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Title: Went to a steam show
Post by: Bills Custom Calls on August 01, 2009, 05:13:56 AM
And forgot the camera

Chris and I took the grandkids to a Steam engine show.I have always enjoyed taking a step back in time and seeing how the world evolved,I thought the kids would enjoy it also.Man was I wrong.

Coal smoke filled the air and the smell of sulfur was heavy but ya still gotta love it,seeing these big machines in motion. Watched the antique tractor pull for a while then I finally told Chris we need to go and I was ready when she was.My eyes were watering and I couldn't hardly breath,my throat was burning.The smoke had taken its toll on me,how could this be.I grew up around this stuff heated the house with coal,worked in the coal mines for a few years  :rolleye:

There is another steam show coming up in Aug and I will be at that and  put my body through hell one more time this year and hope to take the camera along
Title: Re: Went to a steam show
Post by: pitw on August 01, 2009, 08:16:40 AM
I would love to see that Bill.  My grandfather had the papers to run them and so do I.
Title: Re: Went to a steam show
Post by: alscalls on August 01, 2009, 08:42:56 AM
I wish ya had your camera....... :sad3:
Sounds like you had fun though............. :yoyo: :yoyo:
Title: Re: Went to a steam show
Post by: FinsnFur on August 01, 2009, 08:57:13 AM
Your body couldnt take it probably cause your so young and un seasoned Bill. :laf: :wink:

I think I'd like a show like that also, but not if I had to choke to stay alive during it.
Title: Re: Went to a steam show
Post by: Bopeye on August 01, 2009, 09:29:52 AM
Sounds like fun Bill. I live with a steam engine though. All I have to do is open my mouth, she get's steamed and starts choking me. Same result just a little different process.  :wink:
Title: Re: Went to a steam show
Post by: 5 SHOTS on August 01, 2009, 09:44:49 AM
When I was a kid our family used to have their family reunion at a steam thrashing show and grandpa used to give us rides on the steam engines.



Quote from: Bopeye on August 01, 2009, 09:29:52 AM
Sounds like fun Bill. I live with a steam engine though. All I have to do is open my mouth, she get's steamed and starts choking me. Same result just a little different process.  :wink:
:rolleye: :hahaha:
Title: Re: Went to a steam show
Post by: Hawks Feather on August 02, 2009, 12:56:02 PM
Bill,

I was sure this was going to be a post about the MIL.    :rolleye:

Jerry
Title: Re: Went to a steam show
Post by: Bills Custom Calls on August 02, 2009, 01:19:16 PM
  :roflmao: :roflmao: Sorry to disappoint ya Jerry  :laf:
Title: Re: Went to a steam show
Post by: Hawks Feather on August 02, 2009, 05:19:31 PM
Hey, it is not a disappointment.  It is good news that you got away and had a good time.

Jerry
Title: Re: Went to a steam show
Post by: Bopeye on August 02, 2009, 05:25:30 PM
Jerry is just being nice Bill, I'm very disappointed.  :nono:
Title: Re: Went to a steam show
Post by: Bills Custom Calls on August 02, 2009, 06:10:00 PM
Bop I hear you are a tuff one to please   :laf:

Jerry it was a blessing to get away and I am hoping to do more of it soon  :biggrin: