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Cee’s Fun Photo Challenge: Big and Small

Posted on January 17, 2017 by merlinjr01

Took my “little” 1953 Farmall Cub to a local dealer for some minor work. At least I don’t need a stairway to get into my seat! Cub meets Case 2166 Harvester. Posted in response to Cee’s Fun Photo Challenge: Big … Continue reading →

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Clematis – Hidden Gems of the Tractor Tire Garden

Posted on January 13, 2016 by merlinjr01

Cee posted here Clematis photo and invited us to share our own (Cee’s Flower of the Day). The Clematis is one of my favorite flowers. These blossoms are from my Tractor Tire Garden.

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Time and Energy Management – Sort Of

Posted on May 5, 2015 by merlinjr01

Time (measured in fuel remaining) and energy management (roughly based on current speed and altitude) are the two keys for a combat pilot. They also apply to me as a blogger—sort of. This time of year, and the next two … Continue reading →

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Farmall Tractor Project – Introduction Part 2

Posted on April 29, 2015 by merlinjr01

Picking up where we left off… I spent several hours on the Internet looking for stuff: the Operator’s Manual and parts, including a new carburetor. The manual turned out to be easy—and free. Found an online site that has manuals … Continue reading →

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Harvesting Flashback

Posted on June 27, 2014 by merlinjr01

How can riding a modern state-of-the-art harvesting monster take you back half a century? Well, let me tell you. Today’s story begins at Harry and Ollie’s, my wife’s market and café in Pelham, Tennessee. My Assignment Here in agricultural Middle … Continue reading →

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I Grew Up on a Farm in Virginia

Posted on January 6, 2014 by merlinjr01

The Setting – Moyseneck Farm © Jeff Richmond The Farm was the perfect place for me to grow up. It offered the best combination of freedom, responsibility, and inspiration for the youngster that I was and for the adult I … Continue reading →

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