You have cut that beautifully. When I buy a batch of blades I unwrap all of them and check for the top and bottom and place them in the container bottom side down. Therefore I don't need to check which end is which.
Hawks and Hegners do not wear out. My 18" Hegner for which I paid $300 is a 1998 model and my 14" which I paid $100 for and looks like it's been rode hard and put away wet is a 1988 model. Both ran and still run like new machines. When I pulled the bushings I saw no wear. But what the heck do I know? The deals are out there but you have to be continuously watching for them. If you find something jump on it. Ponder too long and the deal goes away.
So sorry you lost your friend. I love the furry little friends. My cat is 15 years old, never been outside and is doing well. I'm just hoping at 82 I will be gone before she goes.
Love bikes! That is a very nice bike. Reminds me of my old 1938 Harley knucklehead I had when I was 16. Alas I gave up riding and sold my last ride in 2017. At least scrolling takes up most of my time. It is such a wonderful hobby!
Nice work. Love the animals. About the train: with a name like Snodgrass, how long would it take to make all those cars? I guess it would be better to just shoot the parents who would name a kid Snodgrass.