953 nut 62,795 #1 Posted 23 hours ago Today is Chester Greenwood Day, celebrated in Farmington, Maine, honors the town’s beloved inventor of earmuffs. This lively event draws crowds with its unique charm, highlighting the importance of a simple invention that brought warmth to many ears. The event fosters a sense of community and honors a local hero whose invention made a significant mark. This celebration is a testament to how one person’s creativity can leave a lasting legacy, bringing warmth and cheer to generations. 4 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 75,381 #2 Posted 23 hours ago Grover also.... no ears. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 43,538 #3 Posted 23 hours ago Thanks Richard, You brighten my day. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MainelyWheelhorse 2,206 #4 Posted 21 hours ago Cool, you learn something new every day here, tractor related or not. I’ve never heard of Chester Greenwood or that he invented earmuffs, and I live in the state where he invented them. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 3,780 #5 Posted 18 hours ago You said it Richard. This morning when I left the house at 6 it was 26*. When I left the woods at 8:30 it was....... 26*. Just got back from running to York, it's 30*. Went in the house, its 70*. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCW 1,453 #6 Posted 18 hours ago Back in CT after being in TX for Thanksgiving. It was 85 when we arrived there and 24 upon our return. The 80s was nice but I will take a bit of cold and snow here than a summer of blazing hot in TX. You can only take off some much clothing when hot, but can put on more layers when cold. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 3,780 #7 Posted 17 hours ago 54 minutes ago, CCW said: Back in CT after being in TX for Thanksgiving. It was 85 when we arrived there and 24 upon our return. The 80s was nice but I will take a bit of cold and snow here than a summer of blazing hot in TX. You can only take off some much clothing when hot, but can put on more layers when cold. 85 is perfect temps. I'd love that year round, even better with only mild humidity. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 75,381 #8 Posted 16 hours ago 59 minutes ago, adsm08 said: 85 is perfect temps. I'd love that year round, even better with only mild humidity. Too hot 🔥 🥵 Us Bears shut down in the low 80s. If'n it was bone dry humidity - maybe. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 29,684 #9 Posted 11 hours ago 4 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Too hot 🔥 🥵 Us Bears shut down in the low 80s. If'n it was bone dry humidity - maybe. Scientists discover the real reason for the delays in completion of Colossus... 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 75,381 #10 Posted 10 hours ago 1 hour ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Scientists discover the real reason for the delays in completion of Colossus... THE HEAT 🥵 🔥 ☀️ 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beap52 1,714 #11 Posted 9 hours ago 8 hours ago, CCW said: Back in CT after being in TX for Thanksgiving. It was 85 when we arrived there and 24 upon our return. The 80s was nice but I will take a bit of cold and snow here than a summer of blazing hot in TX. You can only take off some much clothing when hot, but can put on more layers when cold. I'm partial to heat. I figure I can slow down enough to stay cool but I can't speed up enough to stay warm. By the time I bundled up to stay warm in coveralls and the like, I could barely bend over to drive nails. During the heat of summer, we'd start to work at sunrise and finish about noon. In the winter, we'd start mid morning to allow it to warm up a bit. That old worm drive skill saw was slow to come up to speed in cold weather. Now that I'm retired I just need warm enough coat to get from house to shop. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites