Let just start with a video I filmed in Doug's shop. Looks pretty sharp! I don't claim any credit on how the tractor turned out standing tall. That's on Doug Edwards of Edwards Tractor Restoration. Doug is a very experienced painter. He has been practicing his trade for many years. He painted heavy equipment for … Continue reading The R8 “Barn Find” Reveal
Author: Rick
The “Barn Find”
Pronounce me crazy, I'll own it. If I'm shopping on Facebook Marketplace, you'll never hear me complain "I wish that was closer." I've traveled to, OH, TN. MO, and even MI during the winter. Enduring lake affect snow should demonstrate my determination. If I want a tractor I WILL go get it! Last spring, I … Continue reading The “Barn Find”
Travel Guide by Cindy Ladage
Not sure where to explore for a vacation? Cindy Ladage is an experienced traveler and she has composed a guide. Not only does her ebook discuss great locations of discovery, she helps the traveler find other points of interest. Bradley house in Kankakee, IL Cindy gave me the good fortune to preview her work before … Continue reading Travel Guide by Cindy Ladage
The New Additions
I haven't been really active this year among the tractor crowd. I only participated in one show. Interest in my Harley won more attention. That doesn't mean I haven't clandestinely been on the hunt for interesting new tractors for purchase. I've actually acquired four tractors. I've been somewhat secretive, but I have hinted I've been … Continue reading The New Additions
Destination Holiday and Other Sheenagains
Friday Morning ~ Most people who follow both Cindy Ladage and me would expect to hear about a trip from her. I'm sure she is somewhere amazing or preparing to embark. Nashville sky line ~we're on approach Surprisingly, I'm the traveler, and Im in Nashville, TN. I am traveling with some friends or adopted family … Continue reading Destination Holiday and Other Sheenagains
Creative Ground Zero
I have been a fan of a local water color artist for several years now. Kate Worman Becker creates amazingly wonderful paintings. She allowed me to commission a work that I'm planning as a Christmas gift. I plan to publish an article focusing on Kate in the near future. Kate invited me into her current … Continue reading Creative Ground Zero
The One and Only Model
Photography by Jessica Basford Jerry Rawlings is the type of fellow that is quite capable of building a tractor that suits him. He can invision and create just about anything Jerry Rawlings on his head turning Rawlings tractor Proof can be discovered of that fact anywhere around central IL. Jerry has proudly displayed his creation … Continue reading The One and Only Model
Thrills and Chills From two House of Honor Authors
I haven't had much free time for recreational reading of late. Of course, some of my "reading" is actually listening via Audible. Keisha Willi has three books available. I have actually shared my review of Fire Tales. That review can be found in my article What's New Another Review. Johnny B Good is a a … Continue reading Thrills and Chills From two House of Honor Authors








