Fairbanks 208 On A White County Oil Well

One of the joys of my job is seeing oil wells up close, all over my corner of Southern Illinois. This Fairbanks 208 is running great, and if you watch closely you can see the governor operating the throttle. Great engine music, and the pumping unit isn't squeaking too bad!

Ruger's Auction To Benefit Honored American Veterans Afield

Ruger is offering another chance for you to acquire one of the few U.S. Government MkII pistols that were made in the 1980's under a contract with the Rock Island Arsenal. This one was rejected for a split grip, repaired, and then stored away in the Ruger vault. These pistols feature a 6 7/8" barrel, a burnished chamber, and finer sights, and better accuracy than the run-of-the-mill MkII's. CLICK HERE to read the entire description and to place your bid. This fine, rare pistol will sell mid-day, July1, 2015. 100% of the proceeds of this sale will go to benefit Honored American Veterans Afield.
$1851

July Mr. Completely e-Postal Is Up At Billll's Idle Mind!

Billll has designed a great target for July; you can't miss! It's as easy as shooting Fish In A Barrel; in fact, that is the name of his contest. You can score each fish/item only one time, so you must knuckle down and shoot well. You will shoot this one standing, unsupported, so I suggest practicing your breathing as you hold your natural point of aim, and squeeeeezing the trigger very carefully! Click Here to go over to Billll's blog to read the rules and to print your target.  This looks like a great target, Billll, I can hardly wait to get out back of the barn.

Cut Safely When Dealing With Storm Damage!

We have quite a few limbs down from the storm last week, and a few broken trees that will make firewood for next winter.  Here is a relatively easy problem to deal with, if you know how to make your cuts.

Tuesday Turbo Boost

One thing's for certain; there is plenty of Mississippi mud to go around this summer! Get out and start patting your feet on it!


That was Bix with Paul Whiteman; Here's Bix with Bing Crosby!

All Those Lonely Vegans...

...Makin' rice cakes. What kind of life is that? Oh Well.


I think I will stop by the taco shop and throw caution to the wind. Back To The Old Grind!

Birthday PARTY!

We had a little family reunion in St. Louis yesterday on Pattie's 91st birthday. It was a long day, and a good one.  The weather was beautiful, and we were home right at sunset.

Not My Victrola: Blue Yodel #9

We haven't listened to a Jimmie Rodgers song for a mighty long time, and it's time to fix that! This recording has Louis Armstrong providing the trumpet accompaniment; the only recording where these two legends appear together.

R.I.P., Chimney

June 25, 2015. Nighttime T-storms.

Weekend Steam: Western Maryland Scenic Railroad