No 18 Typewriter of the Day: Torpedo 18 - 1953

No18 TOTD a Torpedo 18

I bought this machine from a lady who lived in a small town north of Edmonton.  I am very fond of  Torpedos because of their action and I am also fond of typewriters manufactured in 1953, the year of my birth.  The owner was offering the typewriter on eBay and since she had a Canadian address I knew she would have very little traffic.  I picked it up for my opening bid and discovered that I had bought a great little machine.  I sometimes forget to read the description what I am bidding on and end up with some nasty surprises.  Other times I find that the machine is totally

trashed either by poor packing or nasty drop and draggers.  This machine arrived perfectly.  If you ever get a chance to type on a Torpedo go for it they are worth it.  64 years old and still snappy!  Enjoy the pictures



Have a look at the typeface.  Check out the English keyboard with German and French extra keys. 



Only thing - no tabulator.

J

Europe Was Colder Than the North Pole This Week. How Could That Be? - The New York Times

Europe Was Colder Than the North Pole This Week. How Could That Be? - The New York Times:



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There is something wrong with the temperature estimate for the North Pole, its -21C in Alert NU right now.  NASA and NOAA are "cooking" the temperature data already.



J

Cape Town is approaching drought ‘Day Zero’, and climate change could be to blame | The Independent

Cape Town is approaching drought ‘Day Zero’, and climate change could be to blame | The Independent:



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Drought?  I think the real problem may be population growth.  It is easy to outgrow your water supply.



Have a look at this discussion.  Cape Town Population Growth

Delta Reveals Only 13 Passengers Used NRA Discount Which Cost Airline $40 Million Tax Break | Zero Hedge

Delta Reveals Only 13 Passengers Used NRA Discount Which Cost Airline $40 Million Tax Break | Zero Hedge:



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If you think that the lefties are your customer base then pander to them.



J

Contradictions In Seth Rich Murder Continue To Challenge Hacking Narrative | Zero Hedge

Contradictions In Seth Rich Murder Continue To Challenge Hacking Narrative | Zero Hedge:



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Seth Rich may be dead but he is not going away.



J

Blue State Blues: Everyone They Don't Like Is a Russian Agent | Breitbart

Blue State Blues: Everyone They Don't Like Is a Russian Agent | Breitbart:



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I was just thinking that.



J

Delingpole: Polar Bears Doing Just Fine Shock

Delingpole: Polar Bears Doing Just Fine Shock:



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Here is more good news on the status of all polar bears except those in zoos.



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