Weekend Steam: Shovels!

Thanks, Merle! You know I love steam shovels!

And...They're Gone!

 

Sunday was stormy, not a good day to be outside. I went out to walk one of the dogs and he zeroed in on an owlet that had bailed out of the hickory. No damage, but the little bird was tee-totally soaked. I made a call to a wildlife biologist and discussed options. Mama Owl was watching, so touching the little owl was out of the question. 

We decided to set a folding table up over the little critter to keep the rain off of it. In a few hours it was dry.

We thought there were two little ones up there, but we soon found that there were three! The others popped out of the den when the rain slacked off and both went up in the tree. 

They stayed up there through the night and disappeared Monday morning. 

Mama kept close tabs on us. You have to respect those talons! Don't alarm Mama. 

Our last look at the precocious one. They will stay with their parents out in the timber, learning how to be big owls. I saw Mama again today when I  went out to the north barn, so I know the babies are close. It has been an adventure. 

Tuesday Torque: Geiser Tractor...

 ...is as rare as they get. Geiser was in Waynesboro, PENNSYLVANIA. Anyone who grew up reading the Iron Men Album knows that! Thanks for the link, Merle! I did not know about this tractor. Click the photo for the link. 

Armadillo Cleanup Squad

 

                                                                                     

                                                                                    

Just like dinner down on the Rio Grande. Back To The Old Grind!

The Next Pest...

Groundhogs don't cause near as much damage as armadillos, still, they can drop a barn by digging around the poles. Groundhogs are kinda cute, too, and they can make a Sunday dinner for the family. I have mixed feelings.

April 19, 1775...

 The revolution began 250 years ago today. The shot heard 'round the World.

Weekend Steam: Steam Giants!

 Some good history in this one!

Out In The Daylight!

 There are two of these little barred owlets in the hollow hickory. One is bold and watches us closely. The other just barely peeks out at us. Every day has a new thrill!

We Got The Nasty Blighter!

 The armadillo is toast!

Eye Spy....

 ...A baby owl!

Tuesday Torque: Half Scale 60-90 Twin City Tractor!

 There is not much info available for this, but you can see that it is a massive undertaking. I bet this model easily makes more than 20 horsepower.