I'm reviewing all my reference material as I work on the manuscript. I found I had overlooked a letter Moore wrote to Hal Carstens in Jan '68 where he mentioned that a book called Sittin' and a-Thinkin', by Ernst Peterson and Glenn Chaffin, was a source of many of his outhouse models. I haven't found a reasonably priced copy yet (no, I won't pay $50US to ship one to Canada as one online seller demands), but I did find a scan of the cover online. The book's cover photo seems very close to that Moorian outhouse model you see on the left. Makes me wonder what else I'll find inside.
Notes about E. L. Moore, mid-20th century model railroading, and other model making related interests.
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Sittin' and a-Thinkin'
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Wow. I found one for USD $5.00 that had "only" a $4.50 flat rate shipping fee. If I switch the address to Winnipeg MB, the USPS rate jumps to $75.00!
ReplyDeleteYeah, I don't understand it. I think Minnesota and North Dakota are just below Manitoba, so it might be cheaper, even at today's gas costs, to ship there and drive down to pick it up :-)
DeleteJim, If you have to wonder what you'll find inside an outhouse there's clearly been a gap in your education. Oh - nevermind, you meant the book! I'm with you now. Carry on.
ReplyDeleteI have been told my grammar needs work :-) Unfortunately I do have some experience in the ways of the outhouse ....
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