I think Ben's a lost cause....he was warned
They way I see it...there are much worse things to be addicted to , and he's part of a fine association of lost causes. DYBASE (did you buy another steam engine)
I like that Bruce.
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I think Ben's a lost cause....he was warned
The trick is.....Don't fight it! But it IS helpful if you can have fun with engines in the low $ category,(D5) class or similar.. also helpful if your handy at building new shelves for storage. I am 6 foot 6 inches tall so I can even construct shelves on the ceiling Without a step ladder.
AND...I am not currently keeping a wife.....SO.....I got NO adult supervision....some might Even label me "The Perfect Storm"
Why do I need more Steam Engines?
BECAUSE THEY ARE THERE!!!
All joking aside, a big part of my addiction is: I have Always been drawn to miniature mechanical things that really work, Also I have ALWAYS liked to take things that are shiny but perhaps not always super well executed(think Wilesco-ish) and purchase used at low cost and see if I can make it just a little bit better. Modifications are the Real fun for me as well as converting things to power with my modified engines....yup, that's me.
I think Ben's a lost cause....he was warned
The trick is.....Don't fight it! But it IS helpful if you can have fun with engines in the low $ category,(D5) class or similar.. also helpful if your handy at building new shelves for storage. I am 6 foot 6 inches tall so I can even construct shelves on the ceiling Without a step ladder.
AND...I am not currently keeping a wife.....SO.....I got NO adult supervision....some might Even label me "The Perfect Storm"
All joking aside, a big part of my addiction is: I have Always been drawn to miniature mechanical things that really work, Also I have ALWAYS liked to take things that are shiny but perhaps not always super well executed(think Wilesco-ish) and purchase used at low cost and see if I can make it just a little bit better. Modifications are they Real fun for me as well as converting things to power with my modified engines....yup, that's me.
Ben I could have written every word (above) and it would have been true for me as well , although I'm only 6'1" I have have a 2 step stool to get to the top shelf in the shop. 😊
Ps , I didnt let my wife see the "I am currently not keeping a wife" line...she would have taken a dim view of that one 😎👍
All joking aside, a big part of my addiction is: I have Always been drawn to miniature mechanical things that really work, Also I have ALWAYS liked to take things that are shiny but perhaps not always super well executed(think Wilesco-ish) and purchase used at low cost and see if I can make it just a little bit better. Modifications are the Real fun for me as well as converting things to power with my modified engines....yup, that's me.
I have to put my hand up as well to being a modifying tinkerer, just love it.
I think Ben's a lost cause....he was warned
The trick is.....Don't fight it! But it IS helpful if you can have fun with engines in the low $ category,(D5) class or similar.. also helpful if your handy at building new shelves for storage. I am 6 foot 6 inches tall so I can even construct shelves on the ceiling Without a step ladder.
AND...I am not currently keeping a wife.....SO.....I got NO adult supervision....some might Even label me "The Perfect Storm"
All joking aside, a big part of my addiction is: I have Always been drawn to miniature mechanical things that really work, Also I have ALWAYS liked to take things that are shiny but perhaps not always super well executed(think Wilesco-ish) and purchase used at low cost and see if I can make it just a little bit better. Modifications are they Real fun for me as well as converting things to power with my modified engines....yup, that's me.
Ben I could have written every word (above) and it would have been true for me as well , although I'm only 6'1" I have have a 2 step stool to get to the top shelf in the shop. 😊
Ps , I didnt let my wife see the "I am currently not keeping a wife" line...she would have taken a dim view of that one 😎👍
Thanks Bruce!
I do admire the guys that have found a truly great wife. I suppose my error was in my younger years I always went after the Extra Fancy Looking Gals....took me way to long to figure out if there Fancy looking and still single...might be a reason.
Now I'm older and took up pipe smoking(rarely) I found out smoking a pipe can turn one in to a philosopher.
Now I think of those Fancy gals a lot like Grizzly Bears....there beautiful to observe in the wild, might even be fun to wrestle with one ....but when it comes right down to it, you wouldn't want one living in your house with you.
(Disclaimer) I do believe there are Some good gals out there, but just like hunting Unicorn, it can get mighty wearysome.
Just to add my thoughts here..
unlike bigger real time engines, the miniature models gives me a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. Whenever I build a stirling engine from scratch and runs the way it is designed for. That is when I feel like have accomplished something great even though it is just our thought. It also keeps me motivating to move forward.
Why do I need more steam engines?
I don't need more, I just can't help myself. It's a sickness.
I do admire the guys that have found a truly great wife. I suppose my error was in my younger years I always went after the Extra Fancy Looking Gals....took me way to long to figure out if there Fancy looking and still single...might be a reason.
Now I'm older and took up pipe smoking(rarely) I found out smoking a pipe can turn one in to a philosopher.
Now I think of those Fancy gals a lot like Grizzly Bears....there beautiful to observe in the wild, might even be fun to wrestle with one ....but when it comes right down to it, you wouldn't want one living in your house with you.
(Disclaimer) I do believe there are Some good gals out there, but just like hunting Unicorn, it can get mighty wearysome.
I feel like one of the lucky blessed guys, this Bear found himself a terrific Mrs Bear
