A personal message to the What-Is-It? forum

[TheCannonballGuy]

As some of you have noticed, I haven't been posting much, compared to past years. I've been having some non-lifethreatening health issues. Also, I've been seriously hampered by a prescription medication side-effect... EXTREME fatigue and drowsiness. Some days, I just don't have any energy for posting. When I do, it's usually just enough energy for one or two short answers.

I'm slowly getting better, and I hope to eventually return to full productivity.

Also, for the past several months I've been having trouble accessing my incoming T-Net Private Messages. I get Notifications they are "there," but I can't open them. Apologies to anybody who sent me a PM and got no response. I'm going to get some computer assistance to figure out the problem.

Regards,
TheCannonballGuy

 

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[NOLA_Ken]

Hope all is well and things improve quickly. I always enjoy reading your posts and have learned quite a bit from them, and I hope to for a long time coming

 

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[Joe hunter]

Get well soon I’ve been accumulating more shards and information on the cannon piece I found last year.I may need your help proving AARC (aka devils advocate)wrong on it being a Cannon.

 

[Breezie]

Pete,
Prayers for a speedy recovery and feeling like your old self!


Breezie

 

[tennessee digger]

Good to read this Pete, I was concerned about you and I'm glad to see that you are doing better. Stay strong. Donnie Vaughn.

 

[Tigerdude]

Great to have you back!

 

[Cruisin]

Glad to see that you are back online!

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I hope you are feeling better Pete.

 

[diggummup]

Hang in there buddy. You've been missed.

 

[Goldiver]

I hope you get well soon! I appreciate your expertise here.

Steve

 

[N.O. noir et d'or]

Hope you are well on your way to recovery CBG! As you can see, we all think the world of you and miss you very much!

 

[NVNutcase]

Get better soon. I always read the info you provide.

 

[Whatdayagot]

Feel better!!

 

[Tizzy]

Welcome back!!! You be full force soon enough, get your rest!!

 

[Underwonder]

Hello CannonBallGuy,
My last couple of years while in Tnet I have found you to be such a help to so many with your specific and accurate detailed information about so many items. I was specifically waiting for your response to my bullet post...but after reading your post here, I certainly understand why and knowing about a bullet , though interesting, is not important in the scheme of life. I pray for your well being as when one’s health is impaired, really getting well and feeling well takes a lot of rest and care. Please know that there are many who miss you and care about you without ever “meeting”. All the best to you and your family.

 

[Sassie]

I hope this message finds you in good spirits, feeling energetic, and in good health. I've had this "cannonball" for a few years now, so waiting won't be a problem. I'm sure you can tell already I'm a new member, so hopefully I'll be able to upload/post my images and ask the correct questions. O, one more thing. I will put the word cannonball in quotes just for the sake of time and all that. However, I am confident what I have is authentic, what I really need help with is from what era, what type, and all the other relevant information. So here it goes. I unfortunately can't find the image of the hole where I found the "cannonball", when I do, I will add it. I found it when I lived on 6th St. In San Leon, TX, 25 miles north of Galveston, TX and a .1 of a mile from the Galveston ship channel. Our back deck had to be torn down due to a hurricane that lifted it and the house and moved it several feet. The house was built in the early 1830's. However, I don't believe the deck was built at the same time. Once the deck was removed, part of the "cannonball" was exposed and I removed it. It was of course, covered in rust. So, my husband and I set about finding a way to restore it without damaging it. We quickly came across a process known as electrolysis. We set it up and in less that 24 hours we had a clean, rust free, no scratches,, no gouges, etc. cast iron sphere. So, I set out to the research and found out the the weight and size matched, what I thought at the time, a six pounder. Recently, however, due to the fact that the outside was not smooth, I believe that it is an 8 inch solid iron balls used in stands of grape. I still have not been able to confirm with an image is my only concern. Its measurements are:

Weight: 6.128 lbs

Diameter: 3.60 inches

Circumference: 8 inches

So, any help is appreciated.

Thnx
Sassie

 

[Truth]

We have so much respect for you you’ll never know. Merry Christmas to you and yours and 2021 will be a much better year for you and your health because I’m saying a prayer for you right now. God listens to my prayers [emoji1317]

 

[Sassie]

I wanted to add that the fill hole, which you can see, is on the mold seam, and 90° angel to the sprue.

 

[DCMatt]

Garden gate counter weight...

 

[JVA5th]

Hope things get better for you soon. The years I've been part of this community I've seen you be very helpful and post some awesome stuff. I'm most certain the community understands and really appreciates all you posts and have done. Take your time feeling better and looking forward to when you are better and are able to post more and be active again.

 

[Breezie]

Pete,
I'm glad you're feeling better, and hopefully you'll be 'fine as frog hairs' soon.
Take care,
Southern Smiles
Breezie