Blasphemy and Fire

Yes, it is true.  Those “fun loving” guys of the church used to burn people at the stake for acts that they considered “blasphemous.”    Luckily, such behavior has fallen out of practice.  Also luckily, this story has nothing to do with religious persecution. (there are plenty of current news sources out there if that is… Continue reading Blasphemy and Fire

A Dynamite Idea

These days, relics of mining history are sought after by collectors…blasting machines, lamps, helmets, signs, etc ….This includes, of course, dynamite boxes. Over the years I have been fortunate enough to find examples of all sorts of mining stuff to add to my personal collection.  Usually I restore such items or at least clean them… Continue reading A Dynamite Idea