Sunday, August 3, 2025

Thunderdome Part 2 - The Contraption

 Yes, we have passed another huge work machine of some kind. This one is stranger than the one in my first Thunderdome post. I have no idea, it looks like something from a science-fiction movie. And it was HUGE!





A crank, a cog, a twist of string, 

A bell that chimes, a gear that sings. 

It whirs and clunks, then leaps with grace— 

A jumbled joy in motion's chase.

Built from scraps and dreams and lore, 

It opens wide imagination’s door. 


15 comments:

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

It does look straight out of a science fiction movie, Ginny. Very cool 😎 find. I love ❤️ the poem.

Mari said...

That is a most unusual machine! I do wonder what it does...
Great poem!

roentare said...

Your words bring the machine to life like a mechanical beast born from myth and marvel.

CheerfulMonk said...

Wow! If you ever figure out what it does, please let us know.

Ann said...

That is an odd looking machine. It kind of makes me think that it's some kind of baler. Hope you can find out what it is.

Debby @ My Shasta Home said...

Never seen this before- interesting

photowannabe said...

Interesting..is it a pile driver or something that puts gravel into a hole? I have no clue...
Sue

Debbie Nolan said...

Such a wonderful poem to describe this huge piece of equipment. Certainly looks like it will get the job done. Have a delightful day.

Martha Jane Orlando said...

Fantastic poem, Ginny! Yes, the large pieces of equipment do spark the imagination. Blessings!

Red Rose Alley said...

That kind of looks like a crane of some kind. I love how you called these posts "Thunderdome." That's the perfect title. Let us know if you ever find out what it's used for.

~Sheri

HappyK said...

That sure is a BIG piece of equipment. I bet it cost a lot of money too!!

Great-Granny Grandma said...

I wonder what it does.

Chatty Crone said...

I have never seen one of these before - and it's funny - no one else has either! Wonder what it is.

DeniseinVA said...

I have never seen anything like it. Fun to see and Thunderdome is a great word for it.

The Feminine Energy said...

Looks like something used to transfer grain from a silo to either a railcar or a truck. Thunderdome, indeed! *lol* Love, Andrea xoxo

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