[AT] Was 430V - Now Portland

[Indiana Robinson]

I'm planning to make Portland this year... Trying to prepare for it. 2020
was not a good year for me, not horrible and we were better off than a huge
number of folks. We had a decent income without having to go to a job and
were in a position to be able to get out regularly. We did avoid hospitals
and doctor's offices etc. Over the course of the year I managed to lose a
good deal of mobility which we later traced much of it down to a rather
large vitamin D deficiency. I'm doing better but events like tractor shows
and auction sales can be pretty tough due to having bad arthritis in my
back for several years. I have our golf cart which I have used at Portland
before but it can be a bit limiting due to size. This spring I bought a
used Mobility scooter to use at such events.  We try to not become too
dependent on such aids but they can really help at big events. Here on the
farm we use the golf cart when working on horse fences to get to where we
will be working and to haul tools and supplies. Most actual work is done on
foot and usually involves a fair amount of walking. The cart also gives us
a mobile bench where we can sit down for a few minutes for a break and to
get out of the sun. "Planning" is usually a good excuse for a quick break.


On Thu, Jul 15, 2021 at 12:31 AM Spencer Yost <spencer at rdfarms.com> wrote:

> Sorry Dean - forgot to reply.
>
> The trip to Indiana I was talking about was not for Portland.  It was for
> taking the 430V to Polk in New Paris IN.  Just got back last night.  1354
> miles in 54.5 hours.
>
> I will not be at Portland this year again.   I hate missing two years in a
> row but this year is my 40th anniversary and “Sorry honey, I got no
> vacation time for a trip for our anniversary” isn’t going to fly (I’ve been
> married 40 years because I’m smart like that (-; ).
>
> Im sure there will be plenty of folks there.  Be sure to make your
> attendance known here on the list so that the early arrivals at the
> campground can rope off enough space.  I am hoping Steve and Gene have
> their ears on and following the list.
>
> As for the 3600.  I have only drove it to its parking spot so far.  So
> stay tuned…..
>
> Spencer
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Jul 11, 2021, at 11:07 PM, Dean Vinson <dean at vinsonfarm.net> wrote:
> >
> > Spencer, is your "trip to Indiana" related to Portland?  I hope to
> attend this year, and would be glad to cross paths with you if you're there
> as well.   Glad to hear you're on the mend, after some no-kidding scary
> stuff.
> >
> > I'll be interested to hear your thoughts on using your 3600.   I've had
> one for some time now and am happy with it--except for the transmission
> gearing.   I use the tractor primarily for mowing, and often find that 2nd
> gear is too low and 3rd is too fast.   The presence of six other forward
> gears to choose from is of little comfort at that point, so I have to
> wonder what those Ford engineers were thinking.
> >
> > Dean Vinson
> > Saint Paris, Ohio
> >
> >
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> >
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Francis Robinson
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Central Indiana USA
robinson46176 at gmail.com
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