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05-24-2010, 06:39 AM

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A number of family members rode the donkeys down into the Canyon a couple of summers ago. They're still talking about it. Said it was gorgeous. Cabins were off limits at that particular time so they couldn't spend the night, some work going on. Sounds like you've packed this plan with a lot of fun sights. I see that the east coast is not on your agenda this time, but if and when it is, let us know. We've got a spare room.

Elaine

The east coast might be a good thing to do next year if I can talk my buddy in buying a bike. But I do not think we will be gone for the whole month like I am going to do this time. But if I head to the north east I will be sure to look you up!!!

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05-24-2010, 06:43 AM

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Billy, It is pretty hot today so I thought I would drop by with some ice cold lemonade and Ice tea for everyone.

Son dont even talk about hot and its not even August yet!!! It is 9:40 here and its already 86* and the low last night was 79*. So ice cold lemonade sounds like the perfect thing for today!!!!

I have to cut the yard today and trim some bushes if I get time but I am going to take a nap before I do anything!! :lol: :lol:

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05-24-2010, 06:44 AM

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April any handcrank is a good handcrank to have!!! But you never see any early Pfaffs out there hardly so that would have put you in a league of your own!!!

Billy

That is exactly what I thought Billy. Hubby told me to go ahead and bid on it but with shipping it was up to over $300. I am kicking myself in the hiney for not going a bit higher lol
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Oh April!!!! Don't kick yourself in the hiney for not bidding higher!!! Goodness Girlfriend! You only end up with a bruised hiney, and still no machine!!! :lol:
There will be another one... ;)

LOL Charlee so very true...It happened for a reason right? That is what I keep telling myself anyway lol
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05-24-2010, 07:04 AM

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Billy, It is pretty hot today so I thought I would drop by with some ice cold lemonade and Ice tea for everyone.

What state are you in that it is that hot this early?

05-24-2010, 07:25 AM

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Any opinions/input on Favorite Treadle machines?
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05-24-2010, 07:29 AM

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Billy, It is pretty hot today so I thought I would drop by with some ice cold lemonade and Ice tea for everyone.

What state are you in that it is that hot this early?

It was in the 80"s before 9 am here in Northern Michigan, Hot and humid. I just planted flowers and am having a glass of that lemonade!!

05-24-2010, 08:02 AM

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ok, this is my Singer 27. The decals are in excellent condition except for a tiny spot. It's filthy, though. The front drawer on the cabinet was missing a whole side, so instead of repairing it, I just had my husband fix it in place. It came with a puzzle box full of attachments, too, but they're full of green rusty crap that'll need to be cleaned off somehow.

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05-24-2010, 08:23 AM

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And this is my Raymond Model C. She was pretty gunked up, dirty, some rust, but she cleaned up really well with a little elbow grease and lots of patience. I need to find some replacement drawer pulls. The cabinet has a chain pulley system that lifts the machine out when the top is opened.

It has a vibrating shuttle and takes hollow bobbins. The top leaf tension, which I'd never even heard of before, and that took me ages to figure out how to use properly, is genius in keeping perfect tension.

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05-24-2010, 09:18 AM

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How sweet is that IFW? Where'd ya get it?

Charlee, that is the machine I grew up with and learned to sew on. It belonged to my mother and now it is mine. It stays at my Dad's right where it has been sitting all my 58 years ......LOL!

05-24-2010, 09:21 AM

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Ok, call me impatient........had to take a picture with my phone. Will try to get a better one with my digital next time...lol. Wondering how long this is going to take to load on dial up.

LOL Impatient!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

I like it and the funny thing is I saw one somewhere on CL today for $100 in a cabinet. As soon as I saw it I thought of you and darned if I forgot where it was. I really like the machine and I think you will love it!!

And your photography is wonderful!!

Billy

Thanks, Billy! What's really nice too, I have all the feet for it and the manual.