Monday, July 13, 2009

Thanks for a Great Weekend!

It was great to see all of you who made it to the tractor ride and to the festivities on Friday night. It was certainly a fun time. We would be happy to here some input on how things went and what we could do different next time. If you would like to be involved with the organization of the next tracotrcade let us know. Feel free to email or call Jay, Neil or me with any input that you have.

If you would like to post some pictures send your email address to me and I will add you as an author so you can post. I know its a little tricky and involves a little RTFB but we would love to see your pictures. I am sure you can handle it.

bouskad@nicc.edu

Thanks
Duane

Saturday, July 11, 2009

Friday, July 10, 2009

Eager Anticipation

Here is a group of tractors eagerly awaiting tomorrows journey.






















Here is a group eagerly anticipating food.


Thursday, July 9, 2009

Eileens Tractor







Are one of these Eileen's tractor for the tractorcade?

An Allis Chalmers!


Someone is brave and riding an Allis on Saturday!

Taylor Kronebusch


Taylor bringing in his tractor for the night.

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Eileen's tractor


Is this Eileen's tractor for the tractorcade? This sure is a nice 4020.

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Saturdays Menu

The famous Spillville Pork Brats
Potato Chips
Neils famous Bake Beans
An assortment of homemade bars and cookies
Lemonade
Hand dipped ice cream, with the fixings

Sunday, July 5, 2009

Zach Burkes 1948 "A"

Zach spent many hard hours getting 11 tractors ready for the tractorcade. He got choice of one of our nicest restored tractors. This 1948 "A" has .045 over aluminum pistons, and really demonstrates the classic two cylinder sound.

President Wills "MT"

President Wills told me that she grew up on a farm with a John Deere " M T". She thought she could go on the tractorcade with us, and here is the tractor she will be driving.


2012 Tractorcade Agenda, July 14th

Schedule for the 2012 Tractorcade

Friday July 13th
Arrive at school before 8pm to get your toys inside the fence.

Saturday July 14th
8:00 AM School will be open.
9:30 AM Get the tractors lined up for the tractorcade
10:00 AM take off on the tractorcade
11:30 AM stop at Ft. Atkinson Community Center for water
1:30 PM arrive back at school for lunch at JD Tech area
Eat lunch, loadup and say goodbye till next year

If you don't have a tractor just come to socialize.See you there.



What we want to see on the ride

John Deere tractors, of course (other colors are welcome)
A cab is allowed but open station is preferred
Drivers and riders must have there own seat. (Not a fender)
Tractors built before 1973
Must be able to run at least 12 MPH
Must be safe to operate on public roads
The tractor need not be restored, it can be in its work clothes

The Ride Rules

2012, NICC John Deere Tech Tractorcade

I, ___________________________, hereby pledge to hold safety as the highest priority on the NICC John Deere Tech Tractorcade 2010. The safety of my fellow riders and the public traveling on the route is of the utmost importance. I pledge to obey the following rules:

· To hold a valid drivers license.

· To follow all traffic laws

· To only use cell phones in case of emergency.

· To not carry riders,

· To never pass other Tractorcade tractors

· To stay with assigned group

· To depart during assigned group's designated time

· To not have bicycle companions

· To not pull campers or trailers. Small carts or wagons are permitted.

· To post SMV sign

· Rearview mirrors are recommended

· To follow the designated route

· To abide by the decisions of the Ride Management Team,

· Good working brakes required!

· Drinking of Alcoholic beverages is not allowed on public roadways


Other Things of Interest

If you are looking for something to do Saturday morning:

Vesterheim, Norwegian Museum in Decorah
Bily Clocks, Museum in Spillville
Swimming Pool, Calmar
Shopping, Decorah has a very nice downtown

2009 Tractorcade and 20th Anniversary Celebration

We will be celebrating our 20th anniversary with a tractor ride and a camping/picnic celebration July 10-11th. Contact Jay, Neil or Duane for more information. 1.800.728.2256 Email at burkej@nicc.edu bouskad@nicc.edu gruben@nicc.edu