Epic Tree Fails #32

Garth, over in the Netherlands is putting together some great compilations of tree cutting mistakes and accidents.  There are always ladders, often kickbacks, and some barberchairs.  If you are cutting trees, take a class and learn the techniques you need to avoid barberchairs, and always escape from the stump when the tree goes into motion.  As you come up on the 4 minute mark you will see a man create a barberchair that gets really tall, and he stands still, evidently not understanding what he has created.  It is a fatal pair of mistakes. 

Weekend Steam: Pulling Hills Equals Stack Talk!

There's some great video and stack talk in this pick by Merle. Thanks, Merle! Another good one!

This Is The Bees' Knees!

Brass Man Bart: Ta Ra Ra Boom De Ay!

I love this!  I think you will, too!

The Hard Part Of Having Pets

Black Bart had a long life, and a good one because we took him in when he showed up as a feral Tom cat. He's been on heart medication since 2008, but his ticker wore out last week and he went downhill pretty quickly. Finding him hidden with Brat's owl doll told me that he knew it was the end. He was ready to go see his old friend.

Rest In Peace, Jeff Quinn

Sad news.  We have been reading, watching, and learning from Jeff for many years. 

Tuesday Torque: Smok'em If You Start'em!

I swear I could smell the smoke from some of these!  Too bad about the banners, but I love the smoke and noise.  Note that a 4 cylinder motor hitting on half sounds like a John Deere until the other two start hitting!  Thanks Merle!

Shade Tree Mechanic Saves Hundreds Of Dollars With...

...his doggy toenail trimmer! Really! WOW!



Back To The Old Grind!

Plant Your Turnips, Wet Or Dry!

Today was Turnip Day!  Get busy if you missed it!

Weekend Steam: Fully Fitted Freight, 1957

Bennett Brook Railway

Filmed in 1957, this industry sponsored film illustrates the efficiency of express freight trains and how they link manufacturers with their customers across Britain. The service featured in this film, the 4.48pm Bristol to Leeds, provides a typical example of merchandise being transported at high speed by British Railways. We also get to learn a little about the men who do the work as well as the goods they handle.

Thank You For The Pick, Merle!

Eating Well

Brass Man Bart Blows His Bugle!