BC Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Well I sure there have been similar topics in the past but well looking back I joined on the 7th November 2006 so I'm now in my 4th year on here. I was No 839 to join and see we are 2,388 now with Josh What I was wondering is what made you join and what do like about the forum Alright I'll start At first on my search for older Britain's models I found the links section on farmmodels website. From there I found the link to Dan Goodhead's website. I ended up buying some models from Dan ( Goodhead) on here and in the email flow he asked me if I had heard of Farm Toy Forum. Well I had not but the rest is now history and I'm very pleased I found it. What do I like about it Well the banter is good but it's the thought sharing on here which I really appreciate. Right next up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leakeyvale Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Mandy (Lady Ferguson) and I are friends and I knew she was a member of the forum and one day, picked up the link on HollyLovesToys website and the rest is history! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbo Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 I wanted to find out about the older models that I had and what was now available so I was "googling" for Toy tractors. I came up with this site as a single page that said "site under construction" and saved it to my favourites, I then completely forgot about it for over a year \ \ concentrating on the "real" farming sites BFF and FWi. When I finally got back to the link it was already a thriving community and I like to think I have found some kindred spirits and friends on here, Mrs R still calls it my addiction and tractor porn ;D ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted January 30, 2010 Author Share Posted January 30, 2010 Well its interesting already ....Sue and Mike.... all three of us have landed on this planet on different ways ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilw Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 My other half found it when she was trying to understand my love (she calls it obsession) with model (she calls it toy) tractors. My collecting at the moment is on hold while we pay for our wedding, so it's good to enjoy other peoples collection through FTF!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexMF Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 I read an article in Classic Tractor from August '09 I think on Britains hay making implements, thought no more of it, re read it at Christmas for some reason and googled for the various implements, (I used to carpet farm as a boy) and eBayed for them too, my collection came from eBay and I found this place on google. I like everything, and everyone I feel right at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 well i'd joined in 2005 under a different name whilst searching information on models i had from been a kid. After a few weeks i had change of life and lost all details and moved about with work for a while. I came across the site again on the 30-04-2008 and re joined not realising it was same site. I enjoy the varid topics, friendly bantter and helpful advice. So thanks guys keep it going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leakeyvale Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 well i'd joined in 2005 under a different name whilst searching information on models i had from been a kid. After a few weeks i had change of life and lost all details and moved about with work for a while. I came across the site again on the 30-04-2008 and re joined not realising it was same site. I enjoy the varid topics, friendly bantter and helpful advice. So thanks guys keep it going Hrrrmmmm (throat clearing) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexMF Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Hrrrmmmm (throat clearing) * and girls obviously Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tractor Twitcher Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 I seem to recall finding Farm Toys Forum via a search engine back in 2006, around the time when my collecting habits were beginning to grow again after years of carpet farming as a youngster. Although I registered in late December '06 and spent most of my time lurking in the conversion and scratchbuild threads of the forum, drooling at the master craftsmanship on display, that's all I did, lurk. I didn't pluck up the courage to post until January of last year, but i'm very glad I did and haven't looked back since, my spare time now wouldn't be the same without F.T.F and all of it's colourful members to share thoughts, photographs and opinions with. Top work Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rieko Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 After I have paid 60 euro's for the FTF Ford 6600 I thought it would better to be a member myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratholderen Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 saw it in a search for farmtoys and i have collectet since childhood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerrabbit Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 I honestly can't remember how I came across the Forum but since being a member have found it very informative and interesting and a valuable resource into farm model collecting in general apart from meeting with a lot of new real and 'virtual' freinds'. My serious interest in collecting farm related models started around 6 years ago when I got heavily into it but it's always been there but I think that FTF is the reason that my house is now overflowing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 i cant remember!, i was on the older forum with about 4 of us, myself, Andy, Nathan and someone else, this one, well in its early days replaced it although i didnt get on until a few months later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archbarch Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 i found FTF through a link on a search, joined in January 2006.I joined to keep to keep in touch with whats happening in the model world, but the other topics make it more appealing covering such a variety of subjects. Its great to know there are other nutters/people who share the same interests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexMF Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Its great to know there are other nutters/people who share the same interests. that says it all for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massey Boys Mum Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 I joined to check out exactly what sort of people my son was mixing with!! Seriously, after I went to Spalding in April 2008, when Cerin won the raffle and Mandy came all the way to Cornwall to deliver one of Graham's buildings ... I was so impressed. Everyone was so kind and informative to my son. However, I did not think it would become part of my life, as it has. It's a good place to spend time. I like the worldwide community aspect and, as Bill says, the thought sharing. I like the way everyone's opinions are valued. And I have learned so much and laughed so much! Long may it last - thanks Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 I bought an Ertl 1080 from eBay from our very own Mr Ebbage... when it came there was a card with FTF on it... that was three weeks ago and I've already clocked up over 30,000 posts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathan Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 i found it from a link form a website i was looking at and at first i thought wow and couldn't find the add website button fast enough . its such a intresting place and not just about the hobby either, jokes, weather, real farming things, pictures the list goes on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leakeyvale Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 ... It's a good place to spend time. I like the worldwide community aspect and, as Bill says, the thought sharing. I like the way everyone's opinions are valued. And I have learned so much and laughed so much! Long may it last - thanks Andy I could not have put it better, Jo. Group Hug Proposed Group Hug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke DeWitt Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Rick put up an offer on the Toy Tractor Times board for anyone interested in writing for Model Farmer to contact him and after that I found this site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexMF Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 I could not have put it better, Jo. Group Hug Proposed Group Hug i'm feeling the love Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massey Boys Mum Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 I could not have put it better, Jo. Group Hug Proposed Group Hug Thank you very much Sue - group hug seconded! PS someone ought to watch this new boy with 30,000 posts he could be trouble .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 < is this a cute angelic face smiley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 came across it while looking for old missing models in the collection from memory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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