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    lumber dimensions

    Hey! We were in the pool. MoKelly
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    Good morning!!!!

    Good luck. We have a severe storm watch until 9 but right now it’s sunny. MoKelly
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    Honey Locust Tree

    I filled the tire up yesterday and mowed for around 3 hours. Put everything away and went inside. Today I measured the pressure and it went down only 1psi. At that rate, I’m just going to let it be and fill the tire every 5-6 days. I don’t want to use the slime or anything inside the tire...
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    Prostate cancer

    And I thought Baking Soda was just something wives put in the refrigerator to absorb orders! My gosh. MoKelly
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    Prostate cancer

    No thanks!! I’m going to imagine something a tad more pleasant.[emoji23] MoKelly
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    Place of birth?

    Here is an answer. MoKelly
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    Prostate cancer

    Maybe - perhaps - the fact he was going to church saved him more than baking soda? Maybe? MoKelly
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    Real estate values are going absolutely crazy!

    If you expect rapid inflation, the best thing you can have is a low fixed interest mortgage. Paying back the mortgage with inflation ravished money. Interest rates will soar. You will be able to earn 10%+ on CD’s and pay a 2.5% mortgage and make lots of money. Those that paid off the mortgage...
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    More Weekend MOWING Tragedy

    Yes. Sad. Accidents happen fast. MoKelly
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    Place of birth?

    I’m guessing the birth certificate will say Hawaii. I don’t imagine it’ll say “airplane” somewhere over the ocean![emoji23] MoKelly
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    Good morning!!!!

    Pretty Monday in St. Louis area. Sunny and 70’s. Supposed to rain tomorrow. We had 1 1/2 hours of tennis this morning, so exercise done for the day. I put in my Medicare application (on line) on Saturday. Got a notice today it’s being processed at KC office. Once I get the Red, White and...
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    CNH Invests in Monarch Electric Tractor

    They spelled “receive” incorrectly in the first line of the release. Come on now - i before e except after c! MoKelly
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    Prostate cancer

    OK - I was drinking tea, perusing the thread and bam - read this and tea spit out all over myself![emoji23] Good one. MoKelly
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    The Resting Place.

    Interesting person. Thanks for posting. MoKelly
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    Here We Are

    Welcome from Missouri. MoKelly
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    Real estate values are going absolutely crazy!

    Ha! Made me laugh on this Sunday evening! Too many unhappy folks. MoKelly
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    Applied For Medicare

    It’s my understanding it ended on January 1, 2021. MoKelly
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    Good morning!!!!

    Weatherman got it wrong today. Was supposed to rain pretty much all day. Nope - not a drop yet. Cloudy and a little cool but an OK day. Wife planted her raised garden today. Celery, peppers, cucumbers, squash and tomato’s. If like last year, we’ll be eating lots of veggies! MoKelly
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    Going gasless

    And, in my opinion, rightly![emoji23] That could be deemed cruel and unusual. MoKelly
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    Had checkbook in hand but No sale

    We spend time in Florida - Oct-March. Great state. Great people. Very busy all the time. Action orientated! MoKelly
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    Big Barn’s Retirement Farm Shop

    My my my. Must be lots of spare change laying about in your neck of the woods! MoKelly
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    Honey Locust Tree

    On all their products, Gempler says it’s designed for prevention - not to repair existing leaks. Not sure what that means. MoKelly
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    Honey Locust Tree

    Yes - but I don’t need or want the weight. MoKelly
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    Losing a fingernail/toenail

    Never thought this would be a tractor forum question but- MoKelly
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    Applied For Medicare

    Why couldn’t the insurance companies just charge more for that plan? Why did it have to be eliminated by a law? Why does the government care? MoKelly
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    Applied For Medicare

    This is great stuff. Thanks. MoKelly
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    Watch for bears!

    But you guys have this creature!!! Yikes. MoKelly
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    Applied For Medicare

    Thanks! I spoke with an agent and got most of what you explained. She put it in a long email which I continue to study. Once I get the Medicare Card I will be able to actually get the plans. I haven’t applied for SS yet. My normal date us 66 and a few months. I’m waiting for the normal date...
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    Good morning!!!!

    Ha! Cats are something. Here is ours. He may be a tiny bit spoiled. He only sleeps on my wife’s side of the bed. MoKelly
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    Good morning!!!!

    She rides a Trex 18 speed hybrid road/trail bike. She prefers riding off roads so there is no worry about cars - but, most organized rides around here are on roads. Fortunately, most are very early and the roads are somewhat blocked to cars. She used to do those tri-athlete things — swim...
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    Applied For Medicare

    Great points. I hadn’t thought about international travel. Thank you! MoKelly
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    Honey Locust Tree

    Thanks. That is what I feared. I was hoping for some miracle. John
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    Sick of Paying Tractor Part Prices.... Make Your Own....(3D Printed)

    If I recall correctly, there was also a pretty blonde Secretary involved?[emoji57] MoKelly
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    Honey Locust Tree

    Well - who could of guessed. I got a flat in my front tire. Plugged the hole. But - it still very slowly looses air. It goes from 20 psi to 15 psi over 8 days. I cannot find where it’s leaking. I took the tire off, washed it completely, fully dried and then sprayed the whole thing looking for...
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    First use on my new 1025R

    Ha! I use Kleenex for tissue and Band-Aid for bandages. MoKelly
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    Applied For Medicare

    Yep!! You’re situation is exactly like mine - except I’m retired. MoKelly
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    Applied For Medicare

    I’m paying $1200 a month now. So, paying $400 a month will be fantastic. And, in my eyes, a raise. I am retired and have to buy my insurance off the exchange. I am fortunate and can afford the insurance. Many folks I know can’t even think about retirement until they get on Medicare. MoKelly
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    My Hitch Build

    Good job. From your pictures it looks like you can see for miles and miles on your property! MoKelly
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    Watch for bears!

    Ha. Smokey the Bear would probably not approve![emoji23] MoKelly
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    Applied For Medicare

    Yes but it must be done. It’s a government program - who would expect it to be easy???[emoji23] But - at least the application on line was very simple. MoKelly
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    Applied For Medicare

    That is what was recommended for the Supplement. My understanding is G is taken by the vast majority of folks. Why Medicare needs so many alphabets is a mystery to me! Thanks. MoKelly
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    Applied For Medicare

    Did you even read my post? 🤨 MoKelly
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    Applied For Medicare

    Well folks - another milestone. I applied for Medicare today online. I turn 65 in August and May 1 is the earliest I can apply. My understanding is the first step is applying snd getting the Red/White/Blue Medicare Card. Come August, I’m looking at quite a raise using Medicare v. my current...
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    Watch for bears!

    Sad. I hate when public officials use the term “out of an abundance of caution” when justifying killing the bears. In Colorado (or anywhere in the US) has there ever been a bear attack where a human is killed where the bear isn’t also put down? We love hiking in National Parks. Have to be...
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    Good morning!!!!

    You’re making me jealous. We put the feeders out on Easter and not one bird yet! We had lots last year. ☹️ MoKelly
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    The Resting Place.

    RIP. I best remember her from Moonstruck. MoKelly
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    Sick of Paying Tractor Part Prices.... Make Your Own....(3D Printed)

    Thanks for the reply. Well - I’ll take my chances. If anyone checks I may be deemed to already have more guns than most.[emoji1] MoKelly
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    Good Books.... Well, there are a few.

    I like the series a lot. SPOILER ALERT!!! Don’t read further if you want to read the books. I only wish he would stop getting caught, beat senseless and is about to be killed - but magically get some amazing break and escape. Then - after 400 pages where the bad guy can’t be touched, he...
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    Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

    Ha! I had a hitch stuck like that before. Tried like the devil to get it out. Couldn’t. Then, while trailering logs on my property toward the log pile, the hitch just let go and fell off. On one hand I was happy it was free. On the other hand I had to remove the logs, hook the hitch back...
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    Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

    Well - maybe. I had some fool park a $70,000 oversized fancy 4 door leather interior truck with tow mirrors right next to my poor old F150 2 door cloth seat work truck. I couldn’t get the door opened. So - I had to do what you have to do to open the door when in that situation. Not good...
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    Sick of Paying Tractor Part Prices.... Make Your Own....(3D Printed)

    Ok. So why are 3D printers a national security risk? MoKelly
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    Good morning!!!!

    Here in mid-Missouri it’s going to be the pick day of the week. Sunny and mid 70’s. My wife just left for a bike fundraising event (she is riding 50 miles round trip). She is a biking fanatic. I will try to get some needed mowing in today. I better be successful as rain tomorrow - if the...
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    Auto login behavior

    Well - I had to re-login this morning after going about 2 weeks without that hassle. Who knows? MoKelly
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    Did the Covid shot make you cranky?

    Yep! I bet the single malt alone can put laughter in your voice![emoji23] MoKelly
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    Dead goose mystery

    I have no solid clue but - is it possible the pond somehow got contaminated such that it is harmful for geese? Someone doesn’t like/want geese in the pond or area? Many land owners feel geese are a nuisance. I imagine if the geese won’t enter the water they will soon be gone. MoKelly
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    Welp, baptized my PT-425 today.

    Thanks for answering. MoKelly
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    Ford Production

    I’m not sure you hear anything at an Apple annual meeting other than cheers and a cash register![emoji23] MoKelly
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    Good Books.... Well, there are a few.

    I’ve read Charlie Parker but not any of Burke’s. I’ll give it a try. Thanks for the recommendation. I’m on the Gabriel Allon series. The first book was tough to get thru but it got better fast. MoKelly
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    2008 CT230

    Hey. I’m near St. Louis. We drive thru Poplar Bluff often on the way to Little Rock. I have the CT235. Same tractor only 35hp. I bought new in 2008. It’s been fantastic for me. No issues. I’m pretty easy on the tractor as I only use to mow and bush hog. Plus a little loader work like...
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    Hydraulic Oil

    Welcome from Missouri. Most folks do not change hydro oil at 50 hours. Only change the filters. MoKelly
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    Radio

    Looks great. Good job. MoKelly
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    Good morning!!!!

    We’ve had our feeder out since Easter. Zero birds yet. Last year we had many. Maybe we jumped the gun. MoKelly
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    Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

    I do that since, once, I did exactly what you describe on my own hitch! Once is enough. MoKelly
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    Welp, baptized my PT-425 today.

    I’ve never had it happen. Is the fluid really hot such that you can be burned? MoKelly
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    Good Books.... Well, there are a few.

    You guys are much more learned than me. My favorites are: - Harry Bosch - Jack Reacher - Lucas Davenport Notice a theme?[emoji23] MoKelly
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    Good morning!!!!

    Are Canadian geese easily distinguishable from US geese? Do they wear a maple leaf?[emoji23] MoKelly
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    Auto login behavior

    Nope. Not in private mode. For me it worked for a few days then required logging in. But - Knock on wood - it’s been working for more than a week now. MoKelly
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    New BX2380 fluid leak?

    Super. Good for you. Hit or miss on quick couplers. Hopefully nothing else being shipped with a failure rate equal to hit or miss.[emoji23] MoKelly
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    Texas Man, 70, killed by bee swarm while mowing

    Ha! You made me laugh out loud. My dog likes horse poop! He goes into that shoulder roll. I guess I stand corrected.[emoji23][emoji23] MoKelly
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    Ford Production

    I think that is too simplistic and an easy excuse. I believe It’s more due to mismanagement by auto executives. What kind of management allows 70% of its total industry supply (a supply that, if interrupted, puts you out of business) to come from one company or one plant or even one country...
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    Texas Man, 70, killed by bee swarm while mowing

    Dogs are very smart animals!! MoKelly
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    Good morning!!!!

    Oh my goodness. Could have given me a heart attack! I’m like Indiana Jones - “why’d it have to be snakes”![emoji23] MoKelly
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    New Member

    Never heard of Cod cheeks? Then again, I just learned about clam bellies a month ago![emoji23] MoKelly
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    How many keys?

    My gosh. They should have given you lunch!! MoKelly
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    Just another UDT oil question.

    What I don’t understand is why folks use the manufactures stuff under the warranty period but go to generic stuff after the warranty expires. Either the manufacturers stuff is best for the machine or it isn’t. Who wants their equipment to break down just because it’s no longer under warranty...
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    Ford Production

    Just to illustrate how reliable the news can be - one outlet blamed it on the new PS6 gaming system. MoKelly
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    The Resting Place.

    Wow. Remember him as a little kid in The Rifleman. RIP. Can’t believe it’s 30 years ago that Chuck Conners passed. I am getting old folks. MoKelly
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    Good Books.... Well, there are a few.

    Maybe not- MoKelly
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    Auto login behavior

    Or eating them.[emoji15] By the way, I had the same problem. At least it forced me to learn my password. MoKelly
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    76.8% Return on 401K

    It will be a tax “on the rich”. If your RMD is over a certain amount you will get taxed. The masses will cheer. MoKelly
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    Zero turn vs hst tractor reliability

    Golf courses have both ZTR’s and tractors. ZTR’s mow and tractors move mulch and stone and dirt - then level the gravel parking areas. We use what is best and fastest for the task. Time is valuable. MoKelly
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    Cub Cadet Z-Force transmission fan repl???

    Yes! I have lots of sticks. I’d would take another 2 hours to mow if I had to pick up all the sticks. Fortunately, they are not large. MoKelly
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    Job Fairs

    I said happy people. Color has zero to do with happiness. MoKelly
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    Ford Production

    Not exactly. The 2 largest suppliers are based in Taiwan. MoKelly
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    Driverless Cars

    They are unmanned, correct? What I mean is no passengers. MoKelly
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    Texas Man, 70, killed by bee swarm while mowing

    Nice farmer! Gee whiz. Hope you found better employers. MoKelly
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    Want to kill grass....not trees

    Not as bad as tobacco - yet both are still sold readily. Interesting. MoKelly
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    Ford Production

    Ford lost 10% of its value today after the announcement. It says the chip shortage will lower earnings between $1-$2.5 billion. MoKelly
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    Job Fairs

    The poor will never be happy. It isn’t the goal. The goal is to keep the poor feeling bad, divide, bait and keep power. That is the one and only goal. Happy people don’t fall for divisiveness. MoKelly
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    Big Tool Rack - Customer Service

    That is really cool. Good luck. MoKelly
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    Ford Production

    I read today that Ford says it’s production will be 50% lower in Q2 due to chip shortages. Looks like cars and trucks will be in short supply and at higher prices. And the beat goes on. MoKelly
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    Texas Man, 70, killed by bee swarm while mowing

    Good information. Thanks. MoKelly
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    Sick of Paying Tractor Part Prices.... Make Your Own....(3D Printed)

    Some say you can make a firearm using a 3D printer. Is that true? MoKelly
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    Driverless Cars

    Wow. I thought you were going to say a computerized voice came on and said I took off, flew the plane and landed the plane —- and there is no pilot aboard![emoji23] MoKelly
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    Job Fairs

    Yes. LeBron is getting quite a bit of bad publicity over his actions. I am surprised. Hopefully he pays for his irresponsibility like others. MoKelly
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    76.8% Return on 401K

    I pay more than 20%. A bigger factor (for me) is compound interest on the full contribution or compound interest on 60% of the contribution. Compound interest is your friend long term. Maybe your best friend. Everyone is different. That is why there are choices. MoKelly
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    76.8% Return on 401K

    You are a very smart man. That indeed is the question - in addition to whether your tax rate is higher now v. when the harvest happens. Plus - (depending upon your age) investing $100 for 30 years v. $80 for 30 years will result in a rather meaningful difference. MoKelly
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    Honey Locust Tree

    OMG!!! We could make a horror movie - Godzilla and Kong v. the giant Honey Locust!! My money is on the thorned monster![emoji23] MoKelly
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    Had checkbook in hand but No sale

    Seems rather backward. MS is OK with their retailers losing sales to TN as long as they get their incremental sales taxes? Heck with the retailer. Short sighted tax policy in my humble opinion. How much more would MS get if their tax rates were competitive and people bought in MS? Rhetorical...
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    Y'all Been Checkin' Lumber Prices?

    Do you have to pay repatriation taxes to bring it home? Or, do you bring it back in suitcases?[emoji23][emoji23] MoKelly
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    Job Fairs

    There seems to be consensus here that work is better than handouts for able people. It is basic common sense. BUT- How many times have you seen or heard the media pointing any of this out? Investigating people sitting at home v working in restaurants or stores? How many “leaders” point this...
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    Had checkbook in hand but No sale

    Very exciting. Good luck! MoKelly
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    Time for a Zero Turn

    Ha! I like your sense of humor! MoKelly
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    Working rail roads and their tracks.

    This is Nebraska. It’s just an example. But - 16% of Nebraska land was given to the railroads. After the rail was constructed, the railroads sold off the land for lots of profits. MoKelly
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    Job Fairs

    I agree. But, what do you think the masses will decide when they are told - it’ll all be paid for by taxing the rich? Make no mistake, that is 100% the game plan. MoKelly
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    Working rail roads and their tracks.

    Many railroads got land grants from the Federal Government. So, no cost of land. Many railroads were “public” and had stock investors. Way before the SEC. Several would declare bankruptcy, the money disappear, and the owner start a new railroad with lots of cash. Labor was very very cheap. No...
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    Texas Man, 70, killed by bee swarm while mowing

    That is a good point. I always look for hives in trees. But the underground hives are more dangerous. MoKelly
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    What to buy

    Welcome from Missouri. Yep - lots of folks here are willing to help you spend your money![emoji23] MoKelly
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    Zero Turn 18x8.5-8 Rear Tire Recommendations for Hills

    Welcome from Missouri. Be patient, you’ll get many recommendations. MoKelly
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    New Member

    Welcome from Missouri! MoKelly
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    Working rail roads and their tracks.

    I imagine It was easier than building the pyramids. MoKelly
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    The Resting Place.

    I guess we can understand why Michael Collins was referred to as “the forgotten astronaut”. His obit is posted and Neil Armstrong is discussed.[emoji3] MoKelly
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    This stuff gets heavier as I get older

    All things get heavier as you grow older —- including yourself![emoji23] MoKelly
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    Job Fairs

    If you want to see where we are going, you should read this book. It tracks 19 prior civilizations from birth to destruction. Not encouraging. MoKelly
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    Easy Peasy self oil change

    Interesting. My Bobcat CT235 has 2 plugs. It’s 4 wheel drive and HST. I also thought all HST 4 wheel drives had 2 plugs. Do you all have 2 separate hydro filters? MoKelly
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    Job Fairs

    Yes - but as long as you can vote yourself freebies it will never stop. Never. Ever. MoKelly
  117. M

    The Resting Place.

    Those astronauts have more courage in their left arm than me going into space in those tiny ships. I admire them greatly. MoKelly
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    Texas Man, 70, killed by bee swarm while mowing

    Very sad. I guess you never know what’s going to happen. Prayers for the family. Be careful all. MoKelly
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    Shop Furniture

    This is great advice. Plus safety glasses. I’m good about wearing gloves. Not so good with safety glasses. I was cutting a board a week or so ago. Only one board - no big deal. Takes less than 30 seconds. While cutting, something flew up and hit me a inch or so from my eye. Cut me enough to...
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    Time for a Zero Turn

    Oh my. The environmental folks will be marching in front of your place now! MoKelly
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    Add teeth or a tooth bar?

    Sorry - I had to laugh when I read. Reminded me of the old joke —-“take my wife - please”!
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    Had checkbook in hand but No sale

    Does anyone really ever pay use taxes on tractors that don’t have titles or licensed? Anyone? MoKelly
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    Working rail roads and their tracks.

    True - but in 1890 railroads accounted for 25% of GDP. I can’t even find the stat for 2000’s. Back in the day railroad executives were top of the heap. Today, it’s technology. Times always change. MoKelly
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    Anybody here ever make money gambling?

    Ever seen Las Vegas? Ever seen all those huge fancy expensive casinos? Ever been to Monte Carlo? Casino Real? These were not built because gamblers make money. MoKelly
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    Job Fairs

    Yes. Not good. I saw something where a kid got shot at 3am. He had a gun. They interviewed the mom who wailed about her poor baby. How she was going to miss her poor baby!! The kid had a gun and was roaming the alley at 3am. Poor baby indeed. MoKelly
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    Working rail roads and their tracks.

    It is fascinating history. Railroads once ruled the US. The Vanderbilts made their fortune with railroads. Jay Gould. Many others. MoPac Railroad was once one of the largest public companies based in St. Louis. St. Charles, MO was founded based on ACF who built railroad cars for MoPac and...
  127. M

    Driverless Cars

    I believe it! Once you are up and into the flight path, not much to do until time to land. The view never really changes. Auto pilot once leveled off is good. MoKelly
  128. M

    76.8% Return on 401K

    Yes! Nowadays, after Enron, it’s quite difficult to buy company stock in a 401k.
  129. M

    Job Fairs

    In that case then shame on Mom and Dad! MoKelly
  130. M

    John Deere 2955

    Tractordata.com? MoKelly
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    porcupines, strange what they'll eat

    Is that really a thing?[emoji23] MoKelly
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    Beavers !!!!!!!!

    Why did the beaver cross the road? - oh - sorry, wrong animal![emoji23] MoKelly
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    76.8% Return on 401K

    Wow! Good for you. We had to have 15 years of service and retire at 60+ to get the retiree health care. Defined benefit pension plans reward long term service. Where I worked it was common to have folks retire with 30+ years. If you retired at 60 with 30 years you had: - 401-k with whatever...
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    Just got my first tractor. Tips for mowing steep slopes?

    Ha! I’ve noticed when I mow early that there are many birds swooping in front of me - say 10 feet out. I assume they are catching bugs flying out of the grass to avoid the mower? MoKelly
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    Job Fairs

    So, I guess Starbucks closes the shop or pays higher wages. Or, puts in a self serve machine![emoji57] MoKelly
  136. M

    Did the Covid shot make you cranky?

    OMG. I certainly hope not![emoji23] Like my Mom always said “accidents don’t happen on purpose”. Hopefully any jabs you get are on purpose. MoKelly
  137. M

    Working rail roads and their tracks.

    There are several wine areas with B&B’s to stay overnight along the way. Smaller towns that cater to bikes during the summer. It can get great fun. MoKelly
  138. M

    Job Fairs

    My guess is these folks will make a tad over $15/hour! MoKelly
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    Dog pics

    My - hope you don’t let any of the golf teaching pros hear you![emoji23] MoKelly
  140. M

    Dog pics

    Without all the back problems!! MoKelly
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    Job Fairs

    This pretty much says it all. 43% of American households pay zero income tax. MoKelly
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    Driverless Cars

    Speaking of Kitty Hawk, when will we have self flying/pilot-less 747’s? Has auto-pilot ever taken off or landed? MoKelly
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    Dog pics

    Oh well. I bet everyone laughed at the “He has a drinking problem” joke![emoji23] MoKelly
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    Working rail roads and their tracks.

    Here in Missouri we have the KATY trail which is an old abandoned rail of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas railroad. It is the longest recreational rail trail in the US. About 240 miles long. Very popular with bikes. Goes through beautiful country and follows the Missouri River. MoKelly
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    Few workers, no prices, just a place to pay

    They are assumed to be rich and unworthy of consideration. Beside, there are many more tenants than landlords and that is all those that made these rules care about anyway. Say you are taxing the rich and it’s believed even though simple look at the numbers says the real money is taxing the...
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    Good movies,,, well there are a few.......

    Anthony Hopkins? Certainly you jest. MoKelly
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    Good movies,,, well there are a few.......

    I think the theme music from the Indiana Jones movies could be top 5 of all time - rivaling Jaws and Star Wars. Classic. MoKelly
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    Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

    Ok (pun intended) - why only the last 22 years? MoKelly
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    List all the Cars/Motorcycles You've Owned

    Yep! Funny how years of experience and knowledge can do that to a person. As it’s been said - “youth is wasted on the young “! MoKelly
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    76.8% Return on 401K

    I had a boss who always said “make hay while it’s hay making time”.[emoji23] MoKelly
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    Good movies,,, well there are a few.......

    Ha. That was an understatement after the guy shriveled up and turned to dust! MoKelly
  152. M

    Potato Salad Research

    I agree. All garbage should be cooked before feeding to any animal. [emoji23] MoKelly
  153. M

    76.8% Return on 401K

    The limits were meant to prevent highly compensated folks from getting too much of an advantage v regular folks. It was a political compromise to get the laws passed. MoKelly
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    Good movies,,, well there are a few.......

    We just re-watched The Indiana Jones movie about the Holy Grail. It was great. Good family movie. I wonder if that movie invented the “choose wisely” term? MoKelly
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    Honey Locust Tree

    Once they die, even my wife is ok with me doing whatever it takes to keep them dead. Enough perseverance will prevail. It’s the live ones she doesn’t want me to intentionally kill. Living with these trees requires having tire plugs in bulk! Plus, I have a tire shop near that does good...
  156. M

    Did the Covid shot make you cranky?

    4.4 million Americans are injured in car accidents per year seriously enough to get medical attention. For the sake of your fellow citizen, please do not drive. Do not put your fellow humans at risk. It’s for the good of all. MoKelly
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    Dog pics

    Ha! If that was the case there wouldn’t be zillions in new clubs purchased each year![emoji23] Especially putters and drivers. MoKelly
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    76.8% Return on 401K

    Yep! Conventional wisdom was you’d be in a lower tax bracket once retired v. when working. So, traditional IRA/401-k made sense. Not anymore. Especially now. MoKelly
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    76.8% Return on 401K

    Well - I guess that’s not the worst that can happen. At least now you have unlimited investment options. MoKelly
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    76.8% Return on 401K

    In 2020, the S&P 500 increased 18%. My son has a 401-k and his employer matches 66.666% (2/3rds). So, money he got in 2019 was- $10,000 contributed $6666 company match $16666 contributed by end of 2019 18% S&P return in 2020 equal $3000 $19666 at end of 2020 Not bad for his initial...
  161. M

    76.8% Return on 401K

    Back in “the day”, big companies provided BOTH defined benefit pension plans and 401-k’s with matches. No longer. Glad I worked back in the day.[emoji3] MoKelly
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    Did the Covid shot make you cranky?

    This is a thoughtful piece from Christian Scientists. MoKelly
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    Dog pics

    Yep - Pings are my clubs as well. MoKelly
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    Ice cream maker - any recipe ideas?

    Yes!! Berry ice cream is fantastic. MoKelly
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    Honey Locust Tree

    The mill guy said he’d take 2 of the others - he says the rest are not thick enough in the trunk area for his productive use. I can’t kill them on purpose. I couldn’t look my wife in the eyes. She knows whenever I not telling the truth. It’s a liability I’ve had now for 40 years! Also, the...
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    Honey Locust Tree

    Thanks. I can do that. MoKelly
  167. M

    Honey Locust Tree

    Thanks! I hadn’t thought about that but it makes tons of sense. I heard drilling holes and pouring brush killer in the holes helps. MoKelly
  168. M

    Potato Salad Research

    You worry about bacon but eat bologna? Ha! MoKelly
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    Honey Locust Tree

    Spoke with a guy who runs a mill a few roads over. He came and looked at the dead locust tree. He agreed to cut it down, mulch all small branches in exchange for taking the trunk and branches he can use. Good deal. Thanks for that suggestion. After he is done, I will need to take the area for...
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    My Industrial Cabin Build

    Congrats!!! Good milestone. MoKelly
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    Need ideas for storing manuals and documentation

    I have a big drawer in the barn for my small engine and power tools. My tractor, zero turns, tiller and other heavier equipment stuff goes in a separate file inside. Stuff goes in the big drawer but rarely comes out. Today, after reading this thread, I cleaned it out. I had at least 20...
  172. M

    List all the Cars/Motorcycles You've Owned

    Any Honda CL [emoji106][emoji106][emoji106] Still have my CL350. Greatest bikes ever made! Road mine to college almost every day for 4 years. MoKelly
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    Few workers, no prices, just a place to pay

    I’ll show my ignorance. What is “pin money”? MoKelly
  174. M

    List all the Cars/Motorcycles You've Owned

    In my full disclosure - I did not include my wife’s cars which for at least 15 years included a few mini vans! MoKelly
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    Few workers, no prices, just a place to pay

    Thanks. I believe the poverty level for a family of 4 is around $26,000. So, government welfare is above the poverty level. To answer your question about who in their right mind would work for $15/hour to make less than staying at home —- I’m guessing those with self pride, confidence and a...
  176. M

    Power Line to my house was broken

    Plus - they are “working from home” these days for everyone’s safety. MoKelly
  177. M

    Few workers, no prices, just a place to pay

    Yes - I think you are correct. But, to me at least, a $.77 charge to a dentist grabs my attention and I know easily I did not make that charge. A fake $26.67 charge to a gas station may get by. Not $.77. MoKelly
  178. M

    Few workers, no prices, just a place to pay

    Yes - I need an extra card for those occasions. Good thought. Thanks. MoKelly
  179. M

    Few workers, no prices, just a place to pay

    Me too - except last Thursday morning when I go to get gas and my card is rejected. I call the cc company and am told they canceled my card as suspicious activity was detected. Luckily I had cash but had to go inside, pay a fixed amount, go back out and pump, go back in and get change and go...
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    A federal warrant has been issued for my arrest! :-O

    Reminds me of a Saturday Night Live skit back when the first Gulf War began. The Pentagon general was giving an update and when done asked for questions from reporters. A guy dressed up in Arab garb asked - “Can you tell us how many soldiers you have and exactly where they are located”? MoKelly
  181. M

    Few workers, no prices, just a place to pay

    But - how many fast food workers have bank accounts? Maybe I’m too old school and you can electronically deposit money to some other online thingy? MoKelly
  182. M

    Tractor Supply - how does it work?? (rant)

    Hey, doesn’t everyone want to start their own flock? MoKelly
  183. M

    What kind of vintage car do you wish you had?

    Do you read Harry Bosch novels? He lives on Mulholland Drive and the stories often talk about the history of the famous road. Written by Michael Connelly. MoKelly
  184. M

    Few workers, no prices, just a place to pay

    I thought you were going to say the sign read “I’ll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today”! [emoji28] I’m guessing they also pay in cash. MoKelly
  185. M

    What kind of vintage car do you wish you had?

    Ha. The line “Charlie raced with one hand on the wheel and one hand around a beer can” says it all! MoKelly
  186. M

    Power Line to my house was broken

    Seems like common sense a 5 year old would know. So, who does this stupid stuff and why? Who lets them get away with stupid decisions? Are all the folks with common sense hiding under rocks? MoKelly
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    I Hate To Even Think This, BUT

    Not good. But - on a funny note - many years ago we were driving on a very rural road and there was a calf on the road. My wife was upset and worried - was afraid it would get hit by a car. It was getting dark. She wanted to “get it back home”. I said how are we going to get that done. She...
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    Few workers, no prices, just a place to pay

    I can’t imagine someone’s life if a $1400 stimulus check keeps you from taking a job. Then again, I can’t imagine an adult working full time at a minimum wage job. If $1400 represented a month of income @$10/hour, then time will be running out and folks will flood the workplace. Around here...
  189. M

    What kind of vintage car do you wish you had?

    Yes. It is a movie![emoji3] MoKelly
  190. M

    What kind of vintage car do you wish you had?

    Yep. They just loved speeding up those hills, the car going airborne and landing with sparks flying! MoKelly
  191. M

    Sayings quoted incorrectly

    I like 2 of the 3 things occasionally. MoKelly
  192. M

    Power Line to my house was broken

    When we legalized gambling casinos on boats here - it was sold using “all the taxes go to schools”. When you gamble you are supporting your schools! Then, every $ of gambling taxes allowed $1 of money previously earmarked to schools to be used elsewhere. Many years down the road and schools...
  193. M

    Small ztr traction on dry "level"

    Again, very strange. Just read a bunch of reviews on the machine and nothing like you describe. 2psi in the tires. Wow. I would be afraid they would come off the rims!!! MoKelly
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    Small ztr traction on dry "level"

    Yep - if it’s dry then something is off. On the steering maybe it’s just misaligned such that when you have the levels equal it’s pulling in one direction. That can be fixed. But your lack of traction on flat ground and getting stuck turning is weird. Do you know how much the unit weighs...
  195. M

    Y'all Been Checkin' Lumber Prices?

    Yep. Given the nice price increase in homes this year the property taxes will be increasing next year. MoKelly
  196. M

    Sayings quoted incorrectly

    Me. And I will continue to say it irregardless of what people think![emoji28] MoKelly
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    Small ztr traction on dry "level"

    First - welcome to TBN from Missouri. Wow. That does not sound right. Was the yard wet after rain or early morning dew? Z-turns can have issues on wet grass and turning can tear up the grass. You really should mow when it’s wet. But on dry grass what you describe should not happen. MoKelly
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    Like SylvainG I, too, forgot to do the introduction.

    Welcome officially from Missouri. MoKelly
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    List all the Cars/Motorcycles You've Owned

    Here goes- 1974 Suzuki GT 185 1972 Mercury Bobcat 1978 Buick Riviera 1967 Honda CL350 1982 Pontiac Sunbird 1986 Mazda 626 1990 Harley 883 1996 Ford Expedition 2006 Escalade 2016 Honda CVR There could be one I’m missing but that is the list MoKelly
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    Sayings quoted incorrectly

    Ha! I’ve actually said that before. Made sense at the time. MoKelly
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