tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post1010448272716087946..comments2023-11-29T09:27:11.895-08:00Comments on at home with the farmer's wife: Field Trip - Steam Powered Threshing Bee, Part OneSuzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06475380451527801666noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-88120722159581273812010-09-26T19:13:36.825-07:002010-09-26T19:13:36.825-07:00Really amazing locomotive vehicles!
It's grea...Really amazing locomotive vehicles!<br /><br />It's great that you had fun during the Steam Powered Threshing Bee. Those tractors definitely looked like they came straight from a story book. Today, the steam powered vehicles utilize 3 <a href="http://steamtraps.us/macon-controls-valves.htm" rel="nofollow">macon controls valves</a> to easily manipulate the temperature. <a href="http://steamtraps.us/macon-controls-valves.htm" rel="nofollow">Macon valves</a> and similar devices can help regulate the flow of steam. Thus, helping the 'driver' in getting his desired temperature.<br /><br />Hope I could also visit a Threshing bee this year. Thanks!Arthur Mcinnishttp://steamtraps.usnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-73842023303755352902009-08-22T05:50:55.215-07:002009-08-22T05:50:55.215-07:00Was it Stanley the Steam Engine?Was it Stanley the Steam Engine?J'Ollie Primitiveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06744123704292534249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-81076023234342839532009-08-22T01:53:41.702-07:002009-08-22T01:53:41.702-07:00Thanks for sharing your trip. it really feels like...Thanks for sharing your trip. it really feels like I have been on a visit. I just loved the salt and butter dispenser. It made me laugh out loud.People don't barbecue sweet corn here (too expensive?) but we had some when we visited my family in Canada many years ago.<br />Re the train, are you thinking of Thomas The Tank Engine? known and loved by every small boy here, and many small girls.Ruta M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05722121700213642012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-56159325567187519562009-08-21T12:51:06.691-07:002009-08-21T12:51:06.691-07:00We use to have a steam engine show in our little b...We use to have a steam engine show in our little bitty town of Valley Center, Ks. Been gone for years now. But that reminds me of vintage trains that are in Abilene, KS, home of past president, Eisenhauer,(Ike) Retired railroaders keep these old trains going and you can even take a several mile trip on them. Maybe a "longer" trip for you and the farmer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-80032920630283157352009-08-21T11:52:27.355-07:002009-08-21T11:52:27.355-07:00On a side note, I just remembered my Dad telling m...On a side note, I just remembered my Dad telling me that the creek that ran through our farm was dug with a steam shovel. I wish that I could remember more of what he told me now after I saw the pictures you took.Ang.http://www.angschickencoop.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-26855462084439072522009-08-21T11:25:33.019-07:002009-08-21T11:25:33.019-07:00Wow all I ever wanted was to be a farmers wife. wh...Wow all I ever wanted was to be a farmers wife. why didn't I just move to Illinois? That's the best dirt I have ever laid eyes on. It looks like pure compost. <br />I have learned to enjoy corn just plain it really is great, saves a lot of calories that way. You had a wonderful day, and your a lovely teacher. <br />That old truck looks just like Mater from the movie "Cars" have you seen it?Karen Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05892103639142471595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-33157144100842347252009-08-21T10:45:41.031-07:002009-08-21T10:45:41.031-07:00What an efficient way to salt and butter than yumm...What an efficient way to salt and butter than yummy looking corn!<br /><br />Are you allowed to pick your teeth?<br />lol<br /><br />Becky K.Becky K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10531485758141842829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-35353856176659591352009-08-21T09:11:52.888-07:002009-08-21T09:11:52.888-07:00That looked like fun.....Pickneyville is what I wa...That looked like fun.....Pickneyville is what I was thinking of ....they have a great show. In fact it is this week end...Kinda fer from ya.....great show.....Where in the world is Jefferson City, Missourihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18147902680643565871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-78531783576302536642009-08-21T06:50:24.571-07:002009-08-21T06:50:24.571-07:00Are you talking about "Mike Mulligan and His ...Are you talking about "Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel"? The steam shovel was Mary Anne. (I vaguely remember it but had to look it up).<br /><br />It's great these old machines are still around to see how they worked.Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18369077646106761670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-35468417875398803572009-08-21T06:07:27.396-07:002009-08-21T06:07:27.396-07:00It was almost as good as actually being there. :) ...It was almost as good as actually being there. :) Next year we are going! I have not been in 15 years!!! I know a lot has changed. Like when did Lukens Rd get lines? On the other hand I am sure that there are many of those steam engines that I grew up seeing year after year. They are like old friends and I am anxious to see them again!Ang.http://www.angschickencoop.comnoreply@blogger.com