I arrived at the farm on Friday night to learn that John was going to drive our vintage David Brown tractor into Piopio the next morning so that one, possibly two, tires could be replaced.
Struan Farm is 9.42k south of the village, on the main thoroughfare south, State Highway 3. It is a windy, picturesque road that does get a bit of traffic on weekends.
John was excited about the impending adventure, while I had visions of a major disaster given speeding motorists around windy bends.
I suggested that I follow behind with my car emergency flashers on, but he would have none of it. Saturday morning he did finally agree to wear a reflective vest.
John and the tractor went out the gate at 8 a.m. at warp speed 30k per hour:
I was meant to wait a respectable amount of time and then follow, "just in case." We were going to have a celebratory coffee at The Fat Pigeon afterward.
Arrived safely, phew! Only problem: return journey next weekend...
He just loves getting his picture taken!! This post made me smile, no laugh! You are so funny!
Posted by: Marilyn | 12/08/2010 at 07:55 PM
Actually, NOT. He wanted me to take the photos without including him, which I indicated really wasn't possible!
Posted by: Karen | 12/09/2010 at 06:17 AM