Todays Spotlight Member - Albert (Albie) Badaracco

[Dennis]

Albie at one of his first Workshops.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

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Name? Albert (Albie) Badaracco
Age? 82 (but I don't buy green bananas anymore)
State? Pennsylvania
Marital Status? Widower
Children? 1 son (50) and 2 daughters (53 & 50)
Grand Children? 2 Boys (33 & 31)
Line of work? Engraver
Retired or working? Retired
Degree's/Licenses/Certificates? OMC, Force Outboard Mechanic, Past Commander of South Hills Power Squadron

TRACTORS

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Tractors? many, many Cubs
Are your tractors used for show or working? Show
How much Land do you work (Acres)? City Lot
What was your first tractor experience? Meeting Clark Thompson, George Willer, and Big Dog
What is your Cub's primary work? Displaying my restoration
What is the favorite Cub of all which you have owned and why? Never had a favorite - loved them all.
What first sparked your interest in owning a Cub? The Farmall C was too heavy for an old man.
What task/use of your Cub provides the most enjoyable seat time? Pushing snow.
Favorite thing you like about Cub's and Cadets? Good looking and functionable.
Describe your most satisfying or frustrating experience working on your own or someone else's Cub? Most satisfying was taking a Cub apart so that no two pieces were touching - like one giant metal jig saw puzzle and then restoring the Cub to my satisfaction. (Sent the distributor to Clark for service).
Do you host or participate in CubFests, Cubarama, Mini-CubFests? How so? I was fairly active in the beginning. Would like to renew into the Farmall family.

OTHER ENJOYABLE ACTIVITIES

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What other hobbies do you enjoy? Repairing 120 base accordions.
Do you hunt or fish? No.
What is your favorite game? Cards.
What is your favorite Sport? Football.
Do you have a favorite Sports team? Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite Book? Dr. Ornish "Spectrum"
Favorite Movie? Chicago
Favorite Actor/Actress? Richard Gere/Rene Zeleweger
Magazine(s) you subscribe to? Will be subscribing to Red Power.
Favorite outdoor activity? Walking
Do you maintain a garden? Yes
- How large? very small.
- What vegetables to you grow? Tomato, garlic, zucchini, cauliflower, green and yellow peppers.
What is your favorite Quote or saying? "No one loves Albie like Albie"
Do you have any immediate goals in your life? To be a better Christian.

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From Dennis Raney - Albie and George Willer can be credited with the idea and naming of the CubFests that we enjoy today. Albie held workshops at his residence and George wanted to see more of these and held the first "official" Cubfest at his home several years ago (I don't recall the exact year.)
'No one Loves Albie Like FarmallCub.Com!"

[Bigdog]

Dennis - the first official "CubFest" was in 2003 at George's.

[Cecil]

Seeing pictures of Albie's workshops on the board is what got me interested in going to and having Cubfests. Many thanks for your influence Albie.

[Rudi]

Albie:

When I first joined the two main forums that I haunted when I first got my Cubs.. you, George, BD, Jim, EJP and a few others provided a lot of the sage advice I needed to gain the confidence to actually purchase Ellie and then to get her running again. Because of the things you, George and BD accomplished at those early gatherings were the impetus for me to want to contribute in some way. So, I guess starting to host those manuals all those years ago is in part due to your generous and gracious offerings of advice and help to so many.

I kept reading about how much fun everyone was having at your workshops, and when George got the very first CubFest off the ground in 2003 and then planning the repeat in 2004, I was lamenting the fact that I would probably never get there. George really encouraged me to figure out a way to host my own CubFest and in the spring of 2004 that dream was realized.

This is again in part thanks to your generosity and willingness to share your experience with other Cub Nutz.

What a wonderful gift to our community and we will always be indebted to you and your idea

[Bob McCarty]

I doubt that you had any inkling that those first get togethers would blossom into the 26 Cubfests that are scheduled this year. My thanks for starting something that has turned into a great hobby for me, and an opportunity to make new friends across the country (and Canada).

Bob

[Lurker Carl]

Albie, you started a wonderful thing. Cubfests are unique in respect to most tractor shows, they all focus on repairs instead of trailer queens. These strong roots have grown from your original Cub workshops. Thank you and hope to see you again at some Cubfests!

[Chris Todd]

Albie, you started a wonderful thing. Cubfests are unique in respect to most tractor shows, they all focus on repairs instead of trailer queens. These strong roots have grown from your original Cub workshops.

Carls eloquence sums it up pretty good. Have a good day Albie.

[Hengy]

I've never met Albie, but he can't be all that bad for sure... he likes Cub Tractors and likes the Pittsburgh Steelers...what's not to like there!!

Albie, I have reaped the benefits of what you have started. Thanks for doing so!

Mike in La Crosse, WI
(originally was and always will be a Pittsburgher!)

[PageRob]

What a wonderful thing it has become, no? Congrats on the feature, and thanks for getting this whole ball rolling. Someday soon I'd like to have a Southwest CubFest, so here's to you!

[Dusty B]

Congratulations and thanks Albie for all you have done for us cub forum members. The cubfests are a fantastic means of bringing the knowledge and skills of mature cubbers to those of us who are relative newcomers to the owners club. Thanks again. Dusty B

[dakcub]

Albie.
I can't wait to see the cub you are working on right now when it is finished...I have enjoyed the emails we share....you are a great man with a great mind...an insiration to the younger generation...I hope I can pass some of my interest down to my son.
Robert (Likes cubs too) Miller