Sale is over, Personal thank you from Vernon.

What an experience to have a great sale, good weather and good food and lots of wonderful people. From Canada to Oregon, by phone from England I wish to thank everyone who participated and to those who did not make it, you missed a great Louisiana Cookout and an exciting sale. The weather was great and the parking and loading went smoothly. Lots of new homes for some real rare tractors. Lots of fun collecting them and now they are being shared by people from all over the World.

I owe a debt of gratitude to a lot of people who helped make this a grand success. Bob Fischer and his nice white rock, Mike Naeger for sharing his hired help. Dan for the great work on the Web site. Three cheers for Dan the web site man. Chris for coming out from New York to help. My friends Tommy Hines and Jake K coming all the way from Oregon and the folks from Canada, New Hampshire and Florida. A sincere thank you to my Partner from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Mr. Pete Firmin and Mr. Pete Miller of Denham Springs. Jason from Indiana, Chris from Illinois, Brett from Warrenton. Randy from Jackson, Denise and Lonnie from Nebraska, Shane and Bud. Jason and Tony; Eli, I did not forget you. And Scotty, from Tractor House in Neb. You just had too much fun. Just too many to say thank you to in one letter. More people than there are large Crawfish in the Morganza Spillway. I am amazed at how small the World is today and where all these tractors are going.

This was a grand day on the old Ozark Mountain here in Southeast Missouri. This old Mountain Farm did look great and we welcome you back another day.

The Louisiana Cook Out was the best Cajun meal ever served in these Mountains.

Thank you and may the Lord bless all of you as he has so graciously gave us such a wonderful day and so many wonderful friends. My late Uncle Nick Bruckerhoff, would have enjoyed the day and I can only say as he did so many times during his lifetime when asked, how did you pull it off so well, he would say, I have great and loyal friends and a Direct Line With the Lord.

Some one made the remark that this was perhaps the most unique collection of tractors ever in one place in Southeast Missouri. What story each one could tell.

Well, folks, I have to go. These Barns have lots of room in them now and I have tractors coming in from California next week. I found a real nice HV, an Oliver 60 High Crop, ever see one? A real factory one, and a John Deere BNH. I have the 60 Veggie from California and I now have the whole set of JD two number series in wide front ends when I get the 50 Veggie. That will make an awesome show for this Red Power Collector. {I like all colors}

I am still looking for the John Deere 4000 High Crops that were built and shipped and disappeared and the Oliver 80 with the Budda Diesel engine.

I also have a friend who found a John Deere 2010 LP High Crop. One of seven built and may be one of two in existence.

Keep in touch by email or watch www.vintageamericantractors.com.

If you are looking for a High Crop or Orchard or any thing special let me know. I just may find it for you or have it on the next sale.

Perhaps you may even consider bringing some of your special tractors to the next sale.

When I retire I am going to work on putting together a World Wide High Crop, Orchard and Unique Tractor Club.

Please consider attending Red Power Round Up in Columbia, Missouri next June.

Thank you, one and all and my Best Wishes to you on your adventures on your Journey Through Life. In Southeast, Missouri, We treat you nice in so many ways we hope you like some of them. Good Day. Vernon E. Bruckerhoff.