The Contraption 2009

stormfeather · Post by **stormfeather** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 9:03 pm

Here's some Agripunk for you!

From the Great Oregon Steam Up
http://www.antiquepowerland.com/Antique ... index.html

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 9:09 pm

LeChatNoir · Post by **LeChatNoir** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 7:56 pm

Whoo Hoo!!!

Iâ€™m starting to feel the itch to mess with old rusty metal creeping into my bones.

klondike_bar · Post by **klondike_bar** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 8:29 pm

LeChatNoir wrote:Whoo Hoo!!!

Iâ€™m starting to feel the itch to mess with old rusty metal creeping into my bones.

"I'd like to caress this rusty kettle." -salad fingers

cheers to the victorian delorean. only stepping stone is getting it up to 88mph.

karine · Post by **karine** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 12:01 am

Redd Meg!

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 2:04 am

I blinde gÃ¥r jeg
Redd meg, ikke
La natten fÃ¸re meg
Bestandig

Barb Wire · Post by **Barb Wire** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 2:16 am

Ta det med ro, du er helt trygg her!

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 2:55 am

That's reassuring, but I doubt Karine has ever been afraid of anything.

I was mystified and the song was the only thing I could find as a reference.
Is it in norwegian or archaic danish?

Elliot · Post by **Elliot** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 1:01 pm

Warning; thread drift in progress. Warning; thread drift in progress.

This interweb is amazing. Here is the translation from a web site:

Blind I walk
Do not lead me home
Let the night lead me
Eternally forward

More verbatim, it is:

Blind I walk
Save me not
Let the night lead me
Always

I have an issue with the comma in the original. By normal grammar, it reverses the meaning.

But it is modern Norwegian. That said, keep in mind that there are two official versions of the Norwegian language -- and countless dialects. Norway was long ruled by Denmark, and the old Norwegian language was heavily influenced by Danish. This is the most commonly spoken version today. The other version is an effort to restore the language towards its old self.

[For the benefit of other burners who read this, we should probably explain that Karine is of Norwegian heritage, and is learning the language.]

LeChatNoir · Post by **LeChatNoir** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 9:29 pm

And Elliot is helping with the fun, entertaining and educational articles on rural backyard projects!

pinemom · Post by **pinemom** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 7:27 am

Elliot wrote:
Warning; thread drift in progress. Warning; thread drift in progress.

[For the benefit of other burners who read this, we should probably explain that Karine is of Norwegian heritage, and is learning the language.]

Yeah, you tell em Barb wire...Norwiegen classes will be held in the BOOBY bar This year!

Yes, LeChat Noir, how does your garden grow?

Barb Wire · Post by **Barb Wire** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 10:27 am

pinemom wrote:
Elliot wrote::D
Warning; thread drift in progress. Warning; thread drift in progress.

[For the benefit of other burners who read this, we should probably explain that Karine is of Norwegian heritage, and is learning the language.]
:D
Yeah, you tell em Barb wire...Norwiegen classes will be held in the BOOBY bar This year!

Yes, LeChat Noir, how does your garden grow?

That's right, Pinemom. This year, I'm doing a little thing I've called "Learn Norwegian at The Booby Bar".

Had a lot of fun with that in 2008 at the Herring Bar.

So a very warm welcome to everyone who wants to learn some Norwegian! This year you will also be able to taste a Norwegian drink at The Booby Bar.

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 10:33 am

Drinking and language instruction.
I have enough trouble learning language as it is.

Barb Wire · Post by **Barb Wire** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 11:04 am

No problems! Actually, it will get easier (and more fun) to learn after a few drinks.

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 11:24 am

What if I can only speak norwegian when I'm drinking?

Fire Wire · Post by **Fire Wire** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 1:40 pm

gyre wrote:What if I can only speak norwegian when I'm drinking?

You can't, you are drinking and are not able to speak!!!

Wait a minute

GOOOGOOOOGOOOGOOOOOOOO

BURP

unjonharley · Post by **unjonharley** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 4:36 pm

Now I'm ready to project.. It will be the 'UNjon Dear Tractor'("PUNKED") for 09..

Just come home from a one week post operatioN visit..

From Bm 2000 when I could hardly see to 20 over 25 in both eyes.

The worst one was 40 over 400, They got it to 30 over 300.. Then surgery two weeks ago and 20 over 25 today. The tec took the lens out of my glasses so I can see distances. But will have to wait a month or more for new lens to read..

Will have to stay with rust removal and such on the tractor until then.. The thing is a great ball of old grease.. But I love it already. Throw in a new battery, it spit up a huge fur ball and started running.

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 5:02 pm

Tractor furballs.
Love it.

Good luck with it!

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 3:53 pm

gyre wrote:What if I can only speak norwegian when I'm drinking?

Think about it. When do you need to speak Norwegian if not at a bar?

unjonharley · Post by **unjonharley** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 4:17 pm

theCryptofishist wrote:
gyre wrote:What if I can only speak norwegian when I'm drinking?
Think about it. When do you need to speak Norwegian if not at a bar?

There's only three words.

Ya, Yup, and Youbetcha..

karine · Post by **karine** » Sun Feb 15, 2009 10:49 pm

& "Jeg elsker deg!"

(pronounced: "Yai elske dai")

Happy belated Valentine's ya'all.

Captain Goddammit · Post by **Captain Goddammit** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 8:45 am

Valentine's Day... shit. Good day to hide!

unjonharley · Post by **unjonharley** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 10:20 am

Captain Goddammit wrote:Valentine's Day... shit. Good day to hide!

Cap, Your ugly is so nasty it would leak out of anywhere you would try to hide it.. Be my valentine ??

karine · Post by **karine** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 7:35 pm

Awe... I DO love you guys!

**burn** · Post by **burn** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 7:49 am

Here's one for gyre's collection:

Elliot · Post by **Elliot** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 10:55 am

And its grandpa:

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 12:25 pm

Hasn't there been something vaguely similar on the playa?

I wonder about the steering.

karine · Post by **karine** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 11:42 pm

It HAS crossed my mind...

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 1:29 am

Captain Goddammit · Post by **Captain Goddammit** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 9:59 am

unjonharley wrote:
Captain Goddammit wrote:Valentine's Day... shit. Good day to hide!
Cap, Your ugly is so nasty it would leak out of anywhere you would try to hide it.. Be my valentine ??

Well I survived Valentines' Day, but if I'd been your Valentine I wouldn't have!

The Contraption 2009

Agripunk?

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