tractors

Not really veg related I know, unless you do it on a bigger scale than most of us, but we had a cavalcade of about 500 vintage tractors through the village this afternoon. (we like tractors up here).

Brought back some memories as the first vehicle I ever drove on the road was a Fordson Major tractor back in 1965. It also made me think about how things have changed since then. Most of the tractors we have round here now are about two storeys high with air conditioned cabs, fully automatic gearboxes, stereo systems and heaven knows what else.

By heck, we were tough back in the old days ;)

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Permalink Reply by Fred Hogg on April 9, 2012 at 8:24

Judging, by the flags in the top picture, you must be close to the border with Upper England....

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Permalink Reply by Fred Hogg on April 9, 2012 at 9:16

I can't read and

I can't write

But That don't really matter

I've come down from Carlisle town

And I can drive a tractor

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Permalink Reply by Colin Robinson on April 9, 2012 at 10:50

I can see across to the dark side from my upstairs windows. The Scots only come down in peaceful processions now.

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Permalink Reply by Debbie on April 9, 2012 at 13:41

I work for a bus company and have been brainwashed into liking large vehicles. LOVING your photos. Thanks

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Permalink Reply by Fred Hogg on April 9, 2012 at 21:48

Olive ?

Debbie said:

I work for a bus company and have been brainwashed into liking large vehicles. LOVING your photos. Thanks

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Permalink Reply by Helen Fowler on April 15, 2012 at 17:56

Where I live in North Yorkshire many locals take their vintage tractors out for a drive most sundays in spring and summer.

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Permalink Reply by Colin Robinson on April 15, 2012 at 19:12

Here also but this is the first time I've seen 500 in one go!!

Helen Fowler said:

Where I live in North Yorkshire many locals take their vintage tractors out for a drive most sundays in spring and summer.

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Permalink Reply by Gareth Wilson on April 19, 2012 at 22:28

I passed my tractor driving proficiency whilst studying horticulture at Tameside college and it was one of the best times of my life. Driving tractors with my mates, racing, and muck spreading. Mint