Tractor descriptions.
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”
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
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
Last summer I added a nice Cub to my collection. The sweet little machine didn't stay in my possession long though. A former owner realized his mistake, in letting the tractor get away. He managed to negotiate a deal, to get it back. I'm not going to reveal who owns the Cub, to protect his … Continue reading Purely Speculation
This year has given me a great chance to put faces to names. I recently met Rob Bush while I was attending AJ'S Tractor Jamboree . I'm still embarrassed by the fact I originally snubbed Rob, but that will be a story we can laugh about for years to come....I hope! I made contact with … Continue reading Carl Hauger’s Collection
This is a definition I discovered... Pilgramage' is often used to describe an individual journey through life, sometimes as a general description of personal growth and exploration. However, in an overall context, the journey is not always religious Mecca' a place regarded as a center for a specified group, activity, or interest. These two words … Continue reading “Tractor” Pilgrimage to Ohio
My most recent collection add may have not been in my best interest....at first. I'm the type of collector that's better off with a electric start toy. That may have been good advice I gave to myself, but I didn't listen. I purchased a Shaw Du-all on auction last year. Maybe it had something to … Continue reading Modified
I've learned you don't always need to be in the parade, there's need for a crowd to wave to. Digger Dave and I were just spectators for a show in Bushnell, IL. The clubhouse with history Spoon River Valley Antique Tractor Club is a great organized group that is based in a historic old barn. … Continue reading The Clubhouse
