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Posted: 3/7/2017 9:33:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kitties-with-Sigs:
Okay I understand a little better, though not much. maybe I need to come to Iowa, and you can let me ride along. 
And yes, I will ask to learn to run that equipment in a parking lot where nobody can get hurt.  its fairly simple once you get the hang of it. My training was " well here is the machine, we want you to go here and do this" for the most part with snow ice you turn the moldbord to push everything out. with rock you turn to push rock inwards |
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Posted: 3/7/2017 9:43:09 PM EDT
[#2]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LOW50S:
its fairly simple once you get the hang of it. My training was " well here is the machine, we want you to go here and do this" for the most part with snow ice you turn the moldbord to push everything out. with rock you turn to push rock inwards yeah, but you'd run some kind of equipment before, right? My training would need to be much more extensive. 
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Posted: 3/7/2017 9:47:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kitties-with-Sigs:
yeah, but you'd run some kind of equipment before, right? My training would need to be much more extensive. Basic equipment experience, skid loader, tractors, end loaders, have a cat D6 in the family Im sure you would get the hang of it, we had a female work with us last summer as "summer help" I showed her how to run the end loaders, skid steer, and how to run the graders, she took off with the skid steer and she ended up loving running it as much as she could. |
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Posted: 3/7/2017 9:50:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LOW50S:
Basic equipment experience, skid loader, tractors, end loaders, have a cat D6 in the family Im sure you would get the hang of it, we had a female work with us last summer as "summer help" I showed her how to run the end loaders, skid steer, and how to run the graders, she took off with the skid steer and she ended up loving running it as much as she could. It really ain't got nuthin' ta do with the gender. It's the experience. 
 
I don't have it. *hangs head* |
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Posted: 3/7/2017 10:06:39 PM EDT
[#5]
Well saddle up and lets get you some experience
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Posted: 3/7/2017 10:10:58 PM EDT
[#6]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LOW50S:
Well saddle up and lets get you some experience When I can drive 14 hours to get that experience, I will IM you.
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Posted: 3/7/2017 11:34:30 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Merlin]
[#7]
Didn't do anything in the tractor today since it rained cats and dogs all day, but I did make this work platform the other day so I could do things up in the air without being in a ladder.
So far I've used it twice to change out the bulbs in that light fixture shown above plus the same in another light fixture over one of my shop doors. I use an 8' ladder to get into and out of it. Very stable working platform while up in the air, much mo betta than using a ladder while working! |
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Posted: 3/8/2017 12:10:57 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Merlin:
Didn't do anything in the tractor today since it rained cats and dogs all day, but I did make this work platform the other day so I could do things up in the air without being in a ladder. http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p111/Albinator/Kubota%20tractor/IMG_20170304_155127718%20Large_zpsustzu9al.jpg http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p111/Albinator/Kubota%20tractor/IMG_20170304_165917131%20Large_zpspazmdux4.jpg http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p111/Albinator/Kubota%20tractor/IMG_20170304_170714565%20Large_zpsovakgpfy.jpg So far I've used it twice to change out the bulbs in that light fixture shown above plus the same in another light fixture over one of my shop doors. I use an 8' ladder to get into and out of it. Very stable working platform while up in the air, much mo betta than using a ladder while working! So...you use a ladder because you are the only one on site, right? So if you had an operator for the lift, you could be in it and you would not need the ladder? Am I understanding correctly? Cuz that's way cool, and if you welded that platform, I wanna be you.
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Posted: 3/8/2017 8:25:01 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Merlin:
Didn't do anything in the tractor today since it rained cats and dogs all day, but I did make this work platform the other day so I could do things up in the air without being in a ladder. http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p111/Albinator/Kubota%20tractor/IMG_20170304_155127718%20Large_zpsustzu9al.jpg http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p111/Albinator/Kubota%20tractor/IMG_20170304_165917131%20Large_zpspazmdux4.jpg http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p111/Albinator/Kubota%20tractor/IMG_20170304_170714565%20Large_zpsovakgpfy.jpg So far I've used it twice to change out the bulbs in that light fixture shown above plus the same in another light fixture over one of my shop doors. I use an 8' ladder to get into and out of it. Very stable working platform while up in the air, much mo betta than using a ladder while working! Dang, that's a great idea. |
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Posted: 3/8/2017 8:25:50 AM EDT
[#10]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kitties-with-Sigs:
So...you use a ladder because you are the only one on site, right? So if you had an operator for the lift, you could be in it and you would not need the ladder? Am I understanding correctly? Cuz that's way cool, and if you welded that platform, I wanna be you. He probably has a broom handle he manipulates the joystick with from the bucket, or a remote 
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Posted: 3/8/2017 9:11:34 AM EDT
[#11]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kitties-with-Sigs:
So...you use a ladder because you are the only one on site, right? So if you had an operator for the lift, you could be in it and you would not need the ladder? Am I understanding correctly? Cuz that's way cool, and if you welded that platform, I wanna be you. Didn't weld anything: that's a standard IBC container with the tank removed. All I did was cut one side for the entry, install a safety chain and put an old rubber mat on the bottom, pretty easy. The IBC tote only cost $25 as well, pretty good deal off of Craigslist. |
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Posted: 3/8/2017 10:47:50 AM EDT
[#12]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Merlin:
Didn't do anything in the tractor today since it rained cats and dogs all day, but I did make this work platform the other day so I could do things up in the air without being in a ladder. http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p111/Albinator/Kubota%20tractor/IMG_20170304_155127718%20Large_zpsustzu9al.jpg http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p111/Albinator/Kubota%20tractor/IMG_20170304_165917131%20Large_zpspazmdux4.jpg http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p111/Albinator/Kubota%20tractor/IMG_20170304_170714565%20Large_zpsovakgpfy.jpg So far I've used it twice to change out the bulbs in that light fixture shown above plus the same in another light fixture over one of my shop doors. I use an 8' ladder to get into and out of it. Very stable working platform while up in the air, much mo betta than using a ladder while working! That is genius, and badass at the same time! Nice work! |
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Posted: 3/8/2017 4:10:21 PM EDT
[#13]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kitties-with-Sigs:
When I can drive 14 hours to get that experience, I will IM you. Just want to rub it in a bit more today I took the D4 around the yard just to get it all rolling let it warm up and run the hydraulics  Attached FileThis picture is not from today as I left my phone in the shop and it was cold and windy but this is a view from the seat from last fall when I did the same thing just drive it around the yard make sure everything works |
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Posted: 3/8/2017 5:33:44 PM EDT
[#14]
Went to the barn to get a bucket of shit for mom's flowers.
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Posted: 3/8/2017 5:45:05 PM EDT
[#15]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By hoboninja:
Went to the barn to get a bucket of shit for mom's flowers. I like that little kubota I bet you use the crap out of the backhoe part of it! |
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Posted: 3/8/2017 5:55:27 PM EDT
[#16]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LOW50S:
I like that little kubota I bet you use the crap out of the backhoe part of it! Yes I do! Dad taught me the basics and then left it with me. So far I've built a few roads, a backstop, and cleared some brush. Maintenance is kind of a pain though. Every 100 hours cost a small fortune in fluid and filters lol |
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Posted: 3/9/2017 9:33:11 AM EDT
[#17]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Muad:
That is genius, and badass at the same time! Nice work! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Muad:
Originally Posted By Merlin:
Didn't do anything in the tractor today since it rained cats and dogs all day, but I did make this work platform the other day so I could do things up in the air without being in a ladder. http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p111/Albinator/Kubota%20tractor/IMG_20170304_155127718%20Large_zpsustzu9al.jpg http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p111/Albinator/Kubota%20tractor/IMG_20170304_165917131%20Large_zpspazmdux4.jpg http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p111/Albinator/Kubota%20tractor/IMG_20170304_170714565%20Large_zpsovakgpfy.jpg So far I've used it twice to change out the bulbs in that light fixture shown above plus the same in another light fixture over one of my shop doors. I use an 8' ladder to get into and out of it. Very stable working platform while up in the air, much mo betta than using a ladder while working! That is genius, and badass at the same time! Nice work! That really is cool. I never thought of that. Now there's another reason I need to get pallet forks! |
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Posted: 3/9/2017 10:24:12 AM EDT
[#18]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ytka:
That really is cool. I never thought of that. Now there's another reason I need to get pallet forks! Between the grapple and pallet forks about the only thing my bucket does anymore is hold stuff up while I reposition the tractor
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Posted: 3/9/2017 10:31:10 AM EDT
[#19]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sea2summit:
Between the grapple and pallet forks about the only thing my bucket does anymore is hold stuff up while I reposition the tractor Heck, I need to get another tractor while I'm at it...
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Posted: 3/9/2017 10:43:04 AM EDT
[#20]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Muad:
I need a loader, and forks... Heck, I need to get another tractor while I'm at it... Every man should have two tractors, and land to work with them
Now if I could just get the land...and second tractor
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Posted: 3/9/2017 11:58:04 AM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By hoboninja:
Went to the barn to get a bucket of shit for mom's flowers. *raises hand* If you've got extra, I'll take all of that stuff you want rid of.
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Posted: 3/9/2017 12:49:20 PM EDT
[#22]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sea2summit:
Every man should have two tractors, and land to work with them
Now if I could just get the land...and second tractor Ha! I have some land now, with plans to acquire more once we get established. |
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Posted: 3/9/2017 8:37:32 PM EDT
[#23]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sea2summit:
Every man should have two tractors, and land to work with them I don't plan on stopping at just 2. |
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Posted: 3/9/2017 10:28:20 PM EDT
[#24]
Let us all watch this truck spit the top of the motor out the hood...
 TRACTOR PULLING Intro of "THUNDER PULLING 12" |
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Posted: 3/10/2017 6:02:34 AM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By IH1026:
I don't plan on stopping at just 2. If you want to get more than one stuck at a time that's on you
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Posted: 3/10/2017 3:39:13 PM EDT
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Had some scrap ends of 12 gauge square tube (2" ID) left from the equipment shed install, so I thought I'd do something with some of it. Picked up a couple of cat 1 lift arm pins & made a trailer mover. (My first attempt at stick welding, using an old Lincoln AC-225) Consists of 4 pieces of tube & 2 short pieces of 1/4" flat I found a while back.
Had to relieve the back side of the tube to accommodate the top link end profile. 
Gave it a first try out on the 1025R moving this around (load of rock salvaged from an old fish pond water feature) to get it out of the driveway until we have a place to unload it. 
A lot easier to maneuver with the 1025R than a crew-cab F-150... Nick |
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Posted: 3/11/2017 1:09:29 PM EDT
[#27]
Should be posting in this thread quite a bit here in a few months. Put a down payment on a JD 2032R today
Looking like a late June delivery.
2032R |
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Posted: 3/11/2017 2:15:10 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Pavelow16478:
Should be posting in this thread quite a bit here in a few months. Put a down payment on a JD 2032R today Looking like a late June delivery.
2032R Nice, looking forward to lots of pics of it in action.
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Posted: 3/11/2017 7:12:14 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Pavelow16478:
Should be posting in this thread quite a bit here in a few months. Put a down payment on a JD 2032R today Looking like a late June delivery.
2032R Win! |
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Posted: 3/11/2017 10:03:06 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By nikdfish:
Had some scrap ends of 12 gauge square tube (2" ID) left from the equipment shed install, so I thought I'd do something with some of it. Picked up a couple of cat 1 lift arm pins & made a trailer mover. (My first attempt at stick welding, using an old Lincoln AC-225) Consists of 4 pieces of tube & 2 short pieces of 1/4" flat I found a while back. http://www.skhowell.com/images/t-mover-1.jpg Had to relieve the back side of the tube to accommodate the top link end profile. http://www.skhowell.com/images/t-mover-2.jpg Gave it a first try out on the 1025R moving this around (load of rock salvaged from an old fish pond water feature) to get it out of the driveway until we have a place to unload it. http://www.skhowell.com/images/t-mover-3.jpg A lot easier to maneuver with the 1025R than a crew-cab F-150... Nick 
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Posted: 3/11/2017 10:11:03 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sea2summit:
If you want to get more than one stuck at a time that's on you Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sea2summit:
Originally Posted By IH1026:
I don't plan on stopping at just 2. If you want to get more than one stuck at a time that's on you Challenge accepted. 
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Posted: 3/12/2017 10:40:52 AM EDT
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so I almost buried tractor in backyard trying to "de-clutter" and make way for hot tub
mmmm... re-hook and pull 
OKAY...tried again, lifted front tractor spun, 2wd and unloaded rears suck.....should of got 4wd tractor
oh!!!!!!!! it's moved! used Tahoe and steered truck...ran over shit, goats going crazy yelling "DADDY..you going to kill us, DADDY...the fence...OH SHIT...the fence and tree...." what a bunch of pussied goats ....truck moved
and minimal damage... 
1 garden cart (can be fixed) 1 old gas grill...ugh..FUBAR'd 1 old red flier..mmm..flat...errr...squashed pretty damn flat.. 
i did get a load of old wood into field to burn
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overall...GTG..
now it's Sunday....one more day . |
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Posted: 3/12/2017 6:59:17 PM EDT
[#33]
Been doing the annual tree pruning/property clean up. Hope I added the last load to the pile today.
Will have a burn day soon. I love burn day! 
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Posted: 3/12/2017 7:18:20 PM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TN-MadDog:
Been doing the annual tree pruning/property clean up. Hope I added the last load to the pile today. Will have a burn day soon. I love burn day!
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/35314/IMG-6878-164462.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/35314/IMG-6877-164463.JPG Nice looking tractor.
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Posted: 3/12/2017 7:30:13 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PA452:
Nice looking tractor. Thanks, it is a year 2000 JD 4300. I bought it new and it has about 570 hours on it now. It has made my life much easier. I use the front end loader and fork attachment to avoid as much manual labor as possible. 
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Posted: 3/12/2017 8:08:23 PM EDT
[#36]
I started clearing some overgrown clearcuts for foodplots. No before pics, but I did take some in progress pics.
Some of it bush hogged:  Attached FileMore bush hogged:  Attached FileThe grown up part in the middle is a burn pile that never got burned and some really rough terrain that I'm going to smooth out. Once I finish this clearing, there's another that's a lot bigger on the other side of the road that I'll start on. There are several more areas, but I've got to decide what to cut and what to leave for bedding areas. |
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Posted: 3/13/2017 7:08:10 AM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ytka:
I started clearing some overgrown clearcuts for foodplots. No before pics, but I did take some in progress pics. Some of it bush hogged: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/222790/image-164500.JPG More bush hogged: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/222790/image-164501.JPG The grown up part in the middle is a burn pile that never got burned and some really rough terrain that I'm going to smooth out. Once I finish this clearing, there's another that's a lot bigger on the other side of the road that I'll start on. There are several more areas, but I've got to decide what to cut and what to leave for bedding areas. Nice. I need a brush hog badly
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Posted: 3/13/2017 3:49:45 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Haggin]
[#38]
No pics, but drove my 1961 JD 4010 home from service at the dealership. Just 50 minutes for the 9 mile drive in 8th gear and full throttle (2,000 rpm).
Needed the rock shaft lever and cable replaces and I was going to be gone too much to get too it. They put a new coolant and block heater on while it was in. Picking up a JD 336 baler from the inlaws and trying my hand at hay this year. Already bought a sickle mower. Trouble finding people to do the little amount of hay we have |
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Posted: 3/15/2017 3:07:15 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bansil:
so I almost buried tractor in backyard trying to "de-clutter" and make way for hot tub http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u182/turtlemechanic/ford%205000%20tractor/20170310_144106_zps7l9bbu2r.jpg mmmm... re-hook and pull http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u182/turtlemechanic/ford%205000%20tractor/20170310_144119_zpswjtvbnfu.jpg OKAY...tried again, lifted front tractor spun, 2wd and unloaded rears suck.....should of got 4wd tractor
oh!!!!!!!! it's moved! used Tahoe and steered truck...ran over shit, goats going crazy yelling "DADDY..you going to kill us, DADDY...the fence...OH SHIT...the fence and tree...." what a bunch of pussied goats ....truck moved
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u182/turtlemechanic/ford%205000%20tractor/20170310_144353_zps0wwcwnxa.jpg and minimal damage... http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u182/turtlemechanic/ford%205000%20tractor/20170310_144412_zpsxolve4c0.jpg 1 garden cart (can be fixed) 1 old gas grill...ugh..FUBAR'd 1 old red flier..mmm..flat...errr...squashed pretty damn flat.. http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u182/turtlemechanic/ford%205000%20tractor/20170310_144417_zps5a9jiihn.jpg i did get a load of old wood into field to burn
.... http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u182/turtlemechanic/ford%205000%20tractor/20170310_152228_zpsonppiu3q.jpg overall...GTG..
now it's Sunday....one more day . Wow. Y'all are wetter than we are up here. |
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Posted: 3/15/2017 3:30:13 PM EDT
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I used my tractor to make my wallet lighter. I noticed the front axle was leaking, so they came to get it yesterday. I don't have a truck and trailer that could haul it. The good news is they were running a service special and I was due for the 500 hour service. Getting them to do the service waives the pickup and delivery fee. The service is $325, but pickup would have been $150-$200.
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Posted: 3/17/2017 5:01:00 PM EDT
[Last Edit: sea2summit]
[#41]
Spring cleaning this morning, s2s2.3 helped out by following me around so I could sort all the junk and load it up.
 Attached FileRest of the day was soil prep for grass 
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Posted: 3/17/2017 9:51:58 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sea2summit:
Spring cleaning this morning, s2s2.3 helped out by following me around so I could sort all the junk and kid it up. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/326526/IMG-2472-168063.JPG Rest of the day was soil prep for grass
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Posted: 3/17/2017 9:55:59 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kitties-with-Sigs:
Is she driving that tractor?? |
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Posted: 3/17/2017 9:59:37 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Kitties-with-Sigs]
[#44]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sea2summit:
Yep, she's been driving it for about six months, she's been digging with the backhoe about a year and a half. On behalf of all the girls in the world, thank you.
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Posted: 3/17/2017 10:08:48 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kitties-with-Sigs:
You are my kind of dad. Girl who can throw a decent punch (fight when she needs to), drive tractor and use a knife to skin things...this is not a weak girl. On behalf of all the girls in the world, thank you.  Attached FileThat's big sis, but we're working on it
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Posted: 3/17/2017 10:11:34 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Kitties-with-Sigs]
[#46]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sea2summit:
Skin things you say?https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/326526/IMG-1916-168351.JPG That's big sis, but we're working on it I've never skinned a hog, cuz we don't really have those up here. But fur bearing animals for pelts (I don't do this anymore, because I am now soft and will not take what I do not actually need, but I CAN still do it), squirrels to eat, and deer...yeah, I can skin the hell out of any of that. If they know from Dad that they are beautiful (and they are, from what I see) and they learn to be strong from Dad, they will be strong women. They will not settle for some weak asshole who does not appreciate them. |
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Posted: 3/17/2017 10:14:42 PM EDT
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Tugging on the pelt, feeling that "letting go" of the skin from the muscle, and not cutting through either....
Nothing can teach that except doing it. I would like your little girls.
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Posted: 3/19/2017 9:56:45 PM EDT
[Last Edit: loon_138]
[#48]
Driveway was thawed and soupy, so a bit of back blading to take advantage of a couple sunny days to let it dry
Also a pic of the front end ballast I rigged up when I had to three point around a couple hay bales when the bobcat was in the shop 
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Posted: 3/20/2017 8:23:41 AM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By loon_138:
Driveway was thawed and soupy, so a bit of back blading to take advantage of a couple sunny days to let it dry https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/66713/IMG-20170319-184347697-169926.jpg Also a pic of the front end ballast I rigged up when I had to three point around a couple hay bales when the bobcat was in the shop https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/66713/IMG-20170319-184405234-169931.jpg Who made those chains? |
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Posted: 3/20/2017 8:19:10 PM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sea2summit:
Love your ballast and the brush guard. Who made those chains? 
TireChain.com |
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