Betsy

Posted on October 5th, 2007 by Deb

I told you on Sunday that I’d have some good Eye Candy today and so, without further ado, I’d like to introduce you to . . .

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Old Betsy, my town’s very first fire engine, dating back to 1926.

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Lordy, lordy, but she’s a pretty machine! I love how the fire hose is laid out in rows in the back. Love the glass lantern, and the siren that says “sireno.” Love the scroll-work detail painted on the fenders. Love how she’s absolutely a thing of beauty and yet eminently practical.

She looks like she’s enjoying her retirement from active duty, don’t you think? Coming out to festivals, driving in parades . . . sounds like a good life for an elegant old Fire Engine to me.

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6 Responses to “Betsy”

  1. paula // Oct 5, 2007 at 9:41 am

    That is a pretty machine. Thanks for sharing

  2. Kim // Oct 5, 2007 at 10:54 am

    I saw Betsy in the Boonton 4th of July parade a couple years ago. She’s a fine old gal.

  3. Ruth // Oct 5, 2007 at 1:16 pm

    Lovely photos – what a beautiful machine!

  4. Deborah // Oct 5, 2007 at 3:19 pm

    These are great photos! Definitely worth the wait!

  5. Christina // Oct 5, 2007 at 7:25 pm

    That is a beautiful machine! I love the aesthetic of the fire hose, too. I wanted to ask you, Deb, what kind of dog clippers you have and if you have any advise on dog grooming.

  6. JessaLu // Oct 9, 2007 at 9:10 pm

    Beautiful! RR was saying just yesterday how he wished our town had the room for a nice old engine like that.

    He’s also testing hose tonight so he’ll be laying it out nice and straight for most of this evening – and coming home filthy. *grin*

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