September 11th

Many write - never forget. Isn't it a shame so many have forgotten.

Stephen

Eight Year Old Pleasure

So here I am once again awake when I should be snug in bed with my lovely wife. Normal behavior of late. Anyway thirst is like a tiger this morning, and I want something cold and different.

I walk around and check our pantries and way in the back I find two six packs of Moxie. Moxie became a habit for me many years ago while on vacation in Maine.

I take one from the sixpack and try and remember when I'd purchased the soda. It really didn't matter, I was thirsty.

I poured the brew over ice and kicked back, satisfied. Then I remembered when I'd purchased and stored  the cans.

I'd just drank an eight year old Moxie. 2004 was a fine vintage.

Stephen

The Restoration Continues

I'm kinda tired so will keep this brief. The restoration of the 413G Coleman stove continues. I tackled the gas tank, its fittings, and the grill. Afterwards came the gas burner assembly. The grill alone took three hours but I believe it came out well.

I'm proud of the gas tank. Never thought I'd get all the rust from inside the tank but finally after repeated applications of brake cleaner and gasoline and then alcohol she ran clear. In the photo she's wears her first coat of paint. She's pictured upside down with her brass parts taped or removed.

As always I can't seem to shoot a clear focused photograph to save my life. Sorry.

I believe I have the correct color. Sure is bright and pretty. See the little tabs at the top of the tank, good, that's where you'll find a date code. Remember, she's shows her tail...

And here's the grill. Simple enough isn't it...but trust me it took me three hours of hard work to clean her to the point where I could take it inside for a hot soapy bath. This is her first coat of paint too. Grills are a pain to paint.

Above are the bottom and top burner assemblies, screws and nuts. They, along with the grill are painted with silver 1200 heat resistant paint. The inside burner plates and waffles are not painted, just gently cleaned with a bit of steel wool.

So there....

Stephen

Thanks & Welcome

To my new friend and follower, Rob. I promise to always answer your comments.

It sometimes takes me a few hours to reply and occasionally days, but rest assured I shall reply.

Again, thank you and welcome to my humble blog. You are now among friends.

Stephen

If

The day ever arrives when the government knocks on your door and demands your firearms - how, pray tell, shall you respond.

Here, is a wonderful post by my friend Craig. Take a few minutes and read, please.

Then, think about it.

Stephen

Thanks & Welcome

A big warm hello to Misty and Suzann. Thank you and welcome to my humble blog. I promise to always answer your comments. Sometimes it'll take me few hours, and in a few rare cases days, but count on it - I'll reply.

If either of you have blogs, as I found no indications, please leave a comment and I shall make corrections and link your blog/s/ here.

Again, thank you both and welcome. You are now among friends.

Stephen

I Want A Harley

So, I've asked for advice.

Stephen