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snowman(MI) 
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 Topic: South Dakota - Minnesota - Iowa Caravan underway
Posted: 10 Aug 2010 at 10:58pm |
We started out today and dodged most of the heavy rain in SE South Dakota this morning. I believe we had 28 tractors that left Madison, SD and tonight they are all resting and waiting to leave from Hills, MN in the morning. These are some pictures of our crew and I have posted some here http://home.comcast.net/~snowfam/ourgang.pdf
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omahagreg
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Posted: 11 Aug 2010 at 6:50am |
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Thanx for the pix! Looks like fun!
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CTuckerNWIL
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Posted: 11 Aug 2010 at 7:01am |
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Nice looking bunch of tractors.At a quick glance, that narrow front CA looks like she's smiling.
Edited by CTuckerNWIL - 11 Aug 2010 at 7:02am
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Jim in SE ND
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Posted: 17 Aug 2010 at 9:11pm |
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Another bunch of great pictures of great tractors and drivers, I can say that cause I am one of them, thanks
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snowman(MI)
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Posted: 18 Aug 2010 at 5:32am |
Jim, the following link is to the power point picture show I had put together to show at the banquet last Saturday night. They couldn't come up with a projector and the evening got late. So I have put this on the web for all to enjoy. Dale, Mike and their families did such a great job with this caravan and kept it all FUN. Enjoy till the next ride. snowman(MI)
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Cary(KY)
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Posted: 18 Aug 2010 at 6:14am |
Got to ask, what mph do you travel at?
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snowman(MI)
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Posted: 18 Aug 2010 at 6:31am |
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Probably in the range of 10.5 to 11.5 mph.
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Cary(KY)
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Posted: 18 Aug 2010 at 7:03am |
That is faster than I would have thought. I don't think my D10 would like that. :-) Hey do you spend any time in the Vestal Inn?
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snowman(MI)
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Posted: 18 Aug 2010 at 7:13am |
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WD's, CA's and D-10's should easily be able to maintain those speeds. I have a D-10 Series III that will do almost 18 mph. I drive by the Vestal but it has been many years since I've been into the local Belmont watering hole.
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john(MI)
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Posted: 18 Aug 2010 at 7:21am |
Hey, nice pics! Hope you have lots of fun and don't get too wet!
BTW, I grew up in Benton, WI! small world?
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snowman(MI)
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Posted: 18 Aug 2010 at 7:35am |
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John, did you see the link to the pictures of the caravan ride that was completed last week? We didn't get wet with all the rain that happened in Iowa last week.
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Cary(KY)
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Posted: 18 Aug 2010 at 8:05am |
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I guess time does fly. Last time I was in the Vestal was 1981. Then I moved to Arizona. My brother still lives in Belmont, but I just drive by all watering holes now.
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1946WP
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Posted: 18 Aug 2010 at 9:24am |
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thanks snowman, you did a great job, it makes one wanting to head out on another one. I'll deny any incrimenating pictures though. Bruce
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Posted: 18 Aug 2010 at 9:24am |
Don, thanks for posting...who is the handsome cuss on the WC Hi-Crop?!!
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HANSEN'S OLD ORANGE IRON. Showing, Pulling, & Going!!
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snowman(MI)
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Posted: 18 Aug 2010 at 9:32am |
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Kip, I think the pictures of the kids on the B208 were better looking that any of the rest of us. Had a great time will all of the caravan characters........ FUN. snowman(MI)
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Posted: 18 Aug 2010 at 9:42am |
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Great photos! Rather ingenious wd45 with a cab. Wish I had a cab like that on my 185. Love it. Bill
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skipwelte
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Posted: 18 Aug 2010 at 10:14am |
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Great pictures Don!!!! Are we doin it again next year???????? I had a great time!!!!
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Jeff(WD45-SATX-TN)
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Posted: 18 Aug 2010 at 10:44am |
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Nice group of tractors there. Very cool to see D21s tooling down the road.
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Posted: 18 Aug 2010 at 8:03pm |
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Thanks Don for posting, I really enjoyed the ride, looking forward to next year hopfully
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1946WP
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Posted: 18 Aug 2010 at 9:49pm |
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snowman don't only take good pictures , he also makes some awesome grills for D series tractors if anybody is interested, contact the snowman. well kip I don't we quallified for a beauty contest but orange makes us look better, but not that good. definetly the ones on the b208 take the prize.
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Posted: 19 Aug 2010 at 11:45am |
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Don, thanks for posting the photos & slide show. I enjoyed meeting you, your dad, & son. Your caravan friend, Sheridan
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HANSEN'S OLD ORANGE IRON
We show, pull, & go!
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Posted: 19 Sep 2010 at 8:08pm |
Thank you for posting this. I watched it that night at the banquet and thought it sure would be nice to be able to watch it again - you did an awesome job!! Paula (Carmen's Daughter)
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snowman(MI)
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Posted: 19 Sep 2010 at 8:39pm |
Paula,
I will leave it up on my web site so this winter when it is extremely cold, you and the gang can remember how hot and humid it was in August during the ride.
http://home.comcast.net/~snowfam/iowacaravan.pdf
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