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!
Monday, June 29, 2015
Sunday, June 28, 2015
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!
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.
Saturday, June 27, 2015
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.
Friday, June 26, 2015
Thursday, June 25, 2015
Pattie's Birthday Reminder
Pattie Ann was born in 1924 while the wheat was being harvested for threshing, so it's easy to remember her birthday is coming up. The wheat has been ripe and ready for over a week, but the storms from TS Bill delayed getting in the field with equipment. Susan brought Pattie over to the farm last night so she could see the combine work its magic.
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Crankin' It Up With Our Old Buddy Brat
Whoa Tillie, Take Your Time and Don't Think You'll Be missed were recorded in October and November, 1922 by Margaret Young. She was born in Detroit, in 1891, and began her career in Detroit. She recorded for Victor in 1920, moved to Brunswick in 1922, and was popular through the Roaring Twenties. She recorded again for Capitol Records in 1949. She passed away in Los Angeles in 1969. I am sure you will enjoy both sides of this classic Brunswick disc.
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Coolspring Flame Ignition Expo
Our friend Gary Bahre just got back from Pennsylvania where he attended the big Flame Ignition Expo at the Coolspring Power Museum. There were engine fans there from all over the world, and it was a great show. Many of you have heard about hot tube ignition, which is powered by flame, but before that there were intricate mechanisms built that transferred flame directly into the cylinder, and those engines were the big draw at this show. The Crown engines in Gary's video were used in urban settings to pump water up to holding tanks, providing running water to apartments. They were built in the 1880's, and it is a wonder that any have survived to this day. These are running on a mixture of hydrogen and propane. Originally they would have used illuminating gas, but that is more corrosive than propane, and propane flames are visible, so you can see what the engine is doing.
In the second video, by Reddrryder, pull the slider over to 31 minutes to see his photos of the flame ignition engines on display.
In the second video, by Reddrryder, pull the slider over to 31 minutes to see his photos of the flame ignition engines on display.
Ruger's Auction To Benefit Honored American Veterans Afield
The firearm of the week from Ruger is a 12 gauge Red Label Over and Under Shotgun made in 1989. This gun features 3" chambers, 28" barrel, and fixed chokes of Improved Cylinder and Modified. 100% of the proceeds of this sale will go to benefit Honored American Veterans Afield, and it will sell mid-day, Wednesday, June24, 2015. CLICK HERE to read all about it and to place your bid.
$1500.00
Monday, June 22, 2015
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