Older Than Dirt.

Vince · Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 7:25 am Post subject: Re: Older Than Dirt.

WOW...that was high tech mate. The Copper Mum had was "stirred" by hand...well using a wooden paddle.

Cheers, Vince

Bushmaster · Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 9:56 am Post subject: Re: Older Than Dirt.

The first washing machine that I can remember is my mother's Maytag with a gasoline engine that had a foot tredle starter. Dad replaced the gas engine with a electric motor and us kids used the engine in a home made wooden go-cart.

As far as the list above is concerned...I don't remember any of them...(actually I do...All of them).

Ominivision1 · Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 2:02 pm Post subject: Re: Older Than Dirt.

Bushy
Thanks for the history lesson, I never knew they had washing machines with a gas motor. I do remember my aunt having a washer with ringers on top and remember too well every spring my mom and dad just about carried everything inside the house outside for spring cleaning. Also remember bringing summer clothes upstairs and downstairs in exchange for winter clothes. BTW, I'm in my early 50's.

slimjim · Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 5:01 pm Post subject: Re: Older Than Dirt.

Ominivision1 wrote:

Bushy
Thanks for the history lesson, I never knew they had washing machines with a gas motor.

I don't remember gas engine washers either. That must make Bushy the oldest dirt around!

Since this was before my time, I thought I'd verify their existence.

Yep, they are for real! Here is one in action.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rjQ79vBEqc

They came out in the 1920's and used an old kick-start gas engine that was designed initially for use on washing machines when rural electricity was not available.

Bushy, do you remember your first light bulb, too?

Ominivision1 · Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 5:15 pm Post subject: Re: Older Than Dirt.

slimjim wrote:

Ominivision1 wrote:

Bushy
Thanks for the history lesson, I never knew they had washing machines with a gas motor.

Bushy, do you remember your first light bulb, too?

HAHA, right now i'm just laughing to hard.

English Mike · Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 6:09 pm Post subject: Re: Older Than Dirt.

McDonalds introduced their "speedy service" in 1948.

Fish & chips first appeared in the UK as a "fast food" some time between 1858 & 1863.

I'd have to be older than dirt to remember that......... Very Happy

(Fish deep fried in batter was originally a Jewish dish)

Bushmaster · Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 9:28 pm Post subject: Re: Older Than Dirt.

Light bulb? What's that? We use lanterns that burn whale oil here in the Ozarks...

Ah yes...Fish & Chips...Mom and Dad would take us kids to an old English restraunt on the outskirts of Portland Oregon every Saturday for Fish & Chips.

slimjim · Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2011 2:21 pm Post subject: Re: Older Than Dirt.

OV1, you forgot a couple!

26. Wears large belt buckle off to one side instead of centered.
27. Rides mule to work.

wiersy111 · Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2011 3:44 pm Post subject: Re: Older Than Dirt.

Bushmaster · Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2011 4:45 pm Post subject: Re: Older Than Dirt.

Let's see here. I hike with a man in his early 50's anywhere from 6 to 10 miles once or twice a month in the foot hills of the Ozarks (they ain't mountains). I just spent the day cutting down a dead (lightning struck) oak tree and cut half of it up for fire wood.

Not many of you could keep up with this old man (who isn't all that old).

Soooo...Have yer fun (fer now). I WILL get even...

slimjim · Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2011 4:52 pm Post subject: Re: Older Than Dirt.

Bushy, you are the KING!!! I was just helping to make sure you were the winner!

Bushmaster · Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2011 7:11 pm Post subject: Re: Older Than Dirt.

On huntingnut we are all princes and princess'...The boss (DallanC) is King.

[gotta make them points now and then]

Elvis · Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2011 8:25 pm Post subject: Re: Older Than Dirt.

well ok then old bean
you the man for sure.

Vince · Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2011 9:10 pm Post subject: Re: Older Than Dirt.

Suz is a Princess....wow...where's ya tiara Suz?

Cheers, Vince

Vince · Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2011 9:50 pm Post subject: Re: Older Than Dirt.

I sent a "spy" plane over to grab an interesting snap and this is what came back...can't tell who it is though.

Laughing

Cheers, Vince