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Hello and welcome to the July/ August issue of Classic Massey & Ferguson enthusiast. As I write, the sun is setting on what has been another pleasant day in the Fens. Granted, it hasn’t been like it everywhere in Britain, but many of us have enjoyed several days of fine weather. This has seen frenzied spraying of cereals and the like, but I’m sure it won’t be long before the farming fraternity is crying out for rain to help the root crops along! The reason for my inane waffle about the weather (one of my favourite subjects, as you all know by now) is largely because the sunny weather has also seen haymaking begin in earnest – a surefire certainty that classic tractors will be hard at work among the grass. Although East Anglian farms have some large fields, this time of year sees the smaller Massey Ferguson models wheeled out for a stint on the haybob or bale trailer. I must confess that, a couple of days ago, I spent the bulk of my lunchtime admiring a 35X at work with a twin-drum mower. I only caught a glimpse of it now and again as it passed by the gap in the hedge, but that distinct engine note was enough to keep me captivated – pure magic! As always, send us your photographs of yourselves and your tractors in action – and if you’re looking for inspiration, turn to page 62 and Joseph Lewis’ nod to an MF 65 in the thick of it. Next, if I may, I’d like to issue an apology. I receive many requests to attend events at this time of year and, naturally, I can’t be in 20 places at once. So, please accept my apologies if I don’t make it to your show or road run – but please feel free to send in a round-up of the event and a few photos, so that we can give it some coverage in the magazine.