[SEL] Runners vs Non-runners

[fero_ah at city-net.com]

Bless their hearts....  8->>>>

Quoting Steve Royster <steve_royster at hotmail.com>:

> Oh Dear Brother, let's be careful!!!!  
>            How about the Novo "stationary engine" that's been anchoriing your
> workbench for the last decade, Speaking of Anchor , how about the rare
> Lathrop boat anchor you have, Or the real rare Alamo Tray cooled vertical
> that Vinny Cavalere donated to your museum if you would get it going.  Or the
> Big 6 hp Novo that I ruined my eyes welding up your cam gear years ago. Or
> the  Carlisle and finch paperweight on your desk , Or the Stewart little
> Major that hasn't moved since it was stolen from under your blue tarps and
> you chased the thief through a schoolyard full of little children, causing
> him a long prison sentence whereby he Died in Prison because of you! Do you
> feel bad now because I can keep going for hours about your "running "engines.
> How about all those engines I  generously hauled home for you from far away
> places..... and they rust away in your back forty..... How shameful....  Your
> loving caring brother, Steve
>    ps, and we shan't forget the "Elmyra"  either!  
>    pps, Or the Hercules that used to run until it ran through your shop wall
> unattended! 
>  
> > From: mr at carolina.rr.com> To: sel at lists.stationary-engine.com> Date: Sun,
> 14 Dec 2008 20:28:46 -0500> Subject: Re: [SEL] Runners vs Non-runners> > I
> don't think my brother's (who suffers from chronic "convenient memory") >
> statement is entirely correct. I don't think the Bamford (or "Limey >
> Bastard" as he so affectionately calls it) has run in years, maybe decades. >
> And as well as I remember there is a two tone Stickney that fired at >
> Portland 5 years ago and never since. Then there is the Foos he got at >
> Arden 7 years ago that has never drawn a breath. Oh the shame of it all!!!!>