10/13/2023 0 Comments Balloon dog bookends for sale![]() BALLOON DOG BOOKENDS FOR SALE FREEThank you for your interest! Please feel free to send us a message if you have additional questions about this item. International buyers (not USA): for items receiving USPS Priority Mail International service, we will refund payment for the item + partial refund for original shipping. For buyer protection, we recommend that return shipping receive tracking (Delivery Confirmation). 3 247x296 - collectibles, sale - Confucius Bookends 2 247x296 - collectibles. Koons’s smaller balloon dogs are for sale on eBay for prices ranging from 7,250 to 12,500. Jeff Koons inspired Balloon Dog in Checker Board. Set of 2 Sausage Balloon Dog Bookends - Cute Ceramic Decorative Book Ends for Shelves and Desk - Gold (160) 99.00. Showing results for 'balloon dog sculpture' 116,617 Results. The item must be returned in the same condition as shipped. The bookends sell for 30 each, while several of Mr. Shop Wayfair for the best balloon dog sculpture. SALE Vintage Scotty Dog Bookends, Syroco Faux Wood Scottie Dog Bookend Figurines, Grad Fathers Day gift, Dog lover Gift for him or her (1.2k). Qty included: 1 bookend be sure to get enough for your needs. RETURNS: We will accept returns for this item if the return shipping is postmarked within 30 days of delivery to the buyer. Sausage Balloon Dog Bookends (set of 2) - Cute Ceramic Decorative Book Ends for Shelves and Desk - Red (160) 95.00. Bookend shaped like a dog balloon animal. SHIPPING: This item will ship USPS Priority Mail or Parcel Select within 2 business days. Brand new, unused condition in original packaging. Purchase a pair of one color or mix and match colors. This listing is for a single purple balloon animal bookend only. ![]() Based on the classic art of balloon animal making, this Big Top Bookend is shaped like a top dog-but it won't pop or deflate! Available in two colors, purple or orange, you can bring the spirit of the circus home with you. Let the joy of going to the circus have an extended shelf life. Balloon Animal Bookend by Imm Living, "Big Top Bookends" (SO057-PUR) Playful balloon animal bookend like the work inspired by contemporary artist, Jeff Koons. Based on the classic art of balloon animal making, this Big Top Bookend is shaped like a top dog-but it won't pop or deflate! Playful balloon animal bookend like the work inspired by contemporary artist, Jeff Koons. Let the joy of going to the circus have an extended shelf life. Check out our jeff koons balloon dog bookends selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. Item: 141229572085 Imm Living Balloon Bookend Dog Animal Contemporary Art Modern Purple of Pair Set. ![]()
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10/13/2023 0 Comments Grand haven state park michigan![]() Camping Rules - subject to revision by management at any time. Or maybe you’d like to take a scenic day trip? Looking to spend the day hiking, swimming, or site seeing? Try these amazing places! We are located just five miles from the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan where you can enjoy 25 miles of sandy lake Michigan shoreline, three Michigan harbors, 270 miles of pristine paddling rivers and so much more! Our beautiful campground is nestled on 40 acres, where you will find sunny and shaded campsites, from rustic tents to pull-through full-service sites, a catch-and-release fishing pond for the kiddies, swimming pool, shuffleboard and basketball courts, a covered poolside pavilion, shower rooms, and restrooms, and plenty of family fun planned activities.įrom sun-up to sundown, you’ll find incredible outdoor area activities. If you want privacy we suggest you book both.Īre you ready to make memories? From a day on the water to a night under the stars, memories are made at Kampvilla RV Park! From the moment you arrive, you’ll know you’re someplace special. Sites are approximately 50 feet from each other. Take your boat out for a day of fishing or just chill next to the fire. In 1984 the name was changed to "Cedar Lodge" a coed camp that specializes in English horseback riding and offering high level general camp activities. Enjoy the peace and quiet of our totally private fresh water lake. The camp has gone through several changes since then but has always been owned by the Edwards family. GRAND HAVEN STATE PARK MICHIGAN HOW TOThe brothers did not get along and their are several stories of their warring on how to maintain the property.My parents bought this piece of property in 1964 and created a camp called "Lakeside Farm Camp", a small all boys camp. The driveway down the middle of property that leads to the lake was originally a fence line that divided the two pieces of property. It was handed down to the sons who each owned half the property. The property was originally owned by a family name Nichols (thus the name of the lake). ![]() 10/13/2023 0 Comments Whole30 success story![]() ![]() The fact was that I was killing myself with what I was eating! If I had a treatable disease he’d be crazy for not encouraging me to treat it, right? Obesity is treatable. For my birthday I’d like us to do Whole 30 for a month.’ Now before you say ‘ Wow! Your husband is so mean!’ let’s just take a step back and think about it. So much so that for my husband’s birthday he sat me down and said ‘I’m concerned about you. While I didn’t particularly feel bad, I did need to lose a significant amount of weight. I could never do that! Why would I even want to do that!?” However, the more I heard people talking about it the more I became interested in it simply because the people that had done it felt so good afterwards. ![]() That’s just something that super disciplined people could do. When I first heard about the program I thought ‘ Yeah, right. So, if you can’t eat those things what do you eat? Well, basically you eat REAL food as direct from the source as possible: meat, seafood, vegetables, healthy fats and fruit. Why eliminate those things? The short answer is, while some of those things can be good for you there are other things that are better for you. ![]() THIRTY DAYS!!! But wait, you say, grains are healthy! Red wine is healthy! Beans are healthy. Whole 30 is a program in which you eliminate all alcohol, grains, dairy, legumes and sugar from your diet for 30 days. You may have heard of Whole 30 before but if not let’s just start off with a little definition of what Whole 30 is. Great, because I’m sure ready to talk about it!!! This is the inspiring story of her experience with Whole 30.Īlright, Red and Honey readers! Who is ready to learn about Whole 30? This is a guest post from a lovely lady that sat beside me at a writer’s conference. ![]() 10/13/2023 0 Comments Spiritual growth bible study guide![]() Endeavor to help them realize that they must apply these to their personal lives if they hope to grow spiritually. Response: VIRTUE - courage to conform to a standard of right: moral excellence KNOWLEDGE - the intelligence to know Christ and His Word TEMPERANCE - moderation, wanting to please God PATIENCE - long-suffering, waiting by faith for God’s promise GODLINESS - holiness, pursuing His divine nature BROTHERLY KINDNESS - showing love to others by our actions CHARITY - divine love perfected through His power Discuss the definitions as given by your class. List the seven increments of Christian graces that we are to add to our faith, and give a spiritual definition of each.Zero in on how these promises help us grow, bringing out that most of them offer encouragement or a motivation for continuing to serve God and to do our best for Him. Using a circle response (refer to page 34 of the Teacher’s Handbook), ask each student to specify one of God’s precious promises. Peter was assuring Christians that by believing the promises of God and meeting the requirements of those promises, they would grow spiritually. According to our text, what assistance does God give to help us grow spiritually? Response: Verse 4 brings out that the precious promises of the Word of God were given that we might be partakers of the divine nature.As we exercise faith to attain these, spiritual growth takes place in our lives. Direct the discussion to the fact that as we read the Word we recognize other spiritual needs in our lives: sanctification, baptism of the Holy Ghost, divine healing, etc. Emphasize that learning to know Christ through the study of His Word is very important, for “faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God” (Romans 10:17). Discuss the students’ responses of ways this can be done: prayer, church attendance, the study of God’s Word, etc. Response: Our faith must be focused on Jesus Christ and His power. To grow spiritually, where must we keep our faith focused? What are some ways this can be done? See Hebrews 12:1-2.This gives us the foundation on which we can begin to grow. ![]() Continue by referring to Romans 5:1, showing we have peace after we are justified (born again). In discussion, develop the thought that we do not deserve forgiveness for our sins, but because of God’s love He extends grace and mercy. Response: The two things mentioned are grace (the unmerited favor of God) and peace (one of the evidences of being born again). What two things mentioned in verse 2 of our text are evident in the heart of one who is born again? How do you think these contribute to our spiritual growth? See Romans 5:1.Thus, spiritual growth begins with faith. Bring out that faith is needed before a person can be born again. In our text the Apostle Peter writes concerning “growing in grace.” From what starting point does spiritual growth begin? Response: In the first verse of our text, Peter addresses his remarks to “them that have obtained like precious faith.” As your class mentions this, continue the discussion with the knowledge that “without faith it is impossible to please him” (Hebrews 11:6).Growth, victory, and an abundant entrance into eternal life will be the results. Diligently using our faith in those promises in every action and decision of life will add growth in the virtues mentioned as God multiplies grace and peace. The precious promises help us toward our goal of being partakers of His divine nature and being a part of the everlasting Kingdom of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. ![]() Spiritual growth is possible only by faith in the divine power of God. Spiritual knowledge and growth are closely related and necessary to the Christian who would “neither be barren nor unfruitful.” ![]() It was with prophetic insight that Jesus remarked, “Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas.” Cephas and Petros, both mean “rock.” The key to Peter’s second Epistle is the word know or knowledge. In studying the life of Peter, it is possible to see the evidences of spiritual growth which led to his place of eminence among the followers of Christ. They will recognize that to be a strong Christian, spiritual growth is necessary. The students will be able to explain the guidelines that God’s Word presents to bring about spiritual development. ![]() 10/13/2023 0 Comments Design wax seal stamp![]() ![]() The handle color you chose is subject to availability. Very likely to happen if you order a mini seal. The smaller the engrave area, the more likely it might be off center. The image engraved might slightly off center. The shape of the complimentary handle might look different from time to time too. It will not affect the clarity or impression of the seal. The outlook of the metal disc / surface of the brass might not be perfect and might have visible scratches and spots due to the production process. #Design wax seal stamp how to#Learn how to bring its luster back in an eco-friendly way HERE. It will not affect the clarity or impression of the seal. DO NOT ORDER if any of the below descriptions would make you unpleasantīrass is a natural material, it will oxidize and form a patina or tarnish when it exposed to air or moisture.If you can't send us a revised design and want to cancel, there will be a 5 - 9% cancellation fee, please read HERE for details. We'll review your design upon receive your order and might contact you for revised design if needed. IMPORTANT NOTE: Please make sure you have the right to use the image and you will be fully responsible for any future copyright infringement issue of the design you sent TIPS to know if your design work: Zoom your design 2mm smaller than the size you order, if the lines / words are clean & clear, it will show up well. If not, please use a red circle to show us how you'd like it to locate on the seal If you'd like a ring around it, please add a black circle as shown in picture 2 Suggested image size: 1000 x 1000 pixels DO NOT mirror or reverse your design, please sent as is Black represents the area will be engraved, i.e. ![]() Solid black and white image, no shades or grey, samples please refer picture 2 Please choose "Brass" in handle color f you'd like a brass handle. Please see picture for dimensions.įor XL to XXXL seal, 2 options of handle will be available, either with a complimentary wooden handle or brass handle. Please choose "Brass" in handle color.įor S to L seal, it will comes with a complimentary wooden handle in your color of choice ( subject to availability, see important note for details). Standard ~1.1" x 0.98" / 2.8cm x 2.48cmįor Mini seal, it only available in brass cylinder without handle, please see picture for dimensions. 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10/13/2023 0 Comments Operation phantom fury 127th![]() ![]() By the middle of January every neighborhood was open including the markets in al-Andalus District.The Second Battle of Fallujah operation phantom furry With the help of civil affairs, nearly 50,000 civilians had reentered the city within 16 days after the city was officially secured. The pure combined joint task force successfully secured the city of Fallujah. Two thousand insurgents were killed and 1,200 were captured. More than 300 bombs, 6,000 rounds of artillery and 29,000 mortar rounds were used against the enemy and not a single U.S or allied nation fatality thanks to the Marine Corps Planning Process. The Marine Corps Planning Process Really Works This was the start of the rest of their country. This time Marines sat with the Iraqi’s, looked them in the eyes and reminded them they were fighting for their country. This included a lack of communication with Iraqi soldiers, which led to many of them abandoning the combined joint task force to join the enemy. The first battle of Fallujah, known as Operation Vigilant Resolve, was fought prematurely with little planning. ![]() They never got pulled over while collecting the photos, which would have meant instant execution. With this intelligence they were able to determine how the defenses were oriented toward the east and formulated a course of action. Iraqi and Jawani Special Forces were put into a vehicle with a hind camera driving through the city of Fallujah taking pictures of the berms and the defenses inside the city. They learned everything from being the first up in the morning, to leaders eating last. The Marines taught them the importance of leadership. After rooms were cleared they’d go into search hidings spots, which were commonly used by insurgents for weapons.Īs two Iraqi officers brawled over who would sleep on the better mattress, their soldiers were out supporting the operation. Iraqi soldiers played a vital role in the success of Operation al-Fajr. By showcasing the social, political and cultural dimensions of this Nation and the world through experiences of leaders, who came before them. The purpose of the lecture series, sponsored by the Marine Corps University Foundation, is create better leaders by educating personnel assigned to the Marine Corps University at Quantico. Regnar, the Staff Director of Headquarters Marine Corps, serving as moderator. Stalder, Commanding General of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing from May 2004 to August 2005. Sattler, Commanding General of I MEF from September 2004 to August 2005 and retired Marine Lt. Natonski, Commanding General of 1st Marine Division from August 2004 to August 2006, retired Marine Lt. ![]() Kramlich, Commanding General of 1st Force Service Support Group from June 2003 to August 2005, retired Marine Lt. 30, 2014 at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. The leaders of Operation Phantom Fury gathered in a panel discussion Oct. The operation was a success and ended on December 20, 2004. This was a reconstruction phase aimed toward an insurgent-free country, with an overall goal to get rid of Saddam Hussein’s Baath regime and boost the Iraqi government. On November 7, 2004, 10 years ago, after extensive planning and preparation, I Marine Expeditionary Force began Operation al-Fajr, also known as Operation Phantom Fury the second battle for Fallujah. After six days of hard fighting, it was apparent the operation was inadequately planned. This sparked the first battle of Fallujah, known as Operation Vigilant Resolve. contractors were killed by an angry mob, which burned and mutilated the bodies and hung them along the King Faisal Bridge, which runs over the Euphrates River on the western side of Fallujah.įootage of the bodies traveled across the world. OPERATION PHANTOM FURY 127TH FULLIn March of 2004, I Marine Expeditionary Force assumed full responsibility for the security of Al Anbar Province, Iraq, from the U.S. ![]() 10/13/2023 0 Comments Used ecu for 2000 c230 kompressor![]() ![]() This depends on what parameters the manufacturer has set, in most cases you will be limited to no more than 30mph to 50mph and will not be able to rev the car above 3,000rpm or change into higher gears if it is an automatic. It’s also worth highlighting that if your destination is some way off, or requires joining fast roads (which could be dangerous with reduced performance), you may want to have it rescued. Driving in Limp mode for an extended period can worsen whatever may be wrong with the car. If it or feels like something is seriously wrong, then it’s best to have it recovered to a mechanic. The whole point of limp mode is that the car is driveable, albeit with reduced performance. Limp mode FAQs Can I drive my car in limp mode? The cost to have the error repaired will vary from a simple labour charge for an ECU reset, to many thousands of pounds if the problem is serious and lies with the engine or gearbox. You can either drive it to your garage if the issue is not severe, or have the car rescued. If it goes straight back into Limp mode, then it is best to book the car in for a thorough check. Your car should still drive in limp mode, but you may want to be recovered regardless of this Pre-system checks may see limp mode activate as soon as the car is turned back on though, or the issue could present itself again after you have been driving for a while. If the warning lights disappear and the car behaves normally, then it may have just been a temporary glitch. You may be able to reset the car by switching it off and on again after about 30 seconds. If possible, check the oil and coolant levels as well as any obvious signs of wiring damage or leaking fluids under the car. You should never ignore the warning signs, but how soon you can attend to the issue depends on how far you are from a safe stopping point and how the car is driving. The reasons for your car entering Limp mode are varied but can be serious, so it’s best to have it examined by a mechanic as soon as possible. What to do if your car goes into limp mode Engine issues – issues such as misfiring or turbo problems.Wiring issues – a problem with the wiring loom may cause erratic behaviour.Brake malfunctions – seized brakes or a hydraulic leak in the system.Transmission errors – such as when the gearbox can’t change gears properly.Limp mode is activated when the ECU (electronic control unit) notices that something is not operating within predefined parameters, this can be caused by a variety of factors such as: The engine management light (EML) may illuminate when a car goes into limp mode Limp mode causes Maximum speed will be limited to 30-50mph.In an automatic you may be locked into a low gear.The maximum revs will be limited to as low as 2,000-3,000rpm.Auxiliary functions may stop working -heating, air conditioning.Limp mode symptomsĪside from the sudden loss of power and warning lights, your car may also exhibit a number of other symptoms when going into Limp mode: There are a number of reasons why a car may go into limp mode, and in this article we look into the symptoms, causes and potential remedies for this issue. It’s called this because the car will limit power to protect it from possible damage, while still allowing it to hobble on to your garage or destination. If you experience a loss of power and see some warning lights on your dashboard, then your car may well have entered into limp mode. ![]() 10/13/2023 0 Comments Facebook shortcuts more than one![]() If you have a numeric keypad on your keyboard, you can then use it to move the pointer ( 4 to go left, 6 to go right, and so on. From System Preferences, choose Accessibility, Pointer Control, and Alternative Control Methods, then check the Enable Mouse Keys box. Facebook shortcuts more than one full#You can also take full control over the pointer with the keyboard. Check the box marked Use keyboard navigation to move focus between controls to make Tab more universal as a way of moving focus (and Shift+Tab for going in the opposite direction). Open System Preferences, then choose Keyboard and Shortcuts. There are also some accessibility tweaks in macOS that make it easier to use your keyboard as a replacement for a mouse or a trackpad. For a host of other useful shortcuts, you can consult Apple's list. Some menu items inside programs will have their own keyboard shortcuts, which will be displayed on the menus themselves where they're available-it pays to remember what these are, as it can really speed up your day-to-day computing in the applications you use the most. ![]() When it comes to managing open program windows, meanwhile, Cmd+M will minimize the currently selected window, but there's no built-in keyboard shortcut for maximizing windows. If you want to select one word at a time, use Shift+Option and the arrow keys. Facebook shortcuts more than one windows#The text selection shortcuts are similar to those on Windows because you can hold down Shift and then use the arrow keys to select text. You can also use Cmd+ to open the preferences pane for the current app. Once the focus has been moved, you can make use of the arrow keys, Esc, and Enter as needed. Ctrl+F2 will switch the focus to the menu bar, and Ctrl+F3 brings up the dock (if you're using a keyboard with the Touch Bar, you need Ctrl+Fn+F2 and Ctrl+Fn+F3). Use Esc to go back and Enter to confirm or select something.Īs for switching between open apps, that changes to Cmd+Tab if you're on Apple's operating system, and you can also press Cmd+Space to search your Mac. SHIFT when you insert a CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive (Prevent the CD-ROM from automatically playing)Ĭan't get enough of these keyboard shortcuts? Go to for more.Other keys that work the same on macOS and Windows are the arrow keys to maneuver around menus and dialog boxes, the Tab key to jump between text fields and program sections, and Space to scroll down webpages and documents, as long as you're not inputting text. SHIFT with any of the arrow keys (Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text in a document)ĪLT+F4 (Close the active item, or quit the active program)ĬTRL+ F4 (Close the active document in programs that enable you to have multiple documents open simultaneously)ĪLT+TAB (Switch between the open items on the toolbar)į5 key (Update or refresh the active window)īACKSPACE (View the folder one level up in My Computer or Windows Explorer) Windows Logo+F (Search for a file or a folder)ĬTRL+SHIFT while dragging an item (Create a shortcut to the selected item)ĬTRL+ SHIFT with any of the arrow keys (Highlight a block of text) Windows Logo+SHIFT+M (Restore the minimized windows) To do that, open the Facebook app Menu using the three-bar icon. ![]() Interestingly, Facebook lets you customize the shortcuts bar allowing you to hide or show shortcuts as per your preference. ![]() Windows Logo+M (Minimize all of the windows) The three-bar icon opens the menu, which contains all the other shortcuts and features including Settings. Windows Logo+BREAK (Display the System Properties dialog box) Windows Logo (Display or hide the Start menu) Here are a few commonly used Windows keyboard shortcuts: Over the course of a full day, you could save several minutes by using keyboard shortcuts instead of the mouse. ![]() If you are a good typist, taking your hands away from the keyboard to move the mouse can use up a few seconds. Depending on the type of work you're doing however, sometimes using a mouse actually slows you down. The mouse, one of the greatest advances in computing history, provides you with an intuitive point-and-click method for using your computer. ![]() 10/13/2023 0 Comments Outline synonym![]() ![]() But suffice it to say: GPT and other large language models are incredibly powerful already-and because of that, these AI writing tools have a lot of potential. If you want to dive more into the specifics, check out the Zapier articles on natural language processing and how ChatGPT works. Yes, that's the kind of thing you have to do to create a computer program that generates bad poems. ![]() Basically, GPT was allowed to crunch through the sum total of human knowledge to form a deep learning neural network-a complex, many-layered, weighted algorithm modeled after the human brain. That training data includes books, articles, and other documents across all different topics, styles, and genres-and an unbelievable amount of content scraped from the open internet. Where the apps on this list stand out is in how easy they make it to integrate AI text generation into an actual workflow.Īs for the underlying GPT model itself, it works by taking a prompt from you, and then predicting what words will best follow on from your request, based on the data it was trained on. With a few exceptions, you're going to get very similar results from the same prompt no matter which app you use. But the differences between these apps aren't in the quality of their output. They all offer a much nicer workflow than ChatGPT or OpenAI's playground, both of which allow you to generate text with GPT as well. Now this isn't to say that none of these AI-powered writing apps are worth using. See how one writer created an AI writing coach with GPT and other ways you can use OpenAI with Zapier. Outline synonym code#You could even create your own version of an AI writing assistant without code using Zapier's OpenAI integrations-that's how easy it is. ![]() Most of these apps are really just wrappers connected to OpenAI's GPT-3 and GPT-4 APIs, with a few extra features built on top. There's a big reason for this: 95% of these AI writing tools use the same large language models (LLMs) as the back end. Search Google for AI writing software, and you'll find dozens of different options, all with suspiciously similar features. Outline synonym generator#So, if you're looking for an AI content generator that will help you write compelling copy, publish blog posts a lot quicker, and otherwise take some of the slow-paced typing out of writing, you've come to the right place. I think I'm pretty safe for now, but I have to admit that these AI writing tools are getting incredibly impressive, especially if you work with them, rather than just letting them spit out whatever they want. Since AI is supposedly trying to take my job, I'm somewhat professionally interested in the whole situation. As a human and a writer, I've been covering this kind of generative AI technology for almost a decade. ![]() 10/13/2023 0 Comments E r bits and spurs![]() ![]() He was born near Magdalena, New Mexico on September 26, 1894. ![]() Hand crafted ER stirrups, spur straps and Dan Shine stock whips. ![]() For Jeff, Bits and Spurs are tools of the trade and have one primary function, and that is to improve the horsemanship of the rider. Having done some cowboying in his youth, Jeff is committed to building a sound product at a price affordable for the working cowboy. #E r bits and spurs fullOur standard mouthpiece width is 5 1/8 or may be ordered in a different width to suit your needs. Edward Fred Blanchard was a popular early spur maker in the southwestern part of the United States. Quality hand made bits & custom spurs since 1994. By 1990, Jeff was building spurs and bits full time. For help establishing the value of your Bayers’ bit or spurs, please Contact Us for more information.Ĭlick here for information on Adolph Bayers Maker’s Marks. All B/B bits and spurs may be ordered in black, blue, bronze or rust finished steel with inlaid sterling silver or stainless steel with sterling silver overlay. As the collector’s market grows, Bayers’ bits and spurs are increasing in value and depending on the exact style, condition, and provenance they can be quite valuable. BAYERS”.īayers’ bits and spurs were always in higher demand than he could produce and it’s said that at the time of his death to cancer, he still had over 50 orders waiting to be filled. His bits and spurs are stamped with “BAYERS” or “A. He also kept a notebook with sketches of each design as well as who bought the work, where they lived, and how much it cost.Īdolph Bayers made bits and spurs from the 1930s to 70s and did primarily custom or special order pieces, frequently with the owners name or other personal marking such as a ranch brand in silver mounted onto the heelband, he did little or no silver inlay. #E r bits and spurs serial numbersHe was one of the earliest makers to use a consistent numbering and record keeping system, with sequential even serial numbers on his spurs and odd numbers on his bits. His bits and spurs were all hand made and he used very little machinery in his production. He made bits and spurs as a hobby of sorts but he was very productive at it and his work was in high demand from those who knew about it. Bayers did not have any teachers or famous makers who tutored him in the craft of bit and spur making and he developed a tremendous skill in metal working and silver engraving all on his own. After Pearl Harbor he joined the Navy and spent the was in the Pacific before returning home. He never earned his primarily living as a bit and spur maker and worked as a farmer for his primary income. Adolph Bayers was born 1912 and died in 1978, he lived his entire life in Gilliland, Texas on the farm where he was born. ![]() |
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