Just another way to gauge age............

Bob Bancroft · Jan 11, 2021

The only new tractor I had anything to do with was one I bought with my father in the early 80's. I got a new 3x8 two way hydraulic cylinder with it. At that time we still switched a standard cylinder between machines. I just dragged that cylinder out of storage to test/check remote outlet connections and controls on a tractor in the shop. It hasn't been used in years. Everything I have has its own dedicated lift system.
Early 80's? Nearly 40 years ago. Suddenly I got old!

jon f mn · Jan 11, 2021

It's crazy to remember 50 years of life.

Blackhole49 · Jan 11, 2021

I don't need a tractor. At 67, when I realize how lucky I'll be to get 20 more, it really doesn't seem like that long.

DoubleR · Jan 11, 2021

It is crazy to remember fifty years ago but its even crazier when it seems like it was yesterday.

fixerupper · Jan 11, 2021

It seems like that 50 years is compressed into a tiny little time span.

Bruce from Can. · Jan 11, 2021

I hear what you are saying and understand the feeling. Been dairy farming on my own farm for 40 years now. Nearly every other farmer that I new that was milking cows when I started is now either dead or out of business . Are we just old , or are we survivors. Like people floating in the water in lifeboats, looking at the debris of the sunken ship that we knew as agricultural.

Old Bob · Jan 11, 2021

Time is not marching on——time is on a runaway.

Enjoyed your thoughts.

Janicholson · Jan 11, 2021

Well said. Jim

Bob Bancroft · Jan 11, 2021

No wonder he's so popular with the ladies. Not only is he a tall, handsome fellow, he's a partier/dancer/go to shows kind of guy. Now we find he is practically a poet.

Tgrasher · Jan 11, 2021

Unfortunately/luckily I can remember my first tractor ride on the platform of a Case D tractor with my dad in 1952. As I tell those still working drudgery jobs, right now they're riding a freight train that's working and working just lumbering down the track at a moderate pace. When they retire, they will get on Amtrack and time will really zip by, and at times they will wish they were back on the freight train.

jon f mn · Jan 11, 2021

john in la · Jan 11, 2021

I often look around and think it would be nice to add this addition; or build a new shop; or buy this new toy.
Then I realize I am at a point in my life where I need to be consolidating and getting rid of stuff so my kids are not burdened with it.

And my heart is sinkin' like the setting sun
Setting on the things I wish I'd done
It's time to say goodbye to yesterday
And this is where the cowboy rides away

David G · Jan 11, 2021

Massey Harris 44, 1951 purchased in 1971, so would have been relatively new at that time.

fixerupper · Jan 11, 2021

(quoted from post at 08:20:52 01/11/21) No wonder he's so popular with the ladies. Not only is he a tall, handsome fellow, he's a partier/dancer/go to shows kind of guy. Now we find he is practically a poet.

I hope you don't mean me. LOL Tall? well ya. Handsome? They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Maybe there is one beholder somewhere in this world. Partier? Can't hear anyone when I am at at a party anymore. Dancer? Much too uncoordinated to even try. Poet? well, um, maybe we could call it the opposite of poetic justice? Go to shows? YESSSSSS!

730virgil · Jan 11, 2021

seems like yesterday when I gradated from high school 2022 will be 55 years where did that time go ?
I have out lived 2 wives Tall Kid is 36.

Billy NY · Jan 11, 2021

You ain't kidding Jon. On the way home from work this afternoon, I ran into one of the sons of our long time friend, neighbor and farmer. Always great to see any of their family. The only problem for me is thinking back the 50+ years to when things were so different around here, they farmed all the land nearby, all of our land etc. It's difficult to look back realizing the time that has gone by and how much everything has changed. We worked together for many years, I enjoyed working with them to no end.
I'm the only one left in the vicinity with land and equipment to work on it, just does not seem right. Things change, that is how it is, doesn't mean I have to like it LOL !!!!!

PDRuff · Jan 11, 2021

when my dad died in 75 his newest tractor was 17? years old(jd630 Only one he purchased new). oldest brother took over bought a new 2940 JD around 1980 its now 40ish years old, still plants corn every year. 630 now 62? brother is 64. time flies

NEKS · Jan 11, 2021

Have one neighbor lady left and she is 2-1/2 miles down the road. After she is gone we are the oldest in the neighborhood. Bought our place 50 years ago this last December.

37 chief · Jan 11, 2021

I am the oldest perinate resident in my community. Time does go by fast. Stan

BobReeves · Jan 12, 2021

(quoted from post at 10:35:34 01/11/21) I often look around and think it would be nice to add this addition; or build a new shop; or buy this new toy.
Then I realize I am at a point in my life where I need to be consolidating and getting rid of stuff so my kids are not burdened with it.

And my heart is sinkin' like the setting sun
Setting on the things I wish I'd done
It's time to say goodbye to yesterday
And this is where the cowboy rides away

If this site had a LIKE button I would be dinging it on this big time.

Texasmark1 · Jan 12, 2021

I'm at 42 years having this farm. When I bought it, 3 cars a day was the norm down the Caliche (covered) road.. 20 years ago it was metered by the county and it was 150. Today, (at least it finally got upgraded to a hard surface...no more dust) with all the old timers dieing off there is one lady up the road and myself, about the same age, left from the original occupants and the area is filling up with new folks buying the old places which developers have carved up into mostly 10 acre plots, selling as fast as they become available, for rediculously high prices.... no objections there...enjoy the new friends. Since I have equipment and the know how, makes for some things to do (staying busy) and added income for my farm.

While on the subject, it's starting to get lonely as a lot of your old friends and family are gone. You're next. My daughter is 55 and has gotten closer to her daddy. She too must be seeing the writing on the wall, was talking about her sons being out of college and gone from the nest and living alone feelings .....she has even started talking to me again. My my!

jaoneill · Jan 12, 2021

(quoted from post at 01:58:33 01/12/21) I am the oldest perinate resident in my community. Time does go by fast. Stan

Well into my 46th year here on the farm. Last of the neighborhood as it was in '74; last few years I've been watching the offspring of my original neighbors retire and move to warmer climes; time waits for no man.....

Just another way to gauge age............

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