That's one way to reduce fatigue. And the dogs are a nice touch...
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That's one way to reduce fatigue. And the dogs are a nice touch...
Kind of sets precedence for laying down on the job doesn't it. having the grind wheels below them probably on a single long arbor driven by a single flat belt not only saves space reduces the need of many moving parts lower maintenance, allows them to grind away from themselves so sparks and dust travels away and down instead of filling the air around them. plus gives their dogs a place to lay and stay close to their owners without getting in the way.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jon
Cool! I did not know "Bring your dog to work" day went that far back!
Why, laying on your belly? Love bringing your dog to work!
Cute that two of them have their dogs laying on them.
"Yellow Bellies"
The dogs were trained to keep the grinder's legs warm.
Just when I though I knew it all.
I don't grind knives. But we [Fred, Spirit, Bear] sleep that way. They have sit and wait until I'm under covers. Best get comfy quick, one weighs 96, the other 65.
It's not new, but one thought crosses my mind often. When wild dogs or wolves were first domesticated, this likely began soon thereafter.
And on the coldest nights you slept with three dogs. A three dog night...
It's the bassetts
The band is still on the tour circuit with 1 of the founders and a guitarist still going strong since the beginningQuote:
Originally Posted by IntheGroove
Danny Hutton Michael Allsup
A lot of great songs back in the day
Last time I saw them was June 1998 at Harrahs Tahoe...
three dog night tour schedule now through April 2020
https://tickets-center.com/search/th...erest_ms=&vx=0
I like where the dogs are lying.
The 2 missing dogs are probably on break. Union rules.
The dog looks pretty comfortable.
Also where the phrase "nose to the grindstone" comes from
Lol good 12 bolts
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Shipyard crews working on submarines USS Adder and USS Moccasin at Norfolk Navy Yard, April 1904.
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I wonder at what point in time the US navy changed from naming submarines after snakes to naming them after fish? Not that it really matters much but, some one keep track of the next time they change what they name them after. I place $5.00 in the pool and vote they name them after Victoria's Secret female undies types.
Naming them for sea creatures was done in WWII; things have changed since then. Here a few excerpts from Wikipedia...Quote:
Originally Posted by greyhoundollie
There are 34 Los Angeles-class submarines on active duty and 28 retired, making it the most numerous nuclear-powered submarine class in the world. Except for USS Hyman G. Rickover (SSN-709), submarines of this class are named after U.S. cities, breaking a Navy tradition of naming attack submarines after sea creatures. Ships from the USS Virginia afterwards are named after US States, a convention traditionally reserved for battleships and nuclear missile submarines.
the U.S. Navy modified the four oldest Ohio-class Trident submarines (Ohio (SSGN-726), Michigan (SSGN-727), Florida (SSGN-728), and Georgia (SSGN-729))
The American George Washington-class "boomers" were named for patriots, and together with the Ethan Allen, Lafayette, James Madison, and Benjamin Franklin classes, these SSBNs comprised the Cold War-era "41 for Freedom." Later Ohio-class submarines were named for states (recognizing the increase in striking power and importance once bestowed upon battleships), with the exception of Henry M. Jackson (SSBN-730), which was named for United States Senator Henry M. "Scoop" Jackson (1912–1983) of Washington upon his death while in office (1983)
1921, when the Barracuda class was built:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o...ed_States_Navy
Times change. Today's more [ read as 'excess' IMNSHO] creative latitude of naming capital ships is not far from selecting Vicky Snicker models. I'm glad to be retired from Naval service, there are ships I'd be unhappy representing by Command rocker on my jumper sleeve.Quote:
Originally Posted by greyhoundollie
USS Independence, Enterprise, Kitty Hawk, Flatley, Cowpens, et-al; that's one thing. The USS SomeBodyNotHeldInHighRegard, hell no!
In 1959 there was an undies attempt via Hollywood. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Petticoat
Geese Louise I haven't seen that movie in what seems like 50 years
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Photograph with 2 captions: (1) "Improvement of the Mississippi River between the Illinois and Ohio Rivers" and (2) "Details of Construction. Negative 3. Taken Sept. 22, 1882. Mattress ways for making mattress 2 feet thick--used in the construction of submergible dams."
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Well I do not see any mattresses but I do see a UFO in the top left corner!
There's an alien standing on the deck looking at us right behind that box. Short guy with a round head.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ralphxyz
I can almost see a smile on his face/her face/it's face.
That's Cap't Stan...
I hear he has a really hard head. You could break a board over his head and he wouldn't mind at all.
But, then the mess would have to be cleaned up by Jan Itor.
Plenty of 'mattresses'; those are the bound mats of tree branches. They are on the incline to get them in the water easier. Purpose is to stabilize river bottom from erosion by the current where they sink.
And Cap't Stan's job likely winches a line anchored upstream while they place mats, then pull forward incrementally.
Jans colleague in the submersible was Jacques Coustdian......Quote:
Originally Posted by jdurand
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"U.S. Army Photo", number 163-12-62. Left: Patsy Simmers, holding ENIAC board Next: Mrs. Gail Taylor, holding EDVAC board Next: Mrs. Milly Beck, holding ORDVAC board Right: Mrs. Norma Stec, holding BRLESC-I board.
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Stec and Simmers were "computers" (mathematicians/programmers). Here they are two years ago: https://apgnews.com/community-news/a...ale-computers/
#1232 That's progress and today it would be a single chip and a 1000x the speed.
And you will wear it like jewelry...
Power consumption too. Our microwave oven was made in 1989 and when idle (just showing the time) it draws about as much power as my Android tablet in use. I've put a power switch on the cord and we keep if off unless in use.
As for longevity... yes that GE combination convection microwave has been in daily use since we bought it in 1989. I've replaced a door switch, vacuumed out dust, and oiled the fan motor but otherwise it's still cooking. Checked for microwave leaks with a meter, nothing unusual.
And standing behind
is the proud father!Quote:
Originally Posted by Jon
As usual I've got some smartassed comment, but read the "years later" link in Jon's post. Those ladies and photo caused a revolution.
Love the dogs...there must have been a reason for everyone to be lying down on the job...Quote:
Originally Posted by Jon
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Patriotic Toledo girls plowing Liberty Gardens near the City. 1917.
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Three children operating rocker at a gold mine on Dominion Creek, Yukon Territory, ca. 1898.
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Other than the shovel and bucket, everything is homemade...