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A Recap of the “Gathering of the Green” 2006 An Abundant “Harvest in the Heartland”     Your central, northern Illinois, and eastern Iowa hosts…Deer Valley Collectors, Illinois Valley Two-Cylinder Club, North Eastern Illinois Two-Cylinder Club, and Northwest Illinois Two-Cylinder Club, hosted the “Gathering of the Green” on March 8, 9, 10 & 11, 2006.         How do we adequately describe what went on in Moline, Illinois on March 8th through March 11th at the 2006 “Gathering of the Green?” Unless you were there to experience the enthusiasm, the atmosphere, the activities and the camaraderie, words just don’t do it justice! Just ask any of the 1600 people from the forty states across the USA and Canada (England too!) who attended and they’ll tell you! As we look back on this one-of-a-kind event dedicated to John Deere two-cylinder, new generation tractor, and implement aficionados, perhaps a few comments from conference attendees will put the “Gathering” in perspective: As near as I could tell, this show was spectacular! My congratulations to your entire committee for hosting a wonderful event. There weren’t anything but positive passionate complements about every aspect of the “Gathering.” I was thoroughly entertained for four days in a most enlightening atmosphere. Thank you for organizing and sponsoring the “Gathering.” My only problem was that I couldn’t get enough sessions into my agenda. We are humbled by your hospitality and graciousness extended to us before and during the “Gathering.” Everyone went beyond the call of duty to put on a most wonderful event. You have a venue beyond comparison. Each “Gathering” gets better than the last. My wife and I had a fantastic time! It was a great “Gathering.” As a person new to tractor collecting, the information I gained put me at least into the learning curve. How does it get better – hard to believe, but it does! The work of the “Gathering” team goes a long way to promote collecting and keeping antique farming alive for future generations. Displays, arrangements, workshops, banquet, vendors – everything was very professionally done. Best three days of my life! What a wonderful time we had at the conference! Thank you again for extending me the privilege of presenting a “Gathering” workshop. You are to be congratulated for organizing a marvelous event. I planned for so long and had such a good time that I am experiencing a let down now that it’s over. Most of all I enjoyed the camaraderie of so many tractor lovers.     We had a wonderful time at the “Gathering.” We heard people remark that they had never been to a meeting of any size – let alone a group of almost 1600 people – where there were no negative comments. The decorations (displays) were elaborate, beautiful and informative. I respect anyone who has the talent to put together such an interesting and large exhibit. The event topped all the other Gatherings and all of them have been excellent.     We’re sure you’ll agree these were some splendid testimonials to the “Gathering!” Thank you so much to all who shared their sentiments with kind and thoughtful notes, e-mails and telephone calls.     Finally, the following anecdote says so much about the “Gathering” - A gentleman and his wife who reside in central Wisconsin were so committed to attending that he arranged for his required kidney dialysis to be done in the Quad Cities so he wouldn’t have to miss the conference. Please read MORE.... E-mail:  Ken Reese at kwreese@aol.com if you have questions.

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