Sherman and Kip Hansen reported that the Iron Country Ride had been a lot of fun.
The event last weekend in Page was an even better success than we had hoped and another is definitely in the planning stages for next year. Thoughts are for a longer outback ride, a morning and afternoon pull with a lunch break, more display items and a possible tractor sale. And we upped our memberships from Page from 5 to 8.
We had 2 full days of pulling as well as an outback ride that everyone seemed to enjoy. Most had never driven their tractors on unworked land before and found the experience a fun challenge. The weather stayed on our side for most of the time. Although a bit windy on Saturday the rain held off until we had had 6 hours of pulling and then let loose and really
watered down the field making it an even better track for Sunday. Again we had 6 full hours of pulling with many of us realizing in the late afternoon that we not only hadn't eaten but hadn't had our wake up cup of coffee.
We didn't have a lot of display items but did have 2 that came from the Flagstaff area and were well received by everyone such as the "Do Nothing Machine" that Earl Wolfe brought.
You may have noticed I mentioned a tractor sale above. One thing we had not expected was the interest by the Navajo in our tractors as objects to buy. They are really in need of the small tractors for work on their property. So next year we may promote something like that either with our pull or on a separate date. Anyone have any tractors they would be interested in selling? Know many of them also mentioned parts, so it might be we could set up something on that line as well. Any ideas?
We had 2 full days of pulling as well as an outback ride that everyone seemed to enjoy. Most had never driven their tractors on unworked land before and found the experience a fun challenge. The weather stayed on our side for most of the time. Although a bit windy on Saturday the rain held off until we had had 6 hours of pulling and then let loose and really
watered down the field making it an even better track for Sunday. Again we had 6 full hours of pulling with many of us realizing in the late afternoon that we not only hadn't eaten but hadn't had our wake up cup of coffee.We didn't have a lot of display items but did have 2 that came from the Flagstaff area and were well received by everyone such as the "Do Nothing Machine" that Earl Wolfe brought.
You may have noticed I mentioned a tractor sale above. One thing we had not expected was the interest by the Navajo in our tractors as objects to buy. They are really in need of the small tractors for work on their property. So next year we may promote something like that either with our pull or on a separate date. Anyone have any tractors they would be interested in selling? Know many of them also mentioned parts, so it might be we could set up something on that line as well. Any ideas?
We still have some of the commemorative pins left. They sold for $3 at the show but if any of you want some for $2 each let me know.
Rob Gay, one of our newest club members from Page has a great photo expo of his experience with our tractor pull on his website at http://dinodomain.com/tractor/ it may take a few minutes to load but well worth it.
Hope you will take note of the For Sale item Charlie has and the poster below for the Cedar City Lifestock and Heritage Festival, Oct. 26 and 27. There won't be a pull but they would sure like us in their parade and for display. Our thanks to Sheridan Hanson for sharing that with us.
Our computer has been down for the past few days, which delayed getting this up and I will be adding more photos this weekend so be sure to check back.
Hope you will take note of the For Sale item Charlie has and the poster below for the Cedar City Lifestock and Heritage Festival, Oct. 26 and 27. There won't be a pull but they would sure like us in their parade and for display. Our thanks to Sheridan Hanson for sharing that with us.
Our computer has been down for the past few days, which delayed getting this up and I will be adding more photos this weekend so be sure to check back.
