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Our milk was also delivered to thehouse - hopefully after the Ice Man delivered our block of ice for the Ice Box. Do you remember the Ice Man, the guy that brought a block of ice, carrying it from his truck and putting it into the Ice Box. He always had a big sheet of leather hanging over his...

One 'Atta-Boy' for BatteryCables! I resent companies claiming Shipped as soon a they get an order. Obviously, they are trying to get paid as soon as they can and that's when they shipped the order, but it's just not right to claim Shipped days before an order is actually shipped.

Public speakers make me want to vomit. Even on national news, the commentator throws in a 'uhh' or an 'ah' every third word. They're supposed to be professional speakers, but they sound like amatuers. Makes me want to just change channels - which is exactly uhhhh what I do. My next gripe is...

I have two almost identical to the one you pictured. And yes - it is so difficult to turn on/off that I'm always afraid of breaking the handle off. The only improvement I've come up with was soaking it with WD40 - with synthetic additive. That seemed to have helped a good bit, but it sure...

I've lived in both HOA controlled neighborhoods as well al 'non'. The neighborhood with the HOA did have a bunch of blue-haired biddies that thought they were God. They made living there totally miserable. And now I live in a non-controlled neighborhood. At first, all was hunky-dory. Then our...

I happen to fallen into the same category you refer to. Dental visits were not only expensive beyond my parents financial limits but they were also considered 'back in the day', as a luxury for the well-heeled. I can only remember going to the dentist twice in my lifetime just before I entered...

Adding to the high blood pressure issue, the latest i.e. most prevalent cause of dementia is bad teeth. Data shows that eldery persons with less than 20 good teeth remaining at age 70 are 1.4X likely to experience dementia.

So very true! I've smoked for 70+ years and I am very sure it'll kill me in the end. (On the offensive side however, at 84 I'm still very active maintaining 15 acres of pine trees, 2 acres of 'lawn', and all home & vehicle maintenance tasks.) Most likely if I did avoid smoking and nicotine...

One concern you may have regarding an HST vs Geared is having to use the pedal contantly for mowing, etc.. I'll point out, my HST has a 'cruise' lever, so that feature is a no-issue. Regarding the power loss, I don't think I've ever ran into a problem with the power margin being so close to may...

This NOT going to be a popular statement, BUT... Amazon has delivered my last two orders on/before their stated delivery date estimate! Noted, both were delivered by thier own Prime trucks. Still, I hope that performance is an indicator of days to come.

Having to visit the Doc's office monthly, I get aggrivated in having to fill out the same 3-page info form each time. I'm not sure if it's just a test on my integrity or a test of my writing skills. I solved that aggrivation by bringing a blank one home, filling it out, sans putting in the...

Same here, i.e. flocks throughout the day but seemingly none during the night. I don't know, but I do believe, they must lower thier metabolism during the dark hours. So, in summary, I suspect they don't feed at night unless they have a real hunger problem. Hopefully we'll see a HB expert on...

BX23S-1 gives good advice regarding the Kubota. I have a similar Kubota ZTR in the 48" size, which is identical pretty much to the 54". (I needed the 48" max size to mow between the many yard plants.) While my 2-year old Kubota Z412 runs flawlessly, I'm not exactly thrilled with the cut. From...

I had not heard of hummingbirds feeding with some prior instinct of oncoming winter per se - but we're sure seeing signs of them being aware of incoming bad weather. You may well be onto something there. We're filling two 1-qt feeders 3x per day now with as many as 15 birds on the feeders at...

"Can someone explain 300 mile buyers remorse to me?" I can safely assume that you're not married :) I think that reponse comes standard with the "I Do".

As a supervisor, I would never accept an employe telling me 'that's not my job', assuming the task was not illegal. "My Job" is normally performing tasks that needed to get done, not necessarily only the jobs that I want to do. I'm not just trying to offend you and your ideals, but I assure...

ah ha! Just another sucker. hmmm - but aren't we all? And don't we just love it! Enjoy life, grandpa.

Our numbers have dramatically increased this past couple of weeks. We're seeing about 20 at a time on the feeders. And they're HUNGRY! Where oh where have they been?

If I recall correctly, the 9N does not have a live PTO. That is often a real problem, especially when brush hogging and you need to stop for anything.

ah Ha! Great info on accessing the battery. I've been trying to scrunch up in pretzel style to access it. Thank you for that info. You surely saved me from a lot of future aggrevation. Dang those printed instructions - I guess one has to actually read them :) Here's a great Honda SxS forum...

You're sure right about Merthiolate! That stuff burns like fire, so it must be good :-) I just bought a 1oz bottle of iodine at the local Walgreens this week. Sticker Shock - $16.95 for a ONE once bottle. The large 4oz bottle was $26. I suspect I just bought my last bottle of iodine or...

I have a Pioneer 500, the older version of the Pioneer 520. I needed the smaller size for the same reasons as you, i.e. to traverse narrow bridges and trails. I've had zero breakdowns and/or repairs. Mine came with 24" tires which made the speedo read high. Changing to 27" tires corrects that...

I read a lot on here about RM43, but I'm a bit confused. RM43 is 41% glyphosphate whereas Roundup is 50%. Is there something about RM43 that makes it more effective?

I have a L3400, bought new in 2009. True, the 3pt is sometimes a little 'jerky'. But, that really hasn't been a major complaint on my part, i.e. no big deal. I have no knowlege about the 'fuel problem' mentioned, as I've never had one with my L3400. No complaints at all with mine, FWIW.

I don't think the rake is going to be your problem. The lack of blade overlap is what I think.

Sorry to be a nay-sayer... but for my 10-cents, I'll never plant another Lelaynd Cypress. We planted about 10 about ten years ago for 'a quick visual barrier'. They did next to nothing for 5 years; grew to maybe 5' tall. Then they went completely crazy. The next 5 years the blew up to over 30'...

My guess is that you don't have your blades mounted correctly. They should be mounted like this: -/- Thus, they'll never clash and 'no line. Perhaps you even have the incorrect length blades? Just a note however, I have two such mowers and never had them leave lines as you've shown. And, of...

I've had pretty good luck with coumiden/Warfrin. Been on Warfrin for 9 years, but as others have mentioned, monthly INR tests are needed. My INR numbers remain well within the 2.0 - 3.5 range - unless I load up on a lot of green leaf vegetables a day or two before testing. That'll blow up your...

You made me go look! I've stated previously that I use 12% Permethrin 35% on my work pants, thinking that it was totally safe at that concentration. That works out to about 4% Permethrin spray. I based that 12% number on Adams Shampoo for dogs, thinking that was a safe number. Boy was I...

WOW! That's a 'Go anywhere anytime' bad boy :)

You'll find that 150# casters will not hold up. Unless those are steel casters, the first thing you'll notice is that they don't roll smoothly. That'll be because the rubber outer ring on the caster has long ago peeled off. In short, go big or go home :-) If in doubt, I can sure show you some...

I've never bought a new Mini Excavator, but I've bought a lot of 'brand new' cars in my past. I've yet to ever bought one with 0.00 miles on it. Actually, if if I did run across one, that in itself would bother me a bit. That would indicate that I was actually buying a 'pig in a poke', i.e...

DJI does have authorized repair shops around. We had a similar accident with ours, ripping off the camera. DJ had us simply box it up and mail it to tthier repair center. They comletely repaired all damages and returned it with all new blades, camera, etc.. Total cost was less than $100. Money...

I only wish I had as good luck with Downy. We use it with essentially every load of clotches washed. And it hasn't appeared to slow our ticks down one iota. Only thing I've found is permethrin, and that sure doesn't smell like Downy :-(

Exactly the same here in mid-Georgia. Most I've seen was yesterday with a 5-count. Perhaps they're just slow coming down this year.

I also bought a pair of these - and they work GREAT. Never a problem with them falling off or moving around.

I'd have to say you've lived a sheltered life :-) Growing up in East Texas, every one of those you listed, except for ground hawgs, were common place. You may be right, they probably migrated up to NC over the years.

Spouse and I rode in a couple of IB runs, each on our own Hogs. Lots of fun and an accomplishment whether you win or don't win. I totally recommend that you 'Just Do It'.

Some floaters are normal. I too, had an unusually large number of floaters with my first eye lense implant. The Doc was able to remove a lot of the floaters, but a second separate Doc with special equipment would be needed for complete elemination - and at extra cost. In time, most of the...

I have a Kubota 2412 ZTR with both the mulching kit installed as well as using Pirana blades. I'm not sure the Pirana blades actually chop up more than the normal High Lift blades, but my combo works extremely well. I never see rows of cuttings unless I'm cutting grass >6" tall, which is very rare.

We have a Pioneer 500. I needed the smaller Pioneer to cross several 48" bridges on our place, whereas the larger models were well over the 4' size. We opted for canopy, windshield and winch. Cost at the time of purchase was $12K OTD. We also have an EZGo electric golf cart, bought used for $2K...

The Ford F150 2019-2020's are notorious for having a sizable number of transmission failures. My son went through exatly that with his 2019 right from the start. After 7 trips to the dealer for 're-programming', fluid changes, etc. he finally traded in on a 2023, passing the consistent problem...

I try to avoid mowing wet grass, but sometimes that just happens. Regardless, wet or dry, after mowing I pull up over a small pile of wood chips from my wood chipper, and let the mower clean itself for a minute or so. The wood chips are small enough to not damage the mower nor blades, but good...

Never too young to learn mowing. It's a job that'll last forever.

I bought a new (replacement) freezer. (dammit) That could have been a new toy instead, or at least a partial payment for one :)

Aw shucks... nothing's going to happen. hmmm - well, that's what I thought when I drove my Fordson Dexta over one once. The results? Oh, it's about a 3' drop up to the tractor frame. Let your imagination fill in the blanks on repairing the septic tank and getting the Fordson pulled out.

I do mix straight permethrin with water in my sprayer, about a 12% solution. I spray all around the areas that I know where I've picked up ticks, especially around low hanging tree limbs. My best defense is spraying my pants legs and shoes before going into known tick areas. For my dogs, I give...

Not singing the praises of EZ-Go, but we're now on our second one. First one, bought used, was a '94 model. This newer one is a '97. Parts seem to be reasonable - plenty of supply out there. And they're easy to work on. True enough, they're not heavy duty hard working machines. They're designed...

The Cedarcide must be mixed with something much different than simple cedar granules. We have deer that hang out around our cedar trees, creating as major hazard for me when mowing. i can get near any of those trees and find myself covered with ticks!

I've read these preceeding comments with total sypathy - but still, it's hard to really relate to the pain and discomfort. I'm not now, nor have i ever been alertic to poison ivy nor poison oak. Yes, I do feel fortunate.

Permethrin is definitely the best thing I've found. I spray my work pants with a 12% solution. I've read that that mix will prevent ticks from being attracted, and is supposed to be good for 75 washings. I have my doubts about that so I spray them at least every other use.

I once had 'Husqvarna' running through my veins. After their announcemt last year about stopping the production of small engine equipment, I'm pretty much moving away from them. On the upside, I have not heard nor read a single comment since about their production change. As an aside, I thought...

They're Back! We're seeing thier numbers double daily now. Most are smaller than usual. Do you suppose they're simply young ones, or did they have an unusually tough winter.

It's been 10 years since I had the lense replacement in both eyes. For the first 8 years my vision was 20/20. I've notice a very small decrease in sharpness in the last 2 years, but nothing at all like they were before eye surgery. I strongly recomment lense replacement and to be done by the...

The $90 price for belts is not at all surprising. I've had to buy some for $60+ for much more modern equipment. IMO, I'd keep the old Giant-V. It's served you well. I see no reason to toss it just because it doesn't still have new paint. Spring for the little bit of TLC.

Paul, I love your Husq R322T! I have a R155, 15hp 42" cut, that I've used for well over 2500 hours/23 years, cutting everything from 2 acres and more. Knowing that Husq no longer sells that mower in the US makes me sad. Let me know if you decide to "get rid" of yours :-) Here's a pic of mine...

I subscribe to wearing googles 100% of the time while mowing, trimming, pruning, grinding, anywhere one my get trash in their eyes. I've had eye lense replacements on both eyes and do not wish to go through any kind of eye surgery again - ever. You'll find an amazing amount of trash on your...

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Excellent skill. Nothing is prettier than natural finish wood, especially when built by a true craftsman - as proven that you are.

Oil level appeared to be full. All was fine until the explosion. It was even chipping pretty good for the 20 minutes of running. I have no explanation as to the cause of the failure, but the 4" diameter hole in the side of the engine was a pretty good evidence that the engine could not be...

Hope you have better luck with the Techumseh engine than I had with a used small wood chipper. The Techumseh lasted 20 minutes before it blew a 6" hole out the side of the engine. No more nothing with a Techumseh for me.

It's looking like the population here in mid-Georgia is starting to pickup. We're up to 4 now over last week's 1. Last year we had around 50 during peak time, i.e. June/July. There are, of course, most welcome. Right now, instead of humming birds we're seeing Canada geese. Those are up from the...

Good friends are hard to find... and much harder on one to loose. Sorry for your loss. Remberence however, will last forever.

Nice suggestion - but... sodium pentachlorophenate is so expensive. One could replace the post annually for the cost of pentachlorophenol.

It's easy to overlook the 3 zerks underneath, one each for clutch, brake and throttle pedals - but they're there. I have to use a flashlight to find mine, but they're there and they do need grease every so often.

You have some of the very best trained dogs I've ever seen. Congrats to you and your 'helpers'.

Mark me down for another one; sewing room looks like a major sewing center from quilting machines, embroidery machine(s)!, and every kind of sewing accessory every made. And my poor little tractor and my poor little packed full work shop (40'x60') still has room for just one more toy - yet to be...

We finally saw one returning male yesterday. Hopefully it's just a bit early to give up hope for the return of the flocks.

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?