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Fri Aug 23 13:09:44 PDT 2019

Then there is this place. I worked with the son of a man who did the sheet metal and other reproduction making of parts for the automobiles. And maybe the organs as well! 

https://www.nethercuttcollection.org/

In a nondescript building in Sylmar, CA. 

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Thanks for posting that, Farmer. I'm going to send that link to my wife who believes I have a problem with tractors and boats. Man, pipe organs and keyboard instruments...what an affliction.

Warren

On Tue, Aug 20, 2019 at 4:26 PM Indiana Robinson <robinson46176 at gmail.com <mailto:robinson46176 at gmail.com> > wrote:

Warren:

It was National Automotive and I still have my O-ring kit.  :-)  I'll likely know more about its status in a week or so. It has been said that Maurice Finlkle (the owner) is quitting and rumors are plentiful. Maurice is older than I am and is also busy with other stuff. I used to chat with him at the business and at various restaurants we both eat at but I've not seen him lately. I hope he is OK. He is a great asset to this community.

Here is a site with pictures of his first loves...

https://www.flickr.com/photos/20790907@N06/albums/72157650597963597/

In addition to the museum at his house he has a warehouse full of old pianos and a reputation of helping those that want to learn to play be able to have a piano to learn on. I don't go to town parades these days but for many years he has been in them playing a steam calliope mounted in what resembles a circus wagon.

Dang, I sure don't need these heavy down pours of rain every few hours. The gypsy wagon may get to Portland with a blue tarp roof...  :-)  We do need more rain but just not today.

We got the liability insurance for the golf cart handled (only $15.49 for a year) and we found the papers for handicap use of it. We mostly use it around the farm when working on horse fences and it stays loaded with electric fence supplies, a post driver,, a shovel and, and, and... Diana got all of that stuff unloaded. I'm afraid to ask her where she put it all.

I haven't even had a chance to look at the wiring on the trailer... I guess I can find a couple of lanterns or duct tape a couple of flashlights on the back corner...

It's been that kind year... (sigh)

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On Mon, Aug 19, 2019 at 9:22 PM Mogrits <mogrits at gmail.com <mailto:mogrits at gmail.com> > wrote:

Farmer, Spencer and all,

One of these days I'll make it to Portland- as it is I've been participating in Speedweek at the Bonneville Salt flats the past few years and that was just last week and will always be that week. I cannot get those two weeks away as much as I'd like to do so.

Farmer when I got home from Bonneville I found a leaky faucet and once again had to go to my O-ring kit I ordered years ago at your suggestion to the list. I'll not forget the guy on the phone's reaction when I called from South Carolina to order the kit. He could not figure out the nationwide response for that one item. Is that company still in business? National Automotive or something like that?

Warren

On Mon, Aug 19, 2019 at 7:19 PM Indiana Robinson <robinson46176 at gmail.com <mailto:robinson46176 at gmail.com> > wrote:

I "think" I'm still on track to come Wednesday... "Maybe"... "Probably"... "Possibly"... Well, I'm going to try like hell.

The gypsy wagon has not been used since 2013 when they decided to re-plumb my dicky ticker and has weathered kind of badly. Diana has started painting it but probably won't get it all done. High heat and high humuggity gets tough on old folks and we have had plenty of that. The tires had both surrendered and I'm changing those. The paint on the wheels was looking like alligator hide and I've cleaned those up a bit.  I still need to replace a section of roof.

I got the Cub started about a week ago but haven't had time to get to it to make sure it starts easy. It has been parked for some time. I may have to put a horse lead rope on it and just pull it around behind me.  :-)

And then there is the old truck...

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On Mon, Aug 19, 2019 at 11:32 AM Spencer Yost <spencer at rdfarms.com <mailto:spencer at rdfarms.com> > wrote:

Hey Joe,

The main entrance to the camping area is 24/7 and manned/watched by folks.  If you bring an exhibit there is only a $10 charge for camping.   Not sure how much it is without an exhibit.  Bring a corn sheller or any old farm item for display and save some money.

When you come in the campground entrance you will be staring at a white building. Go left and then take the right immediately past the building.   Follow that road all the way until it starts to curve by a creek. ATIS  camping is right there on the left at that curve.   

I don’t know how late is “late”.   But if you make it before 11pm at least some of us will still be up.  We can show you where to park, etc.

Spencer Yost

> On Aug 19, 2019, at 10:15 AM, Joe Hazewinkel <jahaze at aol.com <mailto:jahaze at aol.com> > wrote:
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> Accidentally sent my first attempt from my work e-mail...
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> Anyway, what’s the best way to find the group on Thursday, and how late can you still get into the show grounds?
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> I’m planning on driving down Thursday afternoon.
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> Enjoy, Joe
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