[SEL] Old Iron at Axman's

[Dave Croft]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Strobel" <Richard_Strobel7 at msn.com>
To: "Steam-engine mailing list" <steam-engine at lists.stationary-engine.com>; "sel" <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2006 1:54 PM
Subject: [SEL] Old Iron at Axman's


> Howdy all;
>   Yesterday, Corky and I travelled over to Missoula, Montana, to retrieve 
> the sawblade for my Appleton Dragsaw and get a little steam experience. 
> Anytime we're in Missoula, we have to visit Axman's...probably one of the 
> greatest Hardware, Farm and Ranch, stores I've ever seen.
>   The old iron is shown with the new merchandise and makes for a great 
> display day!!  I hope they never change that scenario.
>   Here's some pix's of somewhat common combustion engines and some not so 
> commom steam stationary.
> http://community.webshots.com/myphotos?action=viewAllPhotos&albumID=551385459&security=QSoMqC
>  Catcha later,  RickinMt. 

Hi Richard, Thanks for the lovely pictures.
A shop like that is a joy to behold!
PS Why is the Waterloo boy in front of the British flag?
Mind you, We did win at Waterloo, but we didn't use the weapons
in front of the flag. 8^)
Dave Croft
Warrington
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