Tuesday Turbo Boost

Plus, a Bonus Boost!

Every Time They Shout "OOHRAH!"...

....a Marine gets his wings.


Read about it HERE.

Say Nuts To Monday!

Back To The Old Grind!

Not My Victrola: Collins and Harlan

Sister Hasn't Got A Chance Since Mother Bobbed Her Hair. Shared by EMG Colonel.

Relief

...the joy of shipwrecked men With hands and knees upon the shore... ...the man who has tripped Between death's legs and then Recovers himself and breathes again, Can only laugh or only weep... Charles Vildrac, translated by Christopher Middleton

Weekend Steam: An American Crawler In Action!

Holt crawlers were made in California, and were the predecessor of Caterpillar.  Here is a real beauty that demonstrates the capabilities of crawlers.  It was revolutionary, and people of that day would have stood in awe the first time they saw one of these machines running.

Save Your Back While Chainsawing

Don't use brute strength from your arms and back if it's not necessary; that will wear you down. Use your knees to push that saw and save your back!  I didn't realize how much I used my legs until I shot video of myself.  Your legs have a lot of power, and you can use it without straining your back.  Use your legs for pushing the saw when bore-cutting, and for rotating the saw on the dogs when you are making horizontal cuts.

FFA Forestry Contest At Sam Dale Lake!

Thursday, September 18 is the eleventh year that the FFA chapters around my little part of the world all get together for an afternoon of Tree ID, Timber Measuring, Compass and Pacing, and More!  The ag teachers are a dedicated lot, and most of the kids are well prepared.  It will be a large time.  Many Thanks to Wade and Susan for helping this year!

Ruger's Auction To Benefit The Light Foundation

This week you have the opportunity to bid on one of the last Ruger Mk I Standard pistols produced, way back in 1982.  Interest is good on this one, but it's not out of sight yet if you really want one of these pistols.  It will sell mid-day, Wednesday, September 17, 2014.  Click here to read all about it and to place your bid.  100 % of the proceeds will go to benefit the Light Foundation.

$655.01

Summer Engine Shows Are Just About Done...

Autumn starts next week, and the engine show season will be winding down.  This little homemade tractor, reminiscent of the Happy Farmer, was putt-putting around at Pinckneyville in August.


One of the best gas engine shows in the country will be at Paducah, Kentucky this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Click Here for information.
One of the special treats you will see at the Paducah show is the Falk engine that our friend Gary Bahre put back to working condition this year. It's worth the drive just to see this one!



Here's an example of an actual Happy Farmer tractor. The farmer was probably much happier when he traded up from one of these, but it is fun to look at.