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National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day falls on November 12 and is also known as National Pizza With Everything (Except Anchovies) Day. Pizza is the most eaten — and best liked — food item in the U.S. Each American eats about 46 pizza slices a year. Anchovy is a small fish that usually comes in a can. Pizza fans feel it does not go well with a classic, deliciously topped pizza, since its flavor tends to overpower the more delicate nuances of the ingredients used as toppings. Bring out the chef in you and top your personal pizza with your favorites, minus the anchovy, of course. Pizza has been described as the favorite meal of Americans, especially since World War II. Since then, there have been different recipes and varieties of pizza, with a wide array of toppings. There always has been a group of people who have ridiculed the beloved pizza with anchovies as topping choice – so much so that only 3 in every 1,000 people would admit to selecting anchovy as a topping of choice. So this day celebrates the mainstream taste regarding pizza.

Did someone say Rupp ? I've had my Black Widow since 1984, best $30.00 ( yes $30) I ever spent. I probably put several thousand miles on that thing....been rebuilt numerous times, last time it got a complete top to bottom restoration, engine has every possible modification you can do to a Tecumseh and keep it looking stock.

Hauled some brush with the C-121 today

Current plan for snow (now that the 854 and blade are ready) is to keep the wood box stocked.

This auction house is pretty local to me. I’ve been there countless times to in-person sales and drive past somewhat frequently as they are on the path I take to get to one of my favorite fishing lakes. In general, Wheel Horse stuff has usually sold way below value (in my opinion) at their sales. I think their typical crowd is just not in the WH orbit and hardly any of their prior sales got mentioned on this site. I suspect the exposure here (and perhaps elsewhere) might have helped this one along. I was watching this one for bargains and had a real interest in the diesel Deere, but it didn’t work out this time. They do look like nice pieces so whoever the winners were did well. FYI, they have at least one annual Lawn and Garden auction that’s usually worth watching. I’ve not seen anything especially rare in the WH offerings, but there are usually some really special things from the other brands that bring impressive results. As a potential seller, I have typically been disappointed in prices I’ve seen on WH stuff. As a potential buyer, I’ve been excited. The Aumann family is a class act. Really nice people and they run a nice operation. All that said, as a local watcher of what they do it wouldn’t break my heart to see the rest of you forget about their sales when they have stuff I might be interested in 😇 Steve

Imagine that on @Pullstart wrist

Have a great day @AlexR!

One thing that I believe the new engines lack is torque. I believe this is because the stroke is shorter on new engines. Longer stroke = more torque.

Thanks guys!!! I got the best gift to myself in the mail today as well! A Jim Kemp masterpiece!

Dragged in another one that blew down in the field. This 312H with turfs can sure pull its weight.

Hooked yard cart up to the 12hp no name and gathered a little fuel for stove (wood). Thats a Simplicity cart so don't hold it against me. Bought at yard sale and was going to paint it Wheel Horse color but its such good shape hate to fool with it. Maybe some Simplicity fan will trade me a Wheel Horse cart/equipment for it . Wishful thinking I know….

520HC is ready for plow duty. You can see the rear end peaking out behind it, that is the 416H project for this winter. This little walk behind is also on standby. Big tractor and blower are also ready but won't fit in the heated shop this year. It is in the big tent garage out back where it normally lives all summer. I ran a big extension cord out to it for the block heater. This is the first time the tractor has been in the cold in the winter, hopefully it will start if required. We have a little dusting of snow now that actually started on Sunday and adds a bit each day. Not enough to worry about plowing yet, hopefully it will melt in the next couple of days.

Triple that and you be in my neighborhood ...

Even I…. Well…

I have done localized ice water baths on my hands in the past. For some reason, listening to all those “old” people telling me that my hands aren’t hammers fell on deaf ears. Now, my hands feel “old” quite often! Surprised?

Here are the results for the WH stuff….(in n the pics)

Earlier this Summer we renovated our bathroom. Had to make new jambs and casings for the new pocket doors to match rest of house, and of course all with hand tools. Vanity also matching the beaded details throughout house all made with my Grandfather’s 98 year old plane. Woodwork is to be painted so I used clear pine which is always a pleasure to work with. I don’t use door stops or nailed on casings but rather make split jambs and casings in one assembled piece with no fasteners visible. All edges jointed straight and square by hand. All faces dressed with hand plane Beads made with Grandpa’s plane . One full bead requires planing board from face and from edge . “Secret” to my signature corner detail on jambs is a hidden precisely cut rabbet on back of one of beaded boards. This is done with a moving filister plane. Lock side of jamb for pocket door is recessed for privacy. I almost never use nailed on stops. Recess is plowed using a shoulder plane riding against a guide. My signature detail on jambs Everything is dry fitted prior to gluing and assembling in one piece. Once finished there are no visible fasteners to deal with yet one side is completely removable to allow for to be removed if needed. It can then be reinstalled without any damage to it. All pieces hand cut for dry fitting prior to assembly. After cutting the miters with miter box they are trimmed perfectly with the “guillotine”. Vanity also with beaded panels.

Happy Birthday @AlexR, we are glad you were born.

Original muffler rotted out and I didn’t want to pay $250 for another. So about $70 in pipe fittings and a Ford muffler from TC. Need to figure out a support to help with the weight.

Got up to see the Northern Lights but it was too cloudy. Another chance tonight for some.

You can't fix stupid!!!

As you can see by the map I don't exactly have a great Viewpoint up here in the far Northeast. Last night was the same. My sister down in Kansas was able to get a fantastic shot.

Consider replacing the lower 90 degree elbow with a reducing run tee. I tapped a pipe plug 3/8-16 for the strap bolt... supports it right under the area of most weight. I also tack welded all the pipe joints to keep them aligned...

Yes......he sold it to me. I got it installed & working but I'm sure Ed knows way more about it than I do

That is the name of the game with collectables, we don't need it, but we want it, who wants it the most? @PWL216 Thank you for posting the results, those were all very reasonable prices except for Don's Viking Roller Blade which obviously should have gone for more if there had been one more bidder, @c-series don.

Added bonus. You can use it to jump start solenoids!

On Sunday, I was looking at a broken creeper and realized the headrest piece looked a lot like the wooden back for the round hood back rests so, I took it off and put it in my brother's lawn Ranger it looks like it was meant to be

Bought a camper trailer today - 2022 Coleman Light 1855RB. Looking forward to taking it on the road, well, mostly taking it and getting "somewhere". Haven't decided where my first camping trip will be. Probably further south for warmer weather.

I was thinking the same thing as I was draining the 8 n's gas tank for the winter.

All kinds of room for activities!

This may not look like much, but getting the rusty CA under the rack is a huge accomplishment today! I just gained access to 14’ of racking that was blocked from fork truck access.

I put a bend on mine when I built it. I don't recall if I had a specific reason or if it's just the way that worked out. The one thing I would say about that is, Be aware of any writing or usage habits before you The bend off to the side like I did. Example: My exhaust points to the right. Normally the chipper is what lives on that tractor and you feed that from the left or from the top. If I am feeding from the top of the hopper, and if I am working off to the right hand side of the tractor, I have to be conscious of not getting the exhaust blown in my face. Just food for thought.

I guess that's the trick, I quit drinking adult beverages about forty years ago and haven't liked anchovies or sardines since then.

Got himself a neat little dirt track! Of two I do remember pulling out some, what I thought were small shrubs. Hooked to the three point. That was a no no. I did not flip but close. I under estimated the roots. Take away, could happen with a little wheel horse.

These are garden tractors, not dragsters or NASCAR race cars. Don't guess it would hurt anything but doubt it would be all that beneficial.

Dragged my 1971 Rupp Roadster out of my fathers rotted and falling down shed. Last ridden summer of 1987, got caught riding it and it was permanently taken away... had it under a tarp but the moisture got to it. Plan to clean it up and combine it with a parts one I bought to make it as nice as I can. Im 54 and boy... had alot of good times on it driving all over the back roads of my country town. Used to grow alot of tobacco in town and the fields / service dirt roads made for awesome riding Never knew that RUPP Industries was this gentleman. Boy I bet Cecil and Mickey could've had a good conversation as each looked over the others product. Thanks Mickey Rupp for some very cool rides. Yes he was an Indy driver

Wow you got two birthdays!!

Happy Happy Plow Bro!!

Doofus!!

Making the food warm with you heart for the humans you care about is the only way to go @Pullstart. Rinse and uh repeat

Mine lost a lot of weight tonight after work.

I have more tools in a black hole! Too many paint fumes!

The S/G voltage regulators’ “chopping rate” of the charging voltage simply doesn’t synchronize with the sampling rate of the digital VOMs, confusing it. Better digital meters have a “freeze” button which lets the user control when the sample is taken but then “are you feeling lucky?!" I stupidly sold my Simpson to someone when I got a digital. "Why have two meters?” my shortsighted self asked. Later, bought a cheap Radio Shack analog at a flea market and it does what I need.

As I age and inevitably more things are found wrong or wearing out, I think lot about what is in the future for me. Watching my wife fighting the rapid deteriorating effects of Parkinson’s specially when coupled with effects of Arthritis is a sobering daily affair. If similar conditions will happen to me , what will I do and how will I cope with it. Particularly if I loose the ability to use my hands. I will lose essentially what keeps me grounded and probably with some normal degree of sanity. I will lose what is my shield against the undesirable effects of life. I am a firm believer in science but I also believe in the existence of certain energies, good and bad , some of them having had great benefits in my life. A simple bracelet is not going to harm anyone. It is also a craft obviously enjoyed by its creator, tastefully done making one at least taking a look at it and appreciating the craftsmanship and that went into it. Something I can definitely appreciate. So that along with my worries about what the future may be holding for me , looks like I may be getting a bracelet when available.