Age is but a number and Marie Erickson is living proof of that sentiment.<\/p>\n
Nestled in Massachusetts, this spirited 97-year-old has a zest for life that many half her age would envy.<\/p>\n
While some might expect her to be slowing down, Marie is doing quite the opposite.<\/p>\n
She\u2019s found a unique way to keep the excitement alive, and it involves a lot of green.
\nNot the kind you might think, but a John Deere tractor.<\/p>\n
Marie\u2019s passion isn\u2019t just a newfound hobby.
\nEvery day, come rain or shine, she\u2019s out on her tractor.<\/p>\n
It doesn\u2019t matter if the grass is already neatly trimmed; for Marie, it\u2019s about the joy of the ride.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m on that tractor every day,\u201d she proudly proclaims, \u201cwhether the grass needs cutting or not.\u201d<\/p>\n
Her expansive property in Swansea, Massachusetts, spanning a generous 2.5 acres, provides the perfect playground for her adventures.<\/p>\n
And while many might prefer the comfort of their homes, Marie has always been more inclined towards the outdoors.<\/p>\n
She candidly admits her love for landscaping, a passion she\u2019s held onto even before the passing of her husband.<\/p>\n
Of course, she also just loves to drive.<\/p>\n
Standing at a petite 4-foot-8, Marie\u2019s fiery spirit is impossible to miss.
\nShe\u2019s always dreamt of owning a John Deere. So, when her 97th birthday approached, she knew exactly what she wanted.<\/p>\n
With a gleam in her eye, she recalls how she saved up, counting her money month after month until she had enough.<\/p>\n
With $5,000 in hand, Marie walked into a Massachusetts dealership, a place typically frequented by rugged landscapers.<\/p>\n
The sight of a senior woman wanting a John Deere might have raised eyebrows, but Marie was undeterred.<\/p>\n
She had given up driving a car, but this, she believed, was her next best adventure.<\/p>\n