Shallow Creek was a Success!

[Barnyard]

Or more importantly I survived. The first couple of days wore me down fast, but getting plenty of rest each night made me better each day. One beer a night, no campfire and in bed around nine was what I needed.

Anyway, Thanks a bunch to everyone in attendance. Regina was a super big help to Rosanne prepping the meals. Some of the guys made sure it got from the kitchen to the eating area. That one pot of beans was a little beyond my lifting ability this weekend. Setting up tables and chairs was a chore made easy with all your help as well.

I never plan to work on my tractors at my CubFests, but since we were slow Saturday morning, I decided to tinker with a non runner. Before long several of you wandered over and started to get involved. In no time we had it going before lunch. I decided to try one more time with another Cub and by the end of the day there was another runner in the shop.

The BN was a project that I never expected to have in the shop for a CubFest. Last Fall Gary Dotson asked me to bring it in the shop since we were slow all weekend. He wanted to see what we were up against. By the end of the weekend the motor was sitting there needing just the sleeves removed and cleaned up. Gary said to leave it sit and he would scope it out more at the Barnyard Bash. The Bash came along and everything was removed and cleaned. Gary told me what parts to order for the Shallow Creek Fest. I got the parts in two weeks ago and now the motor is all together with new sleeves and pistons and is awaiting the head to be installed at the Bash in 2024. A big thanks Gary, Steve Butram, David Grapes, and Richard for all your work. If I missed anyone Gary will let me know.

Back to Shallow Creek, I can't thank everyone enough for the attendance and help getting ready. Rosie and I feel so blessed to have such great friends as you.

[cdahl383]

My Dad and I had a great time Bill! Fixed a few things on my tractor, learned how to do a few things, and enjoyed some great food and conversations with everyone there!

It was fun watching that non-running Cub come to life! Here's a quick video of it coming back to life...

https://youtu.be/Uo5VqOFl-5s?si=s3S2ctgmrx3kmLTx