[AT] Tractor people are special/different

[Billy Hood]

Drove up to Winnsboro Saturday to help Lake Country Club build a set of tractor pull scales.  I had helped build two sets, so was elected resident expert.  They volunteered coffee and lunch so I could not loose.  

There were 5 of us laying out and welding the scales and in a little while several others showed up to supervise.  There was an Allis tore down in the shop and a couple of JD pony motors so if they got tired of kibutzing about the scales, they had other things to keep them busy.  About 15 showed up for beans, cornbread, and hot dogs for lunch.  It was a beautiful Saturday with sunshine and 70 degree weather.   Sitting around talking about haul trucks, tractors, wet ground and other good "stuff". made for a very enjoyable day.  Reminded me of Portland around the fire--we just did not build a fire.  Then I noticed that the shop owner had a oilfield heater-treater base in front of the shop for a fire pit.  Next time I go up to his shop, I will build the fire.  

They finished their new sled last fall and I guessed I missed the fun of the late nights working on it.  I have some great memories of working or our club's raffle tractors, scales, sled and other club's projects.  Tractor folks are just good people--some we just haven't met yet.  O yeah, we did finish the scales, just need some primer and paint.

Bear

I second someone's comment about meeting other members of the lists-If you get a chance, drop by and visit or set up a meeting at a local or regional show.   We used to set up an ATIS banner at Temple show and park our tractors together and sit under the shade and swap lies/stories.  Still lots of you that I would enjoy meeting.