N-series use update

First line: "They're growing houses in the fields between the towns..."

You get the idea. Good song, speaks a lot of truth.

Even if it sits there and looks good, it is a part of our history. Oh, if only my N's could talk, what stories they could tell. I would
listen for hours..... .... Wouldn't you????

Continued.... censored again ;)

AAAAA ARRRRR RRRRR RGGGGG GGGGHHH!!!!! !!!!! !!!!
I guess right click the pic thingy and... heck, who knows. New to me... I am SO bleepin' frustrated.

Hope this helps..... ..... Ed
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Sorry just spouting...

I enjoyed the posts on the survey, I was happy to see so many Ns earning a living, and hear that people who just like to play with theirs are proud too!

Why would anyone want to be a farmer? The only successful farms left are run like a business. half milllion dolllar pieces of equipment, government regulation. three milkings a day, till and plant all night..... get used to it, those days of small family farms are long gone.

In my hometown there were 38 working farms in 1980. Now there are Zero. But a lot of the land is still farmed by a "Businessman" the kind of guy you don't like.

I too like to think the old fashioned ways were better, but life goes on. The one thing we can all pass on from days past is good manners. And good manners aren't when you come to a place where Ford enthusiests gather, and try and claim we all drive junk, which is what you did in your last post.

Take care
Steve

I had a CA years ago. I loved that hand clutch, and it was a great tractor for raking. Someday I want to get one with a belly mower. But my Ford is a lot less expensive to get parts for, has a three point hitch, and works like a charm . this morning I plowed my driveway....it was 10 degrees out, and I had fun. I wouldn't have been any happier with a CA, or a Kubota for that matter.

I hear your frustration, but deal with it. Lot's of people lose their jobs, and the successful ones deal with it and move on, and others spend the rest of their lifes with an attitude. And that is not very healthy.....

Good Luck
Take Care
Steve

I live in rural McHenry County, Illinois. Our county is growing in population faster than any other county in Illinois, and is ranked #8 nationwide in population growth. Our infrastructure (roads, schools, etc.) are pushed to the limit daily due to our increased numbers. From my window I can see several rooftops of houses where three years ago, there were none.

I hear your frustration over urbanization and all the trouble it brings. 30 years ago, my father bought farmland here for $150.00 an acre. Now, if you can find a 5 acre parcel for under $100,000.00, you are lucky.

Hang tough, and don't let it worry you. We have several newcommers near where I live who use shiney restored 8N's to mow their lawns, and they look really out of place. It is something about how uncomfortable they look, or the way they are dressed, or just how concerned they are about scratching the paint. And believe me, you won't hear them contributing to this board because they wouldn't know where to start when it comes to repairing their tractors. However, they sure do complain when the piece of property next to where they live getts developed. They must think that they bought the view when they bought their property.

And of all the things I have done with my 1946 2N, snow plowing, soil plowing, disking, bush- hawgging, and pulling my lawnmower out of the soft areas of the lawn when it gets stuck, the most fun is giving my 3yr old son rides.

Whether it be a ford, a-c (almost bought a model c), or i-h (dad had a farmall h), tractors are part of who we are. They represent American inginuity and independence. They are direct decendants of the horse and as much a part of our progress.

We hear you, and we understand what you are going through. And do me a favor - give your hogs a little extra cabage tonight and then say hi to your neighbor.