creekbend
Super Star Member
I think that this website is great. All of us have probably learned something about various topics in relation to our love of tractors from the forums and threads interjected here. I know that I have gained invaluable information. Our seat time, whether it be farming or keeping up our property;etc, in a way binds us together as a group. Basically we are somewhat like a Family - connected by our love and interests of tractors. We, as human beings, will always have individual traits associated with our beliefs and differences. Emotional attachments in regard to topics and experiences are somewhat part of being human. We have to listen in order that we might learn. Maturity, along with understanding and patience, enables us all to "go forward" and realize our differences. My Father taught me to listen first and talk secondly. When my brothers and I were very young - 6 to 8 years old - my Father allowed us to go to the neighborhood country store sometimes by ourselves. Some of you will probably remember the type of store that I am talking about. A wood burning stove in the store where all the men gathered around to talk, discussing every topic imaginable while playing checkers or cards. Where your credit was good until payday or your next visit there. Our Dad told us to only listen and not to talk unless we were first approached and invited to join in or if we were asked something. An environment, like the one previously described, teaches a person to learn civility aiding in the advancement of maturity. A person's learning experiences, while growing up, has an effect on them throughout their entire lives. As an old adage states "We all Agree to Disagree". Whether or not an individual decides to react in a civil and mature way, utilizing maturity, understanding, and diplomacy is entirely up to them. A positive approach will be beneficial to everyone. Happy Tractoring.:tractor::tractor: I previously posted this on the Thread- What happened to TBN?? My initial post is on page 15 and is dated 08-28-2011.
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