Monday, December 22, 2014

Out of Service, In Service

 Out of service

This rusty, old tractor is sitting in front a building in the Holland Marsh, a former marsh that was drained about a century ago for growing vegetables. A small portion of this growing area is in East Gwillimbury. This tractor looks like it may have been one of the earliest tractors to work the surrounding fields, dontcha think?

In Service

I'm not sure how old this Santa actually is (his voice sounded kinda young) but he sure does LOOK old!
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38 comments:

  1. RevrunnerDecember 22, 2014 at 4:53 AM

    Old, but not nearly so rusty. :-)

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  2. MersadDecember 22, 2014 at 5:10 AM

    Yes, the tractor does look very old, but I like it's rustic charm.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  3. Billy Blue EyesDecember 22, 2014 at 5:18 AM

    Looks like it got stuck in the marsh. Merry Christmas

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  4. eileeninmdDecember 22, 2014 at 5:25 AM

    Great captures! I like the Santa! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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  5. jp@A Green RidgeDecember 22, 2014 at 6:05 AM

    Although his hair and beard are white, his face and heart are young...much younger than the tractor...:)JP. HO! HO! HO!

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  6. Buttons ThoughtsDecember 22, 2014 at 7:06 AM

    Great old tractor believe it or not I have never been to the Holland Marsh someday perhaps. Hug B

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  7. MadSnapperDecember 22, 2014 at 8:01 AM

    i like that tractor and it looks like it has put in as much time in service as the HO HO HO man.. ha ha ha

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  8. William KendallDecember 22, 2014 at 8:05 AM

    I've been in the Marsh area many times. It's quite a lovely part of the province.

    Santa's going to be busy in a couple of days!

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  9. DeniseinVADecember 22, 2014 at 8:23 AM

    Love these photos! Merry Christmas EG :)

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  10. LowellDecember 22, 2014 at 9:02 AM

    You certainly have a plethora of old farm machinery in your area. This one, I think, was one of the earliest tractors at the beginning of time! I could drive it, though, as I've been told I have a rusty old halo.

    Great Santa pic!

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  11. JudyDecember 22, 2014 at 9:28 AM

    I wonder what the springs on the seat of that old tractor would have been like...

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  12. TexWisGirlDecember 22, 2014 at 9:39 AM

    very cute. :)

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  13. AnonymousDecember 22, 2014 at 10:05 AM

    He makes a great Santa!

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  14. Bethany CarsonDecember 22, 2014 at 10:08 AM

    Nice shot of the old tractor!

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  15. BirdmanDecember 22, 2014 at 10:20 AM

    Something outta service = tractor. Something very much 'in' on the evening of the 24th. Flying high.

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  16. LizDecember 22, 2014 at 11:01 AM

    Love that old tractor!

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  17. Elizabeth EdwardsDecember 22, 2014 at 1:06 PM

    i love the Santa. what about Santa on a tractor? that would be cute! ( :

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  18. RedPatDecember 22, 2014 at 2:35 PM

    That is a good looking Santa!

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  19. Fun60December 22, 2014 at 3:32 PM

    Santa is ageless but can't say the same about the tractor. Merry Christmas.

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  20. mickDecember 22, 2014 at 3:34 PM

    A happy looking Santa but the tractor is really great! I guess back then they were made to work not be comfortable!

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  21. Pamela GordonDecember 22, 2014 at 3:49 PM

    I love that old rusty tractor! Santa looks like a real jolly guy with a twinkle in his eye. Have a wonderful Christmas!

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  22. StephanieDecember 22, 2014 at 4:11 PM

    Love the rusty tractor! Have a wonderful Christmas!

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  23. carol l mckennaDecember 22, 2014 at 4:17 PM

    Great shots ~ love them both for different reasons!

    Happy Holidays to you,
    artmusedog and carol

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  24. Linda W.December 22, 2014 at 4:26 PM

    Love the Santa photo!

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  25. Ginny HartzlerDecember 22, 2014 at 4:33 PM

    That's a nice Santa, sparkly white and clean beard and hat. Poor old tractor...

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  26. KayDecember 22, 2014 at 5:33 PM

    This can't have been a comfortable ride, but I know that's not the point. I love the sound of these old tractors.
    And yours is quite a handsome Santa, young or old. He seems to fit the fill nicely.

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  27. 21 WitsDecember 22, 2014 at 5:49 PM

    Cute post and Santa's not just in service he's going to be swamped!

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  28. Sylvia KDecember 22, 2014 at 6:25 PM

    Oh, how fun!!! And I am smiling again -- I got my computer back up and did most of it myself after the techs said they weren't able to do any more!! Have a wonderful and very Merry Christmas!!!

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  29. tiptoethruphylsgarden.blogspot.comDecember 22, 2014 at 6:43 PM

    I wonder what happened to the steering wheel, but perhaps that is the way they were made, gotto love its charm, tho. Santa makes me smile,happy holidays!phyllis

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  30. Photo CacheDecember 22, 2014 at 6:50 PM

    the old tractor is eye catching. happy happy holidays.

    Worth a Thousand Words

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  31. RandyDecember 22, 2014 at 8:49 PM

    Love both shots.

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  32. Yogi♪♪♪December 22, 2014 at 11:37 PM

    Something about old farm equipment makes for great photographs. Nice job.

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  33. UnknownDecember 23, 2014 at 4:03 AM

    LOVE your photos

    theres a post up on my blog just for you :)

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  34. cieldequimperDecember 23, 2014 at 4:47 PM

    Imagine Father Christmas on a tractor!

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  35. UnknownDecember 23, 2014 at 11:07 PM

    Both are great shots. I think you might be right about that tractor...it looks pretty old. As for Santa, he looks like he 'HOHOHO's' a lot...judging by the laugh lines round his eyes. I think he is perfect for then role :-) Merry Christmas...

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  36. LauraDecember 24, 2014 at 1:16 PM

    Its a good thing he has those flying reindeer to depend on!! Wishing you much joy in this season of love.

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  37. Su-sieee! MacDecember 24, 2014 at 7:42 PM

    Merry Christmas!

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  38. LailaDecember 26, 2014 at 7:44 PM

    Rust! You can never have too many photos of rust! ;-)

    Wish that your Christmas was great. Have a nice start of 2015 too.
    http://tillklippt.blogspot.se/

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