http://powerfromthepast.org/blog Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:03:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Leroy and Paulette Welch hosted the special day with over sixty in attendance.  Twenty-seven antique tractors took turns plowing 13 acres.  Some leveled the field so it could be plowed again.  The smell of overturned soil and the accompanying dust brought back fond memories.  Sleds were used for the garden ... http://powerfromthepast.org/blog/?p=76 We had 19 running engines, 10 tractors, one Model A Ford pickup, and one Cushman scooter.  Marvin Meeks and Tony Lawhead made 60 gallons of ice cream!  Debbie Johnson, Carol Hardy, Paulette Welch, and Joan St. Clair, helped with the selling and serving.  Candi Eppley and Marilyn Hawley sold calendars, ... http://powerfromthepast.org/blog/?p=70 Approximately 115 members and guests participated in the Christmas party held at the Pima County Fairgrounds.  Letha Vermillion did a great job of organizing and implementing the event.  The menu was turkey and ham plus a potluck provided by the members.  Candi Eppley fulfilled the role of Mrs. Santa Claus, distributing ... http://powerfromthepast.org/blog/?p=73 Eight large tractors, three garden tractors, 22 engines, a steam engine, a 1918 Model T Ford touring car, a Model A Ford fuel truck, and a 1949 Ford truck made up the exhibits.  On Sunday, many of the exhibitors participated in the parade.  Two ice cream-makers churned out treats for ... http://powerfromthepast.org/blog/?p=63 Twenty five large tractors, eight garden tractors, 18 engines, one Model A Ford car, and one Mack truck were exhibited.  Pulls were held for three hours on Saturday and another three on Sunday.  Each participant pulled four to five times during each session, so everyone had a good time.  The ... http://powerfromthepast.org/blog/?p=60 Participation was outstanding.  We had 15 tractors and eight engines which were displayed.  The staff served complimentary hamburgers, beans, and pie ala mode, to all the exhibitors. http://powerfromthepast.org/blog/?p=57 Even though it tends to be hot, we generally have a good showing at Kartchner Caverns.  The staff is supportive and generous by providing free RV parking, use of their facilities, and ice for ice cream-making.  On Saturday, exhibitors were treated to a free tour of the cave. As part of ... http://powerfromthepast.org/blog/?p=54 We had a friendly group of participants in the Tombstone show. The families of Blankenship, Comins, Eppley, Hardy, Nelson, Rohrer, and Ostrander exhibited 14 running engines. The families of Clark , Fieber, Gregan, Kastens, Lawhead, Nelson, Rohrer, Sandve, Weed, and Welch exhibited 10 tractors. These tractors and their drivers plus ... http://powerfromthepast.org/blog/?p=38 The Santa Cruz County Fair Engine & Tractor Show was held September 27-30, in Sonoita. There were 6 tractors, 4 garden tractors, and 8 engines displayed. Twenty members were in attendance. On Saturday, Darrell and Pat Dwyer made ice cream for the exhibitors. Fair Manager, Tom Gilbraith, said that they would ... http://powerfromthepast.org/blog/?p=23 The Cochise County Fair Engine & Tractor Show was held September 20-23, 2007. There were 13 engines, 4 tractors, 1 garden tractor, and 1 antique Ford pickup displayed. Twenty-eight members were in attendance. On Saturday, Lois Gregan made ice cream and shared it with the members. Exhibitors: Jim Blankenship Darrell Dwyer Slim Gregan Kent Hardy Larry ... http://powerfromthepast.org/blog/?p=50