Jim_M 179 #1 Posted September 11, 2010 I left Fort Wayne yesterday morning at 6:30 AM, met Rick V near Versailles, MO, met Ben H at his home in Alton, IL and got home this morning at 3:21 AM, 1143 miles. Good trip, nice to see you guys and I hope our paths cross again. I'm off to unload the trick. The pictures are here: http://s228.photobucket.com/albums/ee249/H...mview=slideshow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mavfreak 11 #2 Posted September 11, 2010 you need a big truck for all of that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 23,274 #3 Posted September 11, 2010 Holy Cow Jim...outstanding slide show of Rick's horses. What an awesome collection. It's a nice drive isn't it? :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mowerman1193 42 #4 Posted September 11, 2010 Wow!!!! I didn't know there was a Wheel Horse museum...Where is this at That is a very nice collection...And I thought my 6 tractors was a lot..Now I see I just need a bigger barn Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim_M 179 #5 Posted September 11, 2010 Holy Cow Jim...outstanding slide show of Rick's horses. What an awesome collection. It's a nice drive isn't it? It is a nice drive. Would have been nicer if I had more than one day to do it, makes a long day for an old guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racinfool40 203 #6 Posted September 11, 2010 :) WoW!!!!!!!!When I grow up I wanna be like RICK!!!! HONEY I know what i want for Christmas!!!!! Thanks for the great slide show. And Rick :USA: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whfan74 2,071 #7 Posted September 11, 2010 Glad you made it home safe and sound Jim. That's a ton of driving in one day, especially hauling a load. Thanks for the photos! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene_S 93 #8 Posted September 11, 2010 Thanks for the pictures Jim and what a long drive in such a short time!!! What did you bring home??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim_M 179 #9 Posted September 11, 2010 What did you bring home??? I'll surprise you with it at Mentone next Saturday. Save me a good spot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gattonde 2 #10 Posted September 11, 2010 Thanks for taking the time to take those pictures, they truely are amazing. Now where are the pictures of what you brought home Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim_M 179 #11 Posted September 11, 2010 Dan, Didn't you see it? It was right there in one of the pictures. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gattonde 2 #12 Posted September 11, 2010 Any one of those gem's would be a great purchase. Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 723 #13 Posted September 12, 2010 Darn, and I feel I've got to many with only five tractors Thanks for the pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene_S 93 #14 Posted September 12, 2010 Jim I got the four orange cones ready for you. I'll have them saving you a spot down wind from the food trailer... When and what time you plan on being there Jim? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim_M 179 #15 Posted September 12, 2010 8:00 AM Saturday morning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse'n Around 22 #16 Posted September 12, 2010 Wow, thanks for sharing your pictures with us... I had to wipe the drool off of my keyboard Rick has an amazing collection of Wheel Horses. Schwing!!!! John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgoyette 12 #17 Posted September 12, 2010 Wow thanks for the pics. What a collection! Glad the trip went well - Wheel Horse road trips are the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gerry w 2 #18 Posted September 12, 2010 WOW!! I've GOT to show the wife so she can realize that I do not have enough horses! Looks like a great day for a trip with all that sun! Thanks for the pics! I hope Rick is doing okay, in good spirits?? :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Operator 7 #19 Posted September 12, 2010 I can still hear my wifes voice last year when she walked into my shop and she seen my 6 tractors together [i don't let them herd up anymore] "ONE < TWO < THREE < FOUR < FIVE < SIX< TRACTORS!!!!!!! YOU DON"T NEEEEED SIX TRACTORS!!!!!!! START SELLING SOME!!!!!!" Her words. I'm down to three now, I do want one more, a special one [Hear me Rick?] Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 74 #20 Posted September 12, 2010 Jim,it was very nice to finally get to meet you!!,glad your trip was safe and look forward to the next time,thanks my friend! ,Randy,just a call away pal,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites