A free three day annual event held again this year, COVID-19
be damned. Despite Governor, aka Emperor, Polis’ recent ORDER of 100% mask
wearing in public, the show went on. Damn few attendees were wearing masks,
social distancing wasn’t observed, and many hands were shaken.
There were lots of tractors.
In my youth spent many hours on Johnny Poppers like these.
The various vehicles on hand were, shall we say, eclectic.
Not everything was petroleum powered.
Other machinery was on display.
As usual, a good show of small engines.
The blacksmiths put on a display in addition to providing a
trailer with bench seats pulled by a tractor for those who needed help getting
around.
On the southern end the lawn garden pulling club was set up.
I don’t think these folks are wrapped too tight.
A pleasant highlight was running into drjim, SLW, and TLG
TLG enjoyed a rubber duckie stock tank setup while the
adults talked. Banner (the rescue lab) graciously allowed himself to be petted.
Once again, the show is free. There is some commercial
promotion and the usual refreshment booths. Beyond that, the farm community
puts it on 100% volunteering. To me, shows like this highlight the best of
rural communities and allows a lot of pride to be shown without apology.
8 comments:
That all looks like basic, no frills, fun.
Glad we could finally meet Banner!
I saw two Jone Deere tractors there that almost looked like they had two-cylinder, horizontally-opposed engines. They had two spark plugs, one on each side of the cylinder case, which was a one-piece casting.
I saw some funny little rear-engined machine that had a plow blade between the front and rear wheels.
And some of the machinery that we saw last year was there.
@LL - It is and it was! Made me almost tear-up looking at all the fine, old, lovingly restored and operational AMERICAN farm machinery.
We'll ignore the Canuck stuff that was there, although it, too, was in fine fettle.
OOOPS....not "horizontally-opposed", but rather like a vertical twin motorcycle engine, laid over on it's side so the pistons went fore-and-aft....
LL
It is impressive to see some of the restoration work.
drjim
John Deere made several two cylinder engines. That is why they are called "Johhny Poppers". They make a distinct "Pop""Pop""Pop" sound at low rpms. Most were horizontally opposed.
Safety tip. Always move a tractor in reverse first in case the wheels are stuck, especially winter. Forward, the front end will do a 180° arc and smash you.
Loved that and especially the Nash Quad. Nice.
In England there's similar events, with engines and associated steam tractors. I've always liked them.
When everything goes to Hell the restorationists are going to look smart.
LSP
Last comment - you are correct. For many years you could fix a Deere with pliers and a Japanese SnapOn (crescent wrench). Now, only a dealer can fix them.
GREAT pics and some fun times, I'm sure!
Thank you!
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