My fravorite aspect of the tractor phenomenon is the social human interest. The antique machinery is wonderful to view, and the sight and sound, of antique farming. is a joy to witness. When its all said and done, whats truly important is the fellowship and commonality.
The season for tractors may be in a lull for the winter, but is it really over? Maybe everything has been winterized and focus is now on winter projects. That doesn’t at all stop us from getting together for fellowship.
I’ve beem fortunate to be invited to such gatherings. In fact, lghtning did strike twice this week. I’m not counting the clandestine missions I’ve taken part in latetly, those are stories of themselves, for another time.
Enough teasing! I’ll get to my point.
Saturday, I had supper with friends. Two, in particular traveled all the way from Kansas. Obviously, because of that, Evan Speicher and his father Allan were the honored guests.
Its great to visit with distant friends. Both Evan and Allan have amassed large collections. Evan has a huge collection that includes walk behinds. Something very impressive considering his age. Allan is more eclectic with his collection. Father and son both share interests in Shaw Du-all. It does help they live near to Galesburg KS where Shaw Manufacturing was based. Both have been great assets in research.
What’s a gathering without Carl Davis? Carl is charismatic, besides his wealth of graden tractor knowledge. I’m pretty sure that Carl knows Everybody!
Carl and I were recently backstage after a great concert. I’ve shown this picture and Carl is recognized more than the guy in the middle
Jerry Lindsay told Paul Sheerer and me that Saturday supper was his gift to wife Demaree. I was glad she was willing to put up with our antics.
Tuesday, there was a gathering of some lawn and garden legends. Marvin Stinebaker hosted the gathering in his workshop. Of course, we later traveled to a restaurant. This gathering has become annual, and Marvin graciosly invited me. After I share the list of attendees, its obvious I should have sat quietly and taken notes, I might learn something. I ddn’t sit quietly, however.
The member roster included Dave Carton. Vernon Sandusky, Dennis Stork, Orren Leggitt, Mark Kleiss, and Dennis Clarke. Marvin let me bring along Keith Ladage, Traveling Farm Girl’s other half.
There was some information exchanged, but mostly it was a social gathering. Its great to have the interaction with friends in this fast paced society
I made an obseevation, during a show a few years ago, that antique iron enthusiats basically go to shows as if they’re going to a reunion, just dragging along tractors. This documentary presents just a couple examples to prove we don’t even need the tractors to enjoy each other’s company.
Editors note ~ for those guessing… the correct answer for the guy in the middle is Kentucky Headhunter’s legendary drummer Fred Young
Please excuse any typos. My “novelist” proofreader has corrected me, so I think they have all been corrected.
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