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    Getting rid of racoons

    When they were away from the house I could live with it. But last night three were caught on camera checking out the house perimeter. What’s the best way (other than shooting) to get rid of them permanently? I’m not against shooting, just would prefer to poison them or something. Thanks.
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    The problem with global manufacturing

    Just changed the battery on my Deere 3033. Battery terminal cables removed with 1/2” Bolts holding the battery down … 13 mm Really??? Glad I had both sets of wrenches.
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    Trenching downspouts

    We have several downspouts around the barn. Once it gets ground level it’s attached to a three inch plastic pipe to control where it drains. What’s the best way to dig/trench to bury the pipe. Longest run will be around 40 feet. Thanks.
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    DR Power

    Anyone buy a DR Power brush mower? Have lots of weeds, scrub along a creek. May take a Year to clear it but their mowers look interesting. I like the self propelled models with electric start and power reverse...
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    Removing mud wasps nests

    We have painted concrete board on the outside of the house. Occasionally, I’ll find a mud wasp nest and break it apart. Unfortunately , there always remains a good part that sticks to the board. Anyone have idea on how to remove the last mud?
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    Deterring Barn Swallows

    They keep trying to build under a protected area of our deck. I cut up some old water bottles leaving jagged edges. Hopefully this deters them.
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    Your favorite album?

    What’s the one album you can listen to over and over? For me … The Who Quadrophenia.
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    Remembering D-Day (Part 2)

    But we try always to be prepared for peace; prepared to deter aggression; prepared to negotiate the reduction of arms; and, yes, prepared to reach out again in the spirit of reconciliation. In truth, there is no reconciliation we would welcome more than a reconciliation with the Soviet Union...
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    Remembering D-Day (Part 1)

    Remarks at a Ceremony Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Normandy Invasion, D-day June 6, 1984 We're here to mark that day in history when the Allied armies joined in battle to reclaim this continent to liberty. For 4 long years, much of Europe had been under a terrible shadow. Free...
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    How many times have you rearranged your barn?

    Today, for the who knows how many times, pulled everything out. Tractor, attachments, classic cars, whatever. Put them all outside then thought ... "bet it would fit better this way." Then proceeded to rearrange the place. ( it actually does look better). But laughed later thinking...
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    Cooking Mice

    Seems nearly every time I start the Deere 3033R I get grass, fur, lots of smoke and a burnt mouse smell coming from the exhaust stack. The lid has a grate on it but there is definitely room in-between the actual pipe and the lid for vermin to climb down. Does a mouse in the exhaust create...
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    Mowing  Max Bush Hog for Deere 3033r

    I have a 5' but thinking of something wider. Any experience with how wide it will run? thanks.
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    Woods bush hog sharpening

    Any suggestions on best way to sharpen the blades? Tried a hand file but didn't seem to do much good. thanks in advance.
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    Adding external speakers

    I have a Deere with a cab. Nice stereo inside but would like to add some speakers so when I'm outside the tractor and the engine is off, I could still hear music. anyone do this? Where did you attach the speakers? Thanks.
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    Newbie question #2 (3033R)

    Was out driving the tractor and ran into the following situation. Transmission was in C. When 2 wheel drive, it was fine. But when I shifted to 4 wheel drive and pushed the accelerated pedal, it early stalls out. I only have4 hours on it, any thoughts? Thanks.
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    Newbie question #1

    I recently bought a 3033r. Having issues getting the transmission into the right gear. A is easy. So is C. What's the secret to hitting B? Thanks
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