Posted by Robert Major on August 10, 2013 at 12:18:42 from (216.81.23.128):
In Reply to: Tractor Show Crowds posted by John B. on August 10, 2013 at 08:48:49:
Hi up here in Manitoba we have a local show thats heading south pretty quick. The old guys ran the show and young guys did the work. it got stale as they would not change anything. 500 people through the gate in 2 days this year, and center row of tractors missing.
Our local agricultural museum 2 weeks later cram packed full for 3 days out of 4, day 1 it rained hard. loads of younger guys involved with all groups of vehicles/ driving what the museum owns/ older guys own stuff, and a lot working to keep the show and museum going. I think it depends a lot on the show and who runs it.
The costs are getting stupid I wanted to haul 2 semi loads of Fordsons to a show near here for a ford year parade. by the time I was home again guy wanted $3500 plus. so I never did it it would of cost more doing it my self 1 or 2 at a time.
The old guys are dyeing round here and the stuffs making nothing unless it's rare. I can buy tractors for what the new tires are worth and then put the tires on my fordsons. The only guys getting ahead with restoring this stuff/ showing it now, are machine shops and parts suppliers,and the gas and insurance companys from what I see. A lot of Guys are too busy working to keep a roof over the familys heads instead of spending on projects. It will only get worse with tax hikes and other rising costs sadly. Regards Robert
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