Jim Nolan's Blog

Interview with former Buffalo Forge President David Newcomb

"Buffco" photographed on the blower of my Buffalo Forge Grill. It's short for "Buffalo Forge Company."

The ultimate Buffalo Forge insider reveals all about the grill and the company. Did you know it spun off one of the biggest companies in the world? Thanks David and thanks Ken Meyer for the engineering help.

 Buffalo Forge, According to the Boss 

Buffalo Forge Grill, Before and After Photo #1

My Buffalo Forge Grill, beautifully restored by the experts at Rick's Restorations in Las Vegas, Nevada. The "American Restoration" episode first ran on 11/28/12 on the History Channel. Big thanks to Rick Dale, his son Tyler and wife Kelly for doing a fantastic job. For more before and after photos, go to the Categories section to the right, and click on "Buffalo Forge Grill."

New Painting by Isabella Bannerman

This beauty, showing the Hudson River, the Palisades, the George Washington Bridge and NYC will be auctioned off June 15 to support the Hastings Public Library.

Hawaii, 1958

My grandfather, Bengt Paul, having flow into Honolulu from Bromma, Sweden. Looks like he just arrived. Note the ever-present camera around his neck. Here's a slide show about his trip.

 

Buffalo Forge Grill Ad Photo

A photo scanned and sent to me by Phil Marino, who works for Howden, the company that bought Buffalo Forge. Looks like late '50s/early '60s to me. I have never seen the rotisserie attachment before. I want one. And I want the hat, too. 

Reading Men's Body Language Cartoon

Cartoon by Isabella Bannerman. For reprints, see King Features.

He wants to watch ESPN with you. 

John and Mamie

I love this shot of Mamie Moran, my grandfather Paul Nolan's sister. Here she is with my Uncle John at my christening. What style! Click here to see a photo of Mamie as a young woman. She was beautiful then, and beautiful in this picture. 

Men of My Dreams Cartoon

Cartoon by Isabella Bannerman. For reprints, see King Features. 

Classic Bannerman Sunday spot. Click to enlarge.

Unrequited Love Cartoon

Cartoon by Isabella Bannerman. For reprints see King Features.

Cabinet Cards: Dr. Harry Koenig & Augusta Siegesmund

 

Engagement pictures of Hildegard Paul's parents. My great-grandparents on my mother's mother's side. Click to enlarge.