Stormin

Koen asked about the International digger, I think is 1930 something, that's at one of the farms. So here it is. Still in use with bale spike attached. While there I took a photo of the now retired combine harvester. A contractor is used now.

Not special needs I hope?

Where abouts in North York's are you, Colin? I've an 11hp Briggs sitting in my workshop surplus to requirements.

It's at the other farm, Koen. I'll see if I can get a photo or two if I get chance.

What have I got then?

There's two 4 wheel drive MF's, Both from the 80's, a 265 from the late 70's and two little 35's from the 60's. None bought new and all workers. There's also a 1936 Fordson Major. That's the first tractor my farmer friends late father bought. That still does it's bit driving the saw bench. There's also an old, I think 1930's, International digger with two in one front bucket and back actor. A 4yr old Kramer telehandler is the latest addition.

Send the Showman PM.

Don't tell 'im Pike.

It is a Case CS, Koen. We borrow it every year at silage time and it's very pleased to see me. Great little tractor to drive, but unfortunately the owner, who got it new, doesn't look after it. Only time it gets cleaned inside and out with any servicing, is when I've been for it. All the farms tractors are Massey Fergusons.

The same goes for me Alain.

That's nice.

You could sell them to Nigel. He could do with a smaller set.

That's handy. Wonder what it fitted?

What I've been playing with for the last couple of days. And a few more days to come.

I see Pam got a wheel barrow.

Some useful stuff there. What's the Wheel Horse?

If it rains I may pop over. Silaging this week.

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I haven't got one but I may be able to acquire one.

So that was the black smoke I could see over the fells.

Congratulations George, Some nice equipment there.

I think the Ransome looks quite nice. I'm sure Jonathan or Rhys can comment on the colours authenticity.

All the best Old Chap.

As some may know, we have a Triumph Spitfire 1500. It's sat in the workshop since the end of 2013. SWMBO keeps getting at me to get it back on the road. Yesterday, I thought I'd see if it would start. Battery has been kept topped up, but the same petrol was in the tank from the day it was laid up. Turned the key and around went the engine. Nothing! Try again and nothing. Several more attempts, then I remembered the choke. Out with the choke knob and instant start. Runs nice and sweet as the day it was put away and all lights etc work. So Carol's off to book an m.o.t. and get a servo fitted.

Now where have I seen a trailer with a similar colour scheme?