..."Europe is being invaded by a violent Third World Muslim rape culture." Pat Condell talks about that, and was censored from YouTube for it, so it is worth posting. His presentation is on a mirrored YT channel and is embedded here. It is also on LiveLeak and linked, in case YouTube takes down the duplicate. Mr. Condell does a great service in documenting for the World what the politicians and news hacks refuse to tell us. This is well worth eight minutes of your time. If you have any doubt about what is going on in Europe, do a Google Image search for Elin Krantz, the young Swedish lady who was an advocate for Muslim immigrants, and then had the misfortune of meeting one. He first came to the U.S. and was deported for offenses, and he went to Sweden.
Saturday, March 10, 2018
Friday, March 9, 2018
Weekend Steam: Cumbres and Toltec Winter Steam
Spring is fast approaching, so we have to work this one in. Thanks, Merle!
Thursday, March 8, 2018
International Women's Day! Let's Celebrate...
...those wonderful women who drive International tractors! They don't have a day for the gals who drive John Deeres, you know!
Kind of an odd thing to have a holiday for if you ask me, but I do like tractors.
Kind of an odd thing to have a holiday for if you ask me, but I do like tractors.
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
More IHC Veritcal Famous
I found raw video that I missed the other day, so here is the Famous engine running!
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Ruger's Auction To Benefit The Scholastic Action Shooting Program
Ruger's vault has to growing roomier as the weekly auctions roll by. One day there will be no more of these special rifles, revolvers, and pistols, so look, think, bid! This week we are tempted with a Ruger .44 Magnum Carbine built in 1981. If you want one of these little woods rifles in your safe, take a good look and do your best! CLICK HERE and place that winning bid! $1575
Monday, March 5, 2018
Tuesday Torque: Vertical Famous
Here's another fine antique International engine; a Famous from the early 19-teens, with a buzz saw mounted on the factory truck. Note that a set of eyes is needed up high to verify that fuel has come to the carburetor, and a battery is used for a good spark when cranking. I love the nice puff of exhaust when it starts.
Sunday, March 4, 2018
Gun Oil The Hard Way!
I guess you could use peanut oil for guns; I know some of the products on the market are vegetable oils. Maybe you could use it for hydraulic oil, or in your old beater's tranny. Grow your peanuts, save a dollar the hard way! Back To The Old Grind!
Saturday, March 3, 2018
Gary's Crankup, and a Little Interesting History
Our friend Gary Bahre hosted the annual crankup at his farm and the weather was perfect. He had a bunch of engines running outside, and he served a gourmet meal inside. Well over thirty engine friends showed up. Most stayed all day, and a whole lotta visitng was going on. This crankup group is pretty special. After engine-show-season is over, members of this group hosts crankups during the six month off-season, Gary is next to last in the rotation, and there will be one more in April. I learned a little history from Gary today. Gary's father was one of the founders of the American Thesherman Association in Pinckneyville, Illinois. You can read a bit of the history HERE. Gary is just a bit younger than me, and he grew up with steam and gas engines. Before the first Pinckneyville show happened, Gary's father had a get-together of engine friends on the family farm. There were six steam engines and a whole bunch of steam enthusiasts. Gary's mother cooked more that 200 pounds of pork for the crowd!
The enthusiasts who were at that steam get-together are the ones who formed the American Thresherman Association, which is still hosting the big steam, gas, and tractor show every year in August and October. Gary's annual crankup is a fine remembrance of the work of those founders, and it is a family reunion for this group that shows their engines in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky. Fine Friends!
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We spent our time today visiting with friends and enjoying the engines rather than making new videos of Gary's collection. The video below is one we shot in 2014, right after Gary completed this 6 HP Titan. This engine worked in Floyd County, Kentucky on Spurlock Creek, grinding corn for meal and corn mash. It was literally just over the mountain from the 9 HP Sears Engine in Gary's collection that we found on Buck's Branch, just above Martin, Kentucky. Forty years after these engines were saved it seems a bit unbelievable that they are in the same place in an engine lover's collection. Thank You, Gary and Peggy, for your hospitality and the great engine party!
The enthusiasts who were at that steam get-together are the ones who formed the American Thresherman Association, which is still hosting the big steam, gas, and tractor show every year in August and October. Gary's annual crankup is a fine remembrance of the work of those founders, and it is a family reunion for this group that shows their engines in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky. Fine Friends!
We spent our time today visiting with friends and enjoying the engines rather than making new videos of Gary's collection. The video below is one we shot in 2014, right after Gary completed this 6 HP Titan. This engine worked in Floyd County, Kentucky on Spurlock Creek, grinding corn for meal and corn mash. It was literally just over the mountain from the 9 HP Sears Engine in Gary's collection that we found on Buck's Branch, just above Martin, Kentucky. Forty years after these engines were saved it seems a bit unbelievable that they are in the same place in an engine lover's collection. Thank You, Gary and Peggy, for your hospitality and the great engine party!
Friday, March 2, 2018
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Of Course I Am Still Serious About Blogging!
If I wasn't serious, you would be seeing cats!
And these aren't just dogs; These are Schipperkes, which are way better than plain old dogs!
Here we have Lisa, who came all the way from Texas, just lookin' for a place to stay, and Junior, who loves Susan to death, and...
Jack in the red harness, who will be with us as a foster for a short time. Jack is overweight, so he is on a measured diet and also a walking program to make him fit. Jack is eight years old and has several prospects for a forever home. He is very well housebroken, but he is missing his former home. We are doing all we can to make him comfortable here before he moves on. If you would like to adopt a homeless Schipperke, go to MidwestSchipperkeRescue.org and fill out the one page application. Dogs have things happen in their lives that cause them to need a new home. They need loving people who can help them transition back into a loving family. Schips are smart, energetic, playful, and loving. Lisa wakes me up every morning with wiggles and kisses. Once you have a Schipperke, you don't want to be without one. (or two or three) Foster dogs are evaluated so they can be placed into a home that matches their personality and needs. The placement is mostly about the dog! If you think you would like to have a rescue Schip, please go to the link and fill out an application. You need to have a veterinarian who can give a recommendation, a suitable home, and preferably a fence that can safely hold an energetic dog.
And these aren't just dogs; These are Schipperkes, which are way better than plain old dogs!
Here we have Lisa, who came all the way from Texas, just lookin' for a place to stay, and Junior, who loves Susan to death, and...
Jack in the red harness, who will be with us as a foster for a short time. Jack is overweight, so he is on a measured diet and also a walking program to make him fit. Jack is eight years old and has several prospects for a forever home. He is very well housebroken, but he is missing his former home. We are doing all we can to make him comfortable here before he moves on. If you would like to adopt a homeless Schipperke, go to MidwestSchipperkeRescue.org and fill out the one page application. Dogs have things happen in their lives that cause them to need a new home. They need loving people who can help them transition back into a loving family. Schips are smart, energetic, playful, and loving. Lisa wakes me up every morning with wiggles and kisses. Once you have a Schipperke, you don't want to be without one. (or two or three) Foster dogs are evaluated so they can be placed into a home that matches their personality and needs. The placement is mostly about the dog! If you think you would like to have a rescue Schip, please go to the link and fill out an application. You need to have a veterinarian who can give a recommendation, a suitable home, and preferably a fence that can safely hold an energetic dog.
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