We knew the end was near, but I don't think either of us knew just how excited we would be when the time finally came. After five summers of faithful service, it was time to say good-bye to Old Red as the cost to "maintain" her far surpassed her actual value. Considering Steve bought her off a guy on the side of the road five years ago while driving home from work one evening, I would say we definitely got our money's worth out of her. ;-) Now the leaking oil and endless smoke are someone else's problems since we actually found someone willing to take her off our hands...and he actually paid us money for her too!!
One last shot before she leaves...
You know what they say though...out with the old and in with the new! Steve was like a kid at Christmas with a new toy when he came home and saw this beauty sitting in the garage. :-)
Here he is getting ready to take her for her inaugural ride!
Gotta show off the "beverage" since drink holders were a requirement!
Demonstrating the new four-wheel turning capabilities. Very cool!
3 comments:
Almost makes mowing the lawn a lot of fun! Too bad those days are ending soon for you Hoosiers.
I'm sure you guys will enjoy the new tractor/mower for years to come. Especially since it's not a high maintenance situation like Ole Red. And hopefully you won't have any new tractor problems like I did.
Very nice tractor. You will enjoy mowing the lawn now
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