Half Century of Progress 2023 Day 1: It's Huge!

[@byronmcgee4118]

Thanks for feeding the world. Farmers are under appreciated.

[@IowaForLife]

absolutely true. if farmers and truckers decided they didnt wish to play any longer. if the truckers decided to park every last rig until they get more respect and if farmers decided to isolate so the stuff they grow and produce only goes to their farm. that would shut not only the country but the world down.

[@marcelo_rcosta]

Tenho um respeito muito grande pelos agricultores! Mas infelizmente em meus país 🇧🇷a mídia medíocre que temos fazem campanha contra eles, como se fossem bandidos. Fico muito triste com a atual situação. Nosso atual governo é uma verme rastejante. ☹️☹️☹️

[@TVTruther]

So true but many a voter who believes that is still voting in anti-farmer policies and allowing Big AG WTO to reign

[@mylifewithearl6948]

Pete: Thank you so much for taking the time to meet with your farming fans at the show. It was hot and you could have very easily told everyone no or even cancelled your meetup. I (we) would have waited twice as long to meet you. You were amazingly polite and your personality shines through when you got down on my fostership boy's (protective custody,) level to talk to him. The smile you put on his face was there all weekend. He told everyone and anyone around that Mr. Pete from KZbin talked to us about farming and worms. He even pointed out that he was wearing his red wiggler worm shirt. Even at school yesterday he talked about meeting Mr. Pete, Mr. Pete talking about worms, and he was able to ride in a golf cart. Your giant leap of career faith gave me the gumption to quit my job and take the worms to our current size. Thank you much. We will always watch and smile: Elliott & Pat

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

You're welcome Elliott & Pat! I love meeting viewers at these shows. And I remember our discussion about worm farming; pretty cool.

[@mylifewithearl6948]

@@JustaFewAcresFarm my little buddy is under protective custody for "bad decisions" people close to him in life have made. With my newish schedule of worm farming, my wife and I are able to give him as stable of a living arrangement as possible. When we were first introduced to him, he was quiet and quite honestly, in shock. He & I watch every video that you have ever created and posted. Each video gives him 20 minutes or so to immerse himself in a reality that is not his. He knows all the cows & pigs names. If we are out somewhere and someone get loud or pushy, he looks up at me and says: Don't be a Patty! Your videos affect every viewer in a different way. For one five year old, your videos let him escape his reality and allows him to dream (and smell,) what might come true someday. Thank you.

[@jay90374]

@@mylifewithearl6948 Dang you, I think I got something in my eye ❤️

[@awesometaylor5881]

❤🎉!Absolutely beautiful

[@ellisc.foleyjr9778]

All I can say is "Wow Wow Wow" that is the biggest Tractor show I've ever seen. And ok on the heat. yep being a "New Englander" I can relate to dealing with that kind of heat. we're just not used to it.And New York is attached to New England. so I know how you guys felt in the heat. unbelievable amount and types and styles of equpment. can't wait for the next video thanks Pete. Henry,Gray.have fun but stay safe in that heat. ECF

[@jimcarlisle2309]

Thank you!

[@Ckktopa]

Man that show is massive - 100% golf cart required. thanks for sharing

[@jacksanders7018]

Thanks for enduring the heat to show us a great show.

[@ardurbin2]

Being an ole USAF vet, those B-52s need a lot of runway when loaded,. 👍💪🙏

[@michaelbrash8843]

Chanute was a tac base and then engine and firefighter school before it closed. The big hanger went up in the late 30s I believe.

[@FarmallFanatic]

​​​@michaelbrash8843 I was actually stationed with a guy that did his fire fighting school at Chanute

[@ardurbin2]

Thanks , always heard of Chanute as a training base. I went thru Biloxi, MS.@@michaelbrash8843

[@toddmabey1299]

Grey is definitely your Mini-Me Pete!!!! Great kids and enjoy!

[@lorenmeyer5290]

Now that's a tractor show Pete! Love seeing all the makes and models!

[@lodollar23]

Funny how times have changed. Having a golf cart is strange. But this show is so big it's necessary

[@allamerican7830]

I was just looking at your page to see why I haven’t seen a video from you in a while. Started to worry about you! Glad your back!!

[@jdschini]

Thanks for taking us along with you and your family to see the show! It is so fun to see so many tractors in one spot. I wonder if anyone has been keeping track of the total number of tractors at this show. I bet next year you will see golf carts with AC😂

[@kylehanks8305]

It was really neat to get to talk with you for a few minutes. It sure was hot on Thursday! I did end up finding a draw bar for my Farmall m!

[@jerrycampbell6181]

Thank You Pete and kids for the tour !

[@71funwagon]

Huge is an understatement. I've never seen anything like it. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@theda850two]

71, I believe the show is only put on every other year.

[@FarmallFanatic]

"He's got an adjustment issue," I lost it 😂

[@jeffmardling]

Finally!!! The right color tractor on the thumbnail!! 😂❤. Looking forward to this video - Thanks Pete 🇨🇦

[@frankboyd7993]

I used to march on that flight line back in the winter of 1982-1983 while attending USAF technical training right after basic training. No amount of winter weather clothing protected you from the cold biting wind

[@michaelbrash8843]

She looks mostly empty now. They closed the air museum a few years back.

[@orsonwells7997]

I worked down there during that winter. Most folks don't realize what -60 degree wind chill even feels like. 40 mph wind at below zero temps coming across the flat land with no windbreaks was enough for me to move back north where it was warmer.

[@johnskelton5683]

That big yellow tractor was one hell of a mean machine indeed! 😱 🚜

[@enjundoc]

Fantastic Presentation as usual Pete. Looking Fwd to the next ones!!

[@timothyabraham2228]

Thank you pete and family, watching the 🇺🇲flag wave while yall were under it..... made my eyes glaze over !! Proud Americans !!!

[@paulcochran1721]

I was stationed at Chanute for tech school Dec. '87 to Apr. '88. Glad to see it being used for something!

[@frankboyd7993]

One of the hangars is now and indoor motocross track

[@paulcochran1721]

@@frankboyd7993 I had seen that! The empty one was probably where the air museum was.

[@andrewgraves3719]

Back in the early 2000's Rantoul used to host the World Skydiving Championships or Competition. We at St Louis Flight Service would bring the portable Flight Service trailer to Rantoul to give Pilot Weather Briefings prior to flying activities. I remained at Spirit of St Louis airport, but had some friends make the trip.

[@LimestoneCoastCustoms]

WoW! Thanks Pete, that's huge!!

[@jefferywright4204]

Pete - Your coverage of the flag raising was excellent! Thank you.

[@dwaynekoblitz6032]

The editing is either way easier or way harder. Hard to tell which. Stay hydrated! The show looks incredible!

[@mobayguy]

Hey Pete. Great to see you and the family enjoying the Half Century show. It's Huge! Hope you had a great time. Enjoy 👍

[@greybear3090]

got my coffee

[@bababooey5195]

I can only imagine the logistics of putting an event like this together. Wow!

[@ertlerik]

Thank you very much for this great video Pete, greetings from the Netherlands 🙋‍♂️

[@shermdog6969]

Love those steam engines. They just have that sound you can't beat.

[@tomc.7520]

Thanks to you and the kids for taking this old grandpa along with you. Very interesting. And to Mom, thanks for letting us all go.

[@docwight]

You're at Chanute Air Force Base, brings back memories.

[@lourdesaguirre4882]

Super grateful Pete for sharing such an amazing fair. Totally new for me but I love it. Thank you and your children. Very encouraging to see farming staying alive. We can’t live healthy without real farmers 🙏♥️

[@stevestormssr5492]

Shows like these are amazing with all the history on display. To holdover at n airport like that would be beyond words! Thanks for sharing it with us! Glad you and Evan finally got to meet at the show! I've watched his Chanel since you suggested it a year ago! Thanks!

[@billyhaddock5540]

Thanks Pete/Daughter and Son, for showing-us guy's from florida the tractor show up north. some cool tractor's..

[@ItsjustChris95]

Thank God you were able to get a golf cart !! There's NO way anyone could walk that. What an amazing show !! Glad you're having fun with the kids. 🚜🚜🚜

[@jeriatrick]

Perfect first video of the show thanks Pete. It's amazing the variety on show, can't wait for the next instalment

[@frankwurth5375]

Pete, thanks for the tour. Didn't go this time, too hot for me. Quite a long distance for you to visit.

[@treborkeeper5052]

Thank you , Pete, for the impressions of the first day at the show..

[@jeffreyjohnson8212]

Thanks for taking us along!

[@jankotze1959]

Awesome Pete, an air conditioned hotel room was for sure great after that day

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Probably the biggest tractor and implement show in the world!!

[@mjgbabydragonlet]

Looks like fun! Making memories with your kids!

[@davilynwentzel9551]

What an awesome experience! Golf cats sure were necessary. Glad to see your children enjoying this day with you. The heat made the day slow, but we’ll worth the adventure. Thanks for sharing. 🚜

[@djjamison6548]

Setting out on back deck, ready for Pete’s video. Yay 😁

[@brianmcbride1975]

The best soil that I have been able to create is with wood chips and my farm animal waist. Mixed and all my wood chips come from splitting wood . But it has taken years.

[@kw900lkevin]

the reel mower for the cub tractor was awesome, the ford four wheel drive was actually a Steiger built for ford

[@stefanos5423]

Thank you for this awesome video. Greetings from Austria.

[@timothyosborn1697]

Rantoul (Chanute AFB, the base of my early teens...). Dad was stationed there for 3 years from Jan 1 '72 thru Dec 31 '74. Many memories of that wonderful base. Had my 5-speed stingray bike and the base was mine. Lived on the NE corner on the base and rode all over the place. Thanks for the tour!

[@michaelbrash8843]

Housing is rental now. Headed down hill.

[@Jack-go1nr]

was stationed there in 1975@@michaelbrash8843

[@timothyosborn1697]

@@michaelbrash8843 yeah, I know. Drive thru there a few years ago and saw the place and was, dare I say, dismayed at what I saw? Didn't like what I was looking at. Lots of places rotting... Sad to see.

[@dalemayes3854]

Great video again and thanks for doing this 👍 😊

[@truckercharlie6912]

Love the vintage farm equipment, it tells of simpler times. Glad you came to the show, sorry about the steam bath, that Illinois is in August. Hope you and your kids had a great time.

[@michaeld_68]

Hey Pete, thanks for filming in that heat for all of us. We appreciate it and loved the video!!!!! 🚂💪👍🚂

[@glennhotchkiss7900]

Pete, we are so happy for you and your family. You are such a hard working man. You deserve this. So cool that your kids were able to join you. Keep making your videos for us so we can be there with you.

[@TheBeardedGearhead]

Pete, it was great to meet you in person! My father and I are both big fans of your channel. Reminds me of my younger days growing up on our family farm. Great memories. Keep up the great work!

[@teenagefarmer]

Awesome video

[@michaelvalcourt9978]

I was stationed at that airbase around 50 years ago.

[@wanderingweederspapa7878]

Now thats a tractor show. Thanks for the ride along

[@davidmoore2942]

Morning Pete, we were there on fri, sorry we missed you. I agree with you on the need for a golf cart.

[@davidgasser1096]

Dang i missed ya ! I like your videos 👍🏻

[@anthonyhengst2908]

It was a great time!!

[@Billster1955]

That was incredible how big that show was. Good to see your kids with you. They are important to our future.

[@MaynardFamilyHomestead]

That flag is awesome! Looks like a fun show, loved the steam engine.

[@tonyjones9715]

Thanks Pete👏👏

[@DPW55]

Just brilliant thanks Pete have a wonderful time .bet the kids are loving it to , ✔️

[@Chris-jh3tg]

Henry is taking on man qualities. Big shoulders, strong jaw, etc. Good job Pete and Hillary.

[@markflick1641]

Must be a decent breeze ,all the flags are flying .what an experience it must be .Seeing it on video can’t possibly do it justice, incredible .thank you for bringing it to those of us who couldn’t be there . Wish I was there ,even with the heat .

[@tanyajenkins919]

Thanks for sharing Pete Glad that a couple of your children came along too

[@snowshadow11]

Looks hot. Looks like a lot of tractors. Glad you are enjoying your time with your children.

[@jvvanlue569]

Hi Pete and family! I’ve watched almost all your older videos and I now have a better understanding of you and your farm operations. It’s amazing how much your farm has grown just in the past few years. Got a kick out of Name that relic. 😂 Best wishes to you and hope you enjoy the tractor show.

[@youngwoodsman935]

It’s always a good day when Pete uploads

[@beckyrobinson5672]

Thanks for sharing the video with 2 of your children.l loved this toys tracters.please be careful.God bless.

[@lastoeck]

Thank you for all the time it took to edit this series, Pete. You always produce the highest quality content and we appreciate it and you!

[@keithbrigman5179]

Thanks for taking us to the farm show through your videos

[@be6715]

You're in the land of the Cubs! Oh, and White Soxs, but them, we don't talk about. LOL. That's prairie soil! You and your family are braver than I. I was hiding in my air-conditioned office.

[@firemanj35]

Wow that is THE biggest show I have ever seen

[@Je.Suis.Flaneur]

traffic jam, take me back to Just A Few Acres!

[@sandrarhea2328]

What a wonderful tractor show! I sure enjoyed it. Thanks Pete.

[@mikegott3124]

Pete. I was able to talk to you on Friday afternoon ! It was nice talking to you and your daughter !

[@mikek4043]

We live in Central Illinois, shame the show wasn’t this week. It’s in the upper 70’s! Fun video as always. 🇺🇸

[@MichaelAllanTorrey]

Supersized American flag going up beautiful! Love machinery so that was a great show. Buy anything? Hope you and family had a great time! So, when does the new tractor restoration start this winter? 🇺🇸

[@harrycollins142]

Pete i enjoyed speaking to you at the show. This was my second time to attend. I enjoy watching your day to day life on your farm. Harry Collins Tupelo MS.

[@nathanalmond8280]

Thanks for sharing the video Pete. Of all the ones to miss I couldn't make it. 100 years of the Farmall tractor. Glad y'all were able to make it.

[@karenexner7284]

Thanks for taking us along with you three. We were plainning on coming up there and meeting you guys....BUT, the weather was just too hot. Us oldies can't take this heat. Bummer for us!! Maybe someday we'll meet you. Take Care...................

[@johnrosier1686]

Thanks for this video. I had taken time off of work to be at the show but then other things came up. It’s always a great show especially this year with the emphasis on Farmalls!

[@bustersmith5569]

Thank You For The Ride Along !!!! 👍👍👍👍

[@theburnhams2925]

Thank you for takin' us along to the show. Impressive! Appreciate you spending the day with only one hand....

[@kenhenke3693]

It was great meeting you at the show. And yes it was hottt

[@stevemccoy8138]

Wow, I had no clue, that show was so BIG. THANKS FOR SHARING 😊

[@keithwest2575]

Thanks for sharing and thanks for including Grae & Henry. Always a pleasure to see your family and the time that you spend with them. Inspirational. Thanks again.

[@bryanwoodward1822]

Just one thing to say WOW 😃

[@georgerdavis4585]

Thanks, Pete, for taking us all to the show with you. Very impressive.

[@CassieDavis613]

My Dad had old Allis Chalmers and Massey Ferguson tractors. Part 1 brought back memories.

[@joserosario7775]

Great video

[@jimproud3116]

Wow! What an amazing big show. Thanks much for showing it to us. Never knew there were so many kinds of tractors in the world. I liked the tracked ones a lot. Looking forward to the next two videos.

[@mikeharrison3144]

Pete! Sorry I missed you at Rantoul. I was a vendor and it was hot! You and your kids are troopers to last as long as you did in that heat. Keep on keeping on!!

[@angiethompson5684]

Loved seeing you and Evan from country view acres, my two favorite channels 😉❤❤

[@stephaniewilson3955]

In the UK we know those steam engines as 'traction engines'. Ploughing engines came in pairs and pulled big equipment between them.

[@vm5610]

Wow! Just Wow! Amazing!

[@bluegrallis]

@ 15:32, it's C. Allis never made a B with a narrow front end. C's had wide rear axles with a wider drawbar also.