Its March, the time of year to look forward to the tractor season. Everyone is starting to wrap up winter work on the show collection or pulling tractors. Anticipation of the new year, event planning and travel schedules are usually being finalized. This year is facing a delay. I'm sure everyone is aware of COVID-19. … Continue reading Calm down!
Category: Musings
Change, Change, Change
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
2019 was just not the year I expected
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
Sam
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
Artistic Discipline Update
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
Sandbox or Shelf?
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?
Country Candite
I come from a very artistic family. My mom sewed, quilted, knitted, made dolls, pretty much anything creative. Her older sister paints and is also crafty. The sisters encouraged their children to explore artistic talents. My sister, cousin and I have musical talents. We all play or have played various musical instruments. Some of that … Continue reading Country Candite
“Small” start in Cattle
Nate Reinhart and I constantly talk on the phone throughout the day. One morning, he proclaimed "I'm getting back into raising cattle!" Nate has been around livestock all his life. The family is active raising horses and there is a cousin with a dairy farm. Currently Nate has a profitable custom hay operation. Nate has … Continue reading “Small” start in Cattle
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