dells68 7,499 #1 Posted February 2, 2019 My buddy Joe came up today to help me fix the FWD and steering box on my John Deere loader today. He brought his son Clay with him. Emory and Clay are in scouts together. I asked Joe if Clay could ride Emory’s lawn ranger and he said sure. Clay hadn’t ridden a tractor by himself before. Joe couldn’t even get him to ride his Farmall with him. To our surprise he jumped on and took right off! He had a ball. Now he says he wants a tractor if his own. Even Joe said he needs one! I had to go get the truck and oil with the C125. Last few pics show what I found when I came back. Those boys were so sweet! 8 15 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 12,048 #2 Posted February 2, 2019 It would be great having them post this photo here again 30+ years later. 3 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,655 #3 Posted February 2, 2019 (edited) kids you never know what they’re going to do. Looks like you started something maybe have two more going to the BIG SHOW next year. Edited February 2, 2019 by ACman 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Razorback 1,133 #4 Posted February 2, 2019 The first thing that came to my mind is a play on that scripture: “Train up a child in the way he should go and even when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Saved another one from a directionless life!!! 3 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 60,405 #5 Posted February 2, 2019 18 minutes ago, dells68 said: Now he says he wants a tractor if his own. Even Joe said he needs one! Good job, we need t recruit more addicts! 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,499 #6 Posted February 2, 2019 Clay hung out with Emory and Dad until it warmed up. Dad mentioned how mannerly and good he was. He and Emory had a good time. He’s the kind of kid you like to have around. His dad is a number one guy too. Been a super friend to me! I’ve got a feeling Clay will have his own tractor before long now. Just hope it’s a horse! Emory keeps talking about cubs - gotta keep him away from the dark side! 1 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,655 #7 Posted February 3, 2019 (edited) 13 hours ago, dells68 said: Just hope it’s a horse! Emory keeps talking about cubs - gotta keep him away from the dark side! Better that than going to the Deere side Dells .... ! I beat the living heck outta a 1250 when I was a kid .... the church parking lot was the best place to do doughnuts . Edited February 3, 2019 by ACman 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,376 #8 Posted February 3, 2019 30 minutes ago, ACman said: Better that than the Deere side Dells .... ! I beat the living heck outta a 1250 when I was a kid .... the church parking lot was the best place to do doughnuts . Like dad's 1200 and 1450...tough old iron ...or the Original that I'm try to redo one last time 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackhood Bill 722 #9 Posted February 3, 2019 2 hours ago, formariz said: It would be great having them post this photo here again 30+ years later. Maybe even a calendar shot! That's the greatest seeing kids have a great time! 4 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 8,450 #10 Posted February 3, 2019 that kid will never forget that ride! awesome stuff! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,499 #11 Posted February 3, 2019 His dad couldn’t believe he was so willing to go for a ride. Then he ended up videoing the boys cruising around several times. Clay didn’t want to leave when they did, but he didn’t know he was going to a monster truck show either! The ground was frozen when Joe and I went down. By the time the boys got there, about the top 1” or so had thawed and was soupy. They made things a little muddy, but as much fun as they were having, I couldn’t say a word. Grass will always grow back, but memories are something we keep a lifetime! @ACman, I honestly tried to find a ford or even a Kubota before I bought the Deere, but there wasn’t any of either anywhere near my little JD 750’s price tag. As much as I hate to admit it, it is one tough little machine! BUT, that doesn’t mean I’m going all green! 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,655 #12 Posted February 3, 2019 (edited) 19 minutes ago, dells68 said: @ACman, I honestly tried to find a ford or even a Kubota before I bought the Deere, but there wasn’t any of either anywhere near my little JD 750’s price tag. As much as I hate to admit it, it is one tough little machine! BUT, that doesn’t mean I’m going all green! Rember that’s just Yanmar painted green and I had my seat time on one of those too . Edited February 3, 2019 by ACman 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,499 #13 Posted February 3, 2019 16 minutes ago, ACman said: Rember that’s just Yanmar painted green and I had my seat time on one of those too . Yup, got a buddy who harasses me because it’s not a “real Deere.” I’d rather have it than any of these light weight things Deere is pumping out today. Tractors with 5 and 10hp more won’t do the work this little booger will do! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,499 #14 Posted February 3, 2019 The best kind of fun. Glenn 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 28,646 #15 Posted February 3, 2019 Lucky Dads...Lucky kids!!! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites