Rollerman 290 #1 Posted September 2, 2007 Just wanted to say I had a good time at Portland show despite the muddy mess it was! I did get to meet a Wheel Horse celebrity ...Mr Bill Peirson & his wife Sharon. Got my first look in the flesh so to speak of his MLR6S. Thats a very unique tractor! Brandon Pfeiffer & his pretty help were there for Lawn & Garden Collector magazine & Brandons Hapco.com parts. But the weather was bad this year...either hot & humid or drenching rain....go from one extreme to the next. Did see some nice tractor there & catch up with some distant friends. It was my wife's 1st tractor show & due to the 96 degree temps & constant walking I don't think she was too impressed? I did not take any pics as I left my camera in the truck for fear of getting it wet. I did shoot some pics of BP & the MLR6S Stephen in northern IN....takeing an umbrella & waders to Portland in 2008 BP on his MLR6S! A veiw of the turning brakes on the MLR6S Electric lift on the MLR6S Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,512 #2 Posted September 2, 2007 Man, that's a nice looking tractor. I didn't realize Brandon was into WH's.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #3 Posted September 2, 2007 Treed I didn't say Brandon wasinto Wheel Horses, all though I beleive he may have 1 or 2? I think he likes the green ones, But he was there with his help in the swap meet area showing/selling his hapco products.....& had his magazine display there too for subscriptions, renewals & info. Any buddy that has not subscribed to "Lawn & Garden Collector Magazine" yet I highley recomend it. The Portland show has just a few Wheel Horses.....Oliver & Hart Parr were the featured "big" tractors this year. With the Gravely's representing the garden tractors. The show is pretty much open to all makes & sizes or anything with an engine!...there is a home made helicopter on display ther every year & I would not want to be in the sam county as it when it flies! Stephen in northern IN...just back with wife from shopping...time to nap :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,512 #4 Posted September 3, 2007 I was a subscriber in the magazine's first two years, but after the second year I didn't renew. I need to, though. I should of said, I didn't realize what shows Brandon did attend, though it makes sense he would go to them, especially if they're close to home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #5 Posted September 3, 2007 Okay I'm confused...mag's only been out 1 year now 6 issues? I subscribed last year at Portland & was one of the lucky ones to get mine without a hitch. Many subscribers had problems with there mail delivery on the first 2 issues do to a mailing hiccup. I did renew this year at Portland also & the mag in it's first year has grown & became a great read. And yes Brandon, the Mayhews, & Bill Peirson were all together at Portland. Brandon had a tent set up for his "Hapco" products...the Mayhews then had there tent with the decals they reproduce, then there was the Lawn & Garden tractor tent with info on the mag & BP brought some tractors along to display & help Brandon & the Mayhews too. Really cool to meet BP & hope I can make the big show in PA maybe next year. Will see...paveing seon hits & work frowns on us guys takeing long vacations. Stephen in northern IN...up early & going fishin! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #6 Posted September 3, 2007 Also Treed this was the first time for the Mayhews & BP at Portland. I did not know who Brandon was till I picked up on his mag last year & didn't meet him then either. So I don't know if he was at Portland in 2006 with the "Habco" stuff. But I do know they are all "Brandon,Mayhews, BP & co." are planning on being back next year ! Stephen in northern IN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,512 #7 Posted September 3, 2007 Stephen, The first issue came out in '02, January/February issue. It was called LGT News and the size of the pages were 4" x 5 3/4" (a 8" x 11 1/2" folded in half) and had about 20 pages. Starting in '03 it went to a full size paper size. It was bi-monthly (every two months - 6 issues a year). I have the first two years - '02 and '03. It covered nothing but JD stuff then, or almost all JD stuff. I'm not too sure why I didn't renew for the third year, probably just let it go. But I should have kept the subscription. I have heard of Brandon as early as around 1999 or 2000, which would of been the time that I started getting into lawn and garden tractors. I never met him, but I have some email correspondence with him. He started the magazine as a way to increase his income and to blend in with his "Hapco" business. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #8 Posted September 3, 2007 Okay...thanks Treed. I did know that he ran a JD mag before called "LGT news" & the L&G collector came out & was under the impression with the popularity of the "New" all brands GT mag that the 1st kinda faded away or merged into the L&G collector mag. Stephen in northern IN...back from fishing & caught my weight in weeds....gonna be a mean salad tonight! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,512 #9 Posted September 3, 2007 I'm not sure when the change took place, as I said, I let my subscription run out after the second year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
