[SEL] Re: SIAM?

[Andy Glines]

>   22. Re: SIAM? (Glenn A Karch)
>Message: 22
>Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2005 16:46:31 -0500
>From: "Glenn A Karch" <glenn.karch at gte.net>
>Subject: Re: [SEL] SIAM?
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>Curt,
>
>At SIAM, we had a decent Friday, a wonderful Saturday and a complete rain
>out on Sunday.  There were a lot of things to see and a lot more tractors
>than in the past.
>
>Glenn
>
>Glenn Karch
>Haubstadt, IN, USA
>Hercules Historian
>
Glenn put it exactly as I would have.  I think that we all had a good time 
despite the disappointing Sunday conditions.  The rain finally stopped about 
5:00 PM Sunday.  For me there were a few unexpected treats.  I fellow from 
Mt.Vernon IN showed up with a 100hp Fairbanks.  Those guys really made a 
show out of starting the engine periodically and the spectators enjoyed it.  
Maybe I can use the crowd appeal of the Fairbanks to spurr some activity on 
the Venn-Sevrin project.  I knew that the Kinneys planned a woodworking 
display for the Antique Building but I didn't expect the level of activity 
and crowd participation that they had.  Every time I went into the building 
they had a crowd both watching and working.  Good job guys!  I had another 
good surprise when I looked up to see a steam traction engine on the grounds 
Saturday afternoon.  Wayne Metzger, who is president of the Antique Steam & 
Gas Engine Club  in Boonville IN, brought his Keck-Gonnerman over for the 
afternoon.  Most of you know that I am a steam nut so I was very happy to 
see the engine and visit with Wayne.  As chairman of the SIAM club I really 
had only one frustration.  I wanted to get around to visit with more people 
than I did, especially the SEL folks.  It seemed as if I were busy doing 
nothing the entire weekend.  To those of you who made it, thanks for coming 
to help us make it a great show.  Curt, we will be looking for you , Missy, 
and Devin next year.