PERSONAL INFORMATION
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Name? John Ratliff
Age? 37
State/Province of residence? Ohio
Marital Status? Married
-- How many years (if married)? 14 years this October.
-- Wife's name (if married)? Sheri
Children? Yes
-- Boys/Girls? Boy 1
-- Ages? 8
Grand Children? Not yet.
-- Boys/Girls?
-- Ages?
Great Grand Children?
-- Boys/Girls?
-- Ages?
Do you have any pets? 2 dogs
-- Names, breeds, etc. - Odie, 4 yr old Chow mix; Dolly, 2 yr old black lab mix.
Line of work? Public information/PR
Retired or working? Working - and thankful for it.
Degree's/Licenses/Certificates? Bachelor's in Psychology
TRACTOR RELATED QUESTIONS
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Tractors and models owned? None yet, but stand to inherit quite a few - in no hurry, though.
-- Any other type of farm equipment?
-- Combines?
-- Trailers?
-- Hay balers?
-- etc...
Are your tractors used for show or working?
How much Land do you work (Acres)?
What was your first tractor experience (does not have to be a Farmall or Cub)? Driving dad's first Cub.
What is your Cub's primary work?
What is the favorite Cub of all which you have owned and why?
What first sparked your interest in owning a Cub? Cubfest 2005 at Dad's house. I had no idea what we were in for - the people, the comraderie, the friendship. Haven't looked back since.
What task/use of your Cub provides the most enjoyable seat time?
Favorite thing you like about Cub's and Cadets? The simple way they they produce power and apply it to a job - a refreshing change from today's high-tech world.
Describe your most satisfying or frustrating experience working on your own or someone else's Cub? My most frustrating experience on a cub would most certainly have to be when I learned the (very) hard way not to screw around on one.
Do you host or participate in CubFests, Cubarama, Mini-CubFests? How so? I am the "official" breakfast cook and score keeper of Bigdog's Buckeye Cub Tug. We always try to make it to the Cubfest reunions, too. We hope to make more events in the future.
OTHER ENJOYABLE ACTIVITIES
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What other hobbies do you enjoy? Video gaming, yard work.
Do you hunt or fish? No.
-- What is your favorite game?
What is your favorite Sport? College football
-- Do you have a favorite Sports team? OSU Buckeyes
Favorite Book? Anything by Michael Crichton
Favorite Movie? Cloverfield
Favorite Actor/Actress? Hugh Laurie
Magazine(s) you subscribe to?
Favorite outdoor activity? Tractor cruising, of course.
Do you maintain a garden? This year was my first attempt. I was inspired to try it by a project we did on Great Depression stories at work. Unfortunately, I apparently have a lot to learn about keeping pets out of it.
-- How large? 10' x 10'
-- What vegetables to you grow? We managed to get some corn, beans, lettuce, carrots, tomatoes and green peppers out of it before the dogs either trampled or ate them.
Do you maintain a personal orchard?
-- Type of fruit grown?
What is your favorite Quote or saying? He who doesn't learn from his mistakes is doomed to repeat them.
Do you have any immediate goals in your life? Stay healthy, stay employed and make the most of every moment with my family.
