We went to town today to vote and to run a few errands. A side trip was to check out a Halloween display that we had seen on a local Fbook page.
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
More Wildlife
The Boys' Club has been hanging out in the back yard again. There are several Jakes and one big Tom that come up and strut around. I had to go out tonight and saw five raccoons along the road. They are thick this year.
Monday, October 24, 2022
Too Windy For Wildlife To Move,
but a groundhog was out nibbling on white oak acorns today. Normally, a groundhog alarms at 100 yards, but the wind covered me as I slipped through the dog yard and positioned myself behind a tree to shoot some video. I was about 25 yards from the little critter, and he never did notice me.
Tuesday Torque: Bethlehem Steel Blowing Engines
Remember in Science Class, way back in grade school how the taught us about iron and steel making? They never told us about the huge machines that could blow air up through a furnace, and as a kid, I never thought to ask. Here is the real deal. Thanks to Merle for spotting these engines for us to see!
One of our blog family, John In Philly, has visited the Bessemer mill, and graciously shared some photos and granted permission to share in this post. I have added his name and Copyright symbol to his photos.
John In Philly's photos below. Many Thanks, John! Click on photos to enlarge.
Sunday, October 23, 2022
Why Was Baking The Most Deadly Job In The Victorian Era?
Sad history of bread making in the not-too-distant past.
Back To The Old Grind!
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Friday, October 21, 2022
Weekend Steam; Some Gas, and Other Antiques
There is a good looking auction in Pennsylvania Saturday, and you can bid online. The Facebook link is HERE.
Click the photo to go to the auction website. Scroll down to this auction and follow the directions to bid. Many thanks to Merle for spotting this auction!
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
The First Out Of The Factory?
As we have posted before, Falk, Rumely and Olds engines were the featured gas engines at Rollag this year. Three Falks showed up and the 5 HP (Number 433) was the only one running. Two 3 HPs showed up. One had serial number 723.
The other 3 HP is a puzzle, and there is nobody we can ask. What was the first serial numbered 3 HP engine that left the factory? Manufacturers don't usually start with 1, but where do they start? Could 51 be the first Falk 3 HP engine to be sold? Possibly, maybe even a good bet, but we will never know. Seeing that low number was a thrill, though.
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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