It took me a little time to realize that I'm becoming recognized as a Shaw Du-all collector. After purchasing seven in the past few years, being recognized shouldn't come as much of a surprise. Having the same name as the brand is frequently noticed. Is it a vanity thing on my part? I'd have to … Continue reading Infamy? and Transparency
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 … Continue reading I love a parade
Authors don't just write. They have to promote the book. Unless you're already famous or a big name with an established publisher Saturn car dealers had a no pressure tactic. They felt they had an amazing product that would sell itself. Some of you may never have even heard of Saturn cars, so I guess … Continue reading Selling Books in Alabama
I'm headed to Huntsville, Alabama this weekend for a book fair. I guess it's a fair, I'm going to help peddle books. I'm not sure what to expect, but I already view this as a successful adventure. This will be a team participation. My publisher House of Honor Books has a booth for this venue … Continue reading Wanted One Banjo
2024 celebrated the fifth tractor drive and cookout hosted by Josh Adkins and Doug Edwards. The morning weather was rainy, causing concern about participation. Sunshine finally made an appearance. Even after a delay, the Franklin parade stepped off slightly late. 28 tractors traveled the parade route before the drivers embarked on their exploration of the … Continue reading Franklin’s Annual Tractor Drive
I will have phone conversations to pass the time as I travel back and forth down Interstate 55. I can only stand hearing the same song repeatedly played on the radio. Let's face it the telephone can be the only source of social contact in this fast place world. On this particular day, I was … Continue reading Cresent Wrench
Recently, I proclaimed to a couple of tractor friends, "I may be too stupid to own antique tractors." There may be truth to that statement, but I'm willing to take measures to be smarter. I'm fortunate to have the right people in my inner circle. If not for them, my venture in owning certain tractors … Continue reading Adjustments, The backstory on My Shaw N5
There is a little town in southeast KS that was founded in 1871. Oklahoma wasn’t even a state yet. The era of gun toting outlaws and native Americans still were at large. Kansas was mostly roving prairie,maybe a little wheat. Galesburg was a young town on a vast land. Stanley Wilbur Shaw was born on … Continue reading Stanley Wilbur Shaw 100 Amazing Years
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