Some show pics, and my little haul...

[Pullstart 63,096]

It was great to get to know so many new faces, and see some that I have met in the past.  I'm on cloud nine, for being in the presence of so many people willing to share their passion with anyone that's got a few minutes of time and an open ear, for seeing so many tractors (they're all fun to look at, new, old, big, small, factory correct or rat rod special), and even for the views during the drive.  PA is a beautiful state, at least the part I drove through!  My only regret, is not wearing my wooden shoes that I got visiting Koen @C-101plowerpower a couple years back.  @stevasaurus I didn't see yours either...    For some reason, I'm not able to tag many people in my post (maybe my terrible internet connection?), so if I was fortunate enough to spend some time, tractors, talk, food, drink, money or help with ya, I guess you'll know who you are!  Thanks for making this my best first big show ever.

 

If anyone doesn't believe there are 4 tractors in these pics...

 

 

 

I'm pretty much unloaded and they all look like this:  (Imagine the for sale ad... "Wheel Horse tractors- great condition - practically brand new"

 

 

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[19richie66 17,522]

Awesome photos @pullstart Kevin 

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And here I thought I was done for the day, so I was packed up and went to take some so-long pictures as people were pulling out:

 

 

 

[953 nut 55,812]

It was a real pleasure meeting and chatting with you.

The one ironic memory I have of the Big Show is that @pullstart had to repair his pullstarter on the grounds!     

 

I would be willing to bet that no one tailgated you on the way home.

[Pullstart 63,096]

Then @dells68 (yes it's your fault I ended up with another! )  called me and said the guy down the way from him was back and loading up.  Ends up he lives about 40-50 miles from me and offered to deliver the 857, but I really wanted to get it in the truck.  More about getting it to fit, than getting another ride.  So we struck another deal and I started tear down.  I was glad to have spent another night in town, I got to go have some fun with @dells68, @19richie66  and their families for another dinner before the show was over.  Had a blast catching fireflies with Emory and listening to that boy laugh.  Hope he enjoyed his ice cream!

 

[Pullstart 63,096]

1 minute ago, 953 nut said:

It was a real pleasure meeting and chatting with you.

The one ironic memory I have of the Big Show is that @pullstart had to repair his pullstarter on the grounds!     

 

I would be willing to bet that no one tailgated you on the way home.

 

 

Pullstart almost became Wontstart!  I bought some locktite at Walmart that night to keep that screw on the back of the recoil snug, but I was too busy the rest of the show visiting and tearing apart new toys to get into the nitty gritty of Putt Putt again.  And ya know Richard, people were still sniffing on my hitch some parts of the way... not sure why, other than curiosity?

[19richie66 17,522]

I was afraid to stand behind it in the hotel parking lot.    That load was one of the most impressive things I saw this weekend. 

[953 nut 55,812]

4 minutes ago, pullstart said:

not sure why, other than curiosity?

     I think that may be the new standard test for involuntary confinement to a mental health facility!         

[dells68 7,498]

@pullstart I think that dinner and the shenanigans that you, @19richie66, Karen, Emory, and Becca got into might have been the highlight of the show for Becca.  She said of all three of you that you were very nice, fun people and that she really liked you all!  She had a migraine a lot of the day, so she needed a little fun and relaxation.  Next year you'll have to bring the wife and kids!

[19richie66 17,522]

@dells68 Tell her the felling is mutual. Couldn’t have been around a better group of people. 

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4 minutes ago, dells68 said:

@pullstart I think that dinner and the shenanigans that you, @19richie66, Karen, Emory, and Becca got into might have been the highlight of the show for Becca.  She said of all three of you that you were very nice, fun people and that she really liked you all!  She had a migraine a lot of the day, so she needed a little fun and relaxation.  Next year you'll have to bring the wife and kids!

 

 

Sure thing bud, I've got to get those tractors running for the kids to play on... so long as they stay outta that mud

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3 minutes ago, pullstart said:

Sure thing bud, I've got to get those tractors running for the kids to play on... so long as they stay outta that mud

I don't know, Kevin - the kids seemed drawn to the mud at the show!  They went for mud puddles instead of dodging them!

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For someone who sat at camp and sucked all my beer saying you weren't gonna get any tractors sure looks like you done good! Might haveta have you prospect for midnight mafias. 

 

BTW thanks for the

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[Pullstart 63,096]

I'd be liking these two comments... but I'm all full with my likes for the day.  Dadgummit.

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20 minutes ago, dells68 said:

I don't know, Kevin - the kids seemed drawn to the mud at the show!  They went for mud puddles instead of dodging them!

 

 

I'm just glad I didn't get caught on camera with Putt Putt!  'nuff said.

[clueless 3,012]

You know you're hard core when you stuff a brand new truck inside and out with dirty old lawn tractors and parts.

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12 minutes ago, clueless said:

You know you're hard core when you stuff a brand new truck inside and out with dirty old lawn tractors and parts.

 

 

Hey Chris, we missed ya at the show!  @stevasaurus kept trying to call me Chris, because he met us both at the same place at the same time.  He might have it figured out by now... maybe.

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[stevasaurus 22,868]

I think I am going to get you 2 guys mixed up forever.  BTW Kevin, we must have been traveling there fairly close to each other...we saw that peanut gassing up also.  Also, I passed your truck yesterday just before Toledo...  I was going to slow down and get a picture, but the camera was in the back of the truck and every minute on the road was valuable in getting me around Chicago as early as possible.  Your truck load did stand out going down the road.  What a great trip and show this year. 

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15 hours ago, pullstart said:

I'd be liking these two comments... but I'm all full with my likes for the day.  Dadgummit.

   I'm having the same problem. There should be a "NO LIMIT REACTIONS SEASON" the first few days after the Big Show!  

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8 hours ago, stevasaurus said:

I think I am going to get you 2 guys mixed up forever.  BTW Kevin, we must have been traveling there fairly close to each other...we saw that peanut gassing up also.  Also, I passed your truck yesterday just before Toledo...  I was going to slow down and get a picture, but the camera was in the back of the truck and every minute on the road was valuable in getting me around Chicago as early as possible.  Your truck load did stand out going down the road.  What a great trip and show this year. 

 

 

Let's see... just before Toledo I was on the phone with @ACman getting directions to his personal big show!  I saw the peanut on the way to the show on Wednesday, I wonder where they went and were coming from... I didn't see any nut vendors in the parking lot all weekend...