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After looking at snow blowers and ruling out the Kubota 4x4 because of the angle of our road. We have decided to buy a 72" blade attachment for the Polaris Ranger 900xp. The people on the Ranger forum seem to have good luck and the return on investment makes it a good option. Time will tell...

I double fisted two leaf blowers to clean a single rut for about a 1/3 of a mile today. This is so I can get the jeep to and from the house. Otherwise, we have to park at the gate and walk. Also we have to use a wheelbarrow to get wood. The road is so treacherous that even wet, it's unsafe...

I posted one of these in another thread (it was before I saw this one). I have not been out as of yet. My girlfriends son is trying to bag his first deer. Hopefully he will take one this weekend.

My most recent photos;

I find that map interesting that the Texas / OK region being "Unusually Wet" and just north of that having "Normal Snowfall". This year has been unusually wet . So I'm expecting heavy snowfall. I'm closer each day to being ready. My jeep is always ready to pull the dimwits out of the...

I wonder if these are any of the scientists used by the UN and/or Al Gore? actually; I have two hives and my tractor does not seem to bother them at all. The detail of the study may be interesting. Like are they pumping exhaust into a hive? Also the ppm of exhaust in the air recorded. I...

YEAH! This baby gets golf balls at 600yds...

Hello neighbor, Like Gordon, I went the Add-a-Grapple route. My total cost was about $1400 (self installed). Here is a photo of mine, (moving some hedge logs and a bridge railroad tie)... It's one of the best investments ever.

The deck overlooks the river, which is muddy because it is up from the rain in the first photo. Then a aerial view of a portion of the terrain, which can be treacherous. Then my road that winds along the river on a snow day. Last is my new firewood locations, and the dogs of course.

Whitetail Institute has some good products but they are expensive "IMO". My local feed store does a mix that consists of large leaf clover, turnips, chicory, and rye grass. I pay about $3.65 a pound for it. It's been a good season for acorns, and I suspect the deer are taking advantage of...

She is always happy. But wants to drive...

Hopefully this is in the right area, as that I consider a chainsaw land clearing equipment. :rolleyes: I have three Stihl products 192T, Pole Pruner, & HS45 (two saws and a hedge trimmer). I also have a Husqvarna 455 Rancher. I would like to have a 16" medium saw to go with the others. But...

I didn't have 2k to spend so I went the Add-a-Grapple route. $950 for this. That's pinching a 11ft. 16" wide railroad tie.

All of my implements (except the grapple), I have bought used. Hopefully this was a good deal, it's a quick hitch. Paid $85, and hope it will be good for those heavy 3 point implements. Bought from an "old timer", who told me it's a back saver. What do you think?

A good sign on the gate and my two friends are a pretty good deterrent. :cool: The dogs are only the alarm.

Used the grapple for the first time; Made easy work of the debris cleanup;

Thanks Steve but I'm done with my project. Thanks for everyone's help, it works great; What we accomplished last Saturday;

Well the spool valve (above) was the wrong one, J_J enlightened me on the type I needed. Kenmac gave me this link in another thread; " https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.a...name=hydraulic " Meanwhile I made a mount; Have one hose with a bad crimp that leaks. Also a possible fitting leak...

Ok, I am looking for some clarification please. I have a prince valve (open center) that has a detent operation. Meaning it stays in one of 3 positions. When it is in the center position, it lets the pressure off the load. I made the assumption that once the cylinder was in position it...

I have had it with realtors, and people trying to gain river access. It had not been a problem until one guy just decides he can remove the chain and drive around on my property (twice). I have been thinking about an automatic gate that is 12v powered and solar charged. It's time to pull the...

Please pardon my hydraulic ignorance :confused: . I have read everything I can find on adding a third function. I am attempting on using an open center spool for a grapple attachment. I know the IN comes from "power beyond" "OUT" can be T'd to the return or tank line. My Kubota L3200, has a...

I have had this grapple add-on for months and decided, it's time to get it working. The plumbing will be my biggest challenge.

Here is another black snake I found just this afternoon on the lower deck (screened in). I don't know why it's all contracted like a spring. After I grabbed it, the dang thing stretched out pretty good. It's on 2x6 floor in the pic. Sorry the picture is a bit blurry.

So I have been finding these little guys everywhere, and it's head was not triangular enough for me to think it was a viper. So I left it be, weeks later I find the (second pic) a fellow resting on a ledge. So I take a photo and catch it. Again no yellow tip of tail and no triangular head. So...

Here are the photos of the nucs. We drove about 30 miles to get them. you can see Lisa inspecting the brood before we take them. The guy put grass in the hole and a single strap to keep them closed :eek: . We had a few escapees on the ride home but it was not too bad. We are very excited...

That time of year;

Hey, let's bring this thread back from the dead. Look what we are beginning to find;

She is ready to go...

It will be morning soon, and since I work a 2nd shift. I normally sleep 2am-9am or there about. Anyhow, we got a good rain in Missouri this morning and today. The river is up, and still rising. It will rise about 8' before it floods the field on the other side (that we like to see). I'm not...

'73 was stored inside for the last 7 years, just moved her out last fall. I'll let it go pretty cheap... A TX vehicle and the pans are not rusted through.

It's 38F here in south central MO, at 9:08. I was awakened by the girlfriend shooting a tree rat off a bird feeder. Usually, I get to bed about 1:30am. Have a great day all,

The P226 that I had on order has finally arrived; Yes, I am pretty stoked. Anyone know if zene55 & his wife has been putting any rounds down range with their new 9mm?

Daisy and Abby, a happy pair...

Well I just learned that my order for a P226 40SW Elite, will be shipped tomorrow. I ordered this pistol 13 months ago. I actually was beginning to think the order was lost.

We have 4-5 different species of wood peckers. Canaries, Cardinals, Blue Herons, King Fishers, Red Tail Hawks. I see the Horned Owls both day and night. We know the pair of American Bald Eagles are close when all the other birds disappear, and it gets real quiet. Here's a picture of one of...

Forgive me if I posted this in the wrong area. For years, I have wanted to put in some bee hives. My girlfriend went to MSU and took classes, (I could not attend, as that I work a night shift job), we even have a mentor. The mentor comes out and helps you pick a proper location and provides...

'95 FXST, raked with a built EVO. I don't care for the computer scooters any more.