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Antique Tractor Blues
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Antique Tractor Blues |
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Wanda Member
since 2001-10-23
Posts 461 |
Antique Tractor Blues Over the years, husband, Dave has collected many old tractors, some of which I objected First came the old “R”, the “40” and then the “D” The last time I looked there were fourteen to see The phone would ring; he’d smile from ear to ear My thoughts, “He’s getting another tractor I fear” Sure enough, it wouldn’t be long before I saw another green tractor sitting in the paint stall Last week he announced, “It’s time to sell a few” I couldn’t believe what he said was true Sure enough “For Sale” signs did appear and were stuck on the front, spec sheets on the rear People from many states came to take a look I heard the “Put, put” from every cranny and nook The Old D was sold to a man from Tennessee I was feeling blue, can you believe it of me Today, I have to smile at this change of event Selling the tractors is causing me to lament Husband, Dave, is doing just fine I’m the one shedding tears of brine Written by, Wanda L. Reu 9/02/01 |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
really really cool write I will be on the look out for furthur attractions from you! |
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RocketRide Junior Member
since 2000-10-06
Posts 13USA |
this is such a fun story. well, not for you apparently  but for the rest of us, suffice to say this was worth the time. |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
This is cute. So you gave poor Dave lots of *****in But now them tractors you're missin Me,I'll stick with collecting cars Tractors won't fit in my garage For tractors I'm surely not wishing If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? |
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Wanda Member
since 2001-10-23
Posts 461 |
Rocket Ride and Way Out Walt; Thank you for your response to this posting. As you can see this has been a growing hobby for my husband. There does come a point when it is time to do something about this growing hobby. Believe me, there are still enough of those "put puts" around. Wanda |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I like this, a tractor fetish! LOL. Sorry you had to part with things close to your hubby's heart, but, at least you kept the ol' man, right? |
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Wanda Member
since 2001-10-23
Posts 461 |
Tracey; Ahhh, come on now. If you have never had an antique tractor (green of course) that makes this lovely "put put" noise, you just don't know what you've been missing. Thanks for your response. Wanda |
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Wanda Member
since 2001-10-23
Posts 461 |
Midnitesun; Yes, rest assured I kept the husband. Thank you for your response to this poem. Wanda |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssss) Oh Wanda, I know how sad it is indeed, for I feel selling tractors is like selling so many memories and stories together, and the tractor my grandpa sold was the birth of my communication from my autism, and getting to learn to love others. (sigh) Oh Wanda, my heart is with you, though I know that in the end we've gained something special when something has to go! (big hugggsssss) BRAVO!!! May God Bless You this morning! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Wanda, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Wanda Member
since 2001-10-23
Posts 461 |
Noah; There was a sense of nostalgia when the tractors were sold, but there are still quite a number left. I seriously doubt he is going to let all of them go. You are right, there are stories with each one. Our grands love to come and crawl all over them too. Thank you for your early morning response. Have a wonderful day..Wanda |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*giggling* oh yes, oh yes....I do love this one. You bring this whole vision to life. I can feel your love for this hobby of your hubby's in every word. I love it.  Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Wanda Member
since 2001-10-23
Posts 461 |
Karen; This has been a hobby that has gone on for many years. These tractors have been in parades, displayed all over our front lawn, and somehow over the years, I GOT ATTACHED. No one was more surprised then I was about this. :-) Wanda |
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