BuffyBear's Journal, 19 January 2014

Those damn antique tractors. We had a Minnesota Moline ZTU in our garage for 2 years while he restored it. My sympathy.  

ClassicRocker - Thanks. Why is it that these "money making projects" always seem to cost me money?  

I don't know about the JD, but we never got back what we put into it. It was more of a mental health for him as he purchased it then was diagnosed and had to quit work, so it kept him busy and out of my face. So in a way, it was a blessing. For me. 

ClassicRocker - think for him it is nostalgia (his Dad had one like it). But for what he paid for the tractor I could have a badly needed window installed in my dining room. Thus the word - Frustration.  

Oh dear. Men and their expensive toys! I think you are right, Buffy! Men want things that have emotional value to them, not for practicality. My DH will do the same thing.  

Mom - You'd think after all these years I'd be used to it. On to positive thoughts for today!  

I completely understand your frustration... Men just don't think sometimes... Maybe most of the time! So, hang in there & as you said , try to focus on positive thoughts! Xoxox  

John Deere cool! after living in the country for years antique tractors are neat tools. We have an old Allis Chalmers and a farmall. My grandson's would love that JD  

Sorry I don't but they are in the family 

my DH is a collector.Thank goodness he never started collecting tractors! Three full storage bins are bad enough.Used to really drive me NUTS but after 30 years of no change no matter how much I b*tched....scarlet I just don't give a damn! 

You need to go watch the video "She thinks my tractor's sexy" on youtube. Is that you in that field I wonder? Ruhu, that's unfair. We men do think. We just think differently. :) 

Ruth - everything is positive from her on in! 

Wholefoodnuts - Don't get me wrong, I love antique tractors. I just have different priorities.  

Rocky - Yes, for your sake I hope he collects small things.  

Northernmusician - Thank you. Yes "different" would describe us. But, I beat you to the punch. I already told him last night that I thought his tractor was sexy!  

believe I do have other ones as well lol I have 5 antique sewing machines. -- but an old jd is a find. Everyone has their thing. One of my daughters, her husband, her kids, and a few friends are building her a new competition mud truck this winter. She's one of the top women mud racers in the mid west. She is so anxious to drive it  

Wholefoods - I won't mention that to DH because I'm sure mud racing is right up his alley!  

Lol. It something that runs into big bucks and something is always broken.  

Restoration? Or the beginning of a retirement business??? Maybe he can use it to go get you that dining room window - LOL! 

Sandy - what happens when he sells them is the money goes into the next "project". But, if this is the only thing I have to complain about then life must be pretty good!