Wow Bill, what a fascinating album!! You sure know how to find the interesting and different subjects!! - DeeAnne :)

said missdee101 2008.06.26 at 17:21:49 PDT

hey bill its marie 2266 again I forgot to leave my e-mail address its bmbwn@aol.com please write me with any imformation you have thank you

said marie2266 2007.07.25 at 14:55:34 PDT

I have a Grist mill millstone and I am looking for someone who can tell me who to talk to aboutit. I am wondering what something like that would be worth. Sincerely marie

said marie2266 2007.07.25 at 14:51:14 PDT

Super historical grist mill finds. Interesting to see the craftsmanship put into the wheels you found.

said kimfoos 2006.04.01 at 15:27:07 PST

Hi Bill, this album is very interesting to visit and I really enjoyed my visit here. Thanks for creating sharing this album. Best wishes from ISrael, Yair.

said ykarelic4 2006.03.28 at 05:52:15 PST

Hello Bill, As one of my favorites, you've certainly caught my eye each time with your style of photography. You're about the only one that I've seen that gets totally into his work, taking precise photos of whatever subject. Like all your photos, but took a liking to the steam tractor and your descriptions in each of the photos takes the mystery out of each picture. I know you haven't made Astoria, Oregon yet, but you won't be disappointed making the trip, in fact you'll probably stay longer in that town, so many painted ladies to see, they'll make your eyes water!!, and a nice place to visit. Take care of yourself. Left a question on your email that I need answered. Can you help? Best regards from a very foggy Southern Oregon Coast. Ron

said rboise 2005.09.01 at 18:15:19 PDT

Hello Bill, what an interesting album, I have been collecting pictures of mills from all over East Anglia, some of which are in various of my albums, I hope shortly to put them all in an album along with the old Victorian Water mills from around our district. nice ti see the workings rather than the external view, many of our old mills have now been turned into residential homes but many are still working if only to grind wheat for flour for the tourest trade. one such is in an album of mine called "In Englands Green and Pleasant Land" I picked your name up from Erics barns album Kind regards Ken from the Fens of England

said hircock100 2005.09.01 at 12:25:16 PDT

Hello Bill, this "Amish saw mill" operation is very similar to one we used to cut firewood when I was a girl, except our motor resided in an ancient sedan. It's very interesting to see this steam engine still in use. This album is also an interesting departure from your typical architectural focus. I want to thank you too, for the comments you left recently in my guestbook for the 'Old Barns and Aging Buildings' album. I don't have your email address or I'd have responded directly rather than here in your guestbook. I'd like your opinion on a possible 'millstone' I photographed near one of those houses. It looks like it was just roughed out but never completed, or perhaps it was only meant to resemble one because it is not solid stone. If you'd like to write directly, my email is chargerfree@mindspring.co m.

said barnchaser 2005.08.30 at 09:04:28 PDT

Hi Bill, Thank you for your more than welcome compliments in my Lighthouses album and I do very much appreciate your knowledge in the subject of 'bell anchors'. With that information, I added your user name to the caption section of that particular picture!! I'm also thinking that these are Steam Tractor Wheels, is that correct? Seems like each and every time I visit your album, old and new, there is always one I haven't seen. Again, thanks for your insight. A pleasure viewing your albums over and over again. Ron/Oregon Coast

said rboise 2005.05.14 at 12:56:04 PDT

Hi Bill, belated thanks for your comments on my "colours of gold album" delay due to loading lots more albums from our big trip in 2004. One you might like is entitled "old mines, trains & farms". I enjoyed this facinating look at old m/c's. we have a lot of old mills in our part of UK but most are now converted to holiday homes!.Note you are an Architect, well I am a frustrated one ie a self builder or jack of all trades master of none as they say, started by designing 1st house in 1967 & completed 3rd & last 6 years a go

said ericy102 2004.11.25 at 13:59:42 PST

Thank you for sharing the web page forHABS/HAER. I love all water, wind & Grist Mills, all over the world.

said _jean223 2004.06.20 at 08:24:02 PDT

Interesting Album! Enjoyed! Gin the artist

said oceanloves 2004.04.08 at 17:17:13 PDT

great documentary. great rusty colors.congratulations.ag ar101.godispeace.yes I do photoshop7

said amandagarbar55 2003.09.20 at 01:13:00 PDT

Hi Bill! This album is very nice; original pictures of beautiful contraptions! Nice rusty colors! Bill, you really made my day with entries in 3 of my albums when I openend my sleepy eyes and another one when I arrived at work! I'm still glowing with joy! Your comments were SO nice! The funny thing about your question about how the sails are raised is that I encountered that question before in somebody's guestbook. As I did not know it then, I went up to the miller and asked him. He showed me; I have the photo at home. The sails are attached to the centrepiece of the 4 wings. If sails are not necessary since there is enough wind; they are 'curled up' and a rope is slung around it alongside each wing and attached under a knob halfway he tip of the wing and the rope which goes around the sail (to prevent flapping when folded) is attached near the tip of the wing. The wing itself is used as a ladder when the sails have to be (un)folded. The miller goes up halfway to attach the sail under the knob. When wind is low and corn has to be milled the sails are hoisted. Of course the mill should stand still then. It has therefore a brake. When you go to the first page of my mill album look at the picture called: Going for it; Strong North-East winds; you see the brake: it is the VERTICAL red-white-and-blue striped stick going into the mill and which you can operate with the rope which is hanging down and which goes to the ‘control tower’ (photo page two) with the wheel (foto alongside control tower). The brake is called ‘de VANG’ meaning ‘the catcher’ The wheel is attached to the (sturdy) TAIL of the mill.By attaching the tail of the mill on the scaffold at the left and right side, the mill can be secured and put in whatever position. The top of the mill can turn around the full 360 degrees. The mill is always secured to the scaffold; turning or not. In extreme circumstances the whole top of the mill may be ripped off, because the force on the wings becomes to strong (not well secured or wrong position towards the wind). That why the miller has to check everyday if the mill is secured in the good position for that particular wind and has to adjust when winds are turning. I am NOT an expert… If you want to know more look up some mill sites. Greetings Anna Oldenhave, The Netherlands

said annaoldenhave 2003.08.14 at 01:05:46 PDT

Bill... Original pictures !!! my compliments !!If You like Mill's, just visit my album. Best wishes from Holland ...Taco.

said heikamp100 2003.05.11 at 09:47:14 PDT

Thanks for your comments Bill and for sharing your photos. I particularly enjoy this album for the detail. Had to download one from VA for my today's wallpaper. Thank you also about the tip on non centering. As you well know, it is difficult these days to get a good barn photo without a hundred thousand dollar "green" tractor or 4 wheel drive pickup truck in front of it, so usually it focus on the barn only as much as I can. I also use the sepia format to eliminate good from poor paint jobs :) Rich Hoback

said rhoback101 2003.04.24 at 09:12:17 PDT

Hi Bill! Thanks for your comments, i enjoyed viewing your albums too, they are very nice. I saw you write in my covered bridge album but i lost this guestbook entry by mistake. For the album old buildings farms and barns i will fill up this in summer. Keep up the good work! Michel (NTTL2K1 and NTTL2K2)

said nttl2k2 2003.04.23 at 17:43:20 PDT

Hi Bill! This is another wonderful collection of your images! I love the kind you've taken this shots! Very unique views! Thank you so very much for your great kind words in my guestbook!!! I'm really touched about your comment and appreciate it! The skates are my own favorites too. I think you should get out your sketch book, I feel you also "have the touch"! Greetings and see you later, Erik.

said evpictures 2003.03.22 at 16:49:38 PST

Bill..What a unique album, along with all the detailed descriptions on each photo & drawing...Thanks for sharing all of your awesome albums with the Webshot family..God Bless from Texas...Ken http://community.webshots.com/user/bigdaddy8x14

said bigdaddy8x14 2002.12.13 at 15:02:30 PST

Bonjour Bill! Very interesting album,the description of each pictures is really appreciated.Looking forward to your new additions.Luc from Montreal

said kligon 2002.10.24 at 17:04:04 PDT