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We had 2 scouts earlier this year - and NONE since then. Our previous average in years past has been around 50 or so. I sure don't know what happened, but we do miss having them around.

I also had one... an 8hp 30" model. It would cut grass knee high without hesitation, but "fast" was not a part of Snappler's vocabulary. Cutting a little 3/4 acre lawn was an all day job. My replacement mower, a ZTR will do the same yard in 30 minutes.

hmmm - I seem to have too many offers to do free work. Those that have compensation attached however, seem to be scarce.

Somebody with a stone-cold heart put that stone in your yard! I'm sorry that it ended up being and expensive ordeal, and I hope you eventurally learn who the culpirt is. You can then re-purpose that stone for one more good use.

I think your question has been answered, i.e. a tractor, any tractor, is not a even replacement for a ZTR. And vice-versa. You 'need' the ZTR, and you 'want' a tractor. Allow yourself to have both and be happy :)

We have both a SxS and a EZGo golf cart. The SxS is 12 years old with approx. 50 hours on it. The golf cart is 27 years old. I have no idea as to how many hours are on the golf cart, but it's used multiple times daily. Both the SxS and the golf cart run perfectly, but the golf cart (electric) is...

Great job! It looks like different property!

One more thing to check, be sure the blade engagement knob is FULLY down (off), otherwise you get the same symptoms. I've had occasions when I 'thought' I had pushed the blade control all the way down, but discovered after many attempts to start the motor that the engagement control was a little...

Ha! And you thought you were through? There is no end. I suppose however, that that's part of the pleasure for you both. Keep the faith - rewards are forthcoming.

I can sure relate to this kind of problem. A few years after we bought this place we discovered that a portion out back had been previously a public land fill. I'm pretty sure that was many years ago since there are 40' trees growing back there. But yet, after walking the area recently I found...

Perhaps you didn't come up during the Depression or during WWII. Those were hard days back then. Most of us were thrilled to be able to afford anything that even looked like meat. The 'meat hammer' was a staple tool in the kitchen. Like you, however, in today's world - meat hammer... not allowed.

Keep in mind, we're talking about rural mid-Georgia in 2021, a place where good jobs are 70 miles away on all sides, our cost was $450/day for two days. That, including the cost of screws, was ~$1K. The economy here has greatly improved since, so I would expect the cost to run ~$2K.

Our metal roof was originally fastened with screws w/rubber gaskets. Those held up well for about 12 years, until they finally dried out and began leaking. Last year we had every screw removed, approximately 6,000 screws, and replaced with new screws w/neopreme gaskets. That of course, was an...

You have a small gold mine there! Short of locking it up and keeping it under lock & key, I'd either make myself a conveyor system for whatever one might need one for, or advertise it for sale. That little stack is definitely worth some money. I can think of many uses for it, but none are...

I had always been taught that neighbors should be neighborly. Good rule of thumb - with exceptions. I once had a good neighbor that I often helped, and received help from him. His main problem was that he had NO tools. So I seemed to become his tool supplier. That was initially no problem in my...

Those are some really tuff dogs! And well trained and cared for. Congrats on the fine extended family.

I also have a 2009 Kubota L3400, but mine's an HST. I wouldn't consider anything now without the HST. But then, that's a personal preference; YMMV. Here's a pix of mine after a day's work running my chipper: I now has 230 hours :-) It's treated as a tool, not as a toy. And no , it won't be...

Neat video - BUT... I'd never ever rely on a patched m/c tire. That's just asking for a fatal failure.

Count me in as one of those wanna-be's. Doc took away my riding days with the verdict 'heart problems with Warfin on the menu'. His/their verdict - Any minor scrape, cuts, or breaks would surely result in bleeding to death before medics could arrive. That, however doesn't stop me from drooling...

I bought the Husqvarna one early, right after they came out. I don't remember the exact price, but I think it was around $40, which I thought at the time was a very high price for the convenience. The convenience factor whe away quickly when a friend was helping me with some tree trimming. He...

I also resorted to going the B-F-H system. There's no logic that I see for the seat to be fastened so tight to the frame in the first place. Kubota gets an "F" on that feature.

My 2009 Kubota L3400 has 230 hrs, most of which are from running my wood chipper. I'd hate to know how hard it'd be to do without it.

I too, feel sorry for you Cub. As for most of us on this site, I/we know that's the sadest day possible. Fairwell Clarence, to a true and trusted friend from all of us.

The FJR1300's are deceptively fast! I rode along with a buddy with one from Birmingham to Houston. He's sometimes rock along at 130mph whereas my Harley was stretching at 110, that is before I made major improvements putting in all S&S guts. Even then, I would not be comportable at 130, even if...

I ran into that situation once in the past. Strangely, a fire mysteriously broke out in the middle of the night and destroyed the old dilapudated building. Oh gosh, what a shame. Fortunately there was no creek restriction involved.

I'm also done with Amazon. Thier "membership" fee has gone out of site; no longer a big advantage over local suppliers. And their deivery dates have become simply wishful thinking. Actual delivery usually is several days after thier promised date. New moto for me is to check around for better...

I use the stall mats around my work shop machinery as well as my truck bed mat. After 10 years in the back of my truck, they still look like new and felxible. Good buy for the buck.

I'm sure my answer doesn't directly respond to your question - But: Change the tires on the zero turn mower to Carlisle A101 tires. That'll end your traction problem. I would not buy either Mahindra. Kubota would be by far, my choice for many reasons.

I hope they don't show up here in mid-Georgia right now. Spouse would be out there with space heaters for those pretty little guys. We expect the first to show up around mid-March.

I found some 3.7v Survivor brand LED flashlights on ebay for about $2.00 each. I bought a dozen and a box of 3.7V rechargeable batteries and posted one by every outside door including the pump house, in every room, garage, shop and even one mounted in the golf cart and every vehicle. About...

My son has a little B2410 BiDirectioanl steering. Bought over 15 years ago new, it has been a great piece of equipment. For those that don't know, the 'bi-directional' steering lets the front tires turn 14* faster than the rear during turns; great for mowing around trees, etc.. (Lesson Learned)...

I can't contribute much as far as the weight. BUT - I would be the last person on earth to disagree considering your cargo.

I have the smaller version from Harbor Freight. The timer is limited to 4 minutes, which is useless. The size is far too small for anything larger than a ring, etc.. I do not recommend that unit. As others will mention, go big, with a decent timer, small item basket, etc.. Cheap just doesn't cut it.

Your story sounds identical to an experience I had only 3 weeks ago. Carfax listed a pickup @ $28K. I went to the dealer to buy it and the dealer pulled up their website listing that truck for $30K. After applying my non-professional negiotating skilles, I ended up buying it for less that the...

Like WranglerX said, avoid clamp on hitch mounts. I have one that's basically wasted iron. It clamps on real nice, looks good and presents nothing but danger. Regardless of tight you clamp it, it will swing at will on any tight turns or manuevers. Stay with any one of the other suggestions on...

Very true regarding being without hot water if (when) the power goes out. Of course, that's the same as with an electric tank-type water heater. Off topic however, is that when the power goes out here we're without light, phone, all water, etc.. Thus, an emergency portable generator is...

You probably got a good deal even considering the higher price if it included delivery and setup. I hope most of that weight is package - 230# would pull my walls down :)

The 'LT with Z71" package came with Classs D hitch & factory brake controller. Or at least this one came with it. I'm thinking I'm all set. I'll hook up my trailer today to check to be sure all the circuits are set up the same. Thanks again for the numerous inputs. You guys did save me a pile...

We also have a Rinna tankless water heater, for 11 years now. Never a problem, very little propane used as well, and obviously no notice in electric bill. Instant hot water although the hot water does have to clear the cold water out of the line same as a tank-type heater. But, it's an endless...

Decision made: Bought today 2018 Chevy LT 5.3L w/max towing pkg. 53,000 miles. Rated tow 11,300# Replies & suggestions were greatly appreciated! Saved me from making a huge mistake. Thanks again. PS 1997 Chevy 1/2 ton, step-side short bed, 3-door, 5.7L, 138k miles, will be up for sale...

:-) Good point!

Good point on buying something she can't drive since she's the 'primary' driver. It's not that I don't drive... I've been driving for 70+ years with 1 no-fault accidents and no tickets. It's that she's a lot younger than me and will most likely inherit the truck, tractor, etc. soonest. I'm not...

Getting an acutal scale weight is probably the best/only way to know for sure. My "9K" number is just going by the factory literature. That's perhaps conservative. We checked out a Tundra yesterday. Great bargin with all the bells & whistles, including adjustable seats. With the driver's seat...

Good post, thanks! Regarding the Uhaul E350 box van, that's exactly how I brought the rig up from Texas to Georgia upon retirement. I'm taking the several comments regarding a big NO on the Tacoma/Colorado/Ranger etc. idea to heart. Now that I go back a re-read my idea, it really sounds stupid.

I'd need to tow maybe a couple of times per year, but yes, we do have mid-size mountains to pass over. The trailer does have electric brakes. I have towed it with my little 1/2 ton Chevy p/u, without having an electric brake controller. It pulls fine, but you can forget stopping. It'll just pust...

I'm needing another (used) truck to haul my 7,000 tractor w/implements. Trailer is a 20' PJ, around 2,000 pounds. Total gross is around 9,000 pounds. Would a mid-size truck such as a Colorado, Ranger, or Tacoma handle it? Or if not, what's the smallest truck that I should consider? Factor in...

Nice pair of DeWalt tools - $100 off, i.e. $149 vs $249 normal price on Amazon.

Is Fescue a bad thing for Winter coverage? I just bought a 50# bag of what I thought was Bermuda yesterday but got Fescue. I'm undecided as to whether to take it back, or give it a try.

Beautiful project, and well documented. My only minor thought was that I think I'd take the engine to a dyno shop and have them break it in and tune it before putting in. You have far too many $$$ and time invested to chance screwing it up in the last step. Do you have any expectatins as to what...

I keep a frig in the workshop all the time. Never had a problem of freezing or thawing. They're built with insulation to keep the temp constant. In addition, we keep our freezer in the garage. It stays at -3* all the time, summer & winter. Never had a problem.

I have 10 30' tall Leland Cypress trees to cut and chip with my Woodland Mills WC68 chipper. I'm hesitant to do that due to the possiblity of constant clogging. Anyone have any experience with that problem? Or is my concern for naught...

All good points jeff9366. On the other hand, me being past 83, I would relish the opportunity to play with a grapple on my own land, and on my own schedule. I suspect ahenthusahenthus could actually hire the work out much cheaper than buying equipment and doing it himself. Sure, one can, and...

I also have great memories of Western Auto. At age 14 I had snagged a high paying job ($0.85/hr) as a janitor for a local chemical company. Needing transportation to get to work after school, I needed a bicycle in the worst way. The manager of our local Western Auto sold me a beautiful Schwinn...

Add me down for another tankless water heater. We've had ours for 13 years. Never a failure, never a shortage of hot water. It uses a fraction of the amount of propane our old tank type heater used. Hot water on demand and endless supply. The only change I'd make is to add an additonal small...

I can give GE dryer a big ZERO vote. We had to replace our dryer during Covid. Last month that $1300 dryer just decided to refuse to turn on. It being still under warranty we called for repair. Two weeks later the tech service man replaced every computer panel with no change. Suddenly the dryer...

I can relate to her problem... A couple of years ago we had a crippled Canada goose show up in our yard. Naturally, I felt sorry for her and started throwing out food for her. It wasn't long before she had a couple of friends dropping in to visit with her. As you can guess, the population...

Hummers have left town. Last week we were seeing ~50. Earlier this week the count suddenly dropped to 3. Today - zero. I'm not sure if they left town due to the hurricane forecasted to come through here, or perhaps it just that time of the year for them to seek a better place to winter. At any...

Same problem here except I only have 13 acres of trees to keep up with. Being in my mid-80's, keeping the fallen trees and branches cleaned up has become more than I can handle alone. And hired help around here is non-existent. I'll be watching your thread, hoping for some good answers...

I'm in the same boat as you are... So far I haven't found a really good 'fix'. Thomson's Water Seal is a 6 month ordeal. Costly and a lot of work but only lasts about 6 moths at most. Linseed oil smell to high heaven, turns black, and tracks into the house - which is unacceptable. Same with...

Yep, we have a Grampa's and it works like a champ. Regardless, either one will give you a workout - but less than pulling weeds by hand.

DE seems to be the forgotten best insect deterent every discovered. But, it seems to be difficult to find in most stores; why I can't imagine. Their profit margin has grown nicely over the years. I recall having bought it for use in water treatment chemical manufacturing (back in the younger...

You received incorrect info; The Husqvarna Rider 155 has 3 blades.

I have a similar Husqvarna Rider 15.5/hp. I can say how good it is since I've only been using it for over 21 years. It does have one of those unreliable Kohler engines, but it jus keeps ongoing. Best cutting mower I've ever seen, and a near zero turn; actually it's a 4" turning cirlce. The...

I like the fact that the chipper will pull in the wood/limbs/vines, etc. without me having to stand there and feed every piece. I can just shove it in to get it started and go back to collecting the next item to feed. For me, there's no comparison in a self feeding chipper and a manual feed chipper.

My first mower, a HusquvarnaI Rider 155, came only with a stamped deck. My mowing needs increased, so I needed a second mower as well. also had reservations about buying another mower with a stamped deck, so I bought my second mower with a 7 ga fabricated deck. Unfortunately the second mower...

I went with Woodland Mills for my little Kubota L3400. It technically handles 5"x6" but just for easy and convenience I stay under 6". Now they have 8" x 8" for the same power requirements. The hydraulic feed handles crooked and fork stuff with ease. My choice bounced betwen Woodmax and...

My uncle raised and fought fighting cocks all his life. He built his home on winnings. But don't mistake that raising and prepairing fight roosters is an easy job. Every rooster had to be exercised for no less than 15 minutes every morning, usually 30 mintues each. That entailed running the...

Hawkinshollow, I suspect that IF you had them remove the siding, cut it down, and re-install it, that would have been a real mess. Not only would they probably not made straight cuts, but you'd end up with a bunch of broken or cracked siding. All said and done, I think you came out much better...

The thing I don't like about Zippo lighters is the blister that they leave on your leg when (not if) they leak. On the upside, they do make a certain click when you flick them open and shut during your times of boredom. I have a couple of Zippo's laying around in a dish on the dresser, left...

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Don't feel lonesome - Yesterday we had 50 hummers. Today - 6. Normally they hang out here until mid-September. But, with the temps pushing 100* daily, I suspect they found a better spot to hang out. Can't blame 'em!

I bought 2 Bull Bags of mulch; 1300# each bag. I was a little off on my thinking. Way too heavy for my little Kubota L3400 to lift. I had to nickle & dime each one t about 1/2 full before I could move them around. They are very well made though. Surprisingly, the two hand straps are plenty...

I bought the lift table from HF that has a 1000# lift. Handy as a shirt pocket. I use it daily.

Being 91 YO, 137# & 5'4" - consider yourself very lucky to being even able to pick up a FS-90. Congrats!!!

I've had the same bad experience with Grip-Rite screws. Last box I bought the first 15 or so I used broke off long before screwing all the way into a 2x4. ...yeah, I took them back. No more Grip-Rite's for me, thank you.

GREAT finds! You must have that lucy star over you.

We're filling 6-1 qt feeders every day now for about 50 humming birds. I'm guessing the heat is prompting more food runs for them.

We have similar problems with our GE set. Wife HATES the GE washer feature requiring one to lay on the floor to clean the filter. Who ever designed that needs to have to do it only once. Now our GE dryer simply quit. Won't turn on. Service tech came yesterday to fix it. He had no idea of what...

Eddie is 100% right about the pine beetles. They transfer from on tree to the next when the wind blows one against another. The only cure I'm told is to cut the tree down. In fact, the DNR had a friend of mine to cut down over 200 pine trees a few years ago, just for the beetle infestation and...

Same here. For the price I consider them as throw-aways. They seem to last about as long a one battery. But handy? You Bet!

I did that exact thing to my Dad's VW. By the time I stopped, he claimed it was MAKING gasoline. What fun...

That's some really tuff stuff you had to clear. I'm not sure if I'd even give that at try. Congrats on your tenacity.

Back in the 60's, Alabama State Highway Patrols used unpublished roadside vehicle safety inspection blockade's. If your vihicle had a serious default you were required to have it repaired before moving on. Minor infractions were either repaired on the spot or a small fine was issued. This was...

I'm wondering why you would want/need to remove the bucket. Are you planning on a converstion of some sort? I also have a 2009 Kubota L3400. It also has been 'garage kept' 100% of the time since purchased new. No reflection, but I've never felt a need to remove the bucket, but then that's just...

We're up to around 50 now, an increase of 49 over 2 months ago.

I sincerely hope you will heal from the pain soon. And hopefully, you'll find another lucky friend.

I also gave away my Husqvarna 52" garden tractor/mower ($3100) after breaking the pinion gear, with no replacement parts available.

Consider yourself lucky with the GE fridge & icemaker. Our new GE fridge icemaker (2 years old now) has had 6 serice calls. The last call they finally replaced the entire icemaker. Ah! Great news eh? Nope - the new one hangs up with ice in the dispenser door about once/week. I'm not agreable to...

What you DON'T want is a Stihl MS194T. Nice looking little prunning saw - if you can ever get it cranked. Best to have a spare set of elbows or a gorilla handy...

The U.S.Forestry Service seems to think thier $15-$17/hr pay is enough. That's not competitive with private companies with $25/hr strarting pay. There's a lot more to that trade other than handling a shovel. Granted, one must have a calling to want to do the heavy lifting part of that job, but...

Ha! No face nor arm protection :) Results are as shown in the pix. I'm only able to use105 string in my trimmer. Did about 2 hours with it yesterday in some underbrush not nearly as dense as you see on a daily basis. After 2 hours I was totally beat, and looked like it as well. Even with eye...

Absolutely - same here. Normally they need to feed about every 15 minutes. But when temps get over 100, I'm assuming they do well to slow their heartbeat down to conserve energy, same as when asleep. We were seeing 1 - 3 at a time last week. Temps went close to 100* during that time. It cooled...

I'm sorry for you.

My list is short but growing. I blank out those that seem to have an 'opinion' or 'gospel fact' on every topic under the sun. It's amazing how smart they are... when they actually aren't. Obviously they're trying to make the Most Post list.

And a LOT cheaper than replacing... even for a 100# tank. Mine have been recertified a number of times. I think it was a $15 charge, which basically was looking it over and slapping a new sticker on it.

They're Back!!! We usually have 3 feeders out that are cleaned and refilled twice (or more) per day. This year we'd only seen on Hummer, so we cut back to one feeder. Now, here it is almost July and suddenly we have gobs of hummers, just overnight. They're feeding about a dozen at a time, all...

And I bet you have one SMARTER Wally :-)

I sure didn't know that. Farthest I've allowed mine to venture was 2 miles, according to the screen readout. I wonder what would happen if one lets the drone just keep going away? Would someone (not me!) give that a test?

Other than the motor completely falling out, i.e. 'hit the ground falling out', the dash completely broke out, both front seat backs completely broke off, and the timing belt broke at 30K miles, costing me around $1K for replacement. I waited...hmmm, make that never bought another Ford. That...

I will, but I do get a maximum allowed height warning message on the screen.

I had a neighbor that bought a new "Chevrolet" half-ton. It came from the factory with all Chevrolet name plate & trim on one side, and alll GMC Seirra name plate & trim on the other side. The dealer, of course, offered to correct the oversight, but the neighbor declined, opting to keep the as...

I think my DJI Mini-Pro 3 flies at about 35mph, 11 mile range and 400' ceiling. I'm afraid to let it go out to 11 miles though - last time I got a "Internet Connection Lost" comment on the screen. Fortunately the drone was smart enough to go into Return To Home mode, so all the fear was for...

DJI does have the "Follow-Me" feature. You can select it to follow any object you wish. It will follow until it hits the auto-return point (battery low) point, or until you direct it otherwise.

I have the DJI Mini 3 Pro, for about 2 years now. I did buy the extra package but so far haven't needed it. It's good to have around though. I did break the gimble once due to poor handling . Local (in USA) fast repair was available for $69. My only negative is having only 3 batteries I run out...

Strange you say no zerk on the treddle pedal. My L3400 has 2 plus one on the clutch pedal. Not saying you're wrong, only that some models do have zerks. I will add, those 3 zerks are not easy to see. I have to use a flashlight to see mine.

That's a LOT of walking! I bet your 'dogs' are tired :) On a serious note, that's a very commendable effort that you and your family members put out. And not just once - but on a continous basis. It's sad that you've gotten so little of voluntary help and funding. A Glad Hand only goes so...

We had a couple for a few days, but it seems they've gone on. Usually we have 30-50 this time of the year. Hopefully they'll come back in soon. We love Hummers!

I had a Reject once. Inspector rejected my '49 Chevy Suburban (Panel truck w/windows) for not having seat belts. I, of course, explained that they didn't have seat belts at the time that truck came out. He, of course, didn't care about that. No inspection certificate! (I never argured that seat...

Mine doesn't cut up pine needles much, but pine cones? Those should clean up the deck just fine.

I don't disagree with your choice at all. But I did go ahead and install the mulching kit on my Kubota ZTR. True, it does inhibit chopping down very tall weeds, but I don't have to do that but once per season. In that case I simply cut down to 4" on round one, then recut to 2.5" next time...

I no longer wash the underside of my deck. I always have a few piles of wood chips around. Just drive over them and the chips clean the deck whisle clean.

I agree with the way 'back when' in Alabama they'd set up road side safety inspections. No emmision check, just safety. Citations, if due, were written right on the spot. I'm sure they've changed that by now. In my current state, Georgia, only certain counties, those adjacent to large metro...

yep, I was one of those... Bought one of the first creaming 9600's for a mere $1000. Boy was I put out when they shortly came out with the 14.4. My home-grown Chat Channel became outdated overnight.

Very common situation for those coming up during the Great Depression. My Dad never finished the 3rd grade. Mom, the smarter one, got through the 6th. Both were born around 1910. Back in East Texas, cotton fields commanded lots of hands. That apparently was more important than schooling...

I've seen the Flock personally, in action. The Flock systems are extremely accurate - and very effective. They can locate any vehicle based on not only the license plate but any other combinations of identification on the vehicle, such as a scratch, color, decal, window tint, or any other...

I'd not hesitate to cut it. They'll probably thank you!

Your comments about Humana is scaring me! I've had Humana for about 6 years now with no regrets - so far, and that's after having a previous heart attack. Depending on which state and which county you live in determines the benefits and costs as well as which specific plan you elect. I 'had' a...

Absolutely. Don't let it make berries the first year... or more.

I used Behr Porch paint w/anti-slip ingredient. Clean w/power spray, waited 1 week and rolled one coat. Looks like new still after 3 years. Cost was $38/gallon and covers 450 sqft. I recommend that.

I also own about 400' of that construction grade red rubber hose. Been using that for the last 10 years. I love it! Lasts forever and is difficult to make it kink. On the other hand, wife hates it. She bought herself 100' of that cheap-ass flat hose junk to use for her flower beds because "it...

I'm using a Kubota Z2412 (26hp Kawasaki engine) with a mulching kit. I have one area with the same tall weeds situation, i.e. it gets mowed about twice per year. I raise the ZTR deck to about 4" and mow rather slowiy. Then I go back a remow it to about 2.5". On the other hand, I'm totally...

I received a MS194T for my birtday. List price was $440 + TTL. I've learned that I wouldn't give a wooden nickle for another one. It takes a gorilla arm to crank it, and it cuts no better than my Husqvarna 435T pruning saw that cost ~$300. From what I read, Echo seems to be the way to go.

Back in the day... when gas powered rotary mowers were the new thing I bought a brand new Lawn Boy. That was supposed to be the Cadillac of mowers. I think I paid something like $300 for it, and that was back in the early '60's. Took it home and tried to crank it. Boom! I jerked the cord right...

Sorry H/D... this sounds like "My dog's bigger than your dog" :-) I was driving @ 12, unrestricted driver's license @ 14, holding down a after-school job @ 13 and owned my own car @ 15, bought myself with my $.85/hr job. Yeah, those were back in the years, *50's, when it was legal. To your...

Beware - all is not gold. There's a chance that you may or may not have corrected 20/20 nearsight and farsight vision even after the surgery. Some people do, so don't. And there will surely be a little discomfort in night driving, but with tinted yellow thow-away glasses, that's easily overcome...

The Club Cadet Pro Z with dual rear wheels would easily handle your slopes. BUT - they're pricey. Something like $22K... I know my current Kubota Z2412 will NOT handle that kind of slope; I have a quarter acre of the same and have made many attempts without success. In addition to flipping over...

Simpson brand is the best brand out there. A 3100psi gas powered unit for well under $500 is common. They come with hose and gun. Sold by most big box stores like Home Depot with free delivery.

I had a similar situation this year as well. I failed to claim ~$1500 of tax I had paid on some income. I had filed electronically so there was no retrieval. Immediately I filed an Amended Return. IRS site stated that it would be up to 20 WEEKS before it would be reviewed. :-(

I had both lense replacements done on both eyes about 6 years ago. Between Medicare and Humana, the cost was 100% covered. BTW, I had then and still have after lense replacements 20/20 vision.

Amen!!! I received a new Stihl MS194T saw for my birthday. Although it's a small fairly lightweight saw made for pruning and other light duty cutting, it's a killer to crank. The pull cord goes up about halfway up and stops at the compression stoke level. To crank that POS you just about have...

Good suggestion, i.e. 3 gallon size VP Racing Fuel container. I went to snap up a couple of those BUT - the extra 'tax' of $9 for a hose plus another $5 for a hose bender, killed my interest. Perhaps you can recommend a place other than Amazon to buy them at a better price?

If you have trouble with the larger pieces, use a smaller piece like maybe a 2"-3" piece started, then run the larger piece in before it finishes the small piece. I often run larger pieces jammed up one directly behind the previous one being chipped giving the unit a continous run. That works...

I second that info... My experience was removing about 10 of mature box woods at work one day. I had access to one of our 5,000# fork lifts. Ha! That sounded quick and easy, but it proved to be far from it. My imagination was to pull the forks close to each other and simply 'pluck' them out...

I mop my 20' PJ trailer down about every 2 - 3 years with boiled linseed oil. So far, in 12 years, no rot at all.

I've had a few of those when I had a place back in East Texas. I'd end up with flat tires every time I'd even get close to them. Having 15 punctures was not all that unusual. I solved that problem by replacing my front tires with 18 ply airplane recaps. Then it didn't matter if I had air in...

That's dead-on right. My old Husqvarna tractor style mower, 52" Kawasaki 27hp, would cut my 25* hills with no problem. It finally blew the pionion gear and with no replacement parts available. I replaced it with a Kubota Z412, 48" Kawasaki 26hp ZTR. The ZTR not only won't pull the hills (with...

Good write-up. Very good! But, I haven't gotten the feeling that this thread was simply to beat up of Ford. My all-time favorite pickup was a Ford F150. And that's comparing it to Chevy and Dodge pickups that I've owned. Now... my favorite car was a '69 Dodge Cornet RT, chosing from some 75 or...

Lucky guy! And Big Sky Country to boot.

We've seen 2 scouts so far here in Mid-Georgia. That's usually about 2 weeks before the flocks arrive. We're looking forward to seeing those little guys arrive.

The Ford 10-speed has had shifting problems since 2017. Son bought a 2019 that shortly encountered problems with it down-shifting, often at highway speed. Other times it either would not up-shift, or if/when it did it slammed up into the next range. He took it back to the dealer for repair MANY...

No help on your question, sorry. I bought a spare set of new blades when I bought My WC68 2 years ago. Less than $2000 back then...) So far i haven't needed to flip the blades nor have I use my spare set - not needed as far as I know. I understand that the blades are getting dull when I see a...

We have 13 with a couple of 1 acre ponds, and about 8 or 9 acres of heavily wooded. House & shop sits on about 2 or 3 acres of lawn grade. okay... now that you have 30 or so replies, we're expecting you to post a table with some valuable info.

Just jumping into the middle of a disagreement... I have a '97 Chevy C1500 with 140K. Transmission failures is a known problem for that particular pickup, at around 50K miles. I had mine flushed and new fluid put in at 50K, and have never had one minute of trouble out of it. I was advised...

You tricked me! When you referred to a Honda SilverWing I immediately thought about my 1981 Honda SilverWing. Totally different machines. I restored the SilverWing to 'as new' condition, then sold it. Good running bike, that's for sure.

I seem to have an oposite opinion of the Pacific Coast. I had a lady friend that road one in numerous Iron Butt rallies, and faired very well in doing so. Never had a DNF. Although you might consider me a Harley fan, having owned a number of Harley's as well as GoldWings, I did develop a high...

I also cut many lawns for about $3.00 each, or less, with a mower like this one, except mine didn't have that funny looking thing on top. ahhh Those good 'ole days.

We also bought a Woodland Mills WC68, for the exact same purpose as beowolf. We shred tons of Wisteria vines routinely. The WC68 handles small trees up to around 5"-6" fine with our little 29hp Kubota. There's no way I'm willing to chance burning here in the middle of a million pine trees. A...

Lots of suggestions here, and to be heeded. One very good measure, when possible, is using a pole saw. Of course, the pole saw is no match for very large trees. But many accidents occurr when 'just gonna knock out this little guy'. Those are the kind that jump around a lot, and give the saw...

Only I wish! I've had to replace the screws twice in 10 years. Oooppss - yeah, you're right, the steel is still good. Now, about those gaskets under the screws...

I've also seen on TV about a certain wasp that attacks bee hives. You might watch the hives closely and see if that's the situation in your case also.

Wife's truck is EXACTLY what I'm shopping for right now. Wanna sell it?

If your owner's manual specified "every 200 hours" I would not interject "or every x-number" of months. Hours is tallied by usage, not age.

It's my understanding that detergent oil foams more than non-detergent. (Right?) At any rate, I have stayed with the manufacturer's recommendation. On a side note, I've found non-detergent harder to find, and as much or higher in price than detergent.

Same problem here, i.e. no traction on hills. Do the bar type tires tear up the lawn pretty bad?

After ~70 messages with one method or another to kill fire ants, no doubt many or most chemicals recommended work, at least to some degree. I've been using Surrender which definitely does work but my hang-up is that it absolutely should not be used on or near agricultural areas. Hopefully...

Wrong forum.

The dogs are doing well. Operator looks like he'd rather be somewhere else.

I DIDN'T get a student loan. Will the government just give me the $100K+ difference please.

Same here; 13 years with endless supply of hot water. And no propane to waste 24/7. No breakdowns. My only regret is that I didn't also have a tankless installed under the kitchen sink so wife would always have instant hot water. I may still go ahead and add that.

Excellent photograph! His eyes just penetrate right though me. No question as to what he's wanting :)

Ford 2019 and 2020 10-speed transmission have a serious defect, a defect that Ford does not seem to be able to correct. Son's 2020 10-speed F150 Lariat cost him over $8K in (non)repair bills and another $40K in lost trade-in value for a 2023 model. He had both Ford attempt repairs as well as...

Too bad nobody made a movie of that fiasco. You'd be a broken up battered millionaire today! Hopefully you mostly recovered from the array of injuries.

Logic does not apply when it comes to helping a friend, i.e. the dog you' trying to help. Keep doing what you're doing. What goes around, comes around.

I also have a Duromax dual fuel. It has never seen gasoline, nor will it. I run only propane. Carb never needs cleaning nor rebuilding :-)

I certainly agree with the 'no two-fe' leadership. My take is that the follow-up is usually simply an echo of the first. Further, I've been disappointed in 'Second Term" Presidents. It seems to me that they've always done a good job in the first term, then the second term ends up very poor; my...

Ditto on the Woodland Mills WC68. Mine has been chipping for 3 years. I haven't needed to even flip the blades yet but will soon. Most of my chipping is pine and sweet gum with a generous mix of vines. I think Woodland wil resharpen a set of blades for around $15, but I bought a spare of new...

Add me too.

That sure looks and reads much like my '97 EZGo golf cart with a bed. Or a better likeness, the EZGo WorkHorse. Not that there's anything 'wrong' with the Yamaha you pictured, but by definition I would more likely call it a golf cart. You can sure label it right after driving it out in the woods...

It's a bit cool this morning - 29* Oh, those lazy, crazy days of Summer...

We have both a Honda Pioneer 500 SxS and a 1997 EZGo golf cart with a box/bed. Honestly, the golf cart gets used far more than the SxS, but only for quick runs around the place and to pickup the mail. The cart is so easy to just jump in and get back - BUT it's for light duty only. Anything...

I'd sure like to find a supplier for the conversion kit for selfl-levelling for my Kubota L3400. I wore out your "hint" but failed to find anything. Could you spare a little bigger hint please?

ooppss! Big mouth went out of control :)

It comes with a set screw to prevent it falling off.

Sorry to see that you're partial to 'Crap Murders'. One thing for sure, you can't kill them. If you cut one down, 10 more will pop up. OTOH, yes they do have pretty flowers once a year. I have a few around here as well but my attempts to control when and where they pop up has proven futile.

Fine looking trio. ...no, not that ugly guy with the blower :)

Drafted October 1963. I was shocked since I was almost past draft age time, working full time and going to night school at the University of Houston. JFK was assinated shortly after my introduction to Ft. Polk's fine accomodations. After Basic I was sent to Ft. McClellan, Alabama to serve in...

I'm guessing that using a pole saw some/most of the time reduces the amount of squatting to cut low lying brush and just-out-of-reach limbs. I like using the pole saw when cutting heavy brush in tight spaces. There's definitely a time and place for both using a pole saw as well as a chain saw.

You are so right. What I learned, after buying the 6.5L Chevy, could fill a very large book. But, I bought it at an auction, and you know how one can get caught up in the bidding game at those affairs. But thanks for the advice. I'll definitely stay with one of those two brands next time.

I "thought" I also needed a diesel pickup. So I bought a used Chevy 6.5L turbo diesel with only 118K miles on it. It turned out to be a real dog and a money-pit. Best days of my life were like buying a boat, i.e. the day I bought it and the day I sold it. Lesson Learned: I didn't need a diesel...

That would be a fool's bet. You'd be in for a long list of problems that extend over a long period of time, i.e. forever. Run, don't walk, away from that offer.

Is it true that robot mowers do NOT handle slopes well? Hopefully you'll be able to give us some insight.

We've evolved to now adopting only dogs from the local humane society. After 60 years of buying and adoping registered and/or pure bred dogs I've found mixed breeds usually have fewer health problems. I have had some wonderful pure bred 'friends' though including Boxers, Doberman's, Stafford...

" it seems things are dragging out in escrow. Nothing brings the hate, pick pockets, and greed out like a family member dying..." Ain't is so! There oughta be a law that required every person to have a Will. At least some of the in-fighting will stop. You'd think the value of a jon-boat would...

You could be right... I'm just writing from memory. Big Mistake at my age. Leave the pressure setting to the experts.

I found myself with quiet a 'red-face' when spouse bought a 1 cubic foot yard of compost. The bag of compost weighed in at 1400#. My little Kubota L3400 maxes out at around 900# for the FEL. It was hard to explain to her that my little 'Buda wouldn't do everything. Or maybe I just missed an...

Sorry, I don't have any instructions. I had the propane distributor install it. They charged $15 (cash) and furnished the regulator valve, fittings, and labor to hook up to my 250gal tank as well but I don't think that's the 'normal' price. They just "happened" to have a used but good extra...

Mine actually takes more than a few seconds for the line to clear. I hold it open until I clearly smell propane. After that, it instantly starts. PS - I LOVE being able to run it on propane - No gasoline residue cloggng the carb, no clean-up required. I added an outlet and pressure valve to the...

I empathize with your situation. Sadly, there just seems no way to get rid of bad neighbors like that. You can only hope for them to have a short life.

I loved reading about your Premadogga :) Sounds like he was a great companion for a lot of years and definitely a part of the family.

How did the Bifen-IT work out for your carpenter bees? We have 'em and have only found hitting them squarely in the head with a 16oz hammer works :-) Those little guys are drilling holes in everything around here.

Something's wrong if Surrender doesn't kill them dead! I've been using that for several years. Nothing I've found works better. Surrender 'kills' them rather than simply moving them around. Keep in mind, ants will & do have their main nest up to 15' underground, so it might take 2 or 3 passes...

I'm from the same scenero as you are now. I had a 52" Husqvarna 27hp riding mower with a mulching kit, that served me fairly well before blowing the pinion gear, with no preplacement parts available. The Husq. did seem to handle our 25* slopes but with a lot of apprehension. And it would...

Yeah, we had to watch it one more time. I can relate to having seen lots of wanna-be's like those 4. My saying is, If you can't lay down a thousand miles in 24 hours, you just ain't no rider. Long Live the Iron Butts!

The mileagle on the RAV4 begs the question - Why the big drop?

This works for me as well. And I have a LOT of experience fighting tall rope-like grass.

Excellent write-up BBToy! I would have never guessed that simply upgrading the dynamo to a higher output alternator would have been so complicated. Obviously, you did the job correctly and neatly. Congrats!

No advice on where to buy, but his/their prices are prohibitive. It sounds like they really don't want you to have that info. I just bought Workshop Service Manual and the Parts Catalog for my Kubota for /$130 & $79. In fact, I've previously bought WSM's for every new pieces of equiment &...

I also use my Kubota L3400 to move any of my trailers. For me, that's the best way to go. I can precisely set the trailer on any spot desired. I'll admit though, my backing a trailer up with my pickup is a total joke. Never learned how to do that. Admittedly, it's entaining for on-lookers. (No...

"Loud pipes saves lives" - Bonk! Bonk! I had 'em for one reason - I liked 'em. Mine weren't obnoxiously loud, but certainly louder than stock. There is a point that too loud is Too Loud though. And, knowledgeable riders know that straight through pipes produce less power than properly built...