Oklahoma,AR,MO,KS,TX GTG (Next GTG 08/27/2016 ) Fort Scott, KS

[Hinerman]

Well, my cousin has entrusted to me a family heirloom, today. A saddle. My mother was firstborn, then her brother Arnold, then Eldon, then Clifton, then Veldonna.
Arnold bought this saddle in 1942 or 43, best we can tell from family lore, from the Sears & Roebuck catalogue. He would saddle his horse, Prince, and ride to his future wife's parents house. Back then it was called courting. He was probably 18. He was drafted into the army, possibly 1944. Don't know the exact date. He was killed on Luzon island, the Phillipeenes, April 1945. He was 19 years old. 5 months before the end of WWII. While I will never use it, I don't ride horses and am too fat for this one, he knows I will take care of it and pass it on to another who will take care of it.
It's a good feeling to touch it and know that an uncle of mine, whom I've never met, sat in it at one time, even though it was brief.

Very nice story Steve. Sorry you never got to meet him.

 

[WKEND LUMBERJAK]

Well look me up if ya do. I go by the name Don Hanson.

Sounds Like an alias.

 

[Hedgerow]

Sounds Like an alias.

Yeah..
I think he made that up..

Them sunfishes are crafty.

 

[WKEND LUMBERJAK]

hows the candy bar coming?

 

[67L36Driver]

Got this Pioneer thrust upon me at the Iowa GTG. Supposedly sparkless.
Sitting around may have been good for him as now I get spark.


Warrants further investigation.

 

[WKEND LUMBERJAK]

Got this Pioneer thrust upon me at the Iowa GTG. Supposedly sparkless.
Sitting around may have been good for him as now I get spark.
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Warrants further investigation.

Sounds like a wire shorting all the bouncing around and all

 

[Hedgerow]

hows the candy bar coming?

Had to get more material today..
Then water garden..
Then take a nap..
Sooooo.... Yes I am procrastinating...

On the other hand, I filed up a real nice chain for the new Echo.. Smooth as a baby's ass.. I'd rather do that than build a candy bar any way.

 

[Hedgerow]

Got this Pioneer thrust upon me at the Iowa GTG. Supposedly sparkless.
Sitting around may have been good for him as now I get spark.
View attachment 437911

Warrants further investigation.

I like those Carl.
Not sure why.

 

[Hinerman]

I like those Carl.
Not sure why.

Because you are a farmer, and they say "Farm Saw" on them.

 

[Oliver1655]

Planned on adding a canopy to my tractor a few years back. Then realized since I wasn't using for field work & was working around trees, I would just get it hung up with tree branches. So, a hat & dress shirt with long sleeves is my choice.

 

[67L36Driver]

I like those Carl.
Not sure why.

The one thing to always check on a P series Pioneer is the 'window pane' between the oil and fuel tank. The little aluminum plate can fall out and bar oil gets in the fuel tank. Complete tear down is required to epoxy that piece back in.
Had to do that on my 655BP. What fun.[emoji13]

 

[67L36Driver]

Morning midlanders!

You workin' stiffs be careful out there in the heat!

We be sitting two extra dogs and the rabbit while the daughter's crew enjoys Table Rock.

Muttley I don't mind but Hank I'd put a round thru his brain (I don't think he has one).

 

[WKEND LUMBERJAK]

Plenty of water and a breeze. It's not bad take a way either one and it gets tough. Morning Carl.

 

[john taliaferro]

Plenty of water and a breeze. It's not bad take a way either one and it gets tough. Morning Carl.

shade aint bad eather. wrist is better and ive been running a saw a little . Ok a little saw [260] running some each day .

 

[Hedgerow]

Because you are a farmer, and they say "Farm Saw" on them.

I may have lol'd at this..
Comedian Thomas..

 

[SteveSS]

Well look me up if ya do. I go by the name Don Hanson.

Just had a look at your web page, Don. You make some gorgeous knives.

Morning everyone. My son flew into StL from Virginia Beach on Friday to hang with Pop's for a week. It's real nice having him here.

 

[Hedgerow]

shade aint bad eather. wrist is better and ive been running a saw a little . Ok a little saw [260] running some each day .

Where you been John??!!

 

[sunfish]

Just had a look at your web page, Don. You make some gorgeous knives.

He makes decent knives, but I'm just a hack...

 

[Hinerman]

Bringing this forward. My calendar shows the 27th is a Sunday. Are we meeting on Sunday? The festival is the 26th thru the 28th I believe

Ft. Scott Pioneer Days....September 27. Attendees:
Hedgerow
Levi
Danny
Lumberjackchef
Sawnami
Workshop?
Cobey
awol and family
Kenneth + family.
MOJim
Carl---maybe
Hinerman & family
Darick and family
Rick Tucker (local)
Sage Hall(local)
Shorthunter

 

[Hinerman]

I may have lol'd at this..
Comedian Thomas..

I crack myself up sometimes