No marching band, but firetrucks semis antique cars, horses, and of course tractors. What would anyone expect for a small midwest town?
The Waverly, IL picnic festival was this weekend. What festival isn’t complete without a parade? I’ve been a participant in past years, and I’m not sure why I had taken a hiatus.
This year, I felt obligated to take one of my Du-alls. I purchased the tractor from a Waverly local, and Jerry Rawlings is a nearby resident. It seemed fitting my R8 traveled the route.
Of course, my N8W just recently came from Edwards Tractor Restoration, and it was fitting to make a public debute. Steve Farmer piloted that tractor.
I made a phone call and invited Marvin Stinebaker along. He was more than happy to come. Marvin brought a backup machine, just in case. Fortunately, one tractor was enough.
Marvin invited Dennis Clark from Pawnee along. He was on a real sharp Wheel Horse. I noted Dennis had a backup tractor stashed in his covered trailer.
Carl Davis was also in attendance. Marvin told me no one invited him. He just crashed the party! We tease each other, that’s how we gauge our friendship. I’ll be honest, I’m glad Carl was there. He’s a great candid photographer. I’m using some of his pictures.
Digger Dave Kemp decided he was more comfortable on a big tractor. We’ll cut him some slack. He mows with his choice now and then
The following pictures are en route. Carl took them. Obviously! I’ve never done a selfie from the back
The parade went well, for the most part. My R8 started to have fuel issues. My good fortune was it started at the end of the parade
I noticed Carl had his hood open at a couple of pauses. That’s what he gets for choosing a Deere. Marvin and Dennis didn’t need their alternates. Steve had a quick problem with the N8W at the beginning, but I knew he had everything under control.
I’m not sure why I haven’t been getting a team together for parades lately. After the fun, I’ve come to the conclusion that I’ll sure get started again.
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