August Letter to Dave
Dear Dave, I’m not sure if this is a recent feature of modern life or if I just forgot that it’s always been a part of life. I have been looking for a 3 point disc for several months for a tree project. During this time I have priced new and used discs extensively and found that the only thing more expensive than a new disc is a used one.
Maybe that isn’t completely true, however the price, when adjusted for condition, seems to favor new versus used in many things, Dave.
Despite my own logical search, this past weekend I did exactly what I said I wouldn’t do, I bought one of those light-duty, angleiron discs instead of the nice box-tube versions; I imagine I will have to add weight to make it work. I made the decision because it is the project of which I want to be proud, not the disc. Sounds like good logic, however I fear it is just a justification to keep it a low-dollar operation.
Viking Good Old Days is coming up, Dave. August 19th and 20th, those who have taken a piece of Viking to parts beyond will return to where the four corners of the earth meet to “Remember When.” This is more than just a general emotion, it is a planned event Saturday night at 6:30 pm in the Peter’s Museum. I have participated in this type of event at a prior Good Old Days, Dave. The stories about Viking past are so good and so detailed that it is almost like being there, which of course you are, just not in the time period to which you are transported at such an event. Good Old Days is a way for Viking’s children to follow their roots back home, even though these memories are decades old.
So the trip to buy a disc went flawlessly, Dave. The disc was decent and did cost less than a new version. I had never been to Backus before and enjoyed a few good stops for coffee. The owner of the disc and I made a deal and had the implement loaded within five minutes.
We spoke about proper ballasting for a tractor and he showed me his solution to balancing the front and rear end of a tractor. There we were, two old guys, standing around on a Saturday morning talking about the physical merits of a block of concrete. Surprisingly, it was not the first time I have participated in such a weighty discussion.
Finally Dave, you and Mary recommended the British drama “Grantchester.” It is excellent, Dave. It has little whiffs of Downton Abbey in its presentation and earmarks of a great buddy movie. The show is part mystery, part interesting relationships and part nostalgia for older times. Oh yes, cribbage players will consistently find something for themselves as well. Like many of our best recommendations, it’s on PBS. Tell everyone hello, your little bro’
