A Gator at Peckerwood....YIKES!!!

The Peckerwood family of power tools and motorized equipment has recently expanded.  We are excited to have a new, to us, John Deere Gator.  Geordan had been lusting for a Gator for some time. When we recently picked up our lawn tractor from it's annual visit to the dealership for a tune-up, I mentioned to the owner that we might be interested in one, if they ever got a trade-in.  On a cold January Monday, we got a phone call offering us an opportunity to buy one.   A road trip was quickly planned for a visit to the dealership in Michigan City Indiana.  It just so happened that the owner of the Gator arrived shortly before I did and was very willing to share all it's details.

Dan, from Dan's Landscaping in Michigan City, had bought the Gator the previous fall and had it refurbished by his mechanic.  He added a snowplow and cab for winter driveway clean-up. He also rebuilt the engine and put new tires on her.  After a quick test-drive, I was smitten with the idea and quickly called Geordan to confirm that the Gator was a 'must' for the farm.  Dan, all too eager to help out, offered to deliver it the following weekend. He also guaranteed it to be in good working order by offering his mechanic to service it for any future problems.  With that kind of service, we sealed the deal.

Saturday arrived and we found Dan waiting for us at his business in Michigan City.  He was eager to show us around his impressively organized and clean facility.  He really takes pride in his business and the organization behind it.  It made us confident in our decision to purchase the used Gator, after we saw how meticulous and thorough he was with his business and equipment. The Gator was already loaded on his trailer and he followed us to the farm. By the time we arrived, it was after dark, so we unloaded and promptly parked 'her' in the garage.  Thank goodness for the headlights!!! 

Sunday morning started with some nice blustery flurries which turned the farm white with snow.  It gave us our first opportunity to plow the drive, which Gator performed beautifully. As we get the hang of it, I am sure we will push more snow and less gravel.  We look forward to years of fun with our new Gator.  Not only for winter snow plowing, but with the doors off and the plow removed, giving tours of the farm and hauling equipment around the property.  Come take a tour!!!