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
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
It took me a little time to realize that I'm becoming recognized as a Shaw Du-all collector. After purchasing seven in the past few years, being recognized shouldn't come as much of a surprise. Having the same name as the brand is frequently noticed. Is it a vanity thing on my part? I'd have to … Continue reading Infamy? and Transparency
No marching band, but firetrucks semis antique cars, horses, and of course tractors. What would anyone expect for a small midwest town? The Waverly, IL picnic festival was this weekend. What festival isn't complete without a parade? I've been a participant in past years, and I'm not sure why I had taken a hiatus. This … Continue reading I love a parade
Authors don't just write. They have to promote the book. Unless you're already famous or a big name with an established publisher Saturn car dealers had a no pressure tactic. They felt they had an amazing product that would sell itself. Some of you may never have even heard of Saturn cars, so I guess … Continue reading Selling Books in Alabama
I'm headed to Huntsville, Alabama this weekend for a book fair. I guess it's a fair, I'm going to help peddle books. I'm not sure what to expect, but I already view this as a successful adventure. This will be a team participation. My publisher House of Honor Books has a booth for this venue … Continue reading Wanted One Banjo
2024 celebrated the fifth tractor drive and cookout hosted by Josh Adkins and Doug Edwards. The morning weather was rainy, causing concern about participation. Sunshine finally made an appearance. Even after a delay, the Franklin parade stepped off slightly late. 28 tractors traveled the parade route before the drivers embarked on their exploration of the … Continue reading Franklin’s Annual Tractor Drive
I will have phone conversations to pass the time as I travel back and forth down Interstate 55. I can only stand hearing the same song repeatedly played on the radio. Let's face it the telephone can be the only source of social contact in this fast place world. On this particular day, I was … Continue reading Cresent Wrench
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