Tuesday Torque: Wayback Machine To Boonville, 2009

 This video has had just 1000 views since we posted it seventeen years ago. The nickels aren't coming in very fast. It's not a bad video, and there are some good hit-and-miss mechanical views.

Memorial Day Weekend

We had a great cemetery crawl this weekend, and had some quality time with family and friends.

This marker had the marble spire stolen a few years ago. Maybe a sculptor strapped for funds and needing raw material. Who needs a stranger's grave marker in their home?

Poor George. Went from Bluford, IL down to Tennessee to visit family and was abducted and drafted into the Confederate army. He came home after the war. 

We got to review a lot of history of family and neighbors.

 

Weekend Steam: No Controversy In My Mind!

 The only way you can keep antiques like this original is to never operate them. Steam engines need flues, new grates, new staybolts, new flue sheets, new crown sheets, effective brakes, and on and on. I am glad to see old machinery restored and running for new generations to learn from and enjoy.  Tastes change. Back in the 1960s the gas engine hobby was just taking off and restorers mostly wanted their vintage engines to look like new. Lots of original paint and patina were stripped off for new paint. That changed, and now most want the barn fresh, dull paint, old grease, and rust look. Don't fret over how original the machines are.  Just be thankful that dedicated hobbyists spent the time, effort and money to make these treasure run again. 

Soap Class For Everybody!

 Here's Susan's basic soap making lesson. No rehearsal, one take!

Wednesday Windage: .22 Mag, .22 LR, .380 Auto Comparisons, by Gun Sam

 

Tuesday Torque: Galloping Goose!

 Another great topic from Merle! Thank You, Merle!

Out Of Retirement

 Susan has made a lot of soap in years past, both basic and fancy. With lard, tallow, various vegetable oils, and she taught a lot of people how to do it, too. Soap making used to be a basic skill for a homemaker. Her tools and supplies have been sitting idle for many years, but she got a call to teach a class for Home Extension. The lye in that container was some we bought more than twenty years ago!  She will be making a batch Monday to have samples to hand out. 

                                   Back To The Old Grind!

Weekend Steam V: Another Place To Visit! Steamtown!

 Thanks, Merle!

Weekend Steam IV: Who Needs A Quiet Saturday?

 Another great link from our spotter friend Merle.  Many Thanks, Merle!

Weekend Steam III: A Bit Of Railroading History

 Brief, but great info! Thanks, Merle!