Progress is fine, but it's gone on for too long.

with apologies to Ogden Nash...

Sunday, August 30, 2026

Sidecar Sunday

›
  Duckhams introduced  Q 20-50,   the first Multigrade oil in 1951.
Saturday, August 29, 2026

Peavey parts

›
  I’ve never had to replace any mechanical parts on a peavey or cant hook, can’t imagine breaking the hook but it’s good to know they’re ava...

Budd wheels

›
 Budd was on the move in the 1950s, making railway cars, car bodies and just about anything for transportation. This ad came from National G...
Friday, August 28, 2026

Copper nails

›
  You'll need them for your wooden boat-building...
2 comments:

Fashion Friday, swimming with a horse

›
  Lone ranger? Knight in- uhmm...- shining armour? I can't get my head around any reason for the appearance of a horse in a bathing sui...
4 comments:

Scout hatchet

›
Here's a genuine Scouts of America hatchet, once owned by someone named...something King  

CB200

›
 1975 CB200. Only imported one year for Canada and I can't believe how many have survived. It was notable only for the cable operated fr...
2 comments:
Wednesday, August 26, 2026

C. Palmer sinker mold

›
Save money! Make your own fishing accessories at home!  WARNING: This comment is known to the state of California to contain chemicals known...
3 comments:
Tuesday, August 25, 2026

One of my vices is vises, 4 inch Wilton

›
 

Morgan racer

›
H.F.S. Morgan at the wheel of his 1100cc racer, probably in the mid 1910s...  
›
Home
View web version

About Me

My photo
Mister G
View my complete profile
Powered by Blogger.