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Bill Long
Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Bel Air, MD Points: 4556 |
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Posted: 10 Dec 2019 at 8:58am |
Would you believe it is time AGAIN for me to make my annual boring post This Thursday will be my 86th Birthday. I find it very hard to believe I have lasted that long. I thank the Heavens for giving me a healthy life.
Again I wish to thank Darin for making this site available to us for our discussions and exchange of ideas and information on our common interest - Allis Chalmers farm and industrial equipment. Also, I want to thank the forum members for being so accepting of my input to this board - since 1994. I cannot tell you how much pleasure I have derived from being a member. I have developed a network of friends throughout the world who enjoy talking Allis-Chalmers. Using this site we have been abe to start the Mid Atlantic Allis Chalmers Club - which will host an upcoming Gathering of the Orange. Let me take his opportunity to again thank my forum members. It has indeed and will continue to be a pleasure to be a part of this forum. Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year to all. Good Luck! Bill Long |
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allisrutledge
Orange Level Joined: 30 Mar 2010 Location: SurgoinsvilleTN Points: 1353 |
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I wish you a very happy birthday,Christmas and a prosperous new year and many thanks to YOU for being the gentleman you are. You are a blessing and a breath of fresh air to us. My AC hats off to you!
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Allis Chalmers still exist in my mind and barns
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Creek Jenkins
Orange Level Joined: 14 Sep 2009 Location: Northern Minn Points: 812 |
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Thanks for posting Bill, your posts are always interesting to read and I enjoy them very much. Your recollections of the past are great - I don't have your favorite, a B, but I do have a C that I bought 10 years or so ago from a fellow forum member and its been such a good tractor that I have to say it is my favorite of my small fleet of 3 Allis'. Unfortunately last year I taught my wife how to mow the pastures with it and now I get a lot less seat time. Bad move.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you as well. cheers, Creek |
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Have spacesuit, will travel
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IBWD MIke
Orange Level Joined: 08 Apr 2012 Location: Newton Ia. Points: 3642 |
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Happy birthday Bill!
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steve(ill)
Orange Level Access Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: illinois Points: 80181 |
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Happy BIrthday Bill....... always enjoy your posts... Hope to see another "annual" next year !!
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Like them all, but love the "B"s.
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JoeM(GA)
Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Cumming,GA Points: 4600 |
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Happy "almost" Birthday Mr Bill!
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Allis Express North Georgia
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Alberta Phil
Orange Level Joined: 13 Sep 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Points: 3721 |
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Happy Birthday, Bill. Always enjoy your posts as it's always interesting to hear from some one who was directly involved with our favorite orange equipment. I've got quite a fleet of orange (and early Allis green!) on my small farm, including three of your favorite 'B'. All still earn their keep. Some more than others. And I'll add a Merry Christmas here also!!
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Bob D. (La)
Orange Level Access Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Louisiana Points: 25529 |
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Happy Birthday Bill. We are here every day just to see if one of your boring posts make the scene. Keep up the good life and keep informing us. God Bless.
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When you find yourself in a hole,PUT DOWN THE SHOVEL!!!
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GregStremel
Bronze Level Joined: 06 Aug 2013 Points: 81 |
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Happy birthday!
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Greg (Hillsboro, OH)
Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Hillsboro, OH Points: 1165 |
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Happy birthday to the most honorable statesman of the Allis world that I can think of. I too, make it a point to read each of your posts, as I know there will always be something valuable to learn from you.
I hope that you have a great birthday, and years ahead.
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Brian F(IL)
Orange Level Access Joined: 14 Sep 2009 Location: Paxton, IL Points: 2698 |
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Happy Birthday to you, Mr. Long!
We enjoy your posts and I always enjoy what you have to share.
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Tony.Or
Orange Level Joined: 18 Mar 2010 Location: Oregon Points: 1498 |
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Happy birthday to you Bill Also known as Mr. Long .. And may you have many more . Tony & Nonnie in Oregon ..
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Bob-Maine
Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Central Maine Points: 922 |
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Bill, Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas a little early. It has been an honor meeting you and communicating with you. As we both age, opportunities to meet again in person may be few or none. But we will have the memories of meeting in Wisconsin many years ago. Bob@allisdowneast.
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I used to think I was indecisive, but now I'm not sure.
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Sugarmaker
Orange Level Joined: 12 Jul 2013 Location: Albion PA Points: 8236 |
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Bill,
Always good to hear from you! Especially as your birthday is near! Have a good one and many more to come. Merry Christmas to you and to you and your family! May the Allis B's, your favorites, keep chugging along like you! Regards, Chris
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D17 1958 (NFE), WD45 1954 (NFE), WD 1952 (NFE), WD 1950 (WFE), Allis F-40 forklift, Allis CA, Allis D14, Ford Jubilee, Many IH Cub Cadets, 32 Ford Dump, 65 Comet.
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Tracy Martin TN
Orange Level Access Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Gallatin,TN Points: 10606 |
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Bill, wishing you a Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas, I hope many to follow! God Bless, Tracy
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No greater gift than healthy grandkids!
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Greg (Hillsboro, OH)
Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Hillsboro, OH Points: 1165 |
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The Allis B came out in 1937, and Bill Long arrived in 1933, so........ That means that the Allis B is the best thing to come along since Mr. Bill Long!!!!!
They are both wonderful additions to our world.
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B26240
Orange Level Joined: 21 Nov 2009 Location: mn Points: 3860 |
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Happy Birthday Bill ! You are a real gentleman !! your forum friend Mark
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JimD
Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Mounds, OK Points: 2100 |
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I've been reading your annual boring posts for most of 20 years now. Always happy to see the next one. May your days be blessed!
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Stan IL&TN
Orange Level Joined: 13 Sep 2009 Location: Elvis Land Points: 6730 |
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Happy birthday Bill. I always enjoy your kind words and extensive knowledge of our favorite tractors.......especially those little B's.๐
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1957 WD45 dad's first AC
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Dan Hauter
Orange Level Joined: 06 Feb 2011 Location: Carlinville, IL Points: 1225 |
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Happy Birthday, Bill. Looking forward to more of your posts. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. Dan Hauter.
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JohnCinMd
Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Westminster, Md Points: 1438 |
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Happy birthday Bill!!!! Merry Christmas & God Bless!
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ac hunter
Orange Level Joined: 05 Jan 2011 Location: OHIO Points: 976 |
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Happy birthday. Enjoy YOUR day.
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captaindana
Orange Level Joined: 14 Sep 2009 Location: Fort Plain, NY Points: 2445 |
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Bill, itโs been said above how we all feel about you and your thoughts and inputs. You are certainly a main artery in the heart of this incredible Allis Chalmers site. Happy birthday my friend and please keep your input flowing our way! Captain Dana
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Blue Skies and Tail Winds
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WC7610
Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Sioux City, IA Points: 764 |
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Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas Bill- looking forward to next year's installment
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wjohn
Orange Level Joined: 19 Jan 2010 Location: KS Points: 1913 |
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Happy birthday! As an owner of a couple of Bs I have always appreciated your advice, input, and memories about them.
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1939 B, 1940 B, 1941 WC, 1951 WD, 1952 CA, 1956 WD-45
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JohnCO
Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Niwot Colo Points: 8992 |
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Early Happy Birthday Bill! And while I'm at it Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I have a couple B's one nice and shiny, the other not so much. The first tractor I ever rode was a late 30's B, still have a picture of me on it at 4 or 5 years old. Thank you for all your input over the years and I hope you will continue to grace us with your presence for many years to come!
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"If at first you don't succeed, get a bigger hammer"
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Pat the Plumber CIL
Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Springfield,Il Points: 4759 |
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Happy Birthday Bill !!! We wait all year to read your Boring post . I have always loved the stories of unloading the railcars . What a sight it must have been . Keep the stories coming.
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You only need to know 3 things to be a plumber;Crap rolls down hill,Hot is on the left and Don't bite your fingernails
1964 D-17 SIV 3 Pt.WF,1964 D-15 Ser II 3pt.WF ,1960 D-17 SI NF,1956 WD 45 WF. |
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WD45
Orange Level Joined: 20 Sep 2009 Location: STAYNER,ONTARIO Points: 941 |
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I would like to wish Bill a very Happy birthday and Merry Christmas .
A happy New Year filled with fun , joy and good health.
Edited by WD45 - 10 Dec 2019 at 7:46pm |
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Fred Dunlop, G,B,CA, WC,WF, 3 WD45`s,gas, diesel and LP,U,D10 series III, D12,D14,D15 SERIES II,D17 Series IV in Gas and Diesel ,D19 GAS and D21,170 185,210 ,220 an I-600 8070 fwd, 716H and 1920H
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dave63
Orange Level Joined: 01 Feb 2011 Location: Lineboro Md Points: 2382 |
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Happy Birthday Bill, I think about you when I get down your way but I seam to always be on a mission and time is not on my side. I will stop in to see you one day though, I added a D10 and a CA this year to my herd. Hope I can have all of them presentable for the GOTO. I look forward to seeing you. Merry Christmas and good luck
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The universal answer to all questions is yes, how much do you want to spend?
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ErikR
Orange Level Joined: 20 Dec 2012 Location: Cable, WI Points: 226 |
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Happy Birthday, Merry Christmas, and have a great New Year..
Erik Cable, WI
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