[SEL] Baraboo Show

[cgandree at mchsi.com]

Hi Joe,
Looks like I might beable to come up for workday and was wondering if we could 
rope off The "SEL List" turf back in the timber area as we previously talked 
last month?
Curt Andree
> Hi Folks,
> Well, things are starting to shape up for this year's badger Steam & Gas
> Engine Club show. I think it will be a pretty good one. We are going to be
> joined this year by the Ford/Fordson Collectors for their national show.
> We are expecting a lot of tractors, this might just be our biggest feature
> yet. When I heard that the feature was Ford, I asked myself just how many
> 8N's can a guy look at without getting bored. Then I did a little research
> and saw some photos from past shows, and I realized how wrong I was. There
> should be a lot of really unusual variations on Ford and Fordson tractors,
> tracklayers, half tracks, all sorts of goodies. I am really looking
> forward to it. I hope I get a chance to get out of the shed long enough to
> see the show.
> We have just finished putting up a 50 by 100 foot building that will be
> our machine shop. It won't be operational for the show, since hanging the
> lineshaft and getting everything lined up will take a lot of time and head
> scratching. One of our fellow list members, Jon Rowsam, is doing some
> repair to the 20 hp Otto that we will use to run the lineshaft. Jon is a
> good machinist and mechanic, but we don't hear much from him on the list,
> he would rather work than talk about work! Here is pic of him working on a
> Ruston at a show a few years
> ago:http://badgersteamandgas.com/photos/Scan303.jpg
> Natty dresser, ain't he. I prefer bib overalls and a goofy hat, myself.
> The Otto should make a nice powerplant to run the shop, and it will be
> nice to see her working.
> Other than that, not a great deal of news. We have removed a lot of small
> trees in the engine area. There will still be lots of shade, but a little
> thinning was in order. They were pretty scrubby and made getting around
> with a trailer and truck a little tight at times. One of our members, Mark
> Beard, has been busy grinding stumps and I think that the guys who exhibit
> up there will be pretty happy with the results. Also, we have added a
> bunch of camping spots. All camping is primitive, but the setting is nice
> and it is convenient.
> The main improvements to our show grounds are things that no one will
> really notice, new lawn care equipment, additional electrical service,
> some maintenance on a few things. These were all things that were needed
> and will certainly make those of us who take care of the place have an
> easier time of it. I am working on making some major improvements to the
> cooling system in the gas shed, adding larger pumps and changing the
> control logic.
> This coming Saturday, the 31st, is a work day, and we are going to be
> doing some cleaning up and moving some junk to make for more exhibitor
> parking. Funny, when we hauled that stuff in there it SEEMED like it was
> out of the way!
> During the show, I would sure welcome some help in the gas engine shed. If
> you always wanted to play with big engines, this is your chance. The big
> thing is that we get folks who keep an eye on them and make sure that the
> water is flowing, there is oil in the oilers and to shut the gas off if
> something stalls. It is a lot of fun and you get to play with something a
> little different than what most of us are used to. Here is a link to some
> photos of the engine shed:
> http://badgersteamandgas.com/gas_engine_shed.htm
> A recent addition to our website is a message board. I just put it up the
> other night, so it hasn't seen much traffic. I am hoping it will help
> encourage the sharing of information and answering of questions. I would
> appreciate comments on how to improve it.
> Here's a link:
> http://badgersteamandgas.com/phpBB2/
> I am told that there will be a list area at this year's show, August 20th,
> 21st & 22nd. Last year I got to meet Arnie, which was really great, and I
> hope to meet more listfolk this year!
> See ya!
> Joe
> 
> =====
> Joe Prindle
> Patternmaker, Founder & Machinist
> See my 1889 Reynolds Corliss at:
> www.tznet.com/jprindle
> Our Club:
> www.badgersteamandgas.com
> See Yoo in Baraboo!
> 
> 
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