[SEL] More good news

[Andy Nicholson]

Hi Jerry. We have a saying here in Australia, "Kissed on the *ick" for any 
one that picks up some thing really good.
It looks like you should get a lot of enjoyment out of it.
Andy Nicholson
Townsville Qld
OZ
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jerry Evans" <jerrye at databak.co.za>
To: <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 7:05 AM
Subject: [SEL] More good news


> Hi Guys & Gals,
>         This year really started off badly for me with lightning strikes,
> computer problems etc. but it seems like someone is looking after me and
> things are getting better. Last week it was an old acquaintance offering 
> to
> sort out the diesel parts on my Witte  and today I received an eMail from 
> a
> total stranger who had visited my website.
>
>         He had a model steam engine built by his grandfather between 1941
> and 1945 and was looking to give it away to someone who would appreciate
> and look after it and "would I be interested" (Is the Pope a Catholic?). 
> Of
> course the answer was "Yes".
>
>         I picked it up tonight and it's beautiful. Appears to be complete
> and even has a miniature set of spanners (wrenches) with it. It is 
> complete
> with a display table and glass box type lid.
>
>         I'd never dreamt of owning a model steam engine - they are just
> too expensive and are not found under every bush.
>
>         It needs to be cleaned up and polished and I'm meeting with a
> friend who is very clued up on Saturday. We will check it all out and
> decide on what do next then.
>
>         I've put a few pics here - please have a look:
>
> <www.oldengine.org/members/evans/steam/index.htm>
>
>
> Keep the revs up (or down)
> Jerry Evans
> Near Johannesburg in Sunny South Africa.
> Etched Brass Engine Plates made to order:
> www.oldengine.org/members/evans/plates/index.htm
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> SEL mailing list
> SEL at lists.stationary-engine.com
> http://www.stationary-engine.com/mailman/listinfo/sel
>