101 Uses for an Old John Deere [Hardcover]

Cletus Hohman (Author)

Book Description

Series: John Deere | Publication Date: December 14, 2003

Who knew there were so many uses for old John Deere tractors? We’ve gleaned 101 fun, amusing ideas for interesting uses for that old Johnny Popper sitting in the yard or rusting in the field. They may just inspire you to come up with some of your own!

Editorial Reviews

Review

Small Farm Today, May 2007

“A clever little book with great pictures and amusing ideas about using an old tractor. This would make a great birthday or Christmas gift for a friend or relative who loves John Deere.”

Product Details

• Hardcover: 108 pages
• Publisher: Voyageur Press (December 14, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0896586065
• ISBN-13: 978-0896586062
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 6.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #555,442 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #95 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Antiques & Collectibles > Transportation

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tractor Jokes Plow Deep Smile Furrows!, July 3, 2003

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This review is from: 101 Uses for an Old John Deere (Hardcover)

My father's family grew up on a farm in central Illinois where they raised corn, soybeans, cows and pigs. Naturally, one of the joys of being a youngster was to visit our grandfather and to crawl all over the farm equipment. While there, I remember a particular brand of humor that was both drier and more restrained than the humor I was used to in Southern California. Reading 101 Uses for an Old John Deere brought back all of those wonderful experiences for me.

The book is a handy size to carry around, so you can share the good humor inside its pages with those you meet.

The 101 uses are arranged as follows:

Matters of Growing Up, pp. 8-27

Matters of the Heart, pp. 28-35

Matters of Everyday Life, pp. 36-79

Matters of Fun, pp. 80-91

Matters of the Soul, pp. 92-95

Matters of Growing Old and Wise, pp. 96-108

Each use is illustrated by either a drawing, an old advertisement, a painting, or a photograph. A brief headline captures the "use" and a short sentence explains the use.

What makes the book charming is that the uses are very unexpected and humorous. Here are some of my favorites:

High Chair; Jungle Gym; Lego Set; Goal Posts; Hiding Place; Anatomy Lesson; School Bus; Flight Simulator; Driver's Ed Vehicle; Guy Magnet; Hot Date; Ride to Lover's Lane; Wedding Present; Honeymoon Cruise; Volkswagen Bug; Lamborghini; Muscle Car; Convertible; Taxi; Minivan; James Bond 007 Spy Vehicle; Stealth Fighter; Lunch Counter; Posture Builder; Beach Chair; Exercise Bike; Dog Walker; Mother-in-Law Apartment; Lawn Ornament; Insurance Claim; Fertilizer; Junk Pile Starter Kit; Sci-Fi Movie Terror; Christmas Tree; Second Husband; Sex Symbol; Time Machine; and Perfect Ending.

To give you a flavor of a "use," let's look at "Goal Posts." "The exhaust pipes on a John Deere Model D were just right for kicking field goals in a friendly game of football." The image is face on towards a tractor. "Christmas Tree" has two tractors festooned with colored lights in front of a house similarly lit on a snowy night.

If you personally love John Deere tractors, this book will bring you much delight. Even if you don't, you should give it as a gift to someone who does love this American icon.

After you finish smiling your way through the book, consider what other parts of our American heritage can regularly bring a smile to your face. Do you have enough samples of these other symbols around to keep you smiling all the time?