Half Century of Progress 2023 Day 1: It's Huge!

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  • @byronmcgee4118
    @byronmcgee4118 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    Thanks for feeding the world. Farmers are under appreciated.

    • @IowaForLife
      @IowaForLife ปีที่แล้ว +4

      absolutely true. if farmers and truckers decided they didnt wish to play any longer. if the truckers decided to park every last rig until they get more respect and if farmers decided to isolate so the stuff they grow and produce only goes to their farm. that would shut not only the country but the world down.

    • @marcelo_rcosta
      @marcelo_rcosta ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tenho um respeito muito grande pelos agricultores!
      Mas infelizmente em meus país 🇧🇷a mídia medíocre que temos fazem campanha contra eles, como se fossem bandidos.
      Fico muito triste com a atual situação.
      Nosso atual governo é uma verme rastejante.
      ☹️☹️☹️

    • @TVTruther
      @TVTruther ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So true but many a voter who believes that is still voting in anti-farmer policies and allowing Big AG WTO to reign

  • @mylifewithearl6948
    @mylifewithearl6948 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    Pete: Thank you so much for taking the time to meet with your farming fans at the show. It was hot and you could have very easily told everyone no or even cancelled your meetup. I (we) would have waited twice as long to meet you. You were amazingly polite and your personality shines through when you got down on my fostership boy's (protective custody,) level to talk to him. The smile you put on his face was there all weekend. He told everyone and anyone around that Mr. Pete from TH-cam talked to us about farming and worms. He even pointed out that he was wearing his red wiggler worm shirt. Even at school yesterday he talked about meeting Mr. Pete, Mr. Pete talking about worms, and he was able to ride in a golf cart. Your giant leap of career faith gave me the gumption to quit my job and take the worms to our current size. Thank you much. We will always watch and smile: Elliott & Pat

    • @JustaFewAcresFarm
      @JustaFewAcresFarm  ปีที่แล้ว +13

      You're welcome Elliott & Pat! I love meeting viewers at these shows. And I remember our discussion about worm farming; pretty cool.

    • @mylifewithearl6948
      @mylifewithearl6948 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@JustaFewAcresFarm my little buddy is under protective custody for "bad decisions" people close to him in life have made. With my newish schedule of worm farming, my wife and I are able to give him as stable of a living arrangement as possible. When we were first introduced to him, he was quiet and quite honestly, in shock. He & I watch every video that you have ever created and posted. Each video gives him 20 minutes or so to immerse himself in a reality that is not his. He knows all the cows & pigs names. If we are out somewhere and someone get loud or pushy, he looks up at me and says: Don't be a Patty! Your videos affect every viewer in a different way. For one five year old, your videos let him escape his reality and allows him to dream (and smell,) what might come true someday. Thank you.

    • @jay90374
      @jay90374 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mylifewithearl6948 Dang you, I think I got something in my eye ❤️

    • @awesometaylor5881
      @awesometaylor5881 ปีที่แล้ว

      ❤🎉!Absolutely beautiful

  • @ellisc.foleyjr9778
    @ellisc.foleyjr9778 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    All I can say is "Wow Wow Wow" that is the biggest Tractor show I've ever seen. And ok on the heat. yep being a "New Englander" I can relate to dealing with that kind of heat. we're just not used to it.And New York is attached to New England. so I know how you guys felt in the heat. unbelievable amount and types and styles of equpment. can't wait for the next video thanks Pete. Henry,Gray.have fun but stay safe in that heat. ECF

  • @ardurbin2
    @ardurbin2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Being an ole USAF vet, those B-52s need a lot of runway when loaded,. 👍💪🙏

    • @michaelbrash8843
      @michaelbrash8843 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Chanute was a tac base and then engine and firefighter school before it closed. The big hanger went up in the late 30s I believe.

    • @FarmallFanatic
      @FarmallFanatic ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​​​@michaelbrash8843 I was actually stationed with a guy that did his fire fighting school at Chanute

    • @ardurbin2
      @ardurbin2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks , always heard of Chanute as a training base. I went thru Biloxi, MS.@@michaelbrash8843

  • @frankboyd7993
    @frankboyd7993 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I used to march on that flight line back in the winter of 1982-1983 while attending USAF technical training right after basic training. No amount of winter weather clothing protected you from the cold biting wind

    • @michaelbrash8843
      @michaelbrash8843 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She looks mostly empty now. They closed the air museum a few years back.

    • @orsonwells7997
      @orsonwells7997 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I worked down there during that winter. Most folks don't realize what -60 degree wind chill even feels like. 40 mph wind at below zero temps coming across the flat land with no windbreaks was enough for me to move back north where it was warmer.

  • @timothyosborn1697
    @timothyosborn1697 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Rantoul (Chanute AFB, the base of my early teens...). Dad was stationed there for 3 years from Jan 1 '72 thru Dec 31 '74. Many memories of that wonderful base. Had my 5-speed stingray bike and the base was mine. Lived on the NE corner on the base and rode all over the place. Thanks for the tour!

    • @michaelbrash8843
      @michaelbrash8843 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Housing is rental now. Headed down hill.

    • @Jack-go1nr
      @Jack-go1nr ปีที่แล้ว

      was stationed there in 1975@@michaelbrash8843

    • @timothyosborn1697
      @timothyosborn1697 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@michaelbrash8843 yeah, I know. Drive thru there a few years ago and saw the place and was, dare I say, dismayed at what I saw? Didn't like what I was looking at. Lots of places rotting... Sad to see.

  • @jeffmardling
    @jeffmardling ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Finally!!! The right color tractor on the thumbnail!! 😂❤. Looking forward to this video - Thanks Pete 🇨🇦

  • @paulcochran1721
    @paulcochran1721 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was stationed at Chanute for tech school Dec. '87 to Apr. '88. Glad to see it being used for something!

    • @frankboyd7993
      @frankboyd7993 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      One of the hangars is now and indoor motocross track

    • @paulcochran1721
      @paulcochran1721 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@frankboyd7993 I had seen that! The empty one was probably where the air museum was.

  • @jimcarlisle2309
    @jimcarlisle2309 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you!

  • @jdschini
    @jdschini ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Thanks for taking us along with you and your family to see the show! It is so fun to see so many tractors in one spot. I wonder if anyone has been keeping track of the total number of tractors at this show. I bet next year you will see golf carts with AC😂

  • @kylehanks8305
    @kylehanks8305 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    It was really neat to get to talk with you for a few minutes. It sure was hot on Thursday! I did end up finding a draw bar for my Farmall m!

  • @jefferywright4204
    @jefferywright4204 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Pete - Your coverage of the flag raising was excellent! Thank you.

  • @71funwagon
    @71funwagon ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Huge is an understatement. I've never seen anything like it. Thanks so much for sharing.

    • @theda850two
      @theda850two ปีที่แล้ว

      71, I believe the show is only put on every other year.

  • @allamerican7830
    @allamerican7830 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was just looking at your page to see why I haven’t seen a video from you in a while. Started to worry about you! Glad your back!!

  • @Ckktopa
    @Ckktopa ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Man that show is massive - 100% golf cart required. thanks for sharing

  • @jacksanders7018
    @jacksanders7018 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Thanks for enduring the heat to show us a great show.

  • @billyhaddock5540
    @billyhaddock5540 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Pete/Daughter and Son, for showing-us guy's from florida the tractor show up north. some cool tractor's..

  • @lourdesaguirre4882
    @lourdesaguirre4882 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super grateful Pete for sharing such an amazing fair. Totally new for me but I love it. Thank you and your children. Very encouraging to see farming staying alive. We can’t live healthy without real farmers 🙏♥️

  • @toddmabey1299
    @toddmabey1299 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Grey is definitely your Mini-Me Pete!!!! Great kids and enjoy!

  • @FarmallFanatic
    @FarmallFanatic ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "He's got an adjustment issue," I lost it 😂

  • @frankwurth5375
    @frankwurth5375 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Pete, thanks for the tour. Didn't go this time, too hot for me. Quite a long distance for you to visit.

  • @lorenmeyer5290
    @lorenmeyer5290 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Now that's a tractor show Pete! Love seeing all the makes and models!

  • @andrewgraves3719
    @andrewgraves3719 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Back in the early 2000's Rantoul used to host the World Skydiving Championships or Competition. We at St Louis Flight Service would bring the portable Flight Service trailer to Rantoul to give Pilot Weather Briefings prior to flying activities. I remained at Spirit of St Louis airport, but had some friends make the trip.

  • @johnskelton5683
    @johnskelton5683 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That big yellow tractor was one hell of a mean machine indeed! 😱 🚜

  • @jerrycampbell6181
    @jerrycampbell6181 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank You Pete and kids for the tour !

  • @truckercharlie6912
    @truckercharlie6912 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the vintage farm equipment, it tells of simpler times. Glad you came to the show, sorry about the steam bath, that Illinois is in August. Hope you and your kids had a great time.

  • @enjundoc
    @enjundoc ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Fantastic Presentation as usual Pete. Looking Fwd to the next ones!!

  • @lodollar23
    @lodollar23 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Funny how times have changed. Having a golf cart is strange. But this show is so big it's necessary

  • @TheBeardedGearhead
    @TheBeardedGearhead ปีที่แล้ว

    Pete, it was great to meet you in person! My father and I are both big fans of your channel. Reminds me of my younger days growing up on our family farm. Great memories. Keep up the great work!

  • @mobayguy
    @mobayguy ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Hey Pete. Great to see you and the family enjoying the Half Century show. It's Huge! Hope you had a great time. Enjoy 👍

  • @LimestoneCoastCustoms
    @LimestoneCoastCustoms ปีที่แล้ว +6

    WoW! Thanks Pete, that's huge!!

  • @bababooey5195
    @bababooey5195 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I can only imagine the logistics of putting an event like this together. Wow!

  • @dwaynekoblitz6032
    @dwaynekoblitz6032 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The editing is either way easier or way harder. Hard to tell which. Stay hydrated! The show looks incredible!

  • @ertlerik
    @ertlerik ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you very much for this great video Pete, greetings from the Netherlands 🙋‍♂️

  • @theburnhams2925
    @theburnhams2925 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for takin' us along to the show. Impressive! Appreciate you spending the day with only one hand....

  • @tomc.7520
    @tomc.7520 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thanks to you and the kids for taking this old grandpa along with you. Very interesting. And to Mom, thanks for letting us all go.

  • @ItsjustChris95
    @ItsjustChris95 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank God you were able to get a golf cart !! There's NO way anyone could walk that.
    What an amazing show !! Glad you're having fun with the kids. 🚜🚜🚜

  • @davilynwentzel9551
    @davilynwentzel9551 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What an awesome experience!
    Golf cats sure were necessary.
    Glad to see your children enjoying this day with you.
    The heat made the day slow, but we’ll worth the adventure.
    Thanks for sharing. 🚜

  • @stevestormssr5492
    @stevestormssr5492 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Shows like these are amazing with all the history on display. To holdover at n airport like that would be beyond words!
    Thanks for sharing it with us!
    Glad you and Evan finally got to meet at the show! I've watched his Chanel since you suggested it a year ago! Thanks!

  • @shermdog6969
    @shermdog6969 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love those steam engines. They just have that sound you can't beat.

  • @Billster1955
    @Billster1955 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was incredible how big that show was. Good to see your kids with you. They are important to our future.

  • @treborkeeper5052
    @treborkeeper5052 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you , Pete, for the impressions of the first day at the show..

  • @jeriatrick
    @jeriatrick ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Perfect first video of the show thanks Pete. It's amazing the variety on show, can't wait for the next instalment

  • @docwight
    @docwight ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You're at Chanute Air Force Base, brings back memories.

  • @kw900lkevin
    @kw900lkevin ปีที่แล้ว +6

    the reel mower for the cub tractor was awesome, the ford four wheel drive was actually a Steiger built for ford

  • @jeffreyjohnson8212
    @jeffreyjohnson8212 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks for taking us along!

  • @danburch9989
    @danburch9989 ปีที่แล้ว

    In 1966-67, I was in the miltary. Went to tech school at Chanute AFB for 9 months to learn to operate and maintain flight simulators. Best career move I made.

  • @timothyabraham2228
    @timothyabraham2228 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thank you pete and family, watching the 🇺🇲flag wave while yall were under it..... made my eyes glaze over !! Proud Americans !!!

  • @davidmoore2942
    @davidmoore2942 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Morning Pete, we were there on fri, sorry we missed you. I agree with you on the need for a golf cart.

  • @djjamison6548
    @djjamison6548 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Setting out on back deck, ready for Pete’s video. Yay 😁

  • @Chris-jh3tg
    @Chris-jh3tg ปีที่แล้ว

    Henry is taking on man qualities. Big shoulders, strong jaw, etc. Good job Pete and Hillary.

  • @jankotze1959
    @jankotze1959 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome Pete, an air conditioned hotel room was for sure great after that day

  • @RoadRunnergarage8570
    @RoadRunnergarage8570 ปีที่แล้ว

    Probably the biggest tractor and implement show in the world!!

  • @glennhotchkiss7900
    @glennhotchkiss7900 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Pete, we are so happy for you and your family. You are such a hard working man. You deserve this. So cool that your kids were able to join you. Keep making your videos for us so we can be there with you.

  • @mjgbabydragonlet
    @mjgbabydragonlet ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Looks like fun! Making memories with your kids!

  • @wanderingweederspapa7878
    @wanderingweederspapa7878 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now thats a tractor show.
    Thanks for the ride along

  • @michaeld_68
    @michaeld_68 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey Pete, thanks for filming in that heat for all of us. We appreciate it and loved the video!!!!! 🚂💪👍🚂

  • @stefanos5423
    @stefanos5423 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for this awesome video.
    Greetings from Austria.

  • @beckyrobinson5672
    @beckyrobinson5672 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing the video with 2 of your children.l loved this toys tracters.please be careful.God bless.

  • @mikegott3124
    @mikegott3124 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pete. I was able to talk to you on Friday afternoon ! It was nice talking to you and your daughter !

  • @DPW55
    @DPW55 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just brilliant thanks Pete have a wonderful time .bet the kids are loving it to , ✔️

  • @dalemayes3854
    @dalemayes3854 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video again and thanks for doing this 👍 😊

  • @karenexner7284
    @karenexner7284 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for taking us along with you three. We were plainning on coming up there and meeting you guys....BUT, the weather was just too hot. Us oldies can't take this heat. Bummer for us!! Maybe someday we'll meet you.
    Take Care...................

  • @snowshadow11
    @snowshadow11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks hot. Looks like a lot of tractors. Glad you are enjoying your time with your children.

  • @nathanalmond8280
    @nathanalmond8280 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing the video Pete. Of all the ones to miss I couldn't make it. 100 years of the Farmall tractor. Glad y'all were able to make it.

  • @CassieDavis613
    @CassieDavis613 ปีที่แล้ว

    My Dad had old Allis Chalmers and Massey Ferguson tractors. Part 1 brought back memories.

  • @tanyajenkins919
    @tanyajenkins919 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing Pete Glad that a couple of your children came along too

  • @harrycollins142
    @harrycollins142 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pete i enjoyed speaking to you at the show. This was my second time to attend. I enjoy watching your day to day life on your farm. Harry Collins Tupelo MS.

  • @markflick1641
    @markflick1641 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Must be a decent breeze ,all the flags are flying .what an experience it must be .Seeing it on video can’t possibly do it justice, incredible .thank you for bringing it to those of us who couldn’t be there . Wish I was there ,even with the heat .

  • @anthonyhengst2908
    @anthonyhengst2908 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It was a great time!!

  • @johnrosier1686
    @johnrosier1686 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for this video. I had taken time off of work to be at the show but then other things came up. It’s always a great show especially this year with the emphasis on Farmalls!

  • @joshjorgensen1032
    @joshjorgensen1032 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really hope to make it to this show next year. It was also extremely surprising to recognize someone in the video who was driving a tractor at the show!!! What a small world

  • @mikeharrison3144
    @mikeharrison3144 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pete! Sorry I missed you at Rantoul. I was a vendor and it was hot! You and your kids are troopers to last as long as you did in that heat. Keep on keeping on!!

  • @mikek4043
    @mikek4043 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    We live in Central Illinois, shame the show wasn’t this week. It’s in the upper 70’s! Fun video as always. 🇺🇸

  • @teenagefarmer
    @teenagefarmer ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Awesome video

  • @jvvanlue569
    @jvvanlue569 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi Pete and family! I’ve watched almost all your older videos and I now have a better understanding of you and your farm operations. It’s amazing how much your farm has grown just in the past few years. Got a kick out of Name that relic. 😂 Best wishes to you and hope you enjoy the tractor show.

  • @keithbrigman5179
    @keithbrigman5179 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for taking us to the farm show through your videos

  • @keithwest2575
    @keithwest2575 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing and thanks for including Grae & Henry. Always a pleasure to see your family and the time that you spend with them. Inspirational. Thanks again.

  • @practicallyallthingspractic
    @practicallyallthingspractic ปีที่แล้ว

    So glad you got to meet Evan with Country View Acres! I love watching your channel and the great content you produce from here in norther Illinois!

  • @jimproud3116
    @jimproud3116 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! What an amazing big show. Thanks much for showing it to us. Never knew there were so many kinds of tractors in the world. I liked the tracked ones a lot. Looking forward to the next two videos.

  • @sandrarhea2328
    @sandrarhea2328 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a wonderful tractor show! I sure enjoyed it. Thanks Pete.

  • @chrisfauver
    @chrisfauver ปีที่แล้ว

    When I was in the Air Force I attended ICBM maint school in Building 4 from your count of the hangers.. in 1992. The "cooling station building" was a brand new weather training building then. Coming from MS, that winter was the coldest I have ever seen. Love seeing the steam powered tractors. Great videos Pete!

  • @stevemccoy8138
    @stevemccoy8138 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, I had no clue, that show was so BIG. THANKS FOR SHARING 😊

  • @lastoeck
    @lastoeck ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for all the time it took to edit this series, Pete. You always produce the highest quality content and we appreciate it and you!

  • @michaelvalcourt9978
    @michaelvalcourt9978 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was stationed at that airbase around 50 years ago.

  • @tonyjones9715
    @tonyjones9715 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks Pete👏👏

  • @brianmcbride1975
    @brianmcbride1975 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The best soil that I have been able to create is with wood chips and my farm animal waist. Mixed and all my wood chips come from splitting wood . But it has taken years.

  • @wadecaudill77
    @wadecaudill77 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey you guys I just want to say thank you for sharing your time with us I don't know if you noticed but you got on there August 26th through the 26th 2023 have a good one and thank you again

  • @patrichardson7481
    @patrichardson7481 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pete , Great video as always . Was glad that my wife Lorie and grandson Levi got a chance to meet you in person Saturday ! I sent you a note in my absence as to my COPD its hard for me to do hot weather. Remember my tip , limestone on the manure pack's and thanks again , looking forward for more video coverage of this and other stuff too !

  • @mikedaugharty5544
    @mikedaugharty5544 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for dealing with the heat Pete you did better than I would have did good video thank you for your time

  • @be6715
    @be6715 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're in the land of the Cubs! Oh, and White Soxs, but them, we don't talk about. LOL. That's prairie soil! You and your family are braver than I. I was hiding in my air-conditioned office.

  • @andrewseamans1419
    @andrewseamans1419 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks like you got some sun Pete! Stay hydrated. Thanks for sharing!

  • @mllee2008
    @mllee2008 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I just wanted to thank you for including the raising of our flag. Much appreciated Pete.
    ❤🙏🏻🇺🇸

  • @ThomasDrehfal
    @ThomasDrehfal ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for taking us along on such a hot day. 9 hours in the hot sun does not sound like a vacation - stay cool.

  • @kenhenke3693
    @kenhenke3693 ปีที่แล้ว

    It was great meeting you at the show. And yes it was hottt

  • @leahmollytheblindcatnordee3586
    @leahmollytheblindcatnordee3586 ปีที่แล้ว

    You did so well, especially in the heat. I would have been done in half an hour. Neat to see all of the beautiful tractors.

  • @wiguy3462
    @wiguy3462 ปีที่แล้ว

    So thankful that people preserve and maintain this beautiful history and share them with us.

  • @NormanCraig-u7f
    @NormanCraig-u7f ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks pete for taking us around ttat display of rractors on your golf buggy with the family

  • @georgerdavis4585
    @georgerdavis4585 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, Pete, for taking us all to the show with you. Very impressive.

  • @ajkruschke
    @ajkruschke ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank You for this video Pete, I used to attend this event in my younger days. Nice to see your kids enjoying the show.