I wasn't really wanting to go anywhere, but Cliff wanted to go to Ridgeway, Missouri, to look at an old tractor like the first one he ever had, one he bought from my parents for $50. That was back in 1967 when we had just bought a 20 acre place with a four room house, and we had very little money for anything. I think we gave my folks $5 weekly until we had it paid off.
A cousin of mine lives in Bethany that we hadn't seen in years, and Bethany is just a hop, skip, and jump from Ridgeway, so I called to make sure she'd be home.
I made sandwiches and grabbed some potato chips and some tomatoes from the garden; yes, we still have tomatoes in the garden! We each had a bottle of pop and took some store-bought cookies along for dessert.
I gave Gabe his breakfast, let him out for his morning business, and put him in his cage. I shut the two cats in the porch and left them food and water. I was a little worried about Gabe, because he had a tummy problem and I had taken him outside twice overnight, but he did fine through the day. We were gone from 9 to 4. The dogs and cats were happy to have their freedom when we returned.
We enjoyed the time with my cousin Kathleen, too. She's ten years older than I am (doesn't look it) but is still the same jolly person I remembered.
When Cliff started that Minneapolis Moline tractor and rode it, I was almost sure he was going to buy it. It ran like a dream for a 1939 tractor, and the price was right. It had been restored several years ago but still looks good. Honestly though, unless he just wanted something to use in tractor shows and parades, it would sit around here in the barn. And we don't do too many shows and parades these days.
That's all, folks.
What an excellent outing! It sounds like you both had a great time. So, starting the tractor and driving it around was enough for Cliff. A wise decision, I think.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a very nice outing. Cliff sounds like a sensible person, unlike my husband who would have bought that tractor because it started nicely, and the price was right, and because he wanted it. Never mind the fact that he doesn't need another tractor. The man wants what he wants, and never mind if it makes sense or not!
ReplyDeleteCliff wanted to get it, but he's 79 years old and can't do a lot. He had trouble getting up on that tractor. Five years ago he would have bought it for sure. The man had it priced for $1,700, and that old a tractor in that shape is definitely worth it as an antique. Oh, and the back tires are newish. That's probably $1,000, so actually we could buy it and make money with it.
DeleteDonna, I’m glad you had a day out with Cliff. It sounds like you both enjoyed yourselves. Sadly, I’m from Lebanon, Tennessee and don’t see my brothers, Terry and Stanley and their families. I miss family reunions and decorating our family graves in our own cemetery. I do have messenger on Facebook and text messages.😊
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