What type of tractor was used on the television show 'Green Acres'?
Answer
On the show, his tractor was a Hoyt-Clagwell. In reality though, his tractor was a Fordson model "F" built from 1917-1926 . This was the first actual tractor built and sold by Henry Ford (Ford Motor Company). It was named "Fordson" because of the involvement of his son in this venture. Ford Motor company was a sponsor of the show, thus his car being a Lincoln, Haney's truck a Model "T",and the Fordson. If you remember the show when Lisa bought Oliver a new tractor, the tractor dealer had all Fords, and I believe the tractor she picked was a Ford 6000 diesel. These were built from 1961-1967. The other tractor used at the beginning of the show start was a John Deere "GP" tractor. The "GP" stood for General Purpose,and these were produced from 1928-1935. The McCormick-Deering tractors were #1 in popularity back when these tractors were built, and John Deere was second in line. The three companies engaged in price battles for sales dominance, in which McCormick-Deering came out on to with Deere second, and Ford finally dropped production of the Fordson "F" in retreat. I would guess that the "GP" was his liking, but because of Ford's sponsorship, the Fordson was a requirement.
TRIVIA
Oliver's tractor is a Hoyt-Clagwell. The Hoyt-Clagwell company went out of business 40 years ago, because Mrs. Hoyt and Mrs. Clagwell couldn't get along. Since then, Hoyt went into the wax fruit business, and Clagwell went to the county seat.
Here Are Some Ideas For Your Garden
Plant three rows of peas:
1. Peace of mind
2. Peace of heart
3. Peace of soul
Plant four rows of suash:
1. Squash gossip
2. Squash indiffernce
3. Squash grumbling
4. Squash Selfishness
Plant four rows of lettuce:
1. Lettuce be faithful
2. Lettuce br kind
3. Lettuce be patient
4. Lettuce really love one another
No garden without turnips:
1. Turnip for meetings
2. Turnip for service
3. Turnip to help on another
To conclude our garden we must have thyme:
1. Thyme for each other
2. Thyme for family
3. Thyme for friends
Water freely with patience and cultivate with love.
There is much fruit in your garden because you reap what you sow.
Is the Coffee Bean a Fruit or Legume?
Answer: it is a pit inside the coffee fruit.
The coffee bean is not technically a legume, because a legume is a plant in the family Fabaceae (or Leguminosae), or a fruit of these plants, and the coffee plant is not a member of the Fabaceae family.
The coffee “bean” [...]
What Is It?
Whats got short legs, short tail, short ears, strong jaw, can whistle, is a cousin to the woodchuck and when it hibernates is almost goes in a coma?
Punxsutawney Phil.
As I look aroun me bright sky I see, and a shadow beside me six more weeks of winter it will be.
THANX ALOT Phil! this year we got SIX more weeks.
- Feb. 1865 was the only month in recorded history not to have a full moon.
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- What if You could listen to ONE song the rest of your life...what would it be?
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In the beginning God created Earth & rested
Then he created man & rested
Then he created woman & since then neither God nor man has rested!
Happy New Year...Szczeliwego Nowego Roku......Gott nytt arl.....Prosit Neujahr
English......................Polish...................................Swedish...................German....
Big Al and B Wish Each One of You a Happy and Healthy New Year!
Resolutions for 2010...Usually I don't make them but this year I made some I can stick to!
- This years are ATTAINABLE and you can join me!
- I resolve to...
- Gain weight.
- Stop exercising.
- Watch more TV- I've been missing some good stuff.
- Take a vacation to someplace important like the largest ball of twine.
- Procrastinate more- starting tomorrow.
- Creat loose ends.
- Get more toys.
- Spend my summer vacation in Cyberspace.
- Get further in debt.
- Stay off the International Space Station.
The Blue Moon is worth? $1.00 it has 4 quarters.
The Greatest Worldwide use of cowhide? To cover cows.
LOSING HIS LOAD
As a trucker stops for a red light, a blonde catches up. She jumps out of her car, runs up to his truck, and knocks on the door. The trucker lowers the window, and she says "Hi, my name is Heather and you are losing some of your load." The trucker ignores her and proceeds down the street. When the truck stops for another red light, the girl catches up again. She jumps out of her car, runs up and knocks on the door. Again, the trucker lowers the window. As if they've never spoken, the blonde says brightly, "Hi, my name is Heather, and you are losing some of your load!" Shaking his head, the trucker ignores her again and continues down the street. At the third red light, the same thing happens again. All out of breath, the blonde gets out of her car, runs up, knocks on the truck door. The trucker rolls down the window. Again she says "Hi, my name is Heather, and you are losing some of your load!" When the light turns green, the trucker revs up and races to the next light. When he stops this time, he hurriedly gets out of the truck, and runs back to the blonde. He knocks on her window, and after she lowers it, he says, "Hi, my name is Ted. It's winter in Chicago, and I'm driving the salt truck."
Why does the rain drop and snow fall?
Hillbilly Houwewife Hints: Reuse last years Christmas Cards.
Little Things Mean Alot:
Twas a glorious Christmas, all would agree,
Mom thouht as she sat adoring the tree.
The dishes done and the hordes tucked away,
She viewed theh gifts she'd been given that day.
The crystal pitcher was a sight to gbehold,
That brand new cologne, a bracelet of gold.
Her gorgous clothing whe will love to wear,
A fancy red comb to adorn her hair.
One object sttod out, was her grandest prize.
She held in her hand, as tears filled her eyes.
Her favorite gift, from her child, age six:
A napkin holder of popcicle sticks.
Hey Al?
If a turtle doesn't have a shell is he homeless or naked?
Donder the Reindeer
You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen
Comet and Cupid and Donner and...
WHOA !!
Did you say "Donner"?
The name is "DONDER".
The eight reindeer first appeared in American literature in 1823 in the famous poem by Clement Clarke Moore (now in dispute) called "A Visit from St. Nicholas" , popularly known as 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. You can read the entire poem at the link above. I quote here from the text:
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, And he whistled and shouted, and called them by name; "Now, Dasher! Now, Dancer! Now Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! On, Cupid! On, Donder, and Blitzen!
To the top of the porch! To the top of the wall! Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!"
In the initial publication of the poem, Santa's last two reindeer were called "Dunder and Blixem" (1). Later publications show the names "Donder and Blitzen"(2). Martin Gardner, editor of The Annotated Night Before Christmas, points to a handwritten copy of the poem, written by Moore in the year before he died, in which he calls the reindeer "Donder and Blitzen" (3). It is clear that Moore himself wanted the reindeer named Donder and Blitzen.
One hundred and sixteen years after Clement Clark Moore first named the reindeer, the name "Donner" replaced "Donder" in the publication of the 1939 story book Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, written by Robert L. May(4). A decade after the book was published "Donner" was further cemented into American consciousness when Gene Autry recorded Johnny Mark's song Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.
"Donner" is Thunder and "Blitzen" is Lightning in German. So, I understand how the mistake occurred. Nevertheless, the poem was readily available to refer to in libraries across the country. Shame on Mr. May and Mr. Marks for not doing their research properly before publishing their work. What right had they to change an American classic?
Donder's Honor Roll
We salute author Mark Saltzman, who, in his 1996 TV movie starring Angela Lansbury called Mrs. Santa Claus, correctly named the eight reindeer after doing his homework and finding The Donder Home Page.
Hats off to Roland McElroy, who also researched the Donder/Donner question before publishing his Christmas tale The Great Mizzariddle (published by McElroy & Associates, Falls Church, VA, 1999).
Kudos to Charles and Debra Ghigna, for making sure Donder was named correctly in their book of Christmas poems Christmas is Coming! (Published by Charlesbridge Publishing, Watertown, MA, 2000).
Poet Jeff Mondak, while writing the poem A Reindeer Holiday, made sure Donder got the recognition he deserved. Read some of Jeff's hilarious poems on his site Jeff's Poems for Kids.
Applause for songwriter Chuck Picklesimer, for getting Donder's name right in his song Reindeer for Breakfast on Christmas.
Cheers for Britin Haller, who includes Donder in her Christmas mystery short story Reindeer Ransom (published by Orchard Press Mysteries, 2002).
Acclaim to Harry and Juanita Peckham, who have Donder's name up in lights at the Pleasant Ridge Tree Farm and Light Display in Rantoul, KS.
Thanks to Joseph DeFina for letting us know about Hallmark Cards' 1990-92 Christmas ornaments featuring Donder.
Thanks to Don Pohlmann for pointing out that, in the original movie Miracle on 34th Street, Maureen O'Hara looks at Kris Kringle's personnel card and Donder is listed as one of his next of kin.
Ovations to Jim Reed of Jim Reed Books for making sure Donder was named correctly in his Christmas story My Beautiful Santas.
Our appreciation to Ken Brookshire, who pointed out that, in Katherine Hepburn's role as an employee of a television research department in the 1957 movie Desk Set, she includes Donder when asked the names of Santa's reindeer.
Cheers for Rachel D and the Kimberly Clark company. Eighteen years ago Rachel, at the tender age of 10, noticed Donder's name incorrectly given on a Kleenex box. She sent the folks at Kimberly Clark a photocopy of Moore's poem, explaining their error. They wrote her back with a letter of thanks for pointing out the error and sent Rachel a free box of Kleenex.
An ovation for Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. Christine A let us know that in their 2007 Christmas show, the characters actually discussed during the show the fact that Santa's reindeer is named Donder and not Donner!
Thank you Kimberlee C, for telling us about two made-for-TV Christmas movies that Hallmark (a steadfast Donder-supporting company) has aired on Hallmark Channel. Steve Guttenberg stars in Single Santa Seeks Mrs. Claus and Meet the Santas. In one of the movies, his character corrects another character, informing him that Donder is the proper name of Santa's reindeer!
Hey Al?
What side of the turkey has the most feathers?
How Old Is Grandma or Grandpa?
There are 23. million Veterans 55+ yrs old in our USA today!
An evening of talking to a grandson about current events with the shootings and computer age and general world happenings it went ..."Well, let me think a minute... I was born, before television, penicillin, polio shots, frozen food, Xerox, contact lenses, frisbees. There were no credit cards, laser beams or ball point pens. Man had not invented pantyhose, air conditioners, dishwashers, clothes dryers, and man had yet to walk on the moon. You married first and then lived together. Until I was 25, I called every man older than I, "Sir" We were before computer dating, dual careers, daycaares, and group therapy. Time sharing was with the family dog. We had no FM radio, Pizza Hut, McDonalds, CD's or instant coffee. you actually bought things at the 5 & dime for a 5 and 10 cents, you could mail a letter for a nickel. and buy a Chevy Coupe for $600. and gas for 11 cents a gallon. Coke was a cold drink and "rock music" was grandma's lullabye. Software wasn't even a word. We listend to Jack Benny and Big Bands and the presidential speeches on the radio. Our lives were governed by the 10 commandments, Good judgement & common sense? We were taught to know the difference between right and wrong & stand up & take responsibility for our actions.
Serving Your Country Was a Privilage and Living In It was a Bigger Priviliage .
people now call us "old and confused"
How Old Do you Think I Am?
It's pretty scary and sad at the same time....
I am 53 years old ....old enough to be one of our veterans still with us today!
The changes we have seen in a few short years is amazing.
Who Am I?
Pointing At a photo album picture...
This Lady is the only niece of the father
of the only cousin of the only uncle
of the only grandson
of the brother of my cousin's mother.
Who Is She? answer: sister
You Might Be a Farmer IF...
Your family comes instantly silent when the weather comes on the news
You've never thrown away a 5 gallon bucket
You have used bailing wire to attach a license plate
Farmer's Prayer
Although I may not bow my head as often as I should.
I'm thankful for the life I lead, in this farming neighborhood.
I love the feel of warm spring shower and the soft green grass in May.
I say thanks when I feel bright sunshine, drying out the fresh mown hay.
I am thankful when I look upon a field of tasseled corn.
and I love the sounds of harvest, on a frost autumn morn.
It's such a good feeling at sunset when a long day's work is done.
And I like the hours when I work hard, but am working just for fun.
There are times in the life of a farmer, when things don't go our way.
But although I may not bow my head, I am thankful everyday.
by Roger Kingsley
Outhouse accessories
= hedge apples...keep all the insects away!
What If
God gave you the time today that you gave him yesterday?
Definition of a Cow
A big city boy describes a cow something like this:
A cow is a completely automatic milk manufacturing machine.
It is encased in untamed leather and mounted on four vertical, movable supports, one on each corner.
The front end contains the cutting and grinding mechanism, as well as the headlights,
air inlet and exhaust, a bumper and foghorn.
At the rear is a dispensing apparatus and an automatic fly swatter.
The central portion houses a hydrochemical conversion plant.
This consists of four fermentation and storage tanks connected in series by an intricate network of flexible plumbing.
This section also contains the heating plant complere with automatic temperature controls,
pumping station and main ventilating system.
The waste disposal apparatus is located at the rear of the central section.
I brief, the externally visible features are two lookers, two hookers,
four stand-uppers, four hanger-downers and a swish-wishy.
There is a similar machine known as a bull, which should not be confused with a cow.
It produces no milk, but has other interesting uses. Author Unknown
Ants Don't Like Chalk
Get Out the Chalk! The ants won't cross the chalk line
Flag Folding-
The first fold of our Flag is a symbol of life.
The second fold is a symbol of our belief in Eternal Life.
The third fold is made in honor and rememberance of the Veterans that died, for the defense of our Country.
The fourth fold represents our weaker nature and our belief in god. The fifth fold is a tribute to our Country.The sixth fold for this is where our hearts lie and it is with that we Pledge Allegiance.
The seventh fold is a tribute to our Armed Forces who protect us all.
The eighth fold is a tribute to our Mother's for whom it flies on Mother's Day.
The ninth fold is a tribute to Father's for they also gave their Sons for the defense of our Country.
The tenth fold is for the disabled Veterans, they are not forgotten.
The last fold is for the fifty States that make up our Great Nation.
The order we fold from the stripes to the stars for where as the stripes reresent the thirteen Countries that founded our Republic, and they are now embodied in the fifty States represented by the fifty stars. After the Flag is completely folded and tucked in , it takes on a appearance of a cooked hat, ever reminding us of the soldiers who served under Feneral Feorge Washington, and the Sailors and Marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones and they followed by their comrades and shipmates in the armed forces of the United States, have preserved for us the rights, priviliages, and freedom which we are enjoying today.
Words of Wisdom
Wisdom:Never test the depth of the water with both feet.
All of us could take a lesson from the weather...It pays no attention to criticism
What are the 2 smallest insects in the bible?
Widow's mite...Mark 12:42 and Wicked Flea...Proverbs 28:1
Mother's Day
There are 84 million Moms
There is only ONE pretty child in the world and every MOM has it!
When your mother asks 'Do you want a piece of advise?" it is a mere formality. It doesn't matter if you answer yes or no! You're going to get it. The most remarkable thing about my mother is that for thirty years she served the family nothing but leftovers. The original meal has never been found.
I want my children to have all the things I could'nt afford. Then I want to move in with them!
1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Mother's Verse
Love is patient , Love is kind. Love is not jealous; is not proud; is not conceited; does not act foolishly; is not selfish; takes no pleasure in unrighteiousness, but rejoices in the truth; love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, and endures all things.
April 19, 2009
Cowboy in Church
One Sunday morning, an old cowboy entered church just before services were to begin.
Although the old man and his clothes were spotlessly clean,
he wore jeans, a denim shirt, and boots that were very warn and ragged.
In his hand he carried a worn-out old hat and equally worn out Bible.
The church he entered was in a very upscale and exclusive part of the city.
It was the largest and most beautiful church the old cowboy had ever seen.
The people of the congregation were all dressed in expensive clothes and accessories.
As the cowboy took a seat, the others moved away from him.
No one greeted or spoke to, or welcomed him.
They were all appalled at his apearance and did not attempt to hide it.
As the old cowboy was leaving the church, the preacher approached him
and asked the cowboy to do him a favor.
"Before you come back in here again,
have a talk with God and ask Him what he thinks would be appropriate attire for worship"
The old cowboy assured the preacher he would.
The next Sunday, he showd back up for the services
wearing the same ragged jeans, shirt, boots, and hat.
Once again he was completely shunned and ignored.
The preacher approached the man and said,
" I thought I asked you to speak to God before you came back to our church."
"I did," replied the old cowboy.
"If you spoke to God, what did He tell you the proper attire should be for worshiping in here?"
asked the preacher.
"Well, sir, God told me that He didn't have a clue what I should wear.
He said He'd never been in this church.
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