rmaynard 15,425 #1 Posted August 11, 2013 Saturday was my youngest grandson's 2nd birthday party. He is fascinated with tractors, and every time he comes to my house it's always "Papa's tractors" as the first words out of his mouth. So my daughter suggested that I bring my 701 to Grant's party. Since Grant's other grandfather was here from Wisconsin, and he is a tractor nut himself, we decided to have two tractors, and two carts so that all 11 kids could ride. So I loaded up the 701 and the Commando 8 along with one bathtub cart. My son-in-law had a cart already. Here we are. Two tractor nut granddads having the time of our lives. That's me of course in the funny hat. This is Hank, from Wisconsin on the Commando. We even had 3 young ladies from age 10 to 13 who wanted to learn to drive the tractors, so driving lessons were in order. After that, it was hard to keep them off the horses. An absolutely great time was had by everyone, especially the two old guys. 19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,554 #2 Posted August 11, 2013 Looks like a fun day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,518 #3 Posted August 11, 2013 A great day for all I'm sure! Memories are made, and in your case, very well! Thanks for sharing the beautiful party! PS. Pic's are great. Copies for all the attendees! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoreau 658 #4 Posted August 11, 2013 This post has to be one of my favorite reasons for having these tractors around! It's great fun for the hole family. It's a memory that both grand dads will never forget!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #5 Posted August 11, 2013 It is hard to tell who was having the most fun....Kids or Grandpa's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,679 #6 Posted August 11, 2013 looks like a great time was had by everyone!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,530 #7 Posted August 11, 2013 Wow !! Thanks for sharing Bob. Those kids will remember that day when they your age A really great thing to do for those kids and the older kids as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,518 #8 Posted August 11, 2013 It is hard to tell who was having the most fun....Kids or Grandpa's Very hard to tell who's havin' the mostest fun. Noticeable: One Grandpop is out of uniform; hat? I thought I was being original using furniture moving pads in the cart for the kids. Guess it's a common use for the things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,425 #9 Posted August 11, 2013 I don't think there is any question about who had the most fun...it was the guy in the funny hat. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,300 #10 Posted August 11, 2013 So the other Grandpa is a tractor nut as well?? What kind of tractors? How did he like the Wheel Horse? And has he been converted! Looks like a good time was had by all! Mike........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,017 #11 Posted August 11, 2013 I don't think there is any question about who had the most fun...it was the guy in the funny hat. That hat is begging for some decorations. Or are they on there all ready? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,032 #12 Posted August 11, 2013 How cool is that!! Great idea Bob, I'll have to remember this as our grandson grows up. Thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,345 #13 Posted August 11, 2013 Fun times, great memories. Way to go Bob! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,968 #14 Posted August 11, 2013 Love seeing pictures of Wheel Horses with Grandkids! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinylguy 4,674 #15 Posted August 11, 2013 Just one more reason that I am so glad to have made it to the Big Show this year. Bob, I have known you and so many others via the internet and phone for more than just a few years now. But after spending a few days parked next to your canopy and meeting you, Eldon, TT and so many other of our RedSquare family, It makes this post and many others so much more meaningful. Awesome post and thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,191 #16 Posted August 11, 2013 Now thats a nice Birthday get together Bob!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,127 #17 Posted August 11, 2013 Looks like some summertime fun at Bob's house. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,425 #18 Posted August 12, 2013 So the other Grandpa is a tractor nut as well?? What kind of tractors? How did he like the Wheel Horse? And has he been converted! Looks like a good time was had by all! Mike........... He has a Farmall M puller. He mows with Toro commercial mowers, and has some Cub Cadets. He absolutely loved driving around on the Wheel Horses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,045 #19 Posted August 12, 2013 That was so great of you to bring a second so the other grandpa could have fun too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marv 919 #20 Posted August 12, 2013 No fair having so much fun! I love that. Marvin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,772 #21 Posted August 12, 2013 great time to be had by all, that's great! I'm having more fun with my 3 and 5 year old daughters this year on the tractors too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kick 59 #22 Posted August 13, 2013 Thats awesome, brings back very fond memories of my earliest rides with my grandparents wheel horses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clemedc 29 #23 Posted August 13, 2013 Bob great pics and great times. I while back I had my great Nephew (A 5y/o) riding in the trailer behind one of my Wheel horse tractors, when I finally stopped he said WHY DID YOU DRIVE SO LONG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,425 #24 Posted August 13, 2013 After the rides were over, one of the little guests, a 10 year old girl, came up to me and asked shyly if I would let her drive the 701. Yikes, no one but me has ever driven the 701, much less a 10 year old. But hold can I resist the charms of a cute little girl. So... With a quick verbal lesson on "this is the clutch, this is the gear shift. etc." she hopped into the seat. Meanwhile, birthday boy, my 2 year old grandson Grant, crawls into the cart saying "I ride, I ride, I ride". Okay you can ride. So off we go. It's a short video since I didn't want to be more than a few feet away from the controls, but the young lady drove like a pro. She was so excited that I let her drive. Later that night my daughter got a text message from her mother thanking me for letting Clair drive the little red tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunny 240 #25 Posted August 13, 2013 These are some great pictures Bob! I wonder what folks that don't have little red tractors do? Must be boring parties....bouncing tents, water slides, donkey pictures with pins all over it. Every little one (even some of the older ones) that come to my house gets a ride, party or not! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
