Thursday, December 31, 2015

Farewell to 2015

Life rarely turns out exactly the way you want it to, but you still have an opportunity to make it great.  

Replica of an 1829 Stephenson's Rocket,
built for the 1923 film, "Our Hospitality"

You have to do what you can, with what you have, exactly where you are.  It will not always be easy, but it will be worth it in the end.  Remember, there is no perfect life, just perfect moments. And it's these moments you must cherish; it's these moments that make the whole journey worthwhile.  Obstacles can be viewed with quick thinking in positive light, as seen in the film, above.

Thank you for being a part of our journey at Eaglesfield Percherons.  May you all find peace, love and prosperity in 2016.  



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Wednesday, December 30, 2015

The School Bus is Here!

1930 Aroostook County School Bus
Making Rounds in Downtown Presque Isle, Maine.
(These lucky children have a heater!)
Photo:  Dick Graves Collection


Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Today's the Day for the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train!


It's that time of year again, and Santa, aboard the Canadian Pacific line visited us today in Didsbury.


The Holiday Trains travel through Canada and the United States, stopping at communities along the way offering free concerts from their boxcar-turned-stage, amongst other seasonal festivities.  Over the three weeks of the program, there will be over 150 free concerts all over North America.


These trains not only bring a spark to the holiday season and tradition.  They also provide an opportunity to build up food bank supplies in both Canada and the United States.  The festivities are free, but you are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items as a donation.  Monetary donations are appreciated as well.  It is good to note that all contributions in the community stay within the local community.


Since 1999, the Holiday Train has raised close to C$9.5 million and 3.3 million pounds of food for North American food banks.  As stated before, all donations stay within each community and Canadian Pacific makes an additional donation at each stop on their route.  It has been found that in some places, the Holiday Train program can raise the majority of money a food bank requires for the year.

Click the map above for the Holiday Train Schedules for Canada and the United States.

Click the photo above to detail the Holiday Train routes and stops for both Canada and the United States.


Hopefully, you'll have the chance to enjoy the Holiday Train event, and make it a traditional must-do for you and your family to enjoy for many years to come.  Click the train above to see the video of this must-do holiday tradition.

It is through giving that we truly receive which brings joy in our hearts. What a better message for us all this holiday season.





Friday, December 4, 2015

String the Lights, Camera, Action!


Hay, It's a Light Show! (2015)

We send our greetings and salutations across the continent to the Messick Farm Equipment folks of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. Messick's has been a long-standing icon in their community since 1952, when two brothers broke ground in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.  Business was (and still is) good. 

Deck the 'Botas (2014)

In 1976, the successful Messick enterprise broke ground again on a 21-acre location, later expanded this location in 2005 onto an adjacent car dealership, and again in 2013, expanding their service shop space to repair large equipment.


To give a bit of joy back to their community, Messick's started their Christmas light shows on a small scale some 10 to 15 years ago. Back then, only a couple of pieces of equipment were decorated for all to see along Highway 283 (at the Rheems Exit). 

Blanketed Holiday Lights (2013)

Then, Messick's began their annual participation in the local Christmas parade every year, driving decorated equipment.  

Messick's is Always a Hit
Elizabethtown, PA Christmas Parade (2015)
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In 2013, a full-scale launch into a musical, light-choreographed show, supported by 32 decked-out Kubotas, sent Messick's holiday orchestra message out to the masses.   

Tractor Christmas Orchestra 2013

The Messick's traditional light show continues on in 2015, with more equipment, more lights and more sound.  All visitors have an open invitation to stop by, park and sit with the family and enjoy the show.  There is no fee for anyone to attend (except busses - $3/person).  There is an opportunity for visitors to donate for local charities (focusing on food and homelessness) on their way out after the show -- only if you are able. 

Inspired?  Want to see the effort behind such a production?  Click on the rear tire below to join the Messick boys as they perform a "show and tell" explaining the process.

Under a Spray of Lights
Elizabethtown Christmas Parade 2015
New Holland SP.275F

The Messick family philosophy is to work with credibility, honesty, integrity, and courtesy because a sincere relationship with their customer is of utmost importance.  

We are sure that Lancaster County appreciates Messick's for their business, as well as their fellowship, entertainment and charity collection efforts during the holiday season.  In 2013/2014, they raised over $50,000 for local families via: 
Habitat for Humanity
Mennonite Disaster Service
Water Street Ministries
Paxton Ministries
Community Cupboard of Elizabethtown.
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Eaglesfield Percherons salutes you, Messick Farm Equipment, and your efforts from afar.  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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Messick Farm Equipment
187 Merts Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022
717-367-1319 / 800-222-3373
877-260-3528 Parts Hotline