A little over a week ago, Doug Edwards introduced me to a new friend. Jessica Mullen was a part of our group when I was invited to take part in the Shiloh Valley plow adventure. This was Jessica's first experience to be around antique tractors. During the day, our friendship grew. I was so impressed … Continue reading From New Eyes
I have often considered that I may need to evaluate my idea of fun. There's just something about operating a tractor, for any reason, that brings me joy though. I discovered a long time ago that I'm not the only person willing to work and consider it play. The past couple of weekends I've worked … Continue reading Pleasurable Plowing
October 11, 2017 Andrew Owen "Andy" Harris (May 3,1947 - October 6, 2017) made his final journey to his resting place. His last wish was to travel there on his beloved Oliver 1955 GM diesel powered tractor. His tractor was driven by his nephew Jay Harris. Twelve of Andy's tractor friends accompanied him on the … Continue reading The Final Ride
Those that know the Case history will appreciate my title pun for part two. It's still a catchy title none the less My Case collection grew by number and tractor size in the last few years. I, for some reason, decided I needed to own more than one fullsize antique tractor and was starting to … Continue reading And that’s the Case 2 a Story of Increase
My dad, Harold Shaw was actually the original family member to own a Case lawn tractor. We actually knew very little about their history. It really surprised me that he purchased a 1965 130 and had it repainted considering our family was more inclined toward International Harvester. I immediately started doing Internet-based research to discover … Continue reading And that’s the Case
I started showing lawn & garden tractors in the fall of 2009 at the annual Prairie Land Steam Show in Jacksonville, IL. I had actually been collecting for many years before, but never realized how much more fun showing was going to be. Having several friends with the same shared interest helped tremendously. The work … Continue reading The ever growing circle
Restore There are memories in my metal, if asked why I restore and collect It helps my heartache settle holding to, and never neglect This one here belonged to Dad, it was something important of his now its mine, but it makes me sad I didn't want it quite like this Now this … Continue reading Restore
I took a lot of ribbing for the longest time about when I was going to own a real tractor. In July of 2015 my friend Dave Kemp helped locate a Farmall H. It had a comfortable price and was a great starter. Technically it wasn't my first owned tractor, when I was younger I … Continue reading My Red power
