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by Wayne
Fri Apr 12, 2024 8:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Eclpise Country
Replies: 7
Views: 296

Re: Eclpise Country

The size of the universe is amazing. When you look at the sun through the glasses and it is just a small orange dot way up in the sky it wasn't what I thought I'd see.
by Wayne
Thu Apr 11, 2024 8:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Eclpise Country
Replies: 7
Views: 296

Re: Eclpise Country

Thought I'd post these two pictures my nephews wife took of the eclipse. I think the one with the solar flares is really neat.
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by Wayne
Tue Apr 09, 2024 8:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Eclpise Country
Replies: 7
Views: 296

Re: Eclpise Country

Awesome! It kinda unique to watch the wispy clouds go across the sun and moon during the eclipse. I put a tarp on the grass, got my pillow and enjoyed the show. Didn't get as dark as they talked like it would. Still you could see stars and you had to take the glasses off to se the covered sun. Don't...
by Wayne
Mon Apr 08, 2024 9:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Eclpise Country
Replies: 7
Views: 296

Eclpise Country

It's not looking good for the Eclipse viewers this morning unless some of the cloud cover burns off by 1 PM. I had our Pioneer Village open yesterday and as I was thinking of going home about 2:30 a family from Panama City Florida showed up. It will be their second Eclipse if they get to see it toda...
by Wayne
Sat Apr 06, 2024 9:03 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Hoosier pump handle
Replies: 1
Views: 145

Re: Hoosier pump handle

I see you found us. Good luck with your search.
by Wayne
Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:37 am
Forum: General Discussion - Windmill
Topic: Norton windmill
Replies: 8
Views: 346

Norton windmill

Got my Spring copy of Windmiller's Gazette. Great story about Terry Jantzen and his Norton windmill. Another one brought back to life. Way to go Terry.
by Wayne
Thu Apr 04, 2024 8:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ivan
Replies: 6
Views: 226

Re: Ivan

The bad side of the internet. You can't keep out the stupid.
by Wayne
Wed Apr 03, 2024 8:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OK ?
Replies: 6
Views: 225

Re: OK ?

We people in Central Texas are wondering what the future holds with the storm of the Eclipse crowds come our way. I got groceries yesterday to get me into next week Filled my car up with gas. I'm going to start locking my gate Friday so I don't have any squatters. In the paper yesterday they are pre...
by Wayne
Sun Mar 31, 2024 7:19 am
Forum: General Discussion - Vintage Wind Generator
Topic: Wincharger 110 volt 1,000 watt?
Replies: 3
Views: 558

Re: Wincharger 110 volt 1,000 watt?

Go into the Windcharger Forums and contact Wind Charger Mike with a PM. Also post this under that forum. Mike either will have the answers or know where to find them.
by Wayne
Sat Mar 30, 2024 9:54 am
Forum: Projects - Windmill
Topic: Aermotor D702 - 33’
Replies: 35
Views: 1061

Re: Aermotor D702 - 33’

I built a tower from scratch. As they said you work from your stub tower down. I wouldn't do it again. Lots and lots of measuring to get all the holes drilled. Lots and lots of holes to drill or punch. I'd druther search for tower pieces I could put together. My two since worth.