As I get older, I've come to a conclusion, I hate winter! The cold weather months are agony for a tractor enthusiast. It's harder for one that writes. Sure, I have vast untapped topics I have yet to share. Some of them I haven't even explored.Research can get stale, though. It's more interesting to report … Continue reading Spring Fever
Was it a Scam?
I recently penned an article about becoming published. In that article, I hinted about a strange experience. Technically, House of Honor wasn't my first attempt or in book writing terminology "pitch." Let's discuss some background to understand. Big publishing houses work through literary agents. An author needs to pitch their manuscript to even be considered for … Continue reading Was it a Scam?
Shed Partners
I can't believe in all my time writing this blog and collecting that I've never featured Marvin Stinebaker and Mark Kleis. I haveĀ mentioned Marvin and referred his expertise, but never "featured" either man. Mark is shyly hidden behind his trailer Marvin pleaded with me not to make a fuss. Of course, anyone who knows … Continue reading Shed Partners
The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Being Published.
So! You've written the next greatest artistic work, and you're looking to become a published author. Let me share my experiences. First off, in answer to a quote, I hear a lot, "You don't look like an author." I never feel insulted, but I do ask, "What's an author supposed to look like?" Jack LaFountain … Continue reading The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Being Published.
Imposter?
I have to confess my reasons to collect Gibson are a little childish. I simply like the tiller steer. There are other models that have tillers, but I like the Gibson style best. After encountering a Gibson A at AJ's Garden Tractor Jamboree a few years ago, I was hooked. Steve Farmer wasn't along that … Continue reading Imposter?
Does it exist?
I'm working on a submission for Lawn and Garden Tractor Magazine about Shaw Du-all. I know big surprise, right? The most frustrating thing about research is that information gets lost to history. In the case of Shaw Manufacturing, some but not all material is gone concerning the N model tractors. I'm a member of a … Continue reading Does it exist?
Tractors in Williamsville
Tractors on the Boulevard #CL September 7th, 2024, Nick Menke held the fourth annual Antique Tractors on the Boulevard in Williamsville, IL. Twenty tractors and six lawn & garden were on display. The weather started out chilly but soon became pleasant. It turned out to be a perfect fall day to show. Nick Menke and Family … Continue reading Tractors in Williamsville
100 Years of Horse Power
I had to go through my article archive in research. My first attendance for this event was 2017. I have actually made the journey twice. Both times were spent mostly in the fields, plowing. The celebration put antique tractors to work tilling, threshing, and everything else imaginable. Everything farming could be found from horses to … Continue reading 100 Years of Horse Power
Antique Iron Media 