

We even purchase one after traveling by plane for the same reason. Last night before going home we give it to someone who can use it.

Pete

 

[mbkr]

I've noticed, just this last year, that I'm eating more processed food, and not cooking in the way that I used to, mainly as a result of being single. I've always loved cooking, but it often doesn't seem like making an effort just for myself, but I need to get back to eating better

I think a lot of single people (of which I am one) slip onto eating processed foods for that reason. Now that I have to be mindful of my blood sugar, I'm eating a lot less processed foods.

 

[Jack Black]

Thank you Jack. Good luck with your chores.
I myself, will be thinking out some flower beds.

Thanks Bob, I hope that those flower beds take shape

I think a lot of single people (of which I am one) slip onto eating processed foods for that reason. Now that I have to be mindful of my blood sugar, I'm eating a lot less processed foods.

Good for you Mike

 

[Onebigbill]

Good morning Guardians. Not much rain projected for the foreseeable future. Looks like I will need to turn on the irrigation. Last evening the Scotch tasting club I am in met and we had some very nice McCallans that one of the members brought with him. $500 per bottle! I brought my Balvenie Carribean Cask and it was very acceptable. Forgot to bring my cell phone so I have no photos.

 

[Jakeywax31]

Forgot to post the picture of the Charlie lamb yesterday. Was at a nice park that sits on lake Tomah with the boys yesterday. I didn't use it but it made a nice backdrop for a photo.



Back to work today. Should be a fairly easy short day. Have a tee time at 3 after work so I have that going for me today. Got the white lamb in the pocket. Hope everyone is winding down their weekend in style.

 

[Jakeywax31]

Had my camera out- first time in a long time!
My cell Phone Camera is completely shattered - so its back to the good ol' 35mm ..

I have been carrying this beauty for some time now,...............

Please forgive the Tape gunk on the Blade, I love how this Lambsfoot Sharpens up these days so easily!!

Very nice photo of one of my favorite lambs, Duncan. Hope your day is going well.

My magnolias are putting out seed pods.View attachment 2293068

Very cool picture, bob. Loving the covers on that wonderful lamb.

Good morning Guardians, taken me 90 minutes to catch up, same as yesterday! Hope everyone is doing OK, and having a great weekend I need to catch up with some housework today, and do a few other 'jobs' that need doing No doubt, there will be a good degree of lollygagging Enjoy your Sunday Guardians Carrying my Ebony '18 for a change

Sweet '18 as always, Jack. Hope you get caught up with a bunch of lillygagging breaks. The more the better I say.

Good morning Guardians. Not much rain projected for the foreseeable future. Looks like I will need to turn on the irrigation. Last evening the Scotch tasting club I am in met and we had some very nice McCallans that one of the members brought with him. $500 per bottle! I brought my Balvenie Carribean Cask and it was very acceptable. Forgot to bring my cell phone so I have no photos.
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Senator is looking excellent, Bill.

 

[Onebigbill]

Forgot to post the picture of the Charlie lamb yesterday. Was at a nice park that sits on lake Tomah with the boys yesterday. I didn't use it but it made a nice backdrop for a photo.

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Back to work today. Should be a fairly easy short day. Have a tee time at 3 after work so I have that going for me today. Got the white lamb in the pocket. Hope everyone is winding down their weekend in style.

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Very nice Lambsfoot knives you have there.

 

[SteveC]

Had my camera out- first time in a long time!
My cell Phone Camera is completely shattered - so its back to the good ol' 35mm ..

I have been carrying this beauty for some time now,...............

Please forgive the Tape gunk on the Blade, I love how this Lambsfoot Sharpens up these days so easily!!

Lovely Lamb Duncan !

My magnolias are putting out seed pods.View attachment 2293068

Another fine pic of CB !

No need to do that Rick!

LOL! I might have eaten them all!

OTW is looking good Jer

Thanks Barrett, it does look impressive, though architecturally the building has changed a lot inside. It was fairly quiet when we were there, but Al bumped into one of his customers, who told us that, during term-time, every seat is taken, particularly on Saturday mornings, when they're serving breakfast. Their breakfast isn't even good either, just cheap!

Sounds like a nice evening Barrett I've only seen that movie once, but it's funny Nice pic my friend

I'm glad you're getting some more comfortable temperatures Thanks for the great pics, that's a fine-looking Lambsfoot

Great pics Duncan There were a few of the '19 Lambs with those kind of bisected covers, and I always thought they looked very attractive

Good morning Guardians, taken me 90 minutes to catch up, same as yesterday! Hope everyone is doing OK, and having a great weekend I need to catch up with some housework today, and do a few other 'jobs' that need doing No doubt, there will be a good degree of lollygagging Enjoy your Sunday Guardians Carrying my Ebony '18 for a change

Enjoy your lollygagging

Forgot to post the picture of the Charlie lamb yesterday. Was at a nice park that sits on lake Tomah with the boys yesterday. I didn't use it but it made a nice backdrop for a photo.

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Back to work today. Should be a fairly easy short day. Have a tee time at 3 after work so I have that going for me today. Got the white lamb in the pocket. Hope everyone is winding down their weekend in style.

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Great pic of your Charlie Lamb !

 

[black mamba]

Gorgeous wood on your lamb, Duncan, you should show it more often. RALF has had a hard couple of weeks at work, so he's getting a nice sharpening and a little vacation for a while.

 

[Jack Black]

Good morning Guardians. Not much rain projected for the foreseeable future. Looks like I will need to turn on the irrigation. Last evening the Scotch tasting club I am in met and we had some very nice McCallans that one of the members brought with him. $500 per bottle! I brought my Balvenie Carribean Cask and it was very acceptable. Forgot to bring my cell phone so I have no photos.
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A Scotch tasting club sounds like a nice thing to do Bill

Forgot to post the picture of the Charlie lamb yesterday. Was at a nice park that sits on lake Tomah with the boys yesterday. I didn't use it but it made a nice backdrop for a photo.

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Back to work today. Should be a fairly easy short day. Have a tee time at 3 after work so I have that going for me today. Got the white lamb in the pocket. Hope everyone is winding down their weekend in style.

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Couple of great-looking Lambs there Paul

Sweet '18 as always, Jack. Hope you get caught up with a bunch of lollygagging breaks. The more the better I say.

Thanks a lot buddy, I just had a nap! I seem to be having a lot lately

Gorgeous wood on your lamb, Duncan, you should show it more often. RALF has had a hard couple of weeks at work, so he's getting a nice sharpening and a little vacation for a while.

RALF is looking good Jeff

 

[Prester John]

Wow, it DOES exist! Are those paper plates?

Waffle House does not use paper plates, I am sure. I believe we used to have one in my city years ago, but I never went. I may have been in a couple of them in other Texas cities when traveling. I remember going to one in Gonzales, Louisiana on the way back to Texas from Chicago about 25 years ago or so. I usually eat breakfast at home, but when I eat out, nothing beats the local Mexican restaurants. Occasionally I have a Whataburger breakfast (sausage, egg, and cheese on a bun or biscuit, with some hash browns on the side).

Not just in the US Vince

I said that tongue in cheek, Jack! Lots of people like Texas, I think, but many dislike it too, for some reason. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else.

 

[Jack Black]

Waffle House does not use paper plates, I am sure. I believe we used to have one in my city years ago, but I never went. I may have been in a couple of them in other Texas cities when traveling. I remember going to one in Gonzales, Louisiana on the way back to Texas from Chicago about 25 years ago or so. I usually eat breakfast at home, but when I eat out, nothing beats the local Mexican restaurants. Occasionally I have a Whataburger breakfast (sausage, egg, and cheese on a bun or biscuit, with some hash browns on the side).

Thanks Vince, if I eat breakfast out, it's almost always my SECOND breakfast!

I said that tongue in cheek, Jack! Lots of people like Texas, I think, but many dislike it too, for some reason. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else.

I guessed that Vince, but wanted you to know that the rest of the world loves Texas too

I haven't seen him lately, but I actually have a pal in Leeds from Texas - Tyler - He's even louder than me and Tool Man!

 

[Prester John]

I haven't seen him lately, but I actually have a pal in Leeds from Texas - Tyler - He's even louder than me and Tool Man!

Is his name Tyler, or is he from Tyler, Texas? Tyler is in the east, near Louisiana. Some kind of "Rose Capital", I think. Pretty part of the state.
Hope you have a good day. I'm on the way to pick up Mexican breakfast tacos.

 

[Jack Black]

Is his name Tyler, or is he from Tyler, Texas? Tyler is in the east, near Louisiana. Some kind of "Rose Capital", I think. Pretty part of the state.
Hope you have a good day. I'm on the way to pick up Mexican breakfast tacos.

LOL! No, his name is Tyler, Vince! He's kind of in the beer industry. When I first knew him, he was working as a barman, then he went off to manage another bar, and he's worked for various breweries. I'll have to catch up with him, find out what he's doing now Enjoy your tacos buddy

 

[sceva]

I saw the threads on Waffle House; don't let anyone tell you different, Waffle House is a good place to eat and that all star breakfast is one great deal.
My wife is very particular about where she eats and would not walk across the street to go to a Cracker Barrel ( another restaurant chain) but we ALWAYS hit a Waffle House when going home to Ohio for a visit. Here's a suggestion; try the Country Ham, it is real Country style (dry cured?) and much better than the "city" ham others offer. It costs more than the regular city ham but it's worth it.