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It started with the Foxfire Magazine in 1966 and  generated  global interest in the folkways and crafts of Southern Appalachia. The Foxfire Book was the first of a series of anthologies compiling articles from the magazine and focusing on the trades, crafts, and livelihoods of the Appalachian pioneers. Today, there are a dozen books in the Foxfire series as well as companion books covering everything from hog scalding to making wine. There are now some 28 Foxfire book and unbound publications. Here's a link to a complete book:   foxfire here are some images:

 By Bruce Shawkey Found this book on the Internet. Funny but true. Here is the author's answer; Gravity, plain and simple. Older men have the same issue women have as they grow older, only our issue is lower on the body. If you wear briefs you may not notice this phenomenon of drooping twins until your pair come in contact with something startling, like a cold, wet encounter in the bathroom. My first encounter nearly caused me to jump up off of the john. If you wear boxers you may have an earlier warning as the twins creep down the inside of your leg over time. Unfortunately there is no good solution for this condition. You can skootch forward and try to rest them on the front rim of the toilet seat. This doesn't always work as the rim may be cold or it can also be slippery, causing the boys to fall back down and into the water, sometimes causing a splash. Using a wash cloth, a nearby magazine or a bunch of wadded up toilet paper strategically placed between the boys and the ri

 By Bruce Shawkey This is a great book, chronicling our country's love of cars and travelling by car over the decades. The book starts at dawn of affordable car transportation when Henry Ford perfected the Model T and assembly line production,  changing transportation forever. This single car alone gave people freedom, spurred new industries (gas stations, mechanics, etc.), and started to influence city planning. It's estimated over 15 million Model T cars were produced between 1908 and 1927.  During WWII, there was little happening on the consumer front, because all effort was devoted to the war effort. Consumers were left with buying used cars, and of course you had the added headaches of gas rationing.  During World War II, the American consumer car market essentially ceased to exist as auto manufacturers completely shifted production to military vehicles like tanks, trucks, and airplanes, meaning there were virtually no new civilian cars available for purchase, and existing

  By Bruce Shawkey One of my favorite TV shows growing up was The Man From UNCLE It starred American Napoleon Solo (Robert Vaughn), and Russian Illya Kuryakin (David McCallum) and Leo G. Carroll played Alexander Waverly, They made toy guns based on the series (there's one on eBay in mint condition with orginal packaging listed for $1,000), and playing cards. Today, you can buy and all sorts of DVD sets. And of course this book shown at left. I got one for Christmas from Sears, and I cost around $10. The book features new stories (i.e., separate from the TV show) of UNCLE written by Michael Avellone, copyright 1965.  The stories read like pulp fiction. There is usually at least one beautiful girl in every story, as there was on every TV episode. The villain is always THRUSH trying to take over the world. The backdrop is the Cold War with Russia. McCallum went on to co-star in NCIS. He passed away in September 2023 at age 90 Robert Vaughn's career in film, television and theater

 By Bruce Shawkey Here is a brochure for a 1961 Citroen 2CV car. The 1961 Citroën 2CV was a lightweight, inexpensive, and fuel-efficient car with a front engine and rear-wheel drive. It was known for its simplicity, robustness, and low maintenance requirements. Here are some details about the 1961 Citroën 2CV. Design The 2CV was designed by Pierre Jules Boulanger, Flaminio Bertoni, and André Lefebvre, and the first prototype was completed in 1937. The car was originally criticized, but demand quickly grew.  Features The 2CV had a three-gear gearbox with overdrive, a centrifuge clutch, and stamped steel body panels. It was also known for its unusual concept and idiosyncratic features, such as a leather strip that served as a gas gauge.  Fuel efficiency The original model could achieve 40 miles per gallon.  The 2CV was in production until 1981 and became a fashionable cult object and icon of French motor industry history.  The car has appeared in several movies, including For Your Eyes O

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