Barn Erection - Cont'd !

The week of December 14th marked yet another notable event.  The roof of the barn went on (at least partially) and we were able to park the tractor under shelter.  As a side note we actually got the tractor back from the local Massey Ferguson dealer located in Danville, VA.  Boone Tractor took our MF 240 tractor away on October 3 to perform some 'routine' fixes to common problems (such as hydraulics not working).  To make a long story short the three point hitch appears to be working correctly (for) now.  It is possible that our tractor may need an exorcist if the problem returns.  Everyone cross your fingers and pray for our MFer.

In the meantime the MF 240 and Elizabeth look very happy under the barn.

One of the Moon Creek Construction guys installing the roof sheathing

On stage 'left' Elizabeth and I began staining the T1-11 siding panels.  It is a lot easier to do this on the ground versus on the barn.  We went with Behr's Barn Red color which we think is going to look spectacular once it is all done.  The quintessential red barn look is what we were going for.

Eight down...

 42 more to go !

44th Annual Old Southeast Threshers Reunion

Special report..Scott and I attended the Southeast Old Threshers Reunion in Denton, NC on July 5.  http://www.farmpark.com/

We thoroughly enjoyed getting educated about the steam engine and its significance in revolutionizing agriculture in America.  Live demonstrations of fully functioning steam driven tractors were going on at regular intervals for fair goers to see.  Some of the tractors dated back to the early 1900's or earlier.  They have a steam locomotive that lumbers around the park carrying kids and enthusiasts alike. 

Thresher power plant made by Frick, Racine, WI.

 The above photo showing the tractor that powered the wheat thresher.   We got some footage of this actually working but the video needs some editing before posting.  Stay tuned for this later.

Of course our interest was on the modern too and anyone with even a passing fancy for restored and shiny old tractors would not have been disappointed.  Farmall was the focal brand this year and there were lots of them to see at this fair.  I am especially fond of the Farmall Cub because of its small stature and sturdiness.  Someday maybe I will get one?  A lo boy version perhaps for the hilly terrain we have...?

Farmall Cub (1950)  painted white signifying that it was a demonstration model.  Supposedly they were to be repainted the typical red color as shown below if sold to a customer.

Your Blogger talking to Gary Pickeral of International Harvester about his antique Farmall Cub pictured.

Antique Farmall Cub Lo Boy, circa 1950

Farmall Super A-1 for show only above the Massey.  Not many Massey Ferguson tractors were on display.

This antique Ford 8N being raffled off for charity