[TheRetiredBridgeburner]

So, did something quite special today. Falconry on horseback!




They had to split the day in two as their eagle needed to go to an eye specialist this afternoon, so I'm back over there on Friday morning to do some more work with the falcons (actually stooped one to a lure from horseback!) and to fly the eagles with the owner. Usually these days are geared at people who have no falconry experience so in his words he "threw out the rulebook" with me and had me doing all sorts. I'm genuinely honoured the amount of trust he put in me to work with his birds.

[Abyss]

Warg!
WARG!!!!!!!!

[Aptorian]

Huh, I've always pictured TRB as clad in leather from head to toe, and the falcon more the size of an eagle.

[Tiste Simeon]

When I met TRB in real life she didn't even have a quiver full of arrows slung over her back or anything it was very disappointing.

[worry]

Is that canine prey?

[Azath Vitr (D'ivers]

I stopped regularly following boxing a long time ago and I like Anthony Joshua, but this was amazing:

https://www.youtube....h?v=DQ4P1ySqbLg


Announcer: 'Anthony Josha is the total package, I mean almost a cartoon character, this is how you would draw up the heavyweight champion if you were dreaming it up. [... Unheralded last-minute replacement] Andy Ruiz Jr is not the body beautiful.'

I love how Ruiz starts pumping his fists in the air like Rocky and jumping up and down, gut jiggling....

His belly's so big it looked like Joshua was legally punching him below the belt because his gut was hanging over it.

The smile of elation on Ruiz's face when he lands the first shot... then the beautiful hand-speed and controlled intensity he demonstrates in the follow-up.

His golden gloves and trim, 'Victorious' calligraphied across his back, 'Destroyer' on the front of his trunks, clouds and flowers around his nipples, two hands folded in prayer with a dove on his chest (Catholic-Aztec syncretism?...). Wonderfully positive attitude.

This post has been edited by Azath Vitr (D'ivers: 03 June 2019 - 10:47 PM

[TheRetiredBridgeburner]

Abyss, on 03 June 2019 - 08:11 PM, said:

Warg!
WARG!!!!!!!!

Aptorian, on 03 June 2019 - 08:35 PM, said:

Huh, I've always pictured TRB as clad in leather from head to toe, and the falcon more the size of an eagle.

Eagles are on Friday (there'll be more pictures) and purple jodphurs are a weakness of mine i'm afraid. Purple leather jodphurs are definitely something to look into.....

Tiste Simeon, on 03 June 2019 - 09:12 PM, said:

When I met TRB in real life she didn't even have a quiver full of arrows slung over her back or anything it was very disappointing.

The birds start playing with them and getting some funny ideas. Safety first!

worry, on 03 June 2019 - 10:39 PM, said:

Is that canine prey?

Haha, they've got three working pointers and they will happily run around while you're working with the birds. You can tell how used to one another all the animals are as they never so much as blink at each other. Such a great set up and so much trust involved.

[Morgoth]

Kamasi Washington live in Oslo last night. It was amazing, even better than last time !

[Tiste Simeon]

Dang Kamasi Washington is possibly the most mind-blowing live show I've ever seen...

[Nicodimas]

3 more shifts! Bucket list Vacation...

I will be going to Minnesota for Blacksmithing + Woodworking for two weeks!

Agenda:
Golfing x3< I hope>
Fishing Mille Lacs

Blacksmithing Making a Viking Tool Box!!

and

Hewing Logs and building levels for a Cabin!!

Both are considered level one woodworking classes, but we will be starting and only using handtools/logs/scrap metal!

[Abyss]

Lackluster Bachelorette, on 05 June 2019 - 02:51 AM, said:

Flashes on the moon spotted. Intriguing

I said I was SORRY, dammit.

[Lady Bliss]

Cat sitting for my best friend, and enjoying a week to myself in the city.

He has setup his loft with booze and food for my stay, and was thoughtful enough to leave notes around the loft so that I know where everything is.

This one is my favorite...

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[QuickTidal]

The new Kesha single is weird (very cabaret/Broadway/Amanda Palmer), but the lyrics are SO perfect, and the thing is so beyond catchy after two or more listens.

Also, this will trigger so many idiots on the far right, so bonus!

[Aptorian]

That's an annoying song.

[Maark Abbott]

Stepmum is awake and cogent. How the fuck. There's severe metastatic transfer into her brain but she's still with us, still taking the piss...

[Aptorian]

Happy for ya, Maark.

[Tiste Simeon]

Maark Abbott, on 12 June 2019 - 05:10 PM, said:

Stepmum is awake and cogent. How the fuck. There's severe metastatic transfer into her brain but she's still with us, still taking the piss...

Good stuff. Do they think it's a sign of recovery?

[Abyss]

Lackluster Bachelorette, on 13 June 2019 - 12:49 AM, said:

Happy to inform y’all I didn’t fuck this pot of Rice a Roni up!

Delicious

The Food Network called. You start next week.

[Nicodimas]

I have accomplished woodworking !

We started with white oak 28–34 inches across. Split it. Ripped boards from it. Planned it thin. We created a ton of boards for the guy....

I created a 18 inch chest.

And my hands are fing broken. F me I thought all my years of smithing I got this. Wow. They . Hurt .

Mad respect for the the woodworkers here who engage in this ....

( I might have carpel tunnel syndrome .. though , going to the docs to see why my hand keep falling asleep ! )

[Nicodimas]

Pics for proof