O&R, I've been to a few of the big Thresherman's Reunions, and it's a sight to see; dozens of magnificent traction engines, still doing what they did 100 years ago and more. I did use the excuse that my wife sort of gave me permission to buy one when she said we needed a garden tractor. I finally sold it as it was sinking in my driveway (18,000 pounds can do that)
I had a 32' steam launch, built in 1892, and kept it on the CT River, and at Mystic seaport for many years. I ended up selling that to Bill Ruger.
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