Iron pop-pop

The iron pop-pop : 

The iron pop-pop Who said floating as an iron? (Translation of a French idiom. I’m not sure it exists in English but you should understand). To wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, I have selected a pop-pop boat that differs from any others. Among my many models I could have chosen the boat of the long-eared animal, but for superstitious sailors some words are forbidden. Therefore I’m going to show you … Rabbit pâté

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The story begins with a real iron

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It has never been used and the cord is lost. What to do with it?

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A first attempt which was not a success. Then…

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Is it not beautiful with its 3 cylinder pop-pop engine (because 3 candles) ? Happy New Year 2006 !