Neighbor Calls for Extraction Help....

TBDonnelly · 05-10-2006, 10:42 PM

Earlier this evening the neighbor calls........er......ah.....I got a little to close to the shoreline with the tractor (Ford 1920, 33 H.P.). "I've slid sideways and I can't get out". "Each time I try to back out I'm sliding closer to the water". [img]/forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img]

I fired up the CK30, gathered my towing chain and headed over to check the situation out. OMG, This tractor is not only parallel to the waters edge, it's at a serious 'tilt' leaning toward the water. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif[/img]

Fortunately, I brought two length's of chain with me. I was high up, on dry firm ground. Hooked the chain to the rear drawbar of the CK30(HST w/turf tires) and to the rear draw bar of the Ford 1920.

Was the CK up to the challenge? Beads of sweat were forming on my forehead. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img]

Engaged the 4WD, moved the gear selector to low, engaged the rear differential lock, upped the RPM's and drew the slack out of the chain. As the adrenalin soared, I took a deep breath & smashed the foot pedal down, all the way down....hmmmm I thought.....eased up on the pedal bout half way and the animal roared to LIFE!
I envisioned a horse rearing back on it's back two leg's, letting out a couple snorts with steam coming from his nostrils and pulling forward. Looking back, I see the Ford's Ag tires, like two large machinery gears, slowly starting to turn and the back of the Ford angling....................(holding breath).............................up hill.

In a matter of a few moments the Ford was at the top of the hill, safe and sound. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

Success! [img]/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

Don

albmn10 · 05-10-2006, 10:50 PM

Well done Don... So anyway, how are those turfs treating the lawn? Matt

TBDonnelly · 05-10-2006, 10:59 PM

So anyway, how are those turfs treating the lawn?

I'm happy with the turfs. They are "Grass Friendly". They worked well for me in the snow too.......mind you....I'm on flat, flat ground. They were the right choice for my conditions.

Don

Oleozz · 05-10-2006, 11:02 PM

Great story Don, Kioti to the rescue.

bearhawk · 05-11-2006, 12:13 AM

Am I the only one thinking ..... Pictures?

sodamo · 05-11-2006, 01:19 AM

( Am I the only one thinking ..... Pictures? )

Nope - Pictures were my first thought, 2nd, I bet Don sure feels proud. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

David

KiotiJohn · 05-11-2006, 01:33 AM

Like you ever doubted it! LOL
Good job Don. I'm sure the neighbor was happy and impressed.
John

Dmace · 05-11-2006, 08:50 AM

Great Story !

TBDonnelly · 05-11-2006, 11:52 AM

In the heat of the moment and the raw smell of diesel......I forgot [img]/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img] about pictures.

Yesterday rain was on the way, less than 10 miles out and approaching quickly. In less than an hour after the successful extraction it started to rain. We got more than 2" overnight.

Here's a picture...safe and sound.

Don

KiotiJohn · 05-11-2006, 06:14 PM

Don, you should have gotten on that pic editing software and put two or three shots together to recreate the deed! ha ha ha ha ha
John

05-10-2006, 10:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
TBDonnelly Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In the palm of Michigan's Lower Peninsula Posts: 852	Neighbor Calls for Extraction Help.... Earlier this evening the neighbor calls........er......ah.....I got a little to close to the shoreline with the tractor (Ford 1920, 33 H.P.). "I've slid sideways and I can't get out". "Each time I try to back out I'm sliding closer to the water". [img]/forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img] I fired up the CK30, gathered my towing chain and headed over to check the situation out. OMG, This tractor is not only parallel to the waters edge, it's at a serious 'tilt' leaning toward the water. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif[/img] Fortunately, I brought two length's of chain with me. I was high up, on dry firm ground. Hooked the chain to the rear drawbar of the CK30(HST w/turf tires) and to the rear draw bar of the Ford 1920. Was the CK up to the challenge? Beads of sweat were forming on my forehead. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img] Engaged the 4WD, moved the gear selector to low, engaged the rear differential lock, upped the RPM's and drew the slack out of the chain. As the adrenalin soared, I took a deep breath & smashed the foot pedal down, all the way down....hmmmm I thought.....eased up on the pedal bout half way and the animal roared to LIFE! I envisioned a horse rearing back on it's back two leg's, letting out a couple snorts with steam coming from his nostrils and pulling forward. Looking back, I see the Ford's Ag tires, like two large machinery gears, slowly starting to turn and the back of the Ford angling....................(holding breath).............................up hill. In a matter of a few moments the Ford was at the top of the hill, safe and sound. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] Success! [img]/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img] Don

05-10-2006, 10:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
albmn10 Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Albany New York Posts: 400	Re: Neighbor Calls for Extraction Help.... Well done Don... So anyway, how are those turfs treating the lawn? Matt

05-10-2006, 10:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
TBDonnelly Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In the palm of Michigan's Lower Peninsula Posts: 852	Re: Neighbor Calls for Extraction Help.... <font color="blue">So anyway, how are those turfs treating the lawn?</font> I'm happy with the turfs. They are "Grass Friendly". They worked well for me in the snow too.......mind you....I'm on flat, flat ground. They were the right choice for my conditions. Don

05-10-2006, 11:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
Oleozz Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pa. Posts: 1,191	Re: Neighbor Calls for Extraction Help.... Great story Don, Kioti to the rescue.

05-11-2006, 12:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
bearhawk Gold Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Milton, New Hampshire Posts: 322	Re: Neighbor Calls for Extraction Help.... Am I the only one thinking ..... Pictures?

05-11-2006, 01:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
sodamo Gold Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Big Island, HI Posts: 392	Re: Neighbor Calls for Extraction Help.... </font><font color="blueclass=small">( Am I the only one thinking ..... Pictures? )</font> Nope - Pictures were my first thought, 2nd, I bet Don sure feels proud. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] David

05-11-2006, 01:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
KiotiJohn Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 5,975	Re: Neighbor Calls for Extraction Help.... Like you ever doubted it! LOL Good job Don. I'm sure the neighbor was happy and impressed. John

05-11-2006, 08:50 AM	#8 (permalink)
Dmace Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Wakefield, NH Posts: 1,020	Re: Neighbor Calls for Extraction Help.... Great Story !

05-11-2006, 06:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
KiotiJohn Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 5,975	Re: Neighbor Calls for Extraction Help.... Don, you should have gotten on that pic editing software and put two or three shots together to recreate the deed! ha ha ha ha ha John

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