A 97-year-old woman in Massachusetts decided to treat herself for her birthday to something she’s always wanted – a top-of-the-line John Deere tractor.
While most people at an older age may opt to spend more time in the house or take it easy, that couldn’t be further from the truth for Marie Erickson. Instead, she enjoys hopping on her tractor and ride it for fun.
“I’m on that tractor every day,” Erickson said. “Whether the grass needs cutting or not, I go around and check and when I see it, I cut it.”
She lives on a beautiful 2.5 acres of land.
“It keeps me busy,” Erickson said, explaining she doesn’t like to do housework.
Even before her husband passed away, the 4-foot-8-inch firecracker always had a love of landscaping.
“I had a push mower, but I was a younger girl. I could push that, but now forget it,” Erickson joked.
She gathered her money for over a year so she could treat herself to a new John Deere tractor with power steering.
“I said, ‘I think I’m worth it,’” Erickson said. “I’m not going to take the money with me. I’m going to spend it.”
She went into the dealership in Massachusetts in May and bought the tractor which she paid in cash.
Some of the salespeople wondered why someone her age wanted a John Deere, so Erickson explained that she doesn’t drive a car anymore, so this was the next best thing.
Erickson has been taking out her tractor for a daily dose of relaxation since she brought the tractor home. She said it’s been quite the ride and you’re never too old to take out your toys.
Source: NBC15