1700 Mile Meet and Greet Trip

[clueless 2,898]

Just got back from Scott's Meet and Greet last weekend with a couple of side trips on the way home. Indianapolis Motor Speedway Tour and of course Maker's Mark distillery tour, any time I'm in Kentucky, This was my first real Wheel Horse show and it was amazing! Many beautiful tractors. Scott and his family put on a great event. Met a lot of Red Square members and now can put some faces with some name. Everyone I met was very friendly and hospitable. Just what I expected. It was a little cold but even a wimpy Florida guy didn't think it was that bad. Still have my keister, Racing Bob. Did some trading with Jake with a 400 burb in some disarray for some 3 piece trans work. Jake and his dad, great people. If I ever do grow up I want to be like Jake. For a while it looked like I was going to be the one who came the furthest distance, but then I noticed some ladies who looked a bit out of place for a Wheel Horse tractor meet. I finally asked one of them where they were from and she said they had just flown in from California but were originally from China. Very impressive. Didn't sell my 520H wheel set or my steering wheel, nobody seemed too interested. That's when I noticed the truck bed looked empty so I bought another 400 burb with snow blade and a tub cart. Whats a guy gonna do. If we ever get a foot or more of snow in Northwest Florida, I'm set. Once, again I want to thank Scott and his family for putting this outstanding meet together, and I may be back next year! Who knows there may be someone from Australia next year since this thing has gone global!  

-Chris in Florida.

Here are the pictures of the new burb.

Edited October 9, 2015 by clueless
Added Pictures

[KC9KAS 4,741]

Glad you had a good time and a safe trip.

[Pullstart 59,687]

It was nice to chat with you Chris, glad you made it home alright with your new 400!  I knew you were eyeing that thing, it was sharp alright!

[AMC RULES 36,945]

C'mon Chris, sounds like you scored a nice new 400 there...
now, you know...             

[Retired Wrencher 4,876]

Some Day I will have to make it out to the Roots of Wheel Horse country. And explore the vast country side and  it`s people.  And of course always looking with one eye on the side of the road for those Red tractors. Sounds it was a nice trip Chris. Where is Pace on the East or West side?

Edited October 7, 2015 by T1257

[clueless 2,898]

Some Day I will have to make it out to the Roots of Wheel Horse country. And explore the vast country side and  it`s people.  And of course always looking with one eye on the side of the road for those Red tractors. Sounds it was a nice trip Chris. Where is Pace on the East or West side?

Some Day I will have to make it out to the Roots of Wheel Horse country. And explore the vast country side and  it`s people.  And of course always looking with one eye on the side of the road for those Red tractors. Sounds it was a nice trip Chris. Where is Pace on the East or West side?

From what I saw at the M&G there aint gonna be many of them sitting on the side of the road. I'am in northwest Florida, 8miles from Pensacola.

[Racinbob 10,276]

Glad you had a good time and your keister is still attached Chris. Scott does put on a great show. I was there in 2013 and was hoping to go again this year but my wife's work got in the way. We lived about 30 miles from there for 45 years and have family there that we visit. Like Craig said, ya gotta post some pics of your new 400. I'd love to come visit but even being in the same state you're still over 450 miles away.

[whfan74 2,015]

Chris,
It was a real pleasure getting a chance to meet you and I am very honored that you would take the time and resources to spend the day with us.   Our conversations were great and I am glad you stopped by on Friday so that we could have a chance to chat a bit.  I am glad you made it home safely and are even considering coming back next year, we would love to have you.

That 400 you picked up traveled a bunch of miles in a few short days.  It started in the back of a truck in Missouri, headed to our show up in Northern Indiana, and then hopped in your truck and made it all the way back down in Florida!!!!

I had a great time with everyone and am thankful for the folks that want to spend the day with us.........Year #7 has to be good weather right?????  :)

[jackhammer 544]

Your an great guy Chris and it was a pleasure meeting up with you and talking. It took effort on your part but you persevered.

Rick
jackhammer 

[ol550 827]

Glad to hear you made it back ok.  Now just set back and wait for the first snow.  That 400 has a lot of miles on it as I told you.
Started out in north west Ohio and made at least 5 trips to Minnesota and a few local shows as well. Have fun with it. 





 

Edited October 7, 2015 by ol550

[stevasaurus 22,229]

Chris, is was great meeting you at Scott's.  There has to be kind of a group photo floating around here somewhere. 

[WHX?? 46,739]

of that 400!!!!!

[clueless 2,898]

I added some pictures of there burb.

-Chris 

[Wheel-N-It 2,967]

Glad you had a great time at the show. Love the 400 too! Scott's show is on my Wheel Horse Bucket List for sure

[Racinbob 10,276]

Nice 400 Chris

No worries, that will push dirt and gravel too.

[stevasaurus 22,229]

Here ya go.  Copied it to this thread from Scott's thread.  Picture taken by Jackhammer's camera. 

[Pullstart 59,687]

Let it snow, Chris!  Let it snow!  Nice burb alright.  That's me hauling Michael Conley's hitch around the show.  He was gracious enough to let me borrow it for plow fun.