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IaGary

12-04-2006 18:21:29

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Worked side by side with my father for 30+ years
farming.

Did any you other guys farm or work side by side with your father for a long period?

For the most part we got along pretty good.

Really only gave him the dickens one time in those 30 years.

He gave me the dickens several times but that was his way of teaching me.

Gary

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LAW/MN

12-05-2006 10:20:16

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Re: Last topic got me to thinking. in reply to IaGary, 12-04-2006 18:21:29

In 1960 after 4 years in the military I farmed with my father for 3 years. I found that we were not compatible in various ways working together. I left and moved to the Twin cities for employment. Within 2 years I moved back into the home area, buying a 80 acre farm with my GI benefits, later used the benefits for 3 years of education while working a part and some times full job in manufacturing. We have since added 80 acres, retired from my engineering position and now at age 70 a full time farmer after part time for 40 years. My largest asset is my wife, as we borrowed money to complete her education which provided additional income and college educations for our 3 kids. The bottom line is that my father and I remained very close after my leaving as I harvested his crops for many years until he passed away and I think he finally understood my reasons for leaving.

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jubilee johnny

12-05-2006 07:52:25

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Re: Last topic got me to thinking. in reply to IaGary, 12-04-2006 18:21:29

My dad was a preacher born in the backwoods of southern Iowa. I was NEVER preacher material. I did get to work with my grandfather who was a farmer and have a lot of great memories.

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fixerupper

12-05-2006 06:17:40

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Re: Last topic got me to thinking. in reply to IaGary, 12-04-2006 18:21:29

My dad was always a money, livestock and grain guy when he farmed, with the emphasis on livestock and most importantly, money. He used to tell me nobody made any money messing with machinery. I have always liked iron along with the grain and livestock, with the emphasis on iron. Now he's 82 and still comes to the farm for coffee every day, after the commodities market closes, of course, and we hash over the previous day's news, including at least one money-related topic. I've learned a lot from him and even though he is in excellent health, the mind is dimming a little but I still look forward to seeing his van drive in at 3:00 every day. I almost never hear a compliment from him but I know he approves of my willingness to fix anything on the farm without spending the money to hire someone to do it. After all, when I'm home working I'm "not in town spending money".The only pet peeve I have about him is that I wish he would wear that hearing-aid he paid so much for and then left in the drawer SO I DON'T HAVE TO TALK SO LOUD. Jim

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RickL

12-05-2006 06:15:21

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Re: Last topic got me to thinking. in reply to IaGary, 12-04-2006 18:21:29

yes since high school and still today. He is 90 now and still doing daily chores. (things are always his way and wil always be that way till he is gone) I basically quit thr ro crop stuff and the brother took over what I was doing. Last fifteen or so we have all split apart after I decided had enough of the minimum wage thing row crop farming. Converted evrything to small bales hay and straw sellig to consumer market and assemble repair equipment on the side. I really didin't know you could make so much more money alot easier. this summer thou income has been down since I am basically paying myself for a house remodel project.

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RLH

12-05-2006 04:12:30

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Re: Last topic got me to thinking. in reply to IaGary, 12-04-2006 18:21:29

AT 55 im working with my son and 6yr old grandson im trying to do better job than dad did I often take a moment of silence and ask myself how would dad handled this mess or situation before I react this often avoids those bad memories of dads temper for my family

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TGIN

12-05-2006 03:41:39

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Re: Last topic got me to thinking. in reply to IaGary, 12-04-2006 18:21:29

Was partners with Dad from 80 till about 95 when he went into a wheel chair . He is now 85 and still lives on the farm . Alot of days he dont seem to be in there , not knowing people like my brother and somtimes even mom . Just when ya think he dont know where he`s at he`ll ask me if that flood gate we put up in 85 is still holding or if that big bee tree is still standing . Just glad we can take care of him at home , I learned alot from the man and I still ask a few Q. just so he knows we still need him .

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kyhayman

12-04-2006 19:45:40

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Re: Last topic got me to thinking. in reply to IaGary, 12-04-2006 18:21:29

Every chance I could since 1980, actually longer, I rode on his lap since 1970. He's amazing, 82 years old and farming his 200 acres and since I got hurt my 300.

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in-too-deep

12-04-2006 19:35:10

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Re: Last topic got me to thinking. in reply to IaGary, 12-04-2006 18:21:29

I've never really worked along side of my dad, but we're in the same line of work now. I owe a lot to him for the way he raised me, and how he taught my brain to work. I've learned quite a bit on my own, too, and it's always fun for me when him and I "compare notes" so to speak and talk about what we fixed or the problems we have. I'm afraid my parents might think they're done raising me, because I'm a very independent 19 yr. old. I hope they know that isn't the case.

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NO tools

12-04-2006 19:29:54

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Re: Last topic got me to thinking. in reply to IaGary, 12-04-2006 18:21:29

Gary
Worked with my dad till the day he lefted us.
He never one time complained he was sick we did not know either.One ill flustration.He was die hard ih
Lost bullgear in 656 plowing.borrowed a 730ck case because it was available 1 week later it was mine.
you think you had problems??? now what are you going to do????.Dinner /supper 14 weeks the ole round table very quiet.He plowed 19 acres 4 years later the day before he died.maybe he knew?
Allmost 22 years i still looking for the ole truck some mornings when i come in from work.
Broke 3 sets needles in a baler.he said on 4th set let me put them on.it never did break another. 8-9 years i never did pry the problem from him.
Aah your'll learn.done that to me many times.
some of the best education i got (Hard knots)
miss him.

Bill

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Steven@AZ

12-04-2006 19:00:12

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Re: Last topic got me to thinking. in reply to IaGary, 12-04-2006 18:21:29

Dad and I have had several pretty good go-rounds about decidedly un-important things before. But I will always think of him fondly for several life-changing experiences I've had with him. He may not have taught me "everything" but he always had the patience to not get too upset when I was teaching myself by taking everything apart!

I can only hope I've made him proud.

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karl f

12-04-2006 19:09:59

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Re: Last topic got me to thinking. in reply to Steven@AZ, 12-04-2006 19:00:12

making your dad proud? impossible. straight As in school arent good enough. makes you take college prep classes so you cant take up useful things like welding and mechanics. he wont let you farm, but b*ches about the cost of the college he sent you to. says he doesnt care what your major is, but b*ches about every class or major you decide to take up... starts talkin about starting the farm up again and when you say you'll quit your job to farm he gets mad at you!...

proud parents? maybe when i cash in my $150,000 life insurance policy so he can finally afford his dreams!
-karl f

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730virgil

12-04-2006 19:31:51

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Re: Last topic got me to thinking. in reply to karl f, 12-04-2006 19:09:59

i know your story . wouldn't let me decide anything then when it went wrong it was dumb kid don't know shut .

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Steven@AZ

12-04-2006 19:21:38

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Re: Last topic got me to thinking. in reply to karl f, 12-04-2006 19:09:59

I'm sorry you don't have a good relationship with your Dad. My scuffles with Dad seem really insignificant now.

If you have children, do them the service of not continuing the cycle, please be a bigger man.

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Rauville

12-04-2006 18:49:34

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Re: Last topic got me to thinking. in reply to IaGary, 12-04-2006 18:21:29

I always admired my Dad. Even in grade school, I couldn't wait to get home to go out to the "shop" to help my Dad. Probably just involved scrapping grease, or sweeping the floor...but, I was helping. I never fully realized how much help I was receiving until much later in life.

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Hoosier Pete

12-04-2006 18:32:53

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Re: Last topic got me to thinking. in reply to IaGary, 12-04-2006 18:21:29

Never worked with my dad. I did work for a man 18 years my senior from 1989 to 2001. Started as "part time" turned out to be permanent part time. In all those years he never raised his voice to me and never uttered a cuss word. Treated me as good as his own son. Taught me more about farming in those years than I had learned on my own in 40. Could never say enough good things about him and many a day wish I was in a position that I could go back and help like I used to.

Pete

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