Thanksgiving Blessings Flow 2013

Approaching Thanksgiving 2013, many of us enjoy time with family and friends. It is an opportunity to express thanks to from "whom all blessings flow". As a family, Weber Wagons is grateful for every viewer of this site who expressed interest in our wagons. We are incredible thankful for those who purchase Weber Wagons. We have discovered each wagon becomes part of journey for John Deere tractor collectors. The experiences that create stories become part of legacies.

What legacy is your family creating? Generations remember and moments are "marked" when people are blessed and served. Weber Wagons is an expression for our family to serve and bless others. It is like a "pay it forward" event. Each wagon leaving our shop becomes part of someones journey. Life on earth is a journey! Serving and blessing others is part of the journey.  We look forward to every relationship and journey our Weber Wagons lead us toward. At the end of the day, we give thanks and "praise God from whom all blessings flow".



Oklahoma Wagon Blessing

At Weber Wagons, it is a privilege to receive emails, notes, and pictures from Weber Wagon owners showing opportunities seized to bless others. Chuck & Donnia from Oklahoma granted permission to share their recent experience. The Halloween alternative at their church, "Trunk or Treat", provided a unique place to use their Weber Wagon and bless others. Following is their email and pictures from the event. Thanks Chuck & Donnia for serving your community and encouraging us with the story.

 

"We are really enjoying the wagon that we bought from you...it has been so much fun to use it. I have attached some pictures of a "Trunk or Treat" that we had at our church on October 31. We had several church members come to the church parking lot with their treats and then the kids could come around and get candy in a safe environment. They could step up in the wagon and get their treats...many of them came more than once!

 

We took our 1935 B with the wagon and Donnia (my wife) and Kelli (our daughter) did the decorating and I thought it looked great. Anyway, I wanted to share these pics with you... we will be going to more parades in the coming weeks and I will try to send more pics.

 

On the night at the church, we had so many comments about our wagon and where we got it. We were so proud to share the wagon that night with the kids there.

 

Thank you again for the wagon, we are enjoying it so much! It is such a blessing...and we have been able to use it in ministry as well. Looking forward to many more years enjoying it!"

 



Heaven & Earth

This picture transcends words! It is a moving photo that places things in perspective. Followers of the blog will see that tractors & wagons are a focus. More important is how people are blessed and served. Our hope is this picture serves all who view the grandeur and splendor of the world we live.

 



Family, Wedding, & Promotion

 Family

 

Leaving a leagacy in life on earth is something everyone does. The type of legacy we leave is what matters. Serving others is a great way to create a legacy with positive impact. Many of the Weber Wagon owners are using their John Deere tractors and wagons to impact lives of others.

Harold & Patsy in Tennessee, are typical John Deere collectors who choose to serve others. They have used their Weber Wagon to serve their family, transport a bride, groom, and wedding guests to an outdoor ceremony, and promote a local Christian School in the community parade.

Wedding 

 

 Community Parade

 

 



 

 

 







 

 

 

 

Tennessee Weber Wagon

The Weber Wagon circle of relationships grew in July. New friends, Harold & Patsy in Tennessee took delivery of this Weber Wagon and John Deere 953 running gear. Their story is similar to many others. They have plans to serve family and friends with the wagon. It is fascinating to discover the "hearts" of "tractor collectors" to serve others. This is significant! (That will be the topic of a future post.)

On July 27, 2013, this wagon was scheduled to be part of an outdoor wedding. We trust the weather was good and look forward to seeing pictures from the event.

Minnesota Wagon

Each of our wagons are part of a story. Deere collectors are a great group of people and we have been blessed to hear many of your stories. All of them include John Deere tractors. Of greater value, each of the new Weber Wagon owners are purchasing their wagon to serve others. Through serving others, stories will emerge.

In June, Ryan took deliver of his New Generation Weber Wagon. His sister is planning to be married. The wedding party will be riding from the church through town in this wagon towed by a family John Deere tractor. We look forward to seeing more pictures of the event.

(Ryan is a certified steam boiler operator and is active in local Minnesota engine clubs.)

Easter 2013

Easter weekend 2013, people gathered to celebrate what happen on the cross. The celebration and gatherings included family and friends. For some John Deere collectors, after worship, thanks, and a meal together the day continued with family activities. When machine shed doors rolled opened, a shining John Deere tractor and wagon appear to excited children's cheers. The smiles on faces are priceless. While the purpose of Easter is to celebrate, for children, it is best remembered with an experience.


This Oklahoma family had a safe wagon ride. Children are seated in the wagon with adults monitoring. The wide front John Deere 730 Diesel was more than sufficient horsepower to slowly pull the wagon on smooth terrain. Thanks Chuck & Donnia for the picture and creating a great safe family experience.

Wagons & The Journey

Life is a journey. On it, we cross paths with people who are on journeys and have unique experiences. Interestingly, the wagons have a way of bringing people together and opportunities for new relationships are formed. When that occurs, listening is a key element. Listening to others’ stories may reveal ways you can bless or be blessed.

Last weekend on our journey to the heartland of the USA, we met Chuck & Donnia when they took delivery of a parade wagon. They shared some of their journey. As a pastor, Chuck & Donnia serve others in their area. Faith and family is a significant part of their journey. We look forward to hearing how they use their antique John Deere tractors and wagon to bless others.

Parade Wagon Safety

As antique tractor and equipment collectors, safety is a high value.  Many of us are extra cautious as family and friends participate.  Common questions asked about parade wagons prompted the thought of creating a list of basic tips to help make your parade wagon use a safe and pleasant experience.  Some of this may sound overly simple however, we all need reminders.  These are basic things we do and hope they will serve you.

Parade Wagon

Safety Tips

General

·         It is the purpose and intent of the wagons to be used in parades at slow speed and operated on a parade route. They are not designed for use as an “off road” or “all-terrain” transport.

·         The tow vehicle will be a tractor operating in low gear.

·         Wagons should be attached to the tractor with a hitch pin and safety clip in place.

·         Check local parade requirements that may require the use of a “slow moving vehicle” (SMV) emblem or lights on the wagon.

Passengers

·         Wagon seating space is for 12 average size adults evenly distributed with 6 on each side.

·         Adult supervision is recommended when children are riding in the wagon to ensure all remain seated.

·         Steps with hand rails provide a safe environment to board and de-board the wagon.

·         The wagon should be at a complete and secure stop when loading and unloading persons. An assisting person at the steps will add to their safety.

·         When on the wagon, persons should remain seated at ALL times.

·         No standing on seat benches is allowed at any time.

·         Securely close and latch rear entry safety chain after all persons are on before moving the wagon.

Wagons & Relationships

We hold relationships in high regard. It begins with our relationship with God, family, and others. Our desire is that New Generation Weber Wagons can be used to be a blessing. Cool stories from our friends are an encouragement.

George & Mary are new friends in Minnesota. They recently took delivery of a restored John Deere 953 running gear with a 12 ft. parade wagon.

They shared plans to bless others in their community and church with this wagon in 2013. We look forward to hearing the stories and seeing more pictures.

Wagon Building with a Purpose January 2013

In Northern Illinois a small amount of snow has fallen this January which is unusual. Moisture is needed however, we trust it will come in God's time. At times our focus is on "needs" and blessings are missed. As we begin this year at New Generation Weber Wagons, we are blessed by conversations with dozens of new friends inquiring about the parade wagon. Most of you are Deere Collectors and share stores of your tractors and family. Each call and conversation is a blessing to us and we are honored you share your story with us. Thank you!

Parade Wagon orders are growing. Our new all season wood shop has been busy and each vendor has adjusted to our increased demand. If you are wondering, we now have valued Weber Wagon customers in the states of Nebraska, Minnesota, Illinois, and Oklahoma. Thank you!

We are encouraged and excited to serve even more families, clubs, and orchards in 2013 with parade wagons. Our missional call is to profitably serve others with high quality wagons that bring people together and relationships grow. This post is a declaration of purpose and acknowledgement of praise.

One cold day in January, two restored and painted John Deere running gears left the paint shop and moved to our wood shop. These JD running gears will carry wagons, that transport people, who will then share stories of their experience, and be a blessing to others. How cool is that!!!