tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2990723463374960425.post6978876257006949967..comments2023-10-03T14:01:01.036+01:00Comments on One Small Step: A short walk in the Gargunnock HillsOldmortalityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11828967124865650752noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2990723463374960425.post-71883875583779892002013-05-10T15:56:10.797+01:002013-05-10T15:56:10.797+01:00Thanks Alan. The 60s icon I was referring to was t...Thanks Alan. The 60s icon I was referring to was the VW camper van in the background.<br />As for the implement in the foreground, I agree it is considerably older than the 1960s.I reckon it was originally horse-drawn/landwheel powered, and that it has been converted to be towed behind, possibly, some kind of mini-tractor (or Land Rover).The manufacturer's name is too worn to make out, but I can see "England" on one of the wheels, which rules out someone local like Reekie.On closer examination of the picture, I see that it is not only well preserved, but looks as if it is still in use - look at the condition of that cutter-bar.Perhaps for silage or small scale hay-making for horses.<br />And, on reflection, I think you will agree that it is a reaper or side mower and not a threshing machine :-)Oldmortalityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11828967124865650752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2990723463374960425.post-41953601476608757672013-05-10T13:03:22.659+01:002013-05-10T13:03:22.659+01:00I like that threshing machine. But its pre 60'...I like that threshing machine. But its pre 60's.AlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2990723463374960425.post-1100734610244922862013-05-10T09:35:07.758+01:002013-05-10T09:35:07.758+01:00You're welcome, Alen. Tune in next week for my...You're welcome, Alen. Tune in next week for my opinions on herring versus mackerel.Oldmortalityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11828967124865650752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2990723463374960425.post-10271941269590779162013-05-09T22:11:57.856+01:002013-05-09T22:11:57.856+01:00Thanks for the sole info OM.Thanks for the sole info OM.Because They're Therehttp://becausetheyrethere.comnoreply@blogger.com