Bucking Firewood

 We have been busy, so I have not been working on firewood as I should. I went out today and ran a couple of tanks through the saws. There is plenty more to buck, and then we will be splitting and stacking. This video is Part I.

Tuesday Torque: A.O. Smith Motor Wheel

 Merle found another great topic today, and it is one that I have not seen before. The engine hobby is still coming up with surprises for me sixty years since I became infatuated. Thank You, Merle!

Life Goes On

 Last week we sent one Schip, Jewelz, out to her new home in Michigan, and we buried Jack Friday evening, after he died unexpectedly. Hemangiosarcoma is deadly, and we did not know he had it until the post-mortem exam. But, life goes on. We have fosters Atlas, Sophie and Poppy, plus our own pack of Ranger, Mina, Vinnie, Buster, and Teddy, who does not know he isn't a Schipperke. 

A joy, not a grind!

Lift The Rock, Bring Up The Crock!

 We were busy last week, so the kraut worked for 52 days this time, and it is delicious. Susan canned 19 pints, and we have fresh sauerkraut in the fridge.

Weekend Steam II: Let's Go To Sydney....

 Built in 1901, this vessel is a masterpiece if ever there was one! Many thanks to Merle for spotting this beauty!

Weekend Steam: Cute, But Not Even Close!

 Funny One, Merle! The comments are good reading on Facebook.

The boiler is: "Peerless Magnarc arc lamp as used in Cinema projectors"

Schipperke Jack, July 25, 2024

 Little Jack has been one of our companions since early 2018. His owner passed away and he was badly in need of a home. He became a permanent foster. Jack was a sensitive dog, and stayed with his owner in his final days. In the last few days we could see that Jack was tired, and had picked up a bit of weight. He went to the doctor today, but nothing unusual was evident, other than his temp was a few degrees below normal. We went out for a while this evening, and Jack passed away in his kennel while we were gone. He was a good dog and he will be missed. 

A Sweet Foster Schip, Out The Door!

 Jewelz was an owner surrender due to sad circumstances. She is one of the rare, perfect little dogs that came in housebroken, crate trained, well mannered, and following commands. A man and wife who had just buried their twenty-year-old Schipperke (adopted through Midwest Schipperke Rescue many years ago) submitted an application at about the same time we took Jewelz in. They made a long trip to meet and greet us and the dog, and she went home with them today. It was a perfect match of people and dog. Having kept Jewelz for just a month, our separation sorrow this time is not worth mentioning, except she is going way up north where there is lake effect snow. Schips can handle that, and the cold weather, too, but these northern adoptions always bring Bob Dylan's song to mind....

Tuesday Torque: Lister Diesels, Better Late Than Never!

 We had company for a couple days, so I must apologize for posting late. Merle sent Lister as a suggestion, and there are several videos available on YouTube. Thank you, Merle!

Stop And Smell The Flowers!

Surprise Lilies are up early this year. Back To The Old Grind!