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Across the Fence:  The Neighbor's Tractor  |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13617 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13617 Posts |
 Posted - May 25 2016 : 11:23:12 AM
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My parents bought the farm I grew up on before I was born and there were 240 acres, about 5 miles from town. At that time there were only two neighbors. Of course things have changed dramatically and there are many, many more houses in the area and after my parents passed away we, my five siblings and I, decided none of us REALLY wanted to farm the whole farm.
The last neighbor was still living and still farming, a women who was about the same age as my dad and about as ornery! She is no longer living but her daughter and son-in-law have a house near where hers is (now owned by and occupied by a man in his 50s)
While my hubby and I were helping the daughter and SIL with feeding their horses one day early this spring we walked past the old barns and sheds. I spotted this old tractor that has been sitting there for a very long time, as its wheels are partially buried in the ground. Thought I'd snap a photo of it . . . just reminds me of how it used to be in the neighborhood!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
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from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
Edited by - ceejay48 on May 25 2016 11:23:43 AM |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7479 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7479 Posts |
Posted - May 25 2016 : 12:37:57 PM
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Great picture, CeeJay!
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
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Posted - May 25 2016 : 8:55:45 PM
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Fun remembrance! Thanks for sharing.
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6592 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6592 Posts |
Posted - May 26 2016 : 05:57:24 AM
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Great story and I love that old tractor! It makes for great yard art!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015 |
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
2313 Posts |
Posted - May 26 2016 : 07:38:46 AM
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I love that picture- it bring memories of my grandparents farm come flooding back. Thank you for sharing!
God has promised strength for the day, rest for the labor, light for the way, grace for the trials, help from above, unfailing sympathy and undying love.
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6928 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - May 26 2016 : 10:25:07 AM
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Love your picture and story, CJ! Perfect art work for the farm!
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13617 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13617 Posts |
Posted - May 26 2016 : 11:22:16 AM
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I don't know what make this tractor is, could be Allis Chalmers, because they were orange.
But I do know my dad was most definitely an Allis Chalmers farmer. They were the ones he bought and when he passed away there were three different ones for us to sell. One was set up for pruning his fruit trees, one was set up for mowing grass and spraying in the orchard and the big one was his "big boy" for plowing and other heavier field work.
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13617 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13617 Posts |
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HealingTouch
True Blue Farmgirl
3448 Posts
Darlene
Kunkletown
Pa
USA
3448 Posts |
Posted - May 26 2016 : 8:09:05 PM
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Great picture. Few and far between. Memories for sure.
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing,
Darlene
Sister 1922
God first, everything else after!
When Satan's knocking at your door, just say "Jesus will you get that for me?"
When it gets to hard to stand, Kneel!
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13617 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13617 Posts |
Posted - May 31 2016 : 08:02:22 AM
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Thanks Gracie . . . I try to take good photos. Have done a lot of them, I especially like outdoor stuff, etc. I've even sold a few!
Just this morning I'm digging out some beach photos I took and matted and framed to display. I've changed my living room décor to beachy with a lot of seashells, etc.
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
1509 Posts
Alicia
Charlestown, IN
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Song Sparrow
True Blue Farmgirl
1010 Posts
Amy
Talleyville
Delaware
USA
1010 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2016 : 04:31:14 AM
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Wonderful photo! We used to have so many farms around here, but one by one they have almost all disappeared. It's rare to see something like this now. Thanks for sharing it!
Hugs and Happy Day!
Peace in our hearts, peace in the world
Amy (Sister#6098) www.danaherandcloud.com
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13617 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13617 Posts |
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