Not My Victrola

Less than three weeks now to the Rendezvous! Click and register!

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Weekend Steam: Engine Games At Rushville

OldFarmShow shares some of the fun at the Pioneer Engineers' Club steam show at Rushville, Indiana.

Crankin' It Up

Ted Lewis really gets his clarinet wound up on this one! You can tell the great records by the amount of wear, and this one was someone's favorite. Recorded September 5, 1919.

Possibilities

Gas engine shows always have old engines for sale in various states of repair, and this Cushman looks as though it would be a real challenge. It takes time, and a pretty good machine shop to put one like this back together. Here is what it could look, and sound like if a dedicated hobbyist takes it on.

Reduce, Recycle, Reuse

Humans aren't the only ones who recycle.  This mourning dove has commandeered a used robin nest, and I wonder if she will pick up any technological knowledge about mudding her sticks together.  It's a much stronger home than doves build for themselves.

You Must Register To Win!

The Rendezvous it happening in Reno, starting on September 8, whether you are there or not, and you must be registered, and be present to win the great prizes being offered by sponsors.  These certificates, being held by Bea in a secure location, are for two pistols by Ruger, and there will also be a Weatherby shotgun, Hi-Point Carbine, and a Glock among the prizes.  You can't afford to miss this Rendezvous, so do the necessary clicking and make your travel plans!

Corn Country Cruisers

The Corn Country Cruisers descended on Washington, Iowa during my recent trip north. Bea and I walked up to the square and had a great time ooh-ing and ah-ing over the beauties on display.

Mulch Is A Fuse

 Here is a hazard that we wouldn't normally think about in the urban landscape.  This house recently was sold, and the new owner is in the process of moving in.  One of the helpers dropped a lit cigarette Saturday afternoon next to the driveway; unfortunately, it landed in landscaping mulch which was spread around the front porch. 

Sunday morning a passerby smelled smoke, and discovered that the mulch was smoldering along, and was inches away from being able to ignite the house.  We think about having green space around our homes out in the country, but city dwellers don't usually concern themselves with fireproofing the area around the house. 

Again Already

Back To The Old Grind!

Not My Victrola

Aaron1912 shares his favotite record from the 1920's.