BP> Considering the community you live in, there should be
BP> plenty of old-timers with lots of practical knowledge in
BP> these areas. :-) I don't think I'll ever forget how red
BP> one of my uncle's face became when this topic came up a
BP> few years ago. He and his children were in for a family
BP> reunion in Dover when an old friend stopped by and wanted
BP> to talk about the good old days, particularly the alcohol
BP> fuel making device they had jointly operated.
CO> Now, are you just REAL sure that they were using the output for fuel?
:-)
I have no doubts they tanked up with the fuel they produced. :-)
CO> At one time in my varied and checkered career, I
CO> delivered Oklahoma City newspapers to southeastern
CO> Oklahoma via an ancient Stinson airplane. I'd leave
CO> Oklahoma City just about dusk with the hope of getting
CO> back before dawn the next morning. I remember looking
CO> down and counting the fires under the stills. Needless
CO> to say, I always flew at least 2500' above ground
CO> level. :-)
Outa sight, outa mind. Isn't it amazing how the price of sugar was able to
stop what the government had tried for years to do.
Brien
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