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It’s easy to say since there ain’t a snot river - but, I have my doubts.[emoji23] MoKelly

Well - if Missouri ends up in the same division/quad/whatever with OK and TX, it may not be exactly good for us. Plus, we lose a rather meaningful recruiting advantage. But the $$$ distribution will create unbelievable facilities. MoKelly

Yep. There really is no comparison if you’ve seen them both. It’s kind of like the western and eastern continental divides. No comparisons. MoKelly

Did you look at Ford today? There are no guarantees in this market. Bad news is punished. If it’s considered bad news. MoKelly

Ditto here. I am so tired of squash!!!! Our peppers, however, didn’t do as well. MoKelly

Good try. But, you are going to the SEC where football - as they say - just means more! MoKelly

I bet the parallel parking test was challenging!!![emoji23]

I like the white shed! MoKelly

Deere stock is up $1.50 or 1/2% today. Markets seem not to care. MoKelly

Ha! Good point. Making noise and blowing on your property - time to move. MoKelly

My phone won’t open and says “invalid URL” - whatever that means. MoKelly

Cruise on over and at least 2 girls would be happy to give you a hug![emoji1] MoKelly

Welcome from Missouri.

Earplugs may be less hassle.[emoji23] MoKelly

Ha! Freshly packed, blue ribbon and original! Sounds yummy!!!

My goodness. Dogs are many many steps up from squirrels! It’s not the dogs fault he is loose. He is either abandoned or allowed by its owner to roam. It’s the owner - not the dog. But even if loose, that doesn’t mean the dog is a throw away and doesn’t deserve some compassion. MoKelly

We used to have company functions in Driggs. From the cabin we had a great view of the Tetons. Beautiful country. MoKelly

10,000 workers. They are represented by the UAW.

It’s hard (for me) to understand. Every public company consumer product manufacturer I have stock has and publishes market share data. Car companies. Breweries. Soda companies. Paper towel companies. Theme park companies. But not tractor manufacturers. MoKelly

Maybe I’ve just had improperly prepared boiled peanuts, but to me I’d rather eat them as is v. boiled. MoKelly

Yes - I would have to stop. If it was dead, I’d move it out of the road, check the tags and if it had a tag call the owner. I’d stay until the owner arrived. I couldn’t hit a dog and leave it on the road and not tell the owner. If it was hurt, I’d try to see the tag and I’d call the owner. If...

There is a country song that talks about the land, country, farm and all its wonders. Then it says —- “but the view I love the most, is my front porch looking in.” I’d have to agree. MoKelly

Ray Fosse died. He was the catcher for the Oakland A’s involved in the famous all star game home plate collision with Pete Rose. RIP. MoKelly

If Deere knows this information, then why can’t they publish their market share? They know how many of the 305,000 tractors were their brands. MoKelly

People like to make things complicated for their own agendas and to deflect responsibility. It’s very simple - supply and demand. Demand exceed supply —— prices rise. Regulate supply while at the same time increasing demand —- well, duh! MoKelly

I heard the CEO of Chase Bank say the supply chain problems are not going to get better until mid-2022. He expects disappointing earnings in Q4 and beyond. MoKelly

Welcome from Missouri. Can you jump start the tractor using a good battery? MoKelly

My friends see Glacier National Park out their back window. None of those peaks exceed 13000 feet - but they have snow year round. I guess Colorado peaks get above freezing? MoKelly

So, how can any human grow up in this country, go to school, presumably graduate and say the above? How? It is mind boggling. MoKelly

That’s my definition of house guest! MoKelly

You can’t hide your lying eyes. - heard that song on the radio today.

Absolutely. I have friends in Montana who believe if there isn’t snow on top all year, it’s a hill not a mountain. MoKelly

Tough crowd today! I agree with the safety switch diagnosis. MoKelly

That is exactly what Jimmy Carter said.

Worst inflation in 40 years.

Social Security is increasing 5.9% in 2022 - highest rate increase in 40 years. Inflation is real. MoKelly

Many feel Muni bonds are loopholes. Buy a Muni in your state and no federal or state tax on the interest. Makes the after tax coupon rate meaningfully higher depending on your tax rate. Best to buy the Muni bond directly rather than thru a mutual fund. MoKelly

We didn’t have that brand, but had a large ice machine at the tennis club. It started doing the same thing. Works well then starts to slow down and gets to a point where it doesn’t make ice. Unplug - let sit a day - and it works again. Turned out the mechanism where the ice discharges was...

True. Unfortunately, this is our city house and a propane tank is not allowed. We have a nice whole house propane generator at the farm. Oh well - we need it more at the farm than in the city anyway. At least historically. MoKelly

If only that was true! MoKelly

Yep.

If it can’t be refuted, call it names. Yep. MoKelly

One of my favorite parts of being rural is having my own shooting area. Can shoot whenever I feel the urge. Try doing that in your backyard in a city![emoji23] MoKelly

Ha! No kidding. Gruden quit today. MoKelly

They will send a social worker to re-educate you on climate change. MoKelly

Too bad her car didn’t get stuck! Well - maybe not as then you’d of been stuck listening to her wine for longer. MoKelly

When you are working 15 minutes by tractor away from home, it can be very important!!! Especially the older you get.[emoji23]

Welcome from Missouri. MoKelly

Isaac Newton Skelton IV to be exact. MoKelly

A Toby Keith song —— “you ain’t leaving thank God are you, you can’t be gone fast enough. What seemed to take a lifetime just left in a cloud of dust”

For what it’s worth, I got the sarcasm!![emoji23]

We looked at a whole house generator. Unfortunately, the electric meter and gas meter are on completely different sides of the house - as far away as possible. The two meters are 165 feet apart going across back yard. The cost to install was astronomical. Obviously the person who built the...

I guess I’ve been sleeping a lot. I missed the fact the Jags have lost 20 straight games. No wonder Urban would rather be hanging out in bars![emoji23]

We visit Tampa often. I really love the bike trails due to the flatness”!!!

Welcome from Missouri. Isn’t all of Florida flat?[emoji1] MoKelly

Just saw that Tom Brady had 5 TD throws today. My goodness folks. Amazing. MoKelly

The market for ZTR’s (new and used) around here is crazy. I bought a Hustler Super Z diesel 5 years ago. It had 700+ hours when I sold it in June 2021. I got $1200 more than I paid. I didn’t even list it other than putting up a card at the Hustler dealer where I originally bought the unit. It...

I had a boss who liked to say “fair is where they give ribbons to pigs”. MoKelly

If you have little marginal taxes then it’s not an issue for you. Take it all out now and reinvest! MoKelly

“Wouldn’t change the course of fate, if cuttin’ the grass just had to wait Cause I’ve got more important things, like Pushin’ my kid on a backyard swing” -Toby Keith

That would be a good funeral song. MoKelly

If it’s extra income, why would investment choices be different after retirement v before retirement? Same investment alternatives are available inside and outside retirement accounts. MoKelly

Very true - albeit at a 41% haircut after Fed and State taxes.

When this occurs, there isn’t any communication with the OP? You never heard a word? MoKelly

Ok. That is the best one so far!!!! MoKelly

Bucolic - pleasant aspects of the countryside Bubonic - a plague You have to love the English language. MoKelly

Reminds me of the saying “other than that, how did you like the play Mrs. Lincoln”?[emoji1]

You are a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day.

Unless the minority riot?

IBM is 4.6% yield.

That’s a good one![emoji106]

I Love This Bar - by Toby Keith

I would need many millions of dollars - since I have 3 equally great places. I would rotate between: - Whitefish, Montana - Palm Springs, California - Boca Grande, Fla. So, I’d also need a private jet while I’m planning. For now, I live in Missouri and vacation among the three locations...

Looks great. Have fun! MoKelly

This is very wise. I agree 100%. MoKelly

Wow. How can a dealer stay in business with nothing to sell for that long? MoKelly

Here is our river bank. It’s very private. Except for our son’s dog! MoKelly

Wow. That happened fast. He was very fortunate. MoKelly

Thanks. Good game. Poor Reyes will be roasted all off season! MoKelly

The newest NFL stadiums are: - Inglewood, CA home of Rams/Chargers - opened 2020 - Las Vegas, NV home of Raiders - opened 2020 - Atlanta, GA home if Falcons - opened 2017 MoKelly

Yep - pitching change for Dodgers. Hopefully good news for Cards. MoKelly

Cards got something here in top of 5th. We can’t squander opportunities! MoKelly

Dodgers played a very sloppy first inning. Cards lead 1-0.

Ha! I just Googled. It took them 1000 years to make that decision???[emoji849] You may win the prize for the best city name!!![emoji106] MoKelly

Only by Larry Bird! MoKelly

I am lazy.[emoji23] You didn’t post your link. MoKelly

He died in 2009. Can you believe it —- 12 years ago!! MoKelly

You are on a roll today!

Yep. If I win I keep my $100 and get paid $199. If I lose I forfeit my $100. The over/under is 7.5 runs. I hardly ever bet the over/under. It makes watching the game more interesting. My wife says I should have bet for LA. That way, if the Cards win I’m happy and don’t care about the money...

Good point on the meter. I’ll have to check to see if they replaced the meter in the past couple months. My wife would know. MoKelly

That is great! Reminds me of the “Who’s on First” routine. MoKelly

^^^ This is very true for my little area in Missouri. There is a difference in attitudes, helpfulness, friendliness and pace. It is an important consideration. MoKelly

I got my booster yesterday. I had a pretty good friend (who was vaccinated) get COVID in August. He was pretty sick for about 10 days. Never needed a hospital but could only sit on the couch. He is 100% now but his experience made me more hesitant. My sister got the booster and she felt much...

A Cinderella story! Lots of pressure on the Dodgers. The Cards are playing with house money. MoKelly

Portland rioters burned down a police station in April this year. Seattle could have as well. But Portland is in Oregon. MoKelly

I just read on TBN a guy was from Gun Barrel City, TX. Around here we have names like Defiance, MO and Battlefield, MO. Got me thinking about city names. Some are quite interesting. What is your favorite city name? MoKelly

Gun Barrel City. That has to be a classic western movie city! MoKelly

Our electric company sends a report each month saying how much of the bill relates to the a/c, refrigerator, other appliances, lights and other stuff. I have no idea how they calculate the numbers. They just started doing this a few months ago. MoKelly

That looks really cool. The video makes it look effortless. MoKelly

STBX anything and their lawyers read any and all online stuff available to get ammo for the legal process. The first thing any good divorce lawyer will tell you is —- stay off social media! MoKelly

Huge trees next to structures is scary. We lived in a very mature area years ago with numerous huge oak trees. Branches as big as your torso hung over the roofs. Trees were planted in the 1920’s. It was a designated historical area and any tree trimming or removal had to be approved in...

My Cards play the Dodgers tonite in the NL Wild Card game. Winner moves on loser goes home. Dodgers are still the betting favorite to win the whole thing - the World Series. Cards are the least likely betting favorite to win the Series. I have a feeling. Cards will win tonite behind the...

Ha! You made me laugh. [emoji23] Good read early in the morning. You were really thinking ahead! MoKelly

Welcome from Missouri.

Unless they also sold you life insurance! MoKelly

I’d like to see someone clear 2 acres of brush with that tool![emoji23]

We just had one today. But, they are getting more scarce. MoKelly

That Sunday Night game was like a Super Bowl. What hype! Then Brady gets the record and they don’t know what to do? Keep playing. What a mess. But - the hero prevails yet again. MoKelly

Is it pull start or electric? The one I had was pull start and the pull start mechanism was constantly breaking. Bad pawls. It was fixable but was a pain. Otherwise, it operated pretty well. Make sure your ATV pulling the machine is water cooled as you will be moving very slow for long...

Captain Kirk is a true self-promotion machine. MoKelly

That is fantastic news. Good luck! MoKelly

My dad got those scams a lot. At least he thought of calling his kids (the parent) first. But, he was ready to believe the grandkid needed help. These types of scammers (preying off grandparent love for grandkids) are the worst scum and deserve a horrible fate. MoKelly

Yep. Once posted it can’t be deleted. Only edited. MoKelly

Ha! The first 3 posts are strange. Maybe some post was deleted?

The older the buyer the less they want to do lots of work to a house. Older buyers tend to buy more expensive places. I had a friend list an expensive place in May. They were building a home that wouldn’t be ready until September. The realtor suggested they move and “stage” the house. The...

Same reason we park on driveways and drive on parkways.

Doosan owns Bobcat. MoKelly

That is so nice - thank you very much.

Welcome from Missouri in the USA. MoKelly

Welcome from Missouri. MoKelly

Thanks to all for the kind words. Today is the funeral. All 5 of my younger sisters are here. That is a real blessing. My Dad left a will. Simple but well thought out. That is the next chapter - executing the will. Thanks again everyone. MoKelly

I watched “The Courrier” on Amazon Prime. It’s pretty good. Supposedly a real life story. MoKelly

That is interesting. I never even thought about that concept. MoKelly

We had a bat in the lake house once years ago. We had a 2 story great room and the bat was perched at the top near the fireplace. I come inside and my 8 year old son is shooting a BB gun at the ceiling. I say “what are you doing”!?! He says I’m trying to kill a bat! Huh? Sure enough it was a...

Thank you very much.

We don’t have big square bales here either. Only the round ones. I’ve never even seen a big square one - except on the picture! I’m not all that educated in hay. Around here, the hay that I see baled is simply field grass allowed to grow. It’s nothing special in my mind. It could either be...

Thanks for the kind words. My dad was getting very frail and his only fear in old age was not being able to live independently. He wanted zero to do with nursing homes. So, I view this as a blessing. It was his time. I do believe what you describe is the best way to handle. I guess the only...

A whole chicken that will feed 2 people for 3 meals for $5.00. From a box store that sells toilet paper, TV’s and buckets. Sounds wonderful![emoji23]

Yep! There was a 20 acre parcel of undeveloped property next to mine at the farm. The owner was an absentee owner. I saw him rarely but did ask him once that if he were to sell let me know first. I wanted to control that parcel since it was adjacent to me. Well, one day a new guy is there...

Your water front property comment is spot on due to covid. We had a place at Lake Ozark Mo. Nice place on the water with a dock to hold boat and 2 ski. It was on the market a few months before covid but got little interest. Took it off the market. Covid hits. I think “no way it will sell now...

My father passed last Saturday. He lived in Memphis but will be buried in STL in an already purchased plot next to my mom. We had to make all the arrangements. Holy cow folks! - casket $5500 - transport to STL $3000 - Memphis funeral home $3200 - STL funeral home $2200 - burial $1500 -...

Mother Nature is unstoppable. 3 weeks ago there was a lightning storm at the farm. Loud booms and such for 45 minutes. But nothing that seemed too close. Next day - garage door opener was dead and alarm had a “cannot communicate” code. Both panels were fried and needed to be replaced. The...

Don’t think so as he put 40 acres in both his profile as well as in the post. That would be 2 fat finger mistakes. But - no doubt really meaning to mow 40 acres a week is crazy talk. MoKelly

I had one a few years back. I used a 4 wheeler to tow the unit. It is good for tighter spaces. It worked fine for about 5 years. The issues I had were: - mine was a pull start. The pull start began to have issues. First the rope broke. Then the prawls began to have issues. It became a pain...

Not just hold. Buy. Buy during the decline. MoKelly

I bought my CT235 back the first time Bobcat sold tractors. It had the free loader offer. So, that idea has been around quite often. MoKelly

You are assured you are alive when you buy insurance. After that, there are no guarantees. MoKelly

Welcome from Missouri. MoKelly

I can believe that. It gets pretty rugged as you move north. MoKelly

I feel for you. Buying a machine new that won’t work after 5 hours is unacceptable and should be remedied now. It’s like you pay with a check, leave and the next day the bank rejects the check for insufficient funds. The dealer calls and says “hey, there’s not enough funds in your account”...

CF Moto makes lots of KTM’s engines and is in a joint venture with KTM. They do make good ATV’s.

Well - maybe in the long run you were fortunate he got away. It’s not worth the consequences dealing with those type of folks. Eventually, and always, they get what they deserve. MoKelly

Thanks. We are pretty rural as well. The fire department would send a pumper truck and use the neighbors lake to try to help. Their lake is about 2/10ths of a mile away. Not sure how helpful that would be for us. MoKelly

I read the US/Canada border is the longest border between 2 countries in the world. 5500 miles. MoKelly

I’m curious. Did the folks that showed up have a huge water tank to try to put out the supposed out-of-control fire? Are there fire hydrants anywhere near you? How do they handle fires that need to be stopped? MoKelly

If the income quoted is pretax, given California high tax rates the 50% would actually be much higher if calculated on take home income. Insanity is correct. MoKelly

Make no sense to me. Supposed to make traffic flow better but actually make everybody slow down and look all around like they are lost. MoKelly

Given all time low mortgage interest rates and all time stock market highs, it seems there will never be a more favorable time to buy a house. This cycle has lasted quite a while. Nothing lasts forever. MoKelly

That is pretty cool. Biggest baseball star I’ve met is Ozzie Smith. He was very nice to me. Didn’t have to be but was. MoKelly

Sorry - no clue as to help you but your fix is very clever. MoKelly

My wife’s Dad lives within walking distance of War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock. Back in the day when conference games were played there, it was something to see. Campers, tailgaters and crowds were amazing. Probably 2x the folks that could fit in the stadium. Now, they get minor league...

Sorry for all the negative stuff. I never took any of your comments as insults. Humor or fun or joking is disappearing on the internet and in society. We take ourselves too seriously. Also - I was and am very happy the Razorbacks won! MoKelly

My wife is the smartest and hardest working person I know. There isn’t a thing she asks that she wouldn’t do herself. So, when she asks, I do the stuff if I am able (she sometimes overestimates my abilities). She is younger than me so she has more energy. She always has stuff to do - but...

Yep - especially when no private company provides nowhere near the same compensation levels.

I guess it’s a good news/bad news scenario when all your compensation data must be published every year in the Proxy Statement. MoKelly

As a kid, best job I had was working as an administrative aid in a hospital blood bank. Paperwork galore and 5 steps to ensure the correct blood goes to the correct patient. Physically delivering the blood units to the OR and checking numbers. Billing. Pretty busy most of the time. MoKelly

It’s pretty much a life saver for me in Mexico! MoKelly

Congratulations on the new property. Good luck. I admire you beginning this at your stage in life. Work keeps you young - at least that is what my wife tells me! MoKelly

I’ve bought Corporate Bonds, 3-5 year annuities, Mortgages, EFT funds and non-traded preferreds. I’ve had to be careful not only getting out of balance between equities and fixed, but within equity categories - especially With Apple, Microsoft and Amazon. They can get to an unacceptable...

And folks wonder why the stock market continues to rise? Many can’t find alternatives. Then, when the crash comes - and it will - it will be devastation. Find a fee based investment adviser. MoKelly

I bet that wows all the gals![emoji849]

This is why rebalancing your portfolio is so important. During bull markets some tend to ignore rebalancing - but it’s very critical. MoKelly

I had a Mercury Bobcat. Small little car. I remember the State Patrol guy was big. Very uncomfortable in the seat. I believe he cut the test short. I passed. MoKelly

I think you are spot on correct. It’s no accident he stays healthy to play and no accident he has won 7 Super Bowls. MoKelly

I burn once a year in the fall. Consists of all stuff (mostly dead branches and about 30 bags of leaves) collected throughout the year. I typically have 3 burn piles but they are not too large. Here are 2 that were winding down last Fall. MoKelly

You need to use an oil extractor. It’s pretty easy as you just hook it to the battery and suck all the oil out. MoKelly

I’ve been away awhile as we are very busy at the tennis courts with big tournaments every weekend. This is a picture on Saturday. Every year in the park there is a hot air balloon race. The balloons went near the courts this time. One more tournament next weekend and I can act retired...

Tom Brady with 5 passing TD’s and no INT’s. He is amazing. MoKelly

I’ve seen several head injuries where the person did not die —- but wished they had died. Few things worse than a bad head injury for destroying the quality of life. Yours and those that love you. Wear a helmet folks. MoKelly

Yep - car manufacturers management has had a rough go over the past - from bankruptcy to bailouts to inability to produce. Not exactly Harvard Business School award winners. MoKelly

And if he had not been wearing a helmet he’d probably have been killed. Many states do not have helmet laws. MoKelly

And yet, I keep seeing car commercials on sporting events. Seems like wasted money. MoKelly

Nice picture and field. Looks like a fantastic day. MoKelly

Amason. Doesn’t have the same ring.[emoji23]

He is talking about Arkansas beating Texas in football. Nothing to do with rural. MoKelly

Well - it might get worse once you guys really come to the SEC. Arkansas, after all, hasn’t exactly been winning lots of SEC championships. Just saying. MoKelly

Its 5 O’Clock somewhere! [emoji1] Or so I’ve heard. MoKelly

Read they can (theoretically) take mammal prey weighing up to 15 pounds. MoKelly

We had a lady driver die (wife of the ex-chief of police) when she was driving under an overpass at the same time a car on the overpass hit a concrete barrier (protecting loose stone on the overpass) which caused said chunk of loose stone to fall down thru her windshield. Why the city put a...

“We hold these truths to be self-evident. All men and women created … by the —-you know —- you know the thing”.

I guess that depends on who is doing the “telling”. MoKelly

He was “killed on that dangerous stretch of road” in the rural Ozarks in Arkansas? MoKelly

So, a guy named Big Bubba who has a place in rural Ozarks in Arkansas doesn’t want to offend the rednecks?[emoji23][emoji23] By the way, big congrats on the win v Texas. Huge. MoKelly

Looks like we are getting into a pi**ing contest on whether or not you can get shock by pi**ing on an electric fence.🤣🤣🤣

Good luck and hope all is fine. My wife had wrist surgery 3 years ago and it’s difficult the first few days. It’s amazing all the stuff you do with your wrist! MoKelly

OMG. I still use an HP12c. Those batteries last forever. MoKelly

“Add up” to a great time. Good one! MoKelly

I was an auditor out of school for 5 years and then an accountant for 30 years. My sister is an actuary. Thanksgiving dinners are one wild time at our house!!! MoKelly

How can you tell the difference between an accountant and an actuary? - an accountant looks at your shoes when talking to you. - an actuary looks at his shoes when talking to you. MoKelly

The movie was pretty good as well. I liked Tim McGraw. MoKelly

Ha! Another typo. I meant to say 30 minutes! The darn 9 is very close to the 0. MoKelly

Ouch! That will ruin your ice cream break! MoKelly

An unvaccinated redneck widow. MoKelly

Reading this makes me feel inadequate. I have a heck of a time switching the finish mower for the bush hog! And I have pics showing what it’s supposed to look like after hook up. I hate to admit, but it probably takes me 39 minutes to complete the process. I’ve learned a few new words as well...

Tell that to Ohio State and Texas! Ha. I thought odds were simply set where the bookmaker gets the same dollar bets on both sides. The bookmaker takes no risk. Only a percent of both sides of the bet. The odds reflect what bettors are willing to bet. MoKelly

“Censorship reflects society’s lack of confidence in itself. It is a hallmark of an authoritarian regime”. - Potter Stewart

I think this shows that we can argue about anything these days. Anything. MoKelly

Good morning. This morning is eye doctor exam. Need a firm completed that says I am 20/20 with correction glasses to continue to be certified as a tennis official. After the doc, need to get after the mowing. Today should be good weather. Not to humid. Have a great day all. MoKelly

It was worse for Texas. Arkansas took them to the wood shed. Welcome to the SEC! MoKelly