Frosty Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 SPCH, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Hardware. You're right Scott, I misspelled Gromit, my bad I'll stop rolling my eyes at Frazer. . . Maybe. Northern Gromits made famous world wide by Garrison Keillor's "Tales From Lake Wobegone." How can you even dream in your worst nightmare of impaling good natured, eager to be helpful, Gromits on a steel rod?! Is your first name really Vlad? Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott NC Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 I was in a junk shop last week and found a hard cover copy of Wobegon Boy in the used book tubs. I'll put in with my xmas gifts I collect over the year, Mom likes him. We exchange garage and flea market "treasures" we find during the year. Last year I got an old copper soddering iron among other neat old tools. It's just small stuff but fun to see what the other found. Speaking of Vlad, did you see how the specimen in the 2nd and 3rd picture from the bottom speared it's victim right through the "rosebud" with its tail? Kind of neat how it clamped onto it too. Rosa's are red And cannibals too They ate all their own Now they are coming for you..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 It's going to be a GREAT DAY! I've seen a couple posts that put a great big smile on my mug and now you've made me laugh out loud. Thank you Scott, that's a perfect little ditty. I'll be chuckling all day. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott NC Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 As Sherlock said to Watson in The Hound Of The Baskervilles as he fired up his "infernal", screetchy violin, "Anything to oblige my friend".... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott NC Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 Ahhh... That didn't sound quite the way I meant it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 No? Is the explanation better or are you just teasing us? Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott NC Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 Nah.... Just being confused, getting my wires crossed as usual and having fun using up the forum's supply of smiley faces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 Your confusion made perfect sense to me. Now I'm hoping you weren't describing quantum mechanics! Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott NC Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 No, I try to steer clear of quantum mechanic rabbit holes these days. Nice try. I'm content with wondering if Rosa Sapiens came from fossil seeds. Or genetic reasearch. Or a meteorite. Or a nuclear blast. Or the ocean floor. Or the earths core. Or.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazer Posted November 3, 2021 Author Share Posted November 3, 2021 It might be best to steer clear of that rabbit hole as well... It's a combination of circumstance 2, a well timed lightning strike and an Italian-Swiss scientist, Flowenstein. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 *ALL* of them of course! Reminds me of the old singing round: "Rose, Rose, Rose, Rose, Will I ever see thee rule the world? I will conquer at thy will sire, At thy will." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott NC Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 Going down that rabbit hole I came across an interesting song about a old tyme metal worker that I dare not quote or link to. There's no steering around them around here, IFI is just one big rabbit hole... With the pull and allure of a black one. Flowenstein... Flowenstein... Hmmm.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazer Posted November 4, 2021 Author Share Posted November 4, 2021 KISS Here's a hint: "GRRRRRRRR" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott NC Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 I got that part. I was just thinking of things that rhyme. A habit of mine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Flowestein . . . Growin Green, Blowin Steam, Slow n Mean, Blowin Beans? Hmmm? Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazer Posted November 6, 2021 Author Share Posted November 6, 2021 It appears our flowery friends have created a warrior class to deal with the threat from within. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 When do you think rosa will start showing up human sized? I'm betting these would sell in all their variations. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazer Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share Posted November 7, 2021 I'll make a sword out of a penny nail, but I think the warrior class might go extinct if they become human size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Oh I don't know, I think they'd find plenty of placement as guardians on walkways and such. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott NC Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Nice sculpture! You could name him Spartacus Rosacus. How about interchangable weapons? Chain mace, spear, battle axe, etc..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Paint a heart on the shield---or braze one! Battle cry of Twure Luve I expect. 11 of them in a ring protecting a single rose would make a spiffy Valentines Day gift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazer Posted November 9, 2021 Author Share Posted November 9, 2021 Thornomeus Botanicus. The sword and shield are removable so I could make a few mini weapons. TP, I would probably braze one. My little Bernzomatic TS8000 had some trouble with the shield (as you can see in the picture). I've been pondering getting an oxy-propane torch (thanks JHCC for your thread on the topic). I know I'll use it, but I'm not sure it complies with my agreement with the fire marshal (no flammable liquids). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 While the propane is technically a flammable liquid, it's also contained in a pressure vessel; in my experience, "flammable liquid" refers to things like oil, gasoline, diesel, hydraulic fluid, etc. Simple test: does the fire marshal permit gas grills? That's the same material in the same container as the fuel for an oxypropane torch. 31 minutes ago, Frazer said: (thanks JHCC for your thread on the topic) (You're welcome.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazer Posted November 9, 2021 Author Share Posted November 9, 2021 That's why I'm not sure. While my written agreement came about due to the NFPA 211 code with respect to garages and "solid fuel-burning appliances" (and was with the flammable liquids you list in mind) I'm not sure how far that extends. Not sure if gas grills would be allowed either. Luckily the fire marshal is a good guy (also a welder) so it's an easy question to ask. I'm guessing if the answer is no my Bernzomatic torch I use to light the forge with is also contraband.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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