[SEL] 1st Annual Tractor Ride at Portland

[R & M Ingold]

Here, a somewhat large girl is sized as "Two axe handles and a wad of 
tobacco"
Reg & Marg Ingold.
Newcastle, NSW, Australia.
randmingold at hotkey.net.au
http://www.oldengine.org/members/randmingold

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <fero_ah at city-net.com>
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Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2008 8:15 AM
Subject: Re: [SEL] 1st Annual Tractor Ride at Portland


> Curt, What an EXCELLENT idea!!
>
> You probably recall that Dave has had particular success with this ploy 
> while
> menfolk were out scouting for "good deals."
> http://www.oldengine.org/members/dolly/portland03/sel/davesharem2.jpg
>
> Of course, as you mention below, the success of this plan depends on the 
> gals
> NOT being good "axel traction" as you put it.  Dave solved this problem by
> applying his "calibrated axe handle" as follows.
> http://www.oldengine.org/members/dolly/portland03/sel/axhandle1.jpg
> http://www.oldengine.org/members/dolly/portland03/sel/axhandle2.jpg
> http://www.oldengine.org/members/dolly/portland03/sel/axhandle3.jpg
> http://www.oldengine.org/members/dolly/portland03/sel/axhandle4.jpg
>
> I think you'll agree that the "results" were universally EXCELLENT!
> Oh, wait, YOU weren't there.  You had (foolishly) abandoned your wife and 
> left
> her to our care.  Trust me Curt, we took very good care of her.  8->>
>
> Come on Portland!!
>
> BTW, are you planning on joining us at the Portland-Tuneup?  AKA, Findlay 
> Ohio?
> If you've never been, it is truly one of the very best shows on the 
> calendar.
>
> See ya,  Arnie
>
> Quoting curt at rustyiron.com:
>
>> Did ya notice the rules say no riders? That means the FATG's will be
>> leaving their wives/girlfriends at the show grounds for the 50 mile trek.
>> This could be a good thing or a horribly bad thing, depending on the 
>> gals'
>> capacity to provide axle traction. But I think we guys of the SEL have an
>> obligation to the abandoned fair ladies (at least those no good at axle
>> traction) by inviting them to spend the day with an entertaining and fun
>> bunch of guys. Perhaps added incentive would be to drop knowledge that 
>> Reg
>> and his "cuddles" will be visiting from Oz. Ahh it could be an extra good
>> year at Portland.
>> Curt
>
>
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