t minus and counting - 2014

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

Reluctantly having to post a numbered red American engine;

Edited December 20, 2013 by Yoghurt on a Stick

[whisty]

[ian the worm]

Magnolia, TX VFD Engine 186.

Looks more like red to me.

[guypjfreak]

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

This may, or may not, have something to do with a fire brigade unit;

[whisty]

Before

1936 Morris Commercial pump ex Flint brigade took part in the war effort in Liverpool then found its way to Courtaulds Chemicals as a works appliance purchased by my uncle in 1972 left outside for 25yrs then dug out of the brambles for a full nut and bolt restoration in early 2005

After

Edited December 21, 2013 by whisty

[grumpyhack]

Wow, what a lovely personal connection Whisty.

I've got nothing to do with this one.

[ian the worm]

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

Before

1936 Morris Commercial pump ex Flint brigade took part in the war effort in Liverpool then found its way to Courtaulds Chemicals as a works appliance purchased by my uncle in 1972 left outside for 25yrs then dug out of the brambles for a full nut and bolt restoration in early 2005

After

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

You can't see the 1 but it is there;

[whisty]

Thanks for the background on this post whisty. You have to tip your hat to the people who preserve bits of our past. Is the engine still within the family?

Edited December 22, 2013 by whisty

[grumpyhack]

I'd spotted the one that you found Yog and was going to give the same explanation. But you beat me to it. So here's another one from East Sussex.(Roedean).

Edited December 22, 2013 by grumpyhack

[ian the worm]

This one has an erection.

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

This one has an erection.

[Bobs]

It's over half way! WOOO!

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

This is, apparently, a fire engine kit for children. Which may or may not exclude us from receiving one off Santa this year ( a fire engine kit that is).

[grumpyhack]

Around the world today:

Paris

Singapore

New Zealand

And Gatehead

Edited December 23, 2013 by grumpyhack

[grumpyhack]

Sorry peeps. I didn't mean to get so carried away and bag all the days numbers. Maybe I should delete a few pics to give others a chance.

[ian the worm]

[whisty]

Greedyhack left no choice So loud and proud a yanky doodle dandy. Oh & I think my secret stash has been stumbled on

Edited December 23, 2013 by whisty

[grumpyhack]

Greedyhack left no choice So loud and proud a yanky doodle dandy. Oh & I think my secret stash has been stumbled on

[guypjfreak]

Edited December 23, 2013 by guypjfreak

[guypjfreak]

o yea baby thats a sexy one that is old sons

[whisty]

o yea baby thats a sexy one that is old sons

Edited December 24, 2013 by whisty

[grumpyhack]

I'm going to be good today.

I might be grumpy, but I'll try not to be greedy.

This one is from Paris.

Oh and Christmas Greetings (without numbers)

Edited December 24, 2013 by grumpyhack