[SEL] Re: can launching

[Reg & Margaret Ingold]

Not here!  Thats dangerous!
Reg & Marg Ingold.
Newcastle, NSW, Australia.
randmingold at hotkey.net.au
http://www.oldengine.org/members/randmingold

----- Original Message -----
From: "Curt" <curt at imc-group.com>
To: "The SEL email discussion list" <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Friday, October 15, 2004 10:14 PM
Subject: [SEL] Re: can launching


> bill at antique-engines.com wrote:
>
> >Anyone who has not launched a Coke can or tennis ball from the exhaust of
> >a large engine just to watch it fly - raise their hand, er, type "not
me".
> >
> >
> Bill,
> Like you, some of my best old engine times have been launching cans and
> bottles to the delight of kids. I use to drag the 6Hp Herc out in the
> driveway and aim the long 5' exhaust stack toward the neighbors yard. A
> group of kids would congregate and for hours would chase and fetch the
> bottle only to be reloaded again.
> At Portland a couple of years ago I launched a small tight fitting can
> from the Abbey exhaust pipe to the delight of a large collection of
> Amish boys. They also were eager to fetch the can where ever the
> currents carried it.
> Engine can & ball launching is an experience not to be missed  nor will
> ever be forgotten by all the kids that see it. What we make fun for
> today's kids will nurture future engine hobbyists.
> Curt Holland
> Gastonia, NC