MacLeod Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Probably the inspiration for me to heat up a bit of steel and hit it. Thank goodness Calum Angus filmed it. Facebook links removed Calum and his father used to have a forge beside my grandfathers workshop in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis, before my time, it’s now the police station, they both moved workshops but my grandfather used to take me to visit the new forge, man, I was young but I remember it. It was certainly the most interesting place for a young boy to visit when my grandfather was doing the rounds. The fish smoker and the shoemakers just weren’t the same. told to go and meet him and show him the stuff I was doing when I moved home, but I didn’t. Frankly I thought it wasn’t good enough, this guy was an artist. I think it will always be a regret. The big C doesn’t wait for you to hone your skills. He is missed by all the old school in the Outer Hebrides, last of the blacksmiths in that part of the world for sure. There’s no subtitles so I hope my friends on here will understand the stories, there’s a few Gaelic words in there too, if you need a translation of any let me know. Calum ‘Stealag’ MacLeod 1935-2019 By hammer and hand... Obituary: http://welovestornoway.com/index.php/welovesyhomepage/welovesyhomepage-auto/14355-calum-stealag-macleod-recalled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAG Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Mr. MacLeod, Marg & I have added Mr. MacLeod to our list and intentions. May his memory dwell long among all his kin and friends. May he rest in peace with all those that have preceded him, in their reward. He sounds like an interesting man. Pity I cannot meet all of them, in one lifetime. SLAG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 He is on the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmall Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Seems like an interesting fellow. Would have like to share a wee dram of aqua vitae with him and listen to his stories. He and his family are on the list. Beannachd Dia dhuit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyGoatLady Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Prayers for you and your family. He sounds like such an interesting and wonderful man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 I will ring the anvil three times and lift a dram of single malt scotch in his honor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 Another star to the heavens. My deepest condolences to his family, friends and associates. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 Memory Eternal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnut Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 The circle grows smaller by one. I'll hoist a cold one in his name. Pnut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anvil Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 What a life he had! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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