It's funny, to me anyway, how interests change concerning the antique tractor passion. I can't remember not having love for tractors. I'm pretty sure I was born with it. Financial resources probably have a great determination on what involvement a hobbyist can have. I'm sure storage is also a factor. I started out as a … Continue reading Change, Change, Change
My heart hurts right now! Ultimate Choice There is always another alternative It didn't have to come to this Make the choice that you live Think of the loved ones that miss You'll make us always wonder If there was a silent plea? Friends would have stop this tragic blunder Help you work to cast … Continue reading Avoiding the Darkness
Wow! Where did last year go? I've heard it said life is what you're doing while you're busy making plans. 2019 was an example for me. I have the good fortune of three weeks paid vacation. This year I planned to attend more shows, maybe get in a few tractor drives. It didn't happen! My … Continue reading 2019 was just not the year I expected
Doug Edwards text me with heart wrenching news. He was on the way to the Veterinarian with Sam. Sadly he was going to be coming home alone. Sam's health has deteriorated to the point Doug made an agonized decision. As many discover the news, hearts will be very heavy from the loss. In the years … Continue reading Sam
Graham Bradley tractors aren't the most common type tractor to collect. My sources have told me that only 300 to 500 are known to still exist. They were only built for about 3 years and didn't number much more than 2000 coming off the assembly line. This article will mainly focus on model 503-104 serial … Continue reading Graham Bradley, the Second Time
I had a goal to publish a minimum of two articles on this blog each month. Of course, I've set a lot of goals I have yet to reach. It all boils down to one important factor. Focus! August was a dark month. Nothing was published. September isn't shaping up to be much different. That … Continue reading Artistic Discipline Update
I have often visualized a conversation with my grandfather if he were still around. I would think he might find collecting farm equipment interesting, if not peculiar. I'm sure he would understand and probably admire the preservation of our ag heritage. He, however, was a very practical man and viewed farm equipment as a tool. … Continue reading Sandbox or Shelf?
Franklin, IL always has a big celebration for the 4th of July. The village square becomes full of festival activity typical of a small town set for fun. Crafts, games, fair type food, and live music attract the crowd. The annual event is also known for serving "burgoo". For those unaware burgoo is a stew, … Continue reading Hometown Country Fun
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