Pictures of Miscellaneous Stuff & Things

[dlr110]

Does it have anything to do with a 16th century torture chamber?

[TwoFlowersLuggage]

I'm pretty sure you'll have to pay extra to get your "date" to wear that...

Does it connect to a bridle to cover a horse's eyes?

[OLDE CUTLER]

I'm pretty sure you'll have to pay extra to get your "date" to wear that...

Does it connect to a bridle to cover a horse's eyes?

You are really close. It is a "Bull Blinder", and was put onto the head of farm bulls that had a tendency to charge at people. The bulging metal domes were where the eyes would be on the bull and at the bottom of the domes were slots so the bull could see if he lifted his head up. The bull would not charge however with his head lifted up, he would lower his head to charge. But since he couldn't see you with his head down, one could easily sidestep these charges. That's what the flea market vendor told me anyway. One question he couldn't answer was how do you put it on the bull in the first place?

[Paladin]

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One question he couldn't answer was how do you put it on the bull in the first place?

Very, very carefully!

Ray

[Mumbleypeg]

I'm pretty sure you'll have to pay extra to get your "date" to wear that...

Does it connect to a bridle to cover a horse's eyes?

One question he couldn't answer was how do you put it on the bull in the first place?

It’s called a head gate. Years ago before we had one we used a home made “squeeze chute” with a really stout “nubbin post”. For most cattle it worked okay but for the bigger ones it was sometimes a challenge!

Ken

[TwoFlowersLuggage]

So close! I actually had a line in my post about it possibly being for cattle instead of horses, but then I edited that part out. I knew the distance between the eyes didn't look right for a horse.

[Doc B]

Double rainbow, at the ranch, last night. Inner one was very bright!

[FRJ]

I thought sure that thing was a cantaloupe peeler.

Well, I came across this old bamboo casting rod that needed some guides and a tip top and varnish.
I had forgotten I had the thing. Must have been in my rod rack for years.
What to do.
It is quite early and as such it was designed for bait casting. Bait casting with reels that were all metal and pretty robust and
kind of heavy. You had to use heavy bass plugs to cast any distance.
I didn't want to get mixed up in all that so I put spinning guides on it. So, I'm back to a fairly stiff rod that I have to use heavier spinning lures with that allow me to cast all the farther. I'm OK with that.
I've got a nice little bamboo spinning rod. I put a very cool Alcedo Micron on it with 6 lb. line. The tip is 3 feet long and the handle is 2 feet long. A nice little five footer. ................... Here Fishey, Fishey, Fishey!

[OLDE CUTLER]

So close! I actually had a line in my post about it possibly being for cattle instead of horses, but then I edited that part out. I knew the distance between the eyes didn't look right for a horse.

I was back at the flea market again this morning and looked at the bull blinder again. There was a couple of young guys looking at it and speculating what it might be and the one guy said it "looks like a steampunk bulletproof vest for a female cop". lol

[Just Plain Dave]

Sorry but no pics.
In a former life I made a desk with a book case to sit on top and it was a nice item.
Also once upon a time I had a Honda ATC350X (kind of a hot rod racing model)
It is a wonder that I never broke a bone despite being thrown off that thing fairly often!

[TwoFlowersLuggage]

Double rainbow, at the ranch, last night. Inner one was very bright!

Does everyone know that on double rainbows, the colors of the second arc are reversed from the first? Reflection & refraction rocks!

[Eustace]

I thought sure that thing was a cantaloupe peeler.

Well, I came across this old bamboo casting rod that needed some guides and a tip top and varnish.
I had forgotten I had the thing. Must have been in my rod rack for years.
What to do.
It is quite early and as such it was designed for bait casting. Bait casting with reels that were all metal and pretty robust and
kind of heavy. You had to use heavy bass plugs to cast any distance.
I didn't want to get mixed up in all that so I put spinning guides on it. So, I'm back to a fairly stiff rod that I have to use heavier spinning lures with that allow me to cast all the farther. I'm OK with that.
I've got a nice little bamboo spinning rod. I put a very cool Alcedo Micron on it with 6 lb. line. The tip is 3 feet long and the handle is 2 feet long. A nice little five footer. ................... Here Fishey, Fishey, Fishey!

Good job! It's great that you brought this old fishing rod back to life!

[Ridgegrass]

Didn't see any cars. Our '74 TR6. Gave it to myself for my 70th birthday. Not a restoration, just cared for. Lots of fun to drive, especially in the Spring and Fall. Runs like a scalded cat!! Stripped all the 70's era emissions gear off. Estimate about 125 hp. J.O'

[Steve Warden]

Didn't see any cars. Our '74 TR6. Gave it to myself for my 70th birthday. Not a restoration, just cared for. Lots of fun to drive, especially in the Spring and Fall. Runs like a scalded cat!! Stripped all the 70's era emissions gear off. Estimate about 125 hp. J.O'

Niiiiiiiice!!!

[jerryd6818]

Didn't see any cars. Our '74 TR6. Gave it to myself for my 70th birthday. Not a restoration, just cared for. Lots of fun to drive, especially in the Spring and Fall. Runs like a scalded cat!! Stripped all the 70's era emissions gear off. Estimate about 125 hp. J.O'

What was it Ricky Nelson said? "Well ya can't please everyone so you got to please yourself". Glad to see you have pleased yourself.

[edge213]

Didn't see any cars. Our '74 TR6. Gave it to myself for my 70th birthday. Not a restoration, just cared for. Lots of fun to drive, especially in the Spring and Fall. Runs like a scalded cat!! Stripped all the 70's era emissions gear off. Estimate about 125 hp. J.O'

Cool car. Nice birthday gift.

[Doc B]

Double rainbow, at the ranch, last night. Inner one was very bright!

Does everyone know that on double rainbows, the colors of the second arc are reversed from the first? Reflection & refraction rocks!

I didn't know that...but, thanks to you, and a knife web site...I do now!

[TwoFlowersLuggage]

Didn't see any cars. Our '74 TR6. Gave it to myself for my 70th birthday. Not a restoration, just cared for. Lots of fun to drive, especially in the Spring and Fall. Runs like a scalded cat!! Stripped all the 70's era emissions gear off. Estimate about 125 hp. J.O'

I love British roadsters!! I would love to have one, but I would never be able to keep it running.

[Steve Warden]

Double rainbow, at the ranch, last night. Inner one was very bright!

Does everyone know that on double rainbows, the colors of the second arc are reversed from the first? Reflection & refraction rocks!

I didn't know that...but, thanks to you, and a knife web site...I do now!

I learned something, too. I'll try to remember to take a closer look next time I see a double rainbow!

[Doc B]

Does everyone know that on double rainbows, the colors of the second arc are reversed from the first? Reflection & refraction rocks!

I didn't know that...but, thanks to you, and a knife web site...I do now!

I learned something, too. I'll try to remember to take a closer look next time I see a double rainbow!

You can definitely see it, in the picture!

[Ridgegrass]

TWO FLOWERS: They're not that expensive, I paid 4K for that one, put about $1200 in it initially and they're pretty easy to work on. Moss motors has every bolt, nut, and part there is. You only live once. J.O'.

[WillyCamaro]

Didn't see any cars. Our '74 TR6. Gave it to myself for my 70th birthday. Not a restoration, just cared for. Lots of fun to drive, especially in the Spring and Fall. Runs like a scalded cat!! Stripped all the 70's era emissions gear off. Estimate about 125 hp. J.O'

Schwa-eeeet!

[Stanwade]

Double rainbow, at the ranch, last night. Inner one was very bright!

What a stunning picture..

[TwoFlowersLuggage]

TWO FLOWERS: They're not that expensive, I paid 4K for that one, put about $1200 in it initially and they're pretty easy to work on. Moss motors has every bolt, nut, and part there is. You only live once. J.O'.

The car would be cheap, but the divorce would be costly!!

[koldgold]

This is my 1979 Holden Kingswood Utility Coupe, made in Australia by G.M. Holden.
I have had it since August 1979. Powered by a small block Australian designed 5 liter V 8. Power to the back wheels is over 330 HP @7000 RPM.
In the past 41 years I have only managed to clock up about 14,000 miles. This has always been a " Toy " to play with.

Last month, I had it on a race track [Eastern Creek - Sydney] - I drive it once a year on a race track, if I can.
My 76 year old hart almost stops, going into the corner at the end of the main straight, at 150 MPH.