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    Good morning!!!!

    I would say good morning, but it's well into the evening. I haven't posted in years, but I stopped in to share some news here: https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/death-of-member-jdgreen227.459540/ Hope everyone is doing well! I miss you all.
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    Death of Member JDgreen227

    Hello Everyone, It has been years since I posted on this site; a busy life has gotten in the way and has not left me enough time for hobbies such as tractors, but I wanted to share some sad news: I found out tonight that member William Burns (JDgreen227) passed away earlier this year. I don't...
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    New to Quick Hitches - What do I need?

    I just recently purchased my first quick hitch from Harbor Freight Tools. I have never used one before, so I'm wondering what parts I will need. What do I need to place on the draw pins circled in the photo to secure the attachments? Can I just throw a lynch pin on the end and call it a...
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    Glass Fuse Confusion

    Having trouble finding the correct glass fuses for replacing blown ones in 12volt cigarette lighter plugs (for automotive accessories). I seem to have to replace a blown fuse every so often in different accessories ranging from lights to air compressors, but I am having trouble locating the...
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    Messicks Open House (and funny pictures!)

    Haven't been on TBN in a while, but me and my dad made the 1.5 hour trip to the open house today. Very impressed with the facilities and personnel. The tractor maintenance clinic was very informative. Here are some pictures from the event:
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    Newsletter

    I just changed my e-mail, so how do I sign up for the newsletter again? :confused:
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    Memorial Day

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    Buying Advice To buy a tractor or not?

    Where did you get a picture of my yard??? :eek: Really, that pic looks like this spot on my property: Bamboo, tree, brush pile, and all!
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    Dog pics

    Here are some current pics: Our Lab has his own Facebook page thanks to my sister (who took the pics): https://www.facebook.com/pages/Striker-The-Yellow-Lab/343958862372377?ref=ts&fref=ts
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    Tractor.com

    Don't remember seeing this link posted here before, so I thought I'd share it with everyone: Tractor Reviews, Videos, Pictures and Tractor Prices
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    3-Point Dethatcher

    I came across this company in my web travels: CMP ATTACHMENTS, llc I thought I would pass it along for anyone looking for a reasonably priced 3-point dethatcher. There are not a lot of units like this on the market.
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    Weight Distributing Hitch Question

    I have a question regarding weight distributing hitches. I have a vehicle that is rated to tow a 5,000# trailer without a weight-distributing hitch and a 10,000# trailer with one. If I purchase a trailer that weighs 2,000# empty and has a GVWR of 7,000#, but I only load it with 2,000# of cargo...
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    Got a job at Harbor Freight Tools

    Yup, I just got a job at the local store which is 10 minutes away. I went in for the first time on Monday to do some paperwork/training. This will be my first "real" paying job (I graduate high school this year). :D
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    Who has a cool tractor and wants to win LED lights!!!

    Here is our BX: It currently has NO work lights (the only one I had stopped working), so some LED's would be nice.
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