The Plow Presentation

Gerry was invited to give a presentation at church on the model plow collection he has been working on.  I was somewhat worried that it would be a topic that would not interest many people, or that they would find boring.  Nothing could be further from the truth!   It was amazing that a number of folks from other communities showed up because of interest in the topic for one reason or another.

As a hobby during retirement,  Gerry has been refurbishing a collection of antique model (miniature) plows, which is a one of a kind collection in the world.   He has translated the descriptions of them from German into English, and has repaired many of the models, as this collection, belonging to the university, was 'lost' for a time and forgotten.

The presentation had two parts.  The first part was about the collection he has been working on.  The second part was about the development of the plow itself from antiquity to modern times.  I must say that even though I've been hearing about plows for a couple of years (and rolling my eyes)  I was even fascinated and captivated by his presentation.  To be honest, he was a hit!

He brought 18 model plows to display, along with his power point presentation.  You just never know what people will find interesting.  There was an excellent turnout at this dinner, and for his presentation.  One woman came because they bought the house that once belonged to Jethrow Wood, a local person known for his invention of replaceable plow parts.  She even wore a plow necklace,  which was quite unique.  Although plows were not Gerry's academic area,  from now own, he is surely going to be known as "the plow guy."  So be it.