Old Farmer's Story: When The Automobile First Rolled Into Town

Wow! This is absolute GOLD David, you've created such a historical legacy with your film works. I'm truly grateful for all of these windows into the past you've captured. Well done, sir.❤

I live for these types of videos. The changes that occurred between the year 1900 and 2000 were so extreme that they must've seemed like completely different planets. It's extreme for me growing up pre internet/cell phone until now.

Im from el salvador, my grandfather was born in 1895. He would tell us about the first time he saw an airplane. It was amazing , they called it the steel bird. El salvador was about 60 years behind in technology from the states . His life was what movies are made of. He was but by a rattle snake that was under his bed. He took his family on a threev week treck to Honduras on foot. Died 106 yrs old.

I just love hearing the old Texas accent. “Farred” for fired, and his use of “why…” instead of “well.” What a great storyteller too, so animated.

Grandparents have great long-term memory. If you don't ask them, they'll take those memories with them.

I’m so happy that these stories are finding a new home here.

These kinds of videos are so important. Actual accounts of different points in history, tied to personal experience and emotion. It’s also awesome to see the connection between the two people speaking. Love it.

Wish I could have done something like this with my father before he passed. nearly 40 years old this recording and still a beautiful record.

My Granddad was born in 1894 and told a similar story. He remembered thinking, "I wonder if I will ever get a chance to ride in one of those." He never even considered the possibility owning one. The first thing he did when he returned from World War One was buy a second hand Model T.

I enjoy listening to older folks talk about the past. My dad was born in 49' and i got to know my great grandmother born in 1904. We could learn alot from the past generations. Thanks for this video!!