Weekend Steam: A Couple Of Good Ones!

 

Many Thanks, Merle!

Cowboy Boots And Shorts? Not A Hard Hat To Be Seen.

 Here's a pulling unit that was working just a little way down the road from us. They did not pull the tubing, so this was probably a job to change the pump, which is on the bottom end of the rods you see being run in. It might have been a fishing job for a parted rod, but I don't think so. When you have a fishing job, the pumper will often have a spare rod on his headache rack to be added when the string has been run in, and no spare rod was picked up when they finished.

Tuesday Torque II: Holt Crawler

Tuesday Torque: Tractor or Automobile?

 I really like this one, Merle! Lanz Bulldogs are always great to hear, and this one would be a good ride for cruising the main drag.

Starving Squirrels?

 Here's an odd one for you. The squirrels around our yard are eating the new cones from the white pines! Hickory nuts appear to be scarce, with lots of aborts, and very few good ones to cut. The squirrels will taste like pine sap, I think. They have also been raiding the garden, eating tomatoes on the vine, more than they usually do. Susan is canning produce as fast as she can, because these signs are pointing toward a cold, hungry winter! (Avacado for scale) Back to the old grind!

Triplets!

 

Weekend Steam: Antique Mamod Engine.

 These little engines were favorite toys for kids lucky enough to have one.  Many Thanks, Merle!

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The Latest Schips, Bella and Stella

 Little Bella is a very small 7 + pounds fluff Schipperke. Stella has obvious Chihuahua traits, and may be mixed with Schip. Bella acts like she wants a piece of you until your lap becomes available, then she is all lovey-dovey. These are two delightful little dogs and they need to stay together. They are 9 years or a bit more, and their owner passed away. The veterinary needs are nearly done and they will soon be ready for adoption. Bella has no teeth, and needs a soft diet. Stella lost 11 teeth, so she can still handle some kibble. Request an adoption application from Michele at Schipnut58 (at) yahoo.com.

William Kirk, Washington Gun Law Channel, On Illinois Firearm Laws

 William Kirk is an attorney who keeps us updated on firearm legal issues nationwide. He covers Illinois news regularly, and this video is a good one. 

Tuesday Torque: 1911 Mack Manhattan

 This is a mighty fine vintage truck. Many Thanks to Merle for spotting this beauty.