Why 54 International?

Why "54 International"?

I actually own a 1954 International pickup truck like this one. My dad bought it in 1956 after the seed corn company who bought it new went out of business and was selling their fleet of sales/delivery trucks. For years you could see "Cornhusker Hybrids" on the side boards of the truck.

In 1987, after graduating from college, I drug the truck out of my Dad's granary on the farm in Nebraska, went through it with a mechanic friend, put new brakes, tires, and some other mechanical stuff, then drove it from Nebraska to Oregon with my wife following in our car. That truck has followed me all around except to BC. Currently it is parked in a farmers shed in Saskatchewan, waiting for me to bring her "home".

I called this blog 54 International, why? I wanted something that reflects me, or who I try to be - and this old truck does. Simple, pretty reliable, does its best to get the job done. Will never be a classic, but will always be a good friend. Never going to win a show for good looks. Not too complicated.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Leaving a Comment

For those of you who wanted to comment on this blog but were unable, I've finally figured out that I had inadvertently restricted comments. Those restrictions have been lifted, so comment away. Sorry if it was frustrating.

Also, what kind of comments should you leave?

I would like dialogue. For instance, when I talk about the church, especially when I posted the list of what we would like the church to "be" I want to know if that connects with you in any way or if you thought the list needed clarification, additions, subtractions or whatever.

I'm going to be blogging with an open-ended pathway. Let's walk and talk about stuff.
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