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Paul Dyer
Member
Username: Reydluap
IA
Registered: 2-2002
Post Number: 401
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 - 7:52 pm: | 
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Leonard,
Yes we have a garden tractor club here in Ottumwa. Classic Collectors is the name. We are tied in with the Poppin' Johnnies Tractor Club. Our next meeting will be a good one to come to. Everyone's to bring a "toy" that they want to show off. Our meeting will start at 7:00pm, Monday, January 18,2010 at Mowers and More, 804 South Madison Ave. Ottumwa.
You will not find a better class of people than this group of tractor owners. There are over 100 members in the two clubs. Dues are $15 a year and we attend six to eight events a year. We are planning on having a Spring and Fall Plow Day every year.
If it's something that you would like more info on, shoot me an email. paul_d@mchsi.com
Here is a sample of the club decals we sell for $5 each to help support the Club.
Paul
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Leonard Stevenson
Member
Username: Leonards
IA
Registered: 5-2009
Post Number: 169
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 - 4:40 pm: |
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Paul, do you have a Garden Tractor club in Ottumwa and if so, when do you meet?
Leonard |
Dave Greazel
Member
Username: Deerefriend
Ia
Registered: 10-2009
Post Number: 27
| | Posted on Monday, November 16, 2009 - 10:17 pm: |
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Those boys pretty much were just grinning all the way back to Iowa City....we didn't get to talk much because we were listening to the start of the game. Now we are on the hunt for the right parts for the tractors that we have so next time we can use our own stuff and hopefully let someone use our stuff for the first time!! |
Paul Dyer
Member
Username: Reydluap
IA
Registered: 2-2002
Post Number: 400
| | Posted on Monday, November 16, 2009 - 7:20 pm: |
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Matt, That was Brent Cobler on the JD2950 that helped you load your tractor. He is the land owners younger brother.
Dave, His name is Milton Gillihan. He was railroaded into being the Classic Collectors Club President this year. My question to you is, what was the boys chatter going home?
Paul |
Dave Greazel
Member
Username: Deerefriend
Ia
Registered: 10-2009
Post Number: 26
| | Posted on Monday, November 16, 2009 - 3:18 pm: |
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Hey Paul, who was the other guy with the 430 also? I wanna thanks him as well.
Dave |
Tom Anthony
Member
Username: Toma
IA
Registered: 9-2005
Post Number: 551
| | Posted on Monday, November 16, 2009 - 12:29 am: |
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Field Notes: According to what I heard......
1) Thanks to the family corporation who left us on their land when the Johnny Popper club went ahead and finished plowing the usual club ground set aside for the garden tractors last week.........
2) I was told there were 16 tractors running in the field at the height of the activity. I cannot validate this as it was reported to me by a Cub-guy,,,,,,,,,and you know how those Cub-guys lie.....
3) Names of participants and home towns/states were impossible to gather.......They pulled in and unloaded. They got in the dirt and PLOWED......When mostly everything got black----They loaded up and went home.
4) I do estimate there was in excess of 18 acres plowed,,,,,,We do not have a final picture of the day as we all GOT THE HECK out of there---when it started to rain.
5) I brought a bunch of RF parts and I want to thank everyone who purchased. I tried to make it a 1/2 price sale....and I appreciate you all buyin' and clearing a bit of space in my shed....Not quite enough for another tractor yet....Gettin' close though.
6) Final word on Matt's $XXX loader mounted on on a $150 112 round fender::::::::::Needs allot more weight in the rear end and that 112 needs a major attitude adjustment. |
Tom Anthony
Member
Username: Toma
IA
Registered: 9-2005
Post Number: 550
| | Posted on Sunday, November 15, 2009 - 9:11 pm: |
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A total and complete blast!!!!! Thank you to Paul and the 'Johnny Poppers" for gettin' it done!
On a personal note----Thanks to the fella from South Dakota with the Case and Ed Hirchak-"Sears--All Sears--All the time" from St. Louis for coming.....(I am getting more and more addicted to that brand every day.......)
I can't blame anyone for not coming because of the weather. It was overcast and cold all day. When the last of us left the field---It started to rain......BUT IT GOT DONE. Thanks again to Paul for hosting even though most of his hair is pulled out from all of the delays........TA |
Matt Harbert
Member
Username: Harbertm
IA
Registered: 12-2008
Post Number: 81
| | Posted on Sunday, November 15, 2009 - 7:16 pm: |
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Some video of plowing the hard wet clay..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNSxz6rrRZQ
My battery died and without we had to get cleaver for loading.. Then we flagged down a farmer on the highway.. I hate breaking down, but it wasn't so bad with a little help.. Got to love Iowa!
2950 w/ loader and below is the 1967 112h with loader.
I love how Tom took the time for a photo opt here  Great fun! Glad I got to use this two week old loader.. The battery is now 100% charged and trailer is unloaded today. Thanks for the help guys! |
Rick Bischof
Member
Username: Rick
MO
Registered: 9-2006
Post Number: 39
| | Posted on Sunday, November 15, 2009 - 3:21 am: |
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Paul, dog woke me to go out, thought I'd check the photos. BTW, I think the red cub showing "4200+" hrs. on meter was a hunting those 2 430 Deeres on opening day. LOL. Thanks again and see you in the spring.
Rick |
Paul Dyer
Member
Username: Reydluap
IA
Registered: 2-2002
Post Number: 399
| | Posted on Saturday, November 14, 2009 - 8:58 pm: |
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Dave, Bring that Case back any time you like!
Matt, OH MY! There's mud on the tires! LOL!
Thanks for buying at Micky D's. Tom and I made out pretty good on that stop.
Paul |
Paul Dyer
Member
Username: Reydluap
IA
Registered: 2-2002
Post Number: 398
| | Posted on Saturday, November 14, 2009 - 8:51 pm: |
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We had a dozen tractor show up. Tom Anthony estimated 18 to 20 acres plowed. Here are a few more photos.
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Matt Harbert
Member
Username: Harbertm
IA
Registered: 12-2008
Post Number: 80
| | Posted on Saturday, November 14, 2009 - 8:48 pm: |
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Thanks for putting this together and thanks for letting me drive that trailer queen 430, Paul!
Paul Dyer on his 430
Tom Anthony.. Don't let his RF's see this...
Last picture is my son Miles when I got home... I put on his Jd shirt and he was busy driving his "GT" |
Paul Dyer
Member
Username: Reydluap
IA
Registered: 2-2002
Post Number: 397
| | Posted on Saturday, November 14, 2009 - 8:40 pm: |
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A few more random photos of the PD.
Paul
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Dave Brinkman
Member
Username: Quartercase
SD
Registered: 10-2009
Post Number: 6
| | Posted on Saturday, November 14, 2009 - 8:38 pm: |
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Paul,
Made it home okay. Just wanted to say thanks again for putting on the plow day. Had a great time and met some great people.
Thanks, Dave |
Paul Dyer
Member
Username: Reydluap
IA
Registered: 2-2002
Post Number: 396
| | Posted on Saturday, November 14, 2009 - 8:32 pm: |
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Dave, Here's proof that the boys plowed. Looked to me like they were showing Rick Bischof how it's done.
Paul
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Paul Dyer
Member
Username: Reydluap
IA
Registered: 2-2002
Post Number: 395
| | Posted on Saturday, November 14, 2009 - 7:39 pm: |
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Dave Greazel
Member
Username: Deerefriend
Ia
Registered: 10-2009
Post Number: 25
Posted on Saturday, November 14, 2009 - 6:47 pm:
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"Thanks Paul for putting this plow day together and letting my son, his friend, and myself on your tractor to plow for our first time. It was definately an experience!
Thanks Again
Dave"
Dave, Your welcome. It was sure fun watching the three of you catch the plowing fever! That is what these plow days are all about. Sharing and a lot of laughter. I would have liked to have been in the corner listening in on the boys describing their days to their Mothers when they got home.
Paul |
Paul Dyer
Member
Username: Reydluap
IA
Registered: 2-2002
Post Number: 394
| | Posted on Friday, November 13, 2009 - 5:32 pm: |
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Because of reasons beyond my control. We are going to be plowing just north and east of the planned site.
If driving in on HWY63 from the north or south, take EXIT 40 to HWY149. Turn NORTH at the exit. Go past the first house on the right!. Then turn EAST (RIGHT) at first crossroads on pavement,Highland Center RD (if you would turn left, you would go to the Ottumwa Airport). Head EAST about the lenght of three blocks and we will be plowing on the north side of the road.
Paul |
David J Bowers
Member
Username: Bowzer2
ia
Registered: 10-2004
Post Number: 232
| | Posted on Friday, November 13, 2009 - 12:15 pm: |
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You guys better post lots of pics or I will say I am going, then the rains will come and nobody will be going !!!LOL !! |
Paul Dyer
Member
Username: Reydluap
IA
Registered: 2-2002
Post Number: 393
| | Posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 7:44 pm: |
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I'll be there around 8 or so myself. Weather guessers are calling for a 30% chance of showers sometime in the day.
I have been out of town (Ottumwa)this week. I have been told that part of the plow field we were going to plow has been plowed already by some farm tractors last weekend at Harvest Days.
By the way. Their is a Kum&Go gas station 3 miles south of the plow field on HWY 149. Also, there is a McDonalds,Pizza Hut,Subway,Sirlion Stockade Steak House,Courtside Bar&Grill and a Hy Vee grocery store across the street from the Kum&Go.
Paul |
Matt Harbert
Member
Username: Harbertm
IA
Registered: 12-2008
Post Number: 79
| | Posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 3:19 pm: |
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When can we arrive, Paul?
Thinking about arrive between 8-9am if that works.. |
Paul Dyer
Member
Username: Reydluap
IA
Registered: 2-2002
Post Number: 392
| | Posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 6:55 am: |
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Tom, Go ahead and bring those yellow bellies down. The green ones will show you how it is done. LOL.
Looks like a slight chance of showers here Friday and Saturday. Around 20% or so. I'm still going to be at the field Sat morning just in case. But I will tell everyone to check the weather sites before traveling from out of state.
Just a thought, I have NOT been in contact with Helen and Lyle Dumont at the DUMONT MUSEUM in Sigorney Ia. It will be about 20 miles NEof the new plow site. If YOU would like to see their fabulous museum, CONTACT THEM NOW TO LET THEM KNOW. You don't want to miss it!
Paul |
Tom Anthony
Member
Username: Toma
IA
Registered: 9-2005
Post Number: 549
| | Posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 1:58 am: |
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Here is a picture of the girls grazing before we got in the dirt.-----The Cub boys are really poor about e-mailing non Cub pictures back to anyone-----LOL
And of course-----The "Failure to launch" crew last Saturday.......TA
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Tom Anthony
Member
Username: Toma
IA
Registered: 9-2005
Post Number: 548
| | Posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 12:59 am: |
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Just to reinforce all of you mid-western trailer-queen green plow boys------I went to the NE Iowa plow day on Nov 7-----and here is what I saw!!!!!
As for my round fenders--What wasn't suckin' oil was pukin' oil........I ended up plowing with a 65 Sears......LOL
The Deere boys were a "No show." |
Matt Harbert
Member
Username: Harbertm
IA
Registered: 12-2008
Post Number: 77
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 1:05 pm: |
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Funny, David can't make it and the weather looks like its going to clear off |
David J Bowers
Member
Username: Bowzer2
ia
Registered: 10-2004
Post Number: 231
| | Posted on Sunday, November 08, 2009 - 9:01 am: |
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Well I will be out of town for the weekend of the 14th. Just maybe if the evil plow can't attend, this will keep the rain away??? |
Paul Dyer
Member
Username: Reydluap
IA
Registered: 2-2002
Post Number: 391
| | Posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 8:28 pm: |
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Because of the trouble with the water table next to the Des Moines River, David Cobler 15567 HWY 149, Ottumwa Ia has invited everyone wanting to plow this coming weekend (Nov 14th) to his farm to plow. The address shown is his home address, the farm ground to be plowed is south of his home at the NE corner of the intersection of four lane Hwys 149 and 63 north of Ottumwa about 2 miles. They are calling for rain Monday and a slight chance of showers for Friday. If there is not much rain, this PD will go on. I personally was plowing on the property today with a few club members (around 8 acres) and it excellent black Iowa soil. The fields were bean fields but the corn fields have had a disc ran over them and are easy plowing to. We had a couple of 430's and a few small Cubs and everyone did ok in both types of fields. I used my double 10" bottoms plow and my Wizard 12" plow and both did a good job.
If we run out of field at this property, we can cross the highway..........there must be 100 acres over their.
Paul |
Paul Dyer
Member
Username: Reydluap
IA
Registered: 2-2002
Post Number: 387
| | Posted on Friday, November 06, 2009 - 8:20 am: |
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I've been receiving quite a few phone calls and emails on this second attempt to have this Plow Day. So, I'll try to explain myself better here.
If the weather stays dry and the water table in the river is down (plow field is next to the river), we will try to plow on (Saturday only)November 14. Their will be NO FOOD,BATHROOMS or INSURANCE. Just a place to drop a plow and play. The owner of the plow ground and I are going to talk Wednesday evening (Nov 11th)and I'll post then if it will be a go or not. If the water table from the Des Moines River is still high, then we will have water in the furrows we plow. So there will be no point in trying this Plow Day this fall.
This PD will only be for garden tractors.
Thanks to everyone for their patience, I'm just trying to make one last ditch effort to get this done this year.
(David Bowers: Have you seen the priest??)
Paul
Tomorrow, Saturday,Nov 6th is going to be Poppin Johnnies Harvest Days two miles north of Ottumwa on HWY 149 and Hwy 63 intersection (David Cobler Farms). I was just told that garden tractors are welcomed to come plow at noon till dark. They will be harvesting the beans in the morning. Sorry for such a late notice, I'm just finding out about this myself.
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Paul Dyer
Member
Username: Reydluap
IA
Registered: 2-2002
Post Number: 383
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 - 4:59 pm: |
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I hear ya Rick. The first Monday evening of the month is when our club meets. There was so much discussion on this plow day topic that we thought we'd give it just one more try. The ground to be plowed is beside the Des Moines River. So when the Corp of Engineers decide to drain the pool from Lake Red Rock (upstream), it plays havoc on the soil conditions at the plow field.
And I just finished putting the hard cab and front blade on the 322.
Paul |
Rick Bischof
Member
Username: Rick
MO
Registered: 9-2006
Post Number: 36
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 - 4:42 pm: |
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Paul, had tractors ready to go for a month. Just come in from putting plows away for winter and here we go again. Since you made the announcement last week, haven't had rain since Thursday and they are saying 70's for this weekend. Thanks for the update. Rick |
Paul Dyer
Member
Username: Reydluap
IA
Registered: 2-2002
Post Number: 381
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 - 10:51 am: |
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NOTICE
Here's a plan we are working on. Since Mother Nature has not been cooperating very well(And to the best of my knowledge, David Bowers has not had his plow blessed by a priest),we are going to try to slip a few rounds of plowing this fall. IF we can get good weather the next week or so, The Classic Collectors Club is going to still try and have a plowing event in two weeks(Nov 14th).No bathrooms (besides the bushes),no food,no insurance, just 40 some acres to drop a plow and go. This will be a last minute decision made by the property owner around Wednesday or Thursday (Nov 11-12) and I will post here either way.
But if by chance Mother Nature (and David's priest) can't come to terms with the rain. This PD will happen in the same fields in the Spring of 2010.
Keep your fingers crossed......
Paul |
David J Bowers
Member
Username: Bowzer2
ia
Registered: 10-2004
Post Number: 230
| | Posted on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 10:06 pm: |
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Hey if your are bring food you are welcome any time. I'll have some  to go with the chili. Anytime you are in Des Moines look me up.
You can come on over to plow but it wont take you long in my little yard lol!
no snowblower yet, one of these years and I will have one and when that happens we wont get any snow!  |
Paul Dyer
Member
Username: Reydluap
IA
Registered: 2-2002
Post Number: 377
| | Posted on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 9:48 pm: |
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Everyone is welcomed at my home. Just let me know when you are coming so I will be home and not at the shop.
Richard,I did a little updating to my gallery page today. Click onto my name over here on the left, then scroll to the bottom of my profile and it will lead you to the gallery.
Paul |
Richard C Clarke
Member
Username: Rclarke112
Iowa
Registered: 10-2009
Post Number: 31
| | Posted on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 9:09 pm: |
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Hey Paul thanks for the effort. The weather for whatever reason didn't want to cooperate this year. I was really looking forward to coming. Your not that far away from me would you mind if I come up for an afternoon and pick your brain and look at all your cool JD stuff????? |
Matt Harbert
Member
Username: Harbertm
IA
Registered: 12-2008
Post Number: 68
| | Posted on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 2:11 pm: |
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Hopefully Bowers didn't buy a snowblower this year too.. I hear Montana has got 41 inches of snow already..
David.... If you did, sell that snowblower and buy another convertible Mustang GT
Sad news Paul, but Thanks for all your efforts to get us a plow day... Next year.. Next year.. |
Paul Dyer
Member
Username: Reydluap
IA
Registered: 2-2002
Post Number: 376
| | Posted on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 2:08 pm: |
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Ya better do something...........LOL!!
Paul |
David J Bowers
Member
Username: Bowzer2
ia
Registered: 10-2004
Post Number: 229
| | Posted on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 2:04 pm: |
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hmmmmmm I REALLY think I might need to sell that thing, or have a exorcist, or a priest to bless it or something !!!! |
Paul Dyer
Member
Username: Reydluap
IA
Registered: 2-2002
Post Number: 375
| | Posted on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 2:01 pm: |
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Matt,
Rick brought up the idea of plowing up my yard. I say "LET'S HEAD OVER TO BOWERS PLACE!!" 
I'll bring some chilli and soda pop and we'll have a plow'n great time. LOL!!
Paul |
Matt Harbert
Member
Username: Harbertm
IA
Registered: 12-2008
Post Number: 67
| | Posted on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 12:44 pm: |
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Bowers,
We'd better see that plow for sell on the classifieds.. |
Paul Dyer
Member
Username: Reydluap
IA
Registered: 2-2002
Post Number: 373
| | Posted on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 11:20 am: |
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PLOW DAY CANCELED
http://www.plowingexhibition.com/
October 29, 2009
We will NOT be having the Plowing Exhibition this weekend (October 31 and November 1) due to the rain and wet weather. The fields are not favorable for any activities.
We will not have a Plowing Exhibition this year due to the weather and hope to have the event again next year.
Thanks to everyone for your interest and hope that we will be able to resume our activities again next year.
It's been raining so hard this morning that the Ottumwa city streets are flooded. It won't surprise me to hear that we have had 3 or 4 inches of rain this morning. It's really coming down!
(Remember to send David Bowers a Thank You email.)
Paul |
Paul Dyer
Member
Username: Reydluap
IA
Registered: 2-2002
Post Number: 371
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 7:33 am: |
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I had a conversation with some Poppin Johnnies members that own the plow ground yesterday morning. Unless we have a 2 inch rain, this PD is going to happen this weekend. The garden tractors will start out at the SOUTH end of the field. I'll have the CLASSIC COLLECTORS banner out by the side of the field so you can see it when you drive up to the fields.
As for the food. There will be chips, pop, other drinks and home made chilli at the plow site for sure.
(Richard, It sounds like the club wives have the food issue pretty much covered. Thank you for your offer. If you still choose to bring something, you're more than welcomed to.)
Paul |
Bill Riley
Member
Username: 332bill
IL
Registered: 2-2002
Post Number: 201
| | Posted on Saturday, October 24, 2009 - 9:52 am: |
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I sure hope it works out next weekend because the two after that are booked and the snow will probably be flying after that. |
Paul Dyer
Member
Username: Reydluap
IA
Registered: 2-2002
Post Number: 363
| | Posted on Friday, October 23, 2009 - 5:13 pm: |
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THANKS DAVID!
Rain on our PD.
Paul |
David J Bowers
Member
Username: Bowzer2
ia
Registered: 10-2004
Post Number: 226
| | Posted on Friday, October 23, 2009 - 4:18 pm: |
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These rained out plow days are my fault. Ever since I bought a plow for my X495, every plow day in Iowa has been rained out except one LOL !! |
Aaron Stoffa
Member
Username: Jr8stoffa
IA
Registered: 2-2007
Post Number: 234
| | Posted on Friday, October 23, 2009 - 3:05 pm: |
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Paul Thanks for the updates. Maybe we will have to wait till we have snow, and have a different kind of plow day. |
Paul Dyer
Member
Username: Reydluap
IA
Registered: 2-2002
Post Number: 362
| | Posted on Friday, October 23, 2009 - 2:43 pm: |
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http://www.plowingexhibition.com/
October 23, 2009
At 9 am this morning I have an additional 2" of rain in the gauge for a total of 3" with more rain forecast today. The current forecast is for more rain Sunday and again next week. So we again play the waiting game to see if we will be able to have the event next weekend.
Paul |
Paul Dyer
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Username: Reydluap
IA
Registered: 2-2002
Post Number: 360
| | Posted on Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 10:44 am: |
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http://www.plowingexhibition.com/
October 22, 2009
Once again I must post that we will be UNABLE to have the Plowing Exhibition this weekend, October 24th and 25th due to the rain. As of 9 am today I have 1" in the rain gauge and the forecast is for additional rain.
We shall try to have the event next weekend, October 31st and November 1st. |
Adam Leek
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Username: Adamleek
IA
Registered: 5-2008
Post Number: 6
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 - 11:22 pm: |
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Thanks for the info Paul, unfortunately now I won't be able to make it, just had a death in the family. I was really looking forward to it, but oh well. Hope you guys have excellent weather for your plow day |
Leonard Stevenson
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Username: Leonards
IA
Registered: 5-2009
Post Number: 130
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 - 4:55 pm: |
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Lets hope the rain misses us tonight and tomorrow!!
Leonard |
Paul Dyer
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Username: Reydluap
IA
Registered: 2-2002
Post Number: 356
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 - 11:24 am: |
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Just went out and took a look at the fields. The beans are ALL OUT and the field is waiting on us. Chance of showers this evening but the field only needs a day or so to dry out. Sunny this weekend.
WOOOOOO ----HOOOOOOO let's plow!
If you are still interested in touring the DUMONT MUSEUM in Sigourney on Saturday from 3pm to 5 pm, let Lyle and Helen Dumont www.dumontmuseum.com or myself know A.S.A.P. so they can make plans.
Paul |
Paul Dyer
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Username: Reydluap
IA
Registered: 2-2002
Post Number: 355
| | Posted on Sunday, October 18, 2009 - 7:29 pm: |
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Adam,
YES there will be people selling things. I for one will have mower decks,front blades, a 318 tractor w/mower,a couple 420 seat suspensions,tires,wheels,front wheel weights,plow parts,and what ever else I can get out of the garage.
Paul |
Adam Leek
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Username: Adamleek
IA
Registered: 5-2008
Post Number: 5
| | Posted on Sunday, October 18, 2009 - 6:21 pm: |
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Paul
Any kind of swap meet/items for sale going on at the plow day? I couldn't make it this weekend but do to the rain date I might be able to come now.
Thanks |
Paul Dyer
Member
Username: Reydluap
IA
Registered: 2-2002
Post Number: 354
| | Posted on Sunday, October 18, 2009 - 5:24 pm: |
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It's still a GO for the Plow Day this coming weekend. The weather guessers are saying it's to be cloudy this week but this weekend it's to be sunny both Saturday and Sunday.
Come on over, we got plenty of ground to turn over.
Paul |
Bill Riley
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Username: 332bill
IL
Registered: 2-2002
Post Number: 198
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 10:35 pm: |
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Chris, I don't know how you do it. I like winter, but 3 months is MORE than enough. Having that much cold, snow and dark would drive me nuts. Good luck with that. I'll be sure to post some pics if we ever dry out and plow. Right now I'm thinking of building an ark.
Bill |
Chris Anton
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Username: Chris
AK
Registered: 11-2002
Post Number: 520
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 9:46 pm: |
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Normally were pretty much froze up by now but Monday it was sunny and 55 degrees. Some years we already will have a permanent blanket of snow on the ground by now. But getting dark fast. We lose almost 6 minutes of daylight a day now.
I don't remember recalling a year before this where we have swapped weather with you guys down there at this time of year.
I hope all of you can get the weather you need and still make the PD work for you. I look forward to the pictures. |
Bill Riley
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Username: 332bill
IL
Registered: 2-2002
Post Number: 197
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 8:30 pm: |
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Chris, I wouldn't be surprised if it was warmer where you're at. It's been in the 40's here lately with never-ending rain. Assuming it ever dries out enough here, we should be good through most of November. But if October is any indication, maybe we'll have an early freeze.
Bill |
Chris Anton
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Username: Chris
AK
Registered: 11-2002
Post Number: 519
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 7:42 pm: |
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Yea, I guess your right Bill, I guess if the ground is not froze, no time better then to plow. I was just curious on how long on the average the ground stays un-froze down there.
I would guess late November is the average yearly month that most things freeze up. Or is it later? |
Bill Riley
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Username: 332bill
IL
Registered: 2-2002
Post Number: 196
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 5:23 pm: |
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What do you mean Chris, it's never to cold or dark to plow. But I suppose once the ground freezes that's pretty much it.
Bill |
Chris Anton
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Username: Chris
AK
Registered: 11-2002
Post Number: 518
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 4:43 pm: |
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How late in the year can you guys normally plow down there before it gets too inconvenient (dark, cold,etc)? |
Bill Riley
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| | Posted on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 4:17 pm: |
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It's official, the plow day is moved to the rain date, weather permitting.
From plowingexibition.com:
October 14, 2009
We will NOT be able to have the Plowing Exhibition this weekend, October 17th and 18th due to the wet weather. We have been unable to get the crops out and have ground to work, as well as the ground being wet and muddy.
We hope to be able to have the event October 24th and 25th weather permitting. |
Paul Dyer
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| | Posted on Monday, October 12, 2009 - 8:17 pm: |
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Jim, I don't think there are any more "shows" this year. They sure are a great way to meet a lot of fellow WFM'ers. You should try it.
Don't you worry, it will be filthy here in the next couple of weeks. Hopefully a PD that fellow WFM'ers can plow with it and I'll have the 44 loader back on it to clean out a few horse stalls. In the spring, the 48 tiller will be going at it.
Paul |
Jim Dimmerling
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| | Posted on Monday, October 12, 2009 - 7:04 pm: |
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Hey there Paul......don't you have a "show" to go to this weekend??? |
Paul Dyer
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| | Posted on Monday, October 12, 2009 - 5:53 pm: |
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WHATEVER MikeG, I can tell you spent the weekend with the Blackman and at least one
Dingaling.
Matthew, by looking at our weatherguesser sites, it may be a couple of weeks before we can plow.
Paul |
Matthew Harbert
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| | Posted on Monday, October 12, 2009 - 4:02 pm: |
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Paul, will you keep us posted on a rain date, if there is one?
Guess this might give everyone more time to prepare!
Thanks! |
Mike Gault
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| | Posted on Monday, October 12, 2009 - 4:01 pm: |
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Paul - Oh well, you can keep the “Queen” on the trailer this weekend. LOL 
I have your sulky in the shed, we'll meet up at a PD somewhere. |
Rick Wright
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| | Posted on Monday, October 12, 2009 - 2:47 pm: |
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WOW Paul,
You said that everyone was invited to plow up your yard not just me!!! It was allot of fun this past weekend, Thanks for the invite!!!
I can't be leave you canceled the plow day after the fun we had this weekend!!!!
Rick |
Paul Dyer
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| | Posted on Sunday, October 11, 2009 - 9:01 pm: |
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NOTICE:
www.plowingexhibition.com
October 9, 2009
Due to the rain and wet conditions it is doubtful that the Plowing Exhibition will be held on October 17 or 18.
At this time very little has been harvested and the weather forecast for next week does not look favorable to accomplish much field work.
If things change for the better, it will be posted here if and/or when we are able to have the event.
Paul |
Paul Dyer
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| | Posted on Friday, October 09, 2009 - 9:07 pm: |
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Richard, I have received your emails. Thank you for the soup offering. I'm checking some things out with the Poppin Johnnies President to give you some answers. I haven't forgotten you. I'll be in touch.
Bill, I went to the fields today and walked a bit. I'd say 2/3rds of the beans are out of the 1st 40 acre field and that's it. It's damp, but the sandy soil is draining well. The west side of the field is right against the Des Moines River so it doesn't have far to drain. So far, IT'S STILL A GO!!! PLOW DAY IS ON!!
David, Come on down, we'll take care of you.
Paul |
David J Bowers
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| | Posted on Friday, October 09, 2009 - 9:30 am: |
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Well looks like I can make it down on Sunday to make some rounds. Save some ground LOL !!
I might need some help getting my plow set. Last time I plowed with it I was having problems.
I will be in a black Expedition EL |
Bill Riley
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| | Posted on Friday, October 09, 2009 - 7:55 am: |
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Paul, did they get the beans out of the field before the most recent rains? The extended forecast is not too encouraging, but since when are the weather guessers ever right.
Bill |
Matthew Harbert
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| | Posted on Thursday, October 08, 2009 - 8:43 am: |
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Richard, Sounds like you have a lot of projects!!! .. I guess we all have 4-5 needing work
If you check below, Paul has provided pretty much all the details within post numbers 299 and 300.
Location: 6132 Cliffland Rd. Ottumwa Iowa 52501
www.plowingexhibition.com
Contact info 641-682-7016 or 641-682-5038
I think that covers all the resources you inquired about.
I'll be in the black Navigator and I have a picture of what I look like on my profile.. Click on my name on the left and it will take you to each members profile and most included their email address.
Looking forward to the big day! Hope the rain stops! |
Richard C Clarke
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| | Posted on Wednesday, October 07, 2009 - 10:00 pm: |
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Paul, thanks for the response!!! I'll come help you out. I know a few people locally but would like to meet a few people there. I'll be there. Do you have a number or email I can touch base with you on?? Thanks Rich |
Richard C Clarke
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| | Posted on Wednesday, October 07, 2009 - 9:57 pm: |
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Aaron, I bought my 112 from you. Are you going to plow day?? If you are can you give some insight?? It's in Ottumwa right? Can you give me some details or tell me where to go to get the information?? Thanks Rich |
Aaron Stoffa
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| | Posted on Wednesday, October 07, 2009 - 9:53 pm: |
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Paul, Can't wait for the plow day Matt H and I are riding together. I am getting the 140 ready. I have to pick up the lift bar for the sleeve hitch on friday.
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Paul Dyer
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| | Posted on Wednesday, October 07, 2009 - 9:37 pm: |
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Posted on Wednesday, October 07, 2009 - 9:20 pm by Richard Clarke:
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Hey guys. I know you're coming close to town and I want to attend. I have a 112H and new into this. I want to come but not yet prepared to bring my 112. I'm going to restore it this winter. I'm looking for a buddy. Can I still come and if so will anyone out there let me play around a little with their JD and learn a little bit?? Thanks for letting me know in advance. Waukee Iowa
Richard,
You will be very welcomed to come take my 322 or 430 for some rounds.
I personally have been off work all year from a back injury. So I won't be plowing (much). I know I'm going to be in great pain, but I have to at least get a few rounds in.
Keep up on this thread. With the heavy rains being forcasted for the next couple of days, we'll be checking those fields daily.
Matt, We are expecting 50 to 75 garden tractors.
Paul |
Paul Dyer
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| | Posted on Tuesday, October 06, 2009 - 10:19 pm: |
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Anything is possible............might take a little time.............but it's possible.
Paul |
Matthew Harbert
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| | Posted on Tuesday, October 06, 2009 - 9:56 pm: |
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Paul, looks like you are going to have a great turnout for this event! I'm wondering how many tractors you have lined up.. Actually my question.. Is 260 Acres possible on GT's? Hope you didn't talk us up too much..
Getting excited! Glad we still have another weekend to prepare.. |
Paul Dyer
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| | Posted on Monday, October 05, 2009 - 7:41 pm: |
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Dan
Come on over. Any help you need will be here. A lot of seasoned PD plowers will be here to give you a hand.
Paul |
Dan Porter
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| | Posted on Monday, October 05, 2009 - 7:27 pm: |
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Might be able to make this one.
New (refurb) plow on a 140 I restored.
Anyone going that could help me get this set up?
(Never had a plow before)
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Paul Dyer
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| | Posted on Friday, October 02, 2009 - 8:46 pm: |
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I live about 8 miles from the plow sight. If you think you are man enough to plow up "Celina's" yard, go for it. I'm selling tickets to your a$$ whuppin. LOL!
Paul |
Rick Wright
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| | Posted on Friday, October 02, 2009 - 3:22 pm: |
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Paul,
That sounds good. I think we have got around 3 inches of rain up here in the last 2 day.
How far are you from the plow field? I guess if we can't get in the field there is always a yard at your house!! HE HE HE HE HE....
Rick |
Paul Dyer
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| | Posted on Friday, October 02, 2009 - 2:47 pm: |
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We received about an inch and a half of rain last night and it's dripping a little today. The guys are just wanting three or four dry days to harvest. With the ground being sandy river bottom ground,it only needs a day to dry out. Come on down.
Paul |
Rick Wright
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| | Posted on Friday, October 02, 2009 - 1:31 pm: |
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Paul,
Any rain down that way??
I hope not I have plans to be in MN on the rain date weekend!!
Rick |
Mike Gault
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| | Posted on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 10:22 pm: |
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Bill - excellent idea! |
Paul Dyer
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| | Posted on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 - 9:22 pm: |
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I'm being told that food & drink will be on site. I do know that the wives are making a chili feed up too
Paul
PIES!!!! DID YOU SAY PIES!!!!????
OH YEA!!! |
Bill Riley
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Post Number: 192
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 - 8:58 pm: |
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Paul, is anyone going to be selling food at the site. Just wondering how much I may need to bring. Maybe I could get Lowell to send a few pies with me.
Bill |
Paul Dyer
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| | Posted on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 - 5:08 pm: |
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There will be a few guys selling tractors and some parts. I'll have some front wheel weights,decks,blades,bar and turf tires, and misc stuff for sale on my trailer to sell.
Don't worry about not having a tractor to plow with. I'll have a plow on my 430 and another on the 322. You are welcome to take a spin for a while.
Paul |
Leonard Stevenson
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| | Posted on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 - 3:12 pm: |
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Paul, will there be any Vendors attending? I don't have my 140 restoration complete so I won't be able to plow, but I am looking to buy some stuff.
Leonard Stevenson
Ankeny, Iowa |
Bill Riley
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| | Posted on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 - 9:15 am: |
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For anyone else interested, Shane and I are planning on camping out at the plow site.
Bill |
Paul Dyer
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| | Posted on Monday, September 28, 2009 - 1:30 pm: |
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I am receiving emails on places to stay in Ottumwa. So here are a few.
Fairfield Inn by Marriott
2813 N Court
Ottumwa Ia
(641)682-0000
(800)228-2800
Heartland Inn
2900 N Court
Ottumwa
(641)682-8526
Super 8
2823 N Court
Ottumwa
(641)684-5055
The Heartland Inn is recommended. All of these places are next to each other and are located at the very North tip of Ottumwa on business Hwy63.Each have large lit parking areas. You will be about 10 miles from the plow site. For breakfast, we can meet in one of the parking lots and make a plan.
Hope to see you all. I've been razing the big boys with their 4 and 5 bottom plows that we garden tractors are going to show them how it's done.....one row at a time. LOL! We have about 40 acres set aside for us for Saturday. But if we need to, we can cross the road and turn another 220 acres over. |
Paul Dyer
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| | Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2009 - 8:25 pm: |
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And for those wanting more information...............
www.plowingexhibition.com
Paul |
Paul Dyer
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| | Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2009 - 8:07 pm: |
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Paul Dyer
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| | Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2009 - 8:05 pm: |
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Plow field address to use is: 6132 Cliffland Rd. Ottumwa Iowa 52501.
If anyone else would like to see the Dumont Museum in Sigourney Iowa Saturday afternoon(23 miles north of the plow site, PLEASE let me know A.S.A.P.).
There will be a chili meal served by the wives of the Club Members......(and from what I hear - it's better than the plowing ;). )
Now for a weather/field update. We recieves 5 inches of rain this past weekend and are expecting another rain front to move in on Thursday. The beans are ready but have not been harvested because of the ground moisture. So baring any more rain storms, we are still on for the PD to be on the 17th of October. The Rain date will be on Oct 24th & 25th.
Paul |
Rick Wright
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| | Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2009 - 6:38 am: |
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Paul,
Do you have street names for the plow sites?
Sounds like I'm bringing a load of tractors and people. It will be me,wife,daughter and a good friend and maybe his little daughter. 430 + plow,318+plow,1970 112 for sale, 1965 RF for sale.
Rick |
JRL
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| | Posted on Tuesday, September 08, 2009 - 9:40 pm: |
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Paul, If possible I will be there!
I just accepted a job for this fall driving semi trucks hauling corn and soybeans from the fields to the elevators for a neighbor, if I get my CDL! I have not driven a semi tractor for over 40 years but plan to start practicing the next day or two. I have passed all the screening and written tests and just have to take the walk around pre-trip inspection and driving skills test.
P,S. Under edit...
Well I passed the tests and now have my commercial driving license so it is kind of iffy whether I'll get to any plowdays this fall.
But I'm getting my tractors and plows ready anyway just in case... |
Matthew Harbert
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| | Posted on Tuesday, September 08, 2009 - 3:20 pm: |
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Paul, put me on your list of people coming to plow.. I'll be turning the soil over 8 inches a pass
Hope to see a lot of you guys there! |
Paul Dyer
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| | Posted on Wednesday, September 02, 2009 - 9:56 pm: |
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I'm going to try to. I'll know more next week.
Paul |
Romeo Isabelle Jr.
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| | Posted on Tuesday, September 01, 2009 - 1:50 pm: |
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Paul will you still be coming over to Tom B's in Oct? |
Paul Dyer
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| | Posted on Monday, August 31, 2009 - 11:49 pm: |
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I have had a lot of emails and phone calls on this Plow Day. It's still a GO. October 17th and 18th,2009. Both Saturday and Sunday plowing!!!. The plow fields are 3 miles south of Agency, Iowa on the Des Moines River bottom ground. Soil is a little sandy and will shine up your plow. Signs will be posted on Hwy 34 that runs just north of Agency. Ottumwa has too many motels to list. You are welcome to camp at the plow site if you like. Every make of tractor is welcomed.
In addition to the Plow Day on Saturday Oct 17th, if enough people show interest, I will arrange for a group tour at the famous Dumont Musuem in Sigourney Iowa at a discounted rate of $7.00 a person from 3pm to 5pm. Sigourney is
located about 25 miles Notheast of the plow field. http://www.dumontmuseum.com/ This museum has the famous Deere patio tractors, Red Cub Cadets, Yellow/White Cubs,Massey's,Olivers and many more items. You will not be disapointed. This is a must see for a garden tractor enthusiast.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TOUR THE MUSEUM,PLEASE LET ME KNOW A.S.A.P. SO I CAN NOTIFY THE DUMONTS.
paul_d@mchsi.com
So far we have about 45 people interested in plowing. Vendors will be welcomed.
Paul |
Paul Dyer
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| | Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 8:40 am: |
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John, That would be where the back up field is located. The original plow field we want to use is south of Agency on the river bottom. Real easy plowing with a little sand in the mix. (Kind of like the soil in Montrose Mn.)
Paul |
JRL
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| | Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 7:56 am: |
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Paul, would the site be out near the Ottumwa airport? There's a lot of flat fields out there. |
Paul Dyer
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| | Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 10:18 am: |
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The Classic Collector Tractor Club will be hosting a Fall Plow Day October 17th,2009 (rain date October 24th) in the Ottumwa Iowa area. We have the choice of two fields to plow depending on plowing conditions so I can not be more specific on exact location at this time. Both properties are 80 acres or more.
I'm just posting this earlier in the year in case people need to make plans. Too many hotels/motels in the area to list. Port-a-potty and food will be on grounds.
Large Antique Tractors, Horse drawn plows will be plowing too.
I'll keep ths thread updated and as the date gets closer I'll ask for a head count as to who might try to attend.
Paul |
