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?
Hometown Country Fun
Franklin, IL always has a big celebration for the 4th of July. The village square becomes full of festival activity typical of a small town set for fun. Crafts, games, fair type food, and live music attract the crowd. The annual event is also known for serving "burgoo". For those unaware burgoo is a stew, … Continue reading Hometown Country Fun
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
Graham Bradley, what’s the story?
I've seen some very beautiful restored tractors roll through Edwards Tractor Restoration since my friendship with Doug began a few years ago. Each one has its own very special part of our ag heritage. Kurt Aumann has commissioned a uniquely uncommon machine to be painted though. Besides Kurt, now, I've met two collectors, here in … Continue reading Graham Bradley, what’s the story?
Make A Wish & Lawn Tractors
Central Illinois doesn't have to many exclusive lawn and garden tractor shows. Lawn tractor pulling, on the other hand, has a pretty large following. There are several clubs and many pulling events. The first "Make a Wish" lawn tractor pull was actually held in 2005. Randall Kesselring, the founder of the event, wouldn't have a … Continue reading Make A Wish & Lawn Tractors
Sentimental Iron
https://youtu.be/GRXL4JTc8IY I was recently browsing YouTube and came across a very interesting documentary. {A link can be found above} The video is called "Strange Inheritance ~ Iowa Tractor" The synopsis is a Iowa farmer amassed a large collection of 150 tractors, which was left after his passing. The family dealt with the drama of what … Continue reading Sentimental Iron
“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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