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The Wheels on the Bus…

Dan Antion
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Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge this week is: Wheels.

“This week our topic is Wheels: Cars, Water Wheels, Spinning Wheels, wheel chairs, etc. Be creative and have fun with this challenge.”

You should take a few minutes to follow the link (above) to Cee’s page. She has some delightful wheels on her page and there are links to many others.

Smokey found some wheels. this is our neighbor’s ATV.
We have been on the big wheel many times. It is (was) the largest portable Ferris wheel in the country.
The business end of the wrecker (crane).
Mechanism for raising the door at Cajun Mike’s.
Cutting the slate to get the largest pieces that aren’t badly chipped. The rabbets were cut the same way – messy business.
My bike. Not seeing enough action lately
Our daughter had the opportunity to learn how to change a tire. On a rainy day no less.
They’re wearing masks, but it’s good to see a full school bus.
I peek inside the merry go round.
They drag it back for each team and then rake the path.
Collins Aerospace Engine 1 – That used to be Hamilton Standard who once made airplane propellers. Now, among other things, tey make spacesuits foe NASA. They’re over by the airport, about 2 miles away.
Doors covering the landing gear of the C-5.
Donut
Thin masonry cutoff wheel
Quick snap, not very good picture, but this is the tobacco we grow in Connecticut. That will become the outer wrapped of some fine cigars.
You can tour the powerhouse of the Duquesne Incline. The gears have wooden teeth that can be individually replaced as they wear.
Books on Gateway Clipper

Knuckleheads — The Evil You Choose — When Evil Chooses You — Secrets held Against Evil

All five of my current books are now available in audio book form thanks to Amazon KDP’s Virtual Voice process. The voice is AI generated, but I can honestly say, it’s pretty darn good. The audio books are reasonably priced (all below $7 US) and, if you already own the Kindle version and want to add an audio version, you can do that for $1.99. There is a five-minute sample on the book page for each book. If you’re interested, click on any of the Dreamer’s Alliance book links below the image or on the link below for my latest book.

Bridge to Nowhere

74 responses to “The Wheels on the Bus…”

  1. rugby843 Avatar
    rugby843

    Donut is a cute addition but why is it always raining when you need to change a tire😂

    Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I think Faith asked the same question ;-)

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  2. willowdot21 Avatar
    willowdot21

    Great photos Dan, I especially like the bike and it’s shadow wheels, I see you have to change wheels in rain like we do too! I also love both sets of the huge orangey cog and cable wheels. Happy May! 💜💜

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Willow. Flat tires never seem to happen on a warm sunny day, do they? Touring the powerhouse of the incline (funicular) was fun, and quite interesting.

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      1. willowdot21 Avatar
        willowdot21

        I bet it was I have been on a funicular, in Italy, Canada and here in the U.K. too but l have never been in the powerhouse of any!
        Yes tyres and weather seem to have done a deal ….either pouring rain sweltering heat! 💜

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  3. Lauren Avatar
    Lauren

    Great pictures of wheels. The donut is the only one I would be inclined to take a bite out of.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      It came up during my search, and I couldn’t resist. Just like if it were here in front of me.

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      1. Lauren Avatar
        Lauren

        Yummy

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  4. hilarymb Avatar
    hilarymb

    Hi Dan – those are great selections … amazingly large wheels (for us in this little island – well maybe only me!). We have huge machines on the beach – positioning more shingle – against the sea invading the town – nothing like the Victorians thinking they could control the sea – so far so good. Huge tunnelling machines too – which we see on screens … not near here thankfully. Tyres – oh changing those … I used to do that – not any more! Good for Faith … cheers Hilary

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Changing tires is something one should know how to do. Finding a way to avoid doing it is also a good skill to have. I would have put the London Eye in here, but I used it last week for large things. I should have looked ahead. I hope you have a great week.

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  5. Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread Avatar
    Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

    Cee sure picked the right word for you. :-) Wheels from tools to donuts – perfect.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Haha – you probably knew I’d include a donut ;)

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  6. sustainabilitea Avatar
    sustainabilitea

    What a great variety of wheels, Dan! I was relieved to read that you were cutting rabbets instead of rabbits. That one letter makes such a difference!!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I’ve made that typo a few times, Janet ;-)

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  7. Dave Astor Avatar
    Dave Astor

    A really enjoyable “Circle Game,” Dan! The addition of the donut to the wheel gallery was a very nice touch.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Dave. The problem is, now I want one.

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      1. Dave Astor Avatar
        Dave Astor

        Ha! 😂

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  8. Rivergirl Avatar
    Rivergirl

    A good grouping of wheels. Though I am disappointed there wasn’t a bunny on a tricycle.
    😉

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I promise to get new bunnies in the galleries this week. I did have Smokey on the Quad.

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  9. Murphy’s Law Avatar
    Murphy’s Law

    Smokey was just looking for a fun ride! That’s an impressive Ferris wheel.

    I love the pic of your bike and its shadow. If you look at the shadow of the back of the bike, it looks like there’s a duck sitting on it!

    Great selection of wheels Dan, but the donut wins hands down!

    Hope you don’t have to change a tire during the coming week of rain like Faith did!

    Ginger

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Oh my goodness, Ginger, it DOES look like a duck! That’s so funny.

      I’m going to go out and enjoy what might be the only dry day this week. Time for a walk. Faith agreed that she needed to learn how to change a tire. I think she also agreed that AAA is a good investment.

      I hope Smokey never figures out how to start that thing.

      Have a good week dodging the rain drops.

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  10. GP Avatar
    GP

    About those wheels, Dan….

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Hahaha – that’s great GP!

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  11. circadianreflections Avatar
    circadianreflections

    Great series in this gallery of wheels. I like the rusty wheels at Cajun Mike’s, and the red firetruck. I hope you have a great week!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks! Cajun Mike’s is in New Orleans. Pretty good food. I couldn’t post about wheels and not include a firetruck ;-)

      Enjoy this week!

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      1. circadianreflections Avatar
        circadianreflections

        Thank you! You too! 😀

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  12. Jennie Avatar
    Jennie

    Well done, Dan. Love the title, and happy to see you included a donut.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I couldn’t resist the donut, Jennie (just like I can’t resist them when they’re in front of me ;-)

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      1. Jennie Avatar
        Jennie

        😀

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  13. Oddment Avatar
    Oddment

    I agree with all who say this is a great assortment of wheels. I completely understand the doughnut because we all know that doughnuts help the world go ’round. I enjoyed looking at all these tributes to roundness, but I think my favorite is the merry-go-round. Even those that were powered by our own legs were great fun. Nothing like going in circles to prepare us for life! Your close-ups of cogs and such are a lesson in the unseen. Not to mention ingenuity. Thanks for showing us! (And kudos to Ginger for her sharp eye!)

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I love it when they let us peek behind the scenes and see how the machinery works. Those gears on the incline are amazing. The company didn’t own enough property to build the mechanism in line with the track – the cables have to make a 90-degree turn. It’s fascinating to see how they did that.

      I remember the self-powered merry-go-rounds. One in a park near my grandmother was often powered by my much older cousin. Oh my goodness, we all thought we’d go flying.

      Kudos indeed to Ginger on spotting that duck. I think it’s time for a donut.

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      1. Oddment Avatar
        Oddment

        Once again a near-miss for the keyboard. But that’s OK because it momentarily stopped “The Wheels on the Bus” which has been stuck in my head since I read your post.

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          I am sorry about that.

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  14. lois Avatar
    lois

    Smokey on the bike is so cute! The merry-go-round is a beauty. Yay for donuts–and with sprinkles, too!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Gotta have sprinkles (although, when I grew up, we called them Jimmies). Smokey desperately wants the keys.

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      1. lois Avatar
        lois

        We called them Jimmies, too! Down here ‘sprinkles’ is the word. They are so weird…😆

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          And of course, here in New England they’re called “shots” – go figure.

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  15. bikerchick57 Avatar
    bikerchick57

    Nice wheels, Dan! I especially like the bicycle and donut. Bicycling off calories in order to eat that donut sounds like a plan when the weather is nice. It’s snowing here today, if you can believe that. April Fools on May 1st. No bike riding until at least Wednesday, so today is a good day to hang out and get caught up on the blogosphere. Have a wonderful Monday!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Snowing on May 1st? Oh, Mary, I’m sorry. I guess your new bike didn’t come with snow tires.

      Thanks again for your entry to the Writing Challenge – that was a very nice bit of poetry.

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      1. bikerchick57 Avatar
        bikerchick57

        You’re welcome, Dan. My brother said the white stuff was coming…snowed in Colorado last week. I didn’t want to believe him and now I will no longer ask him about his weather because we seem to be getting their leftovers.

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        1. Teagan Riordain Geneviene Avatar
          Teagan Riordain Geneviene

          NM had snow in the northern mountains last week too. I’d settle for a few drops of rain. But it’s all gone now, so not sending you leftovers. LOL.

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        2. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          I guess that means we’ve go more rain in our future.

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          1. Teagan Riordain Geneviene Avatar
            Teagan Riordain Geneviene

            Hopefully you get a chance to dry out. All that probably evaporated before it got anywhere near you.

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  16. memadtwo Avatar
    memadtwo

    That donut looks tempting. (K)

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      And I was unable to resist.

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  17. quiall Avatar
    quiall

    Arguably one of the best discoveries of our species. Except maybe tea. And donuts.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I think they invented donuts first. One fell off the counter and rolled under the table and that’s when they invented the wheel. That’s my story ;-)

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  18. Teagan Riordain Geneviene Avatar
    Teagan Riordain Geneviene

    What a fun response to the prompt, Dan. Sorry about the flat though.
    Several unexpected wheels and all fun (well except the flat tire of course). I like that you included the wheel-like mechanical parts — and the doughnut. That made me smile. Hugs.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I’m glad you liked this group, Teagan. We need to find ways to smile. The flat was a valuable lesson for Faith.

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  19. dweezer19 Avatar
    dweezer19

    Such fine wheels, Dan! I almost didn’t get past the carousel though. ❤️❤️

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      So many memories in those.

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      1. dweezer19 Avatar
        dweezer19

        Yes. Last time I was in St Augustine they’d moved the carousel. 😞

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          Sad

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  20. Jan Sikes Avatar
    Jan Sikes

    I cracked up at the photo of the donut. :) But a wheel is a wheel. Fun post!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Jan. It showed up in a group of photos when I was searching for something and, as with the real thing, I couldn’t resist. I hope you have a great week.

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  21. Cee Neuner Avatar
    Cee Neuner

    Oh Dan, I really like all your photos for this week. The masonry cutter is cool and I like the tobacco too. Although the tobacco I thought was marijuana. Guess you can tell I don’t smoke anything at all. LOL :D :D

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Ha! This tobacco is actually grown for cigars. I don’t think you want to start smoking those. 😂

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      1. Cee Neuner Avatar
        Cee Neuner

        or even be around them :D :D

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  22. John W. Howell Avatar
    John W. Howell

    Great wheels, Dan. Not sure the donut counts as a wheel but since it is your post I’ll go with it.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      As I explained to Pam, I think they invented the donut first.

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      1. John W. Howell Avatar
        John W. Howell

        I think you are right. Then some guy said, “I’m having trouble pulling my wagon with square wheels. Could you make me some tires in the shape of a donut?”

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  23. Bruce @ walkingoffthechessboard Avatar
    Bruce @ walkingoffthechessboard

    Dan, that shot of your daughter having the “opportunity” to change that tire in the rain reminded me of my first “opportunity.” While there was no rain, it was on the side of the road of a very busy four-lane highway. I would be remiss if I too didn’t acknowledge the presence of the donut. A very tasty-looking “wheel.” Whether we call them jimmies or sprinkles, we can no doubt agree they are worthy accessories. The Duquesne Incline powerhouse indeed looks powerful – nice shot.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Bruce. I felt bad about the rain, but at least she was in her driveway. On the side of a busy highway is a dangerous place to be. That donut is properly dressed, whatever you call them.

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  24. JT Twissel Avatar
    JT Twissel

    Where would we be without the wheel. My cousins back in Mass are all crazy about off-roading.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      If they run into a yellow quad with a black squirrel driving, I know where it came from ;-)

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      1. JT Twissel Avatar
        JT Twissel

        Lol! Now that would be a cute story!

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  25. Liz Gauffreau Avatar
    Liz Gauffreau

    I worked in the tobacco sheds in Springfield, Mass. one summer to string tobacco leaves to a piece of lath for drying. I had to be very, very careful where I put my fingers when I shoved two leaves into the machine.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      We had acres and acres of shade tobacco around here until about 7 years ago. Now it’s an Amazon warehouse and a different trucking terminal. I didn’t grow up here. My wife did and said a lot of kids worked tobacco in the summer. I don’t imagine any of it was easy work. I knew the leaves were sewn together, and I’ve seen them hanging two levels high in the barns. I guess I never thought about how they were sewn.

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      1. Liz Gauffreau Avatar
        Liz Gauffreau

        It wasn’t easy work, mainly because it was so hot.

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  26. Linda Schaub Avatar
    Linda Schaub

    You have quite the collection here Dan – that’s clever to use the round donut which does look like a wheel. Smokey had no interest in a donut – he was munching and crunching peanuts.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Linda! I did once see a squirrel in the park carrying half a bagel.

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      1. Linda Schaub Avatar
        Linda Schaub

        I used to take baby pumpkins and small apples to the Park for my squirrels in the Fall, but I worry about the hawks swooping down and grabbing one of my furry friends, so I had to stop. They’d pause and eat those treats, standing in one spot too long, making them sitting targets.

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          Unfortunately, for them, that’s a possibility. I notice ours almost always take the peanuts to a higher and safer place to eat.

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          1. Linda Schaub Avatar
            Linda Schaub

            Yes, I try to feed them in a safe place, but they still waylay me, but like you say they take them higher. At the Park this morning, someone had laid apples all along the shoreline … only a few bites out of them as they always eat the peanuts first.

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