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Just received the 4k version of "The Bridge over the River Kwai"... Great flick...looking forward to watching it soon https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bridge_on_the_River_Kwai

2022-06-08, 0411 59° and light rain right now...high in the low 70's and rain on and off...heavy rain tomorrow. Thomas, glad everything went well and you're home! I never got all the restrictions you were told...don't think I'd like that. I was told to stay away from TIG welding due to the...

Left work early for a doctor's appointment (got lucky...there had been a cancellation which got me the appointment). This one is for painful urination and when I do, just dribbling. I've really reduced my coffee consumption and really increased my water consumption. The doc offered a...

I wear a forestry helmet when operating a chainsaw...also, when chipping...

If you click on the link and then the author's twitter link, you see he just another leftist...not neutral at all. Read for yourself...

2022-06-07, 0443 54° right now...high in the low 80's today Thomas, I'm sure you'll be posting in a day or two...looking forward to it...

I'm on my 2nd pacemaker (they last 7 years, give or take). I assume you're going the Dartmouth? Anyway, I expect you'll be healthy and happy in a day or so... Got subs on the way home...left my laptop at work so I'd have to go in. It was a rough drive in and most the day...well, I sure as hell...

To a point...but we also have longer distances to drive. Small EV for grocery-getting if there's shopping within 20-25 miles. But, most equipment is still going to be internal combustion

Just your opinion...we all have 'em... But don't tell us we're ignorant or misinformed...for some of us, EV's are not a practical solution to our transportations needs Urban areas, I do see fairly rapid acceptance....much less in the rural areas

One problem is the credibility of the sources...this source is the typical leftist rag...not a cool detached scientific journal Some people (Al Gore comes to mind) made a lot of money off Global Warming, while flying around in a private jet. People who do that reduce the credibility of the...

2022-06-06, 0418 45° right now...high in the upper 70's today 06 June 1944 (78 years ago), the largest military landing during WW II

Mowed about half to 2/3rds of the lawn I hadn't finished yesterday...mower was really low on fuel, so time to stop (don't want to run totally out in the middle of the yard) Fuel containers in the truck and I'll top them up on the way home tomorrow. Weather looks good for Monday and...

But those hybrids still use the roads...that are maintained by fuel taxes...and, with Hybrids and EV's...must determine how you pay your fair share

Yep...those Yanmar engines were used in a number of smaller (<100 HP would be my guess) Deere tractors...tough and long lasting

I think if some yahoo tried to smash that mailbox with an aluminum bat, he'd get a real surprise!!! Decades ago, I worked for a company that built tracked vehicles (you know...tanks) for the military. One component was a cover for the headlamp (IIRC) which looked like a mailbox. ¼" armor plate...

There were a few pre-WW-2 Russian movies that are considered classics... Here's my favorite

Considering I probably average 100 hours per year on my tractor...well, do the math. I would think the 1050 was a real working tractor...

2022-06-05, 0818 55° right now...high in the low 70's today Main chore is finish mowing the areas that were too wet yesterday...maybe a stroll around with the string trimmer...

Good Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/NB88

I suggest most politicians don't want to irritate the oil companies as those companies are big contributors

Sad, but true... And the decline was so fast...

Mowed the front yard and a bit more. The front yard has, for the most part, little shade so it was dry after yesterday's soaker. The sides and back are 50%-70% shaded...still a bit wet. It's a bit breezy, so by tomorrow, should be good to mow. Nice day! About the mid-70's right now...

Yep...you missed a good deal assuming it was in good shape and all the parts were there I've had a Mo-Jack for a few years. IIRC, I bought it shortly after a long time TBNer (can't recall his name) was killed using his FEL to lift his mower. Again, IIRC, the mower was a ZT and the tractor's...

Actually, they're right since fuel taxes pay for road maintenance in most, if not all, states

I've used ramps which are ok for cleaning the deck...but too low for changing the blades. No matter what you use, make sure those wheels are chocked!!

Yes, we do... Although I do think Fusion power would be safer, commercial power generation by fusion is still probably a couple decades away

2022-06-04, 0812 54° right now...high in the mid-70's and sunny...well, overcast now, so we'll see about the sunny part Great soaking rain last evening. Went on for a good hour or so. Still pretty wet outside, so mowing will be late afternoon or tomorrow. Dump run is is the schedule this morning...

A wonderful soaking rain right now...I love it!!

Rather ridiculous post... I'm aware of what AF 1 is...but it's mostly a 747... The point is, if POTUS (and I use the term loosely) continues to fly about or travel with an entourage of very thirsty and polluting vehicles...especially for political reasons, he (or she) has no credibility.

I just read where Elon Musk and Tesla is putting a freeze on hiring and plans on a 10% reduction in staff...doesn't bode well for the EV industry

Right off the bat, if the "powers that be" demand we comply, they must set the example... No more Air Force 1...no more thirsty limousines and SUV motorcades...totally unnecessary

Members do come and go...even long term members likely Stepphie I guess some get bored...lost interest...and, sadly, some pass away

2022-05-03, 0559 58° right now...high in the mid 70's and probably thunderstorms and rain this afternoon...

For not being a cat person, I sure like cat pictures! Kinda weird, isn't it?

I used one of these when I added Pat's Easy Change to a Deere 790....think I also used it on the Deere 4400 when I traded the 790. This was also for using a wood chipper, BTW...in my case, a Woods 5000 (better know as Bearcat nowadays) Cheap (about 20 bucks) and worked great. The shortest length...

Thank you!!

Is that the Panasonic LUMIX G85 4K Digital Camera? Looks pretty nice!!

2022-06-02, 0513 56° right now...high about 70 today. Damp and chilly, right now... Mostly, yes, I am still working from home. I can drive as of next Monday and I do want to go on-site (at work) for 3 days a week Writing about work, quite a few folks are out on business trips or vacation. Not...

I saw it...very good Australian western!! Pretty grim movie, but well worth watching... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Proposition_(2005_film)

If we start seeing extravagant profits by the oil companies (and politicians), there'll be hell to pay, I reckon...

My guess is it'll be a year or better, assuming the Biden administration comes to their senses...

Thank you, Drew!!! Never got above the mid to upper 50's today...rainy, but not constant...it could stay this way all summer, as far as I'm concerned You guys know I like older B&W movies...for the most part. I got one today most of you have likely never heard of...Hachi: a dog's tale. Based...

This is based upon a true story https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hachi:_A_Dog%27s_Tale If you're a dog lover and you don't tear up over this movie, you're a tougher guy then I am

Nice trailer...if you don't mind me asking, what did that set you back?

2022-06-01, 0531 57° right now...high about 60 and a rainy day

Left shoe, but not the right shoe...

That's a good point...and, IMHO, something the manufacturers should be held accountable

From what I've read (so, take it with some skepticism), China and India produce 25%-30% of the world's greenhouse gases...and refuse to do anything about it... So, ban imports from both countries...

Too quiet...somethings up...

I'd be OK with that

Guess I'm done with this thread

Learned something new today!!

Sometimes threads take on a life on their own...

Red sky at night....sailor's delight Red sky at morning...sailors take warning Apparently, the red sky in the morning indicated a weather change

2022-05-31, 0558 60° right now...high in the low 80's today, then a cool down (60's, 70's) the rest of the week. Looks to be a pretty rainy week...I'm good with that Back to work today... After soaking both feet (thanks, Thomas!!), both feel better. Right foot is still pretty swollen though

When the government gives up Air Force 1 and all the limousines and SUV's and go electric...that's when I'll consider it

Love it!!!!! :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

Screw Facebook (and social media in general)

I think I'd take that to 6", at least

You should read the previous posts...there have been numerous mentions of a CUT. Frankly, most posters have suggested equipment that is not a particularly good idea for the OP's 1.8 acres

A vehicle...mostly likely a car (and I'd keep my truck)...I'd probably buy as long as it has a minimum of a 200 mile range. Tractor? No, I'll stick with Diesel

American ingenuity at it's best!!!

As a Quaker, I'm a bit surprised you wrote that...but it's true. Since in a previous post (IIRC) you wrote something about supporting an AR-15 ban. Although AR-15's are not "weapons of War", any rifle would do the job of eliminating an enemy. The problem is, most of our enemies are within...

I swapped the turf tires for bar turfs which help on slopes. I've never used the mower on wet grass, so I cannot attest to how well the bar turfs do. As far as towing, I tow with my Deere commercial Z920. I tow an aerator early in the season and a lawn roller. Other than one doesn't want to turn...

Left foot is fine, but the right foot isn't....my choice is to work with a painful foot, or wear a slipper, if I want to do chores... Oh well, the downed branches aren't going anywhere... Bit overcast right now, but it's been sunny all morning (I was up about 0500). Reckon I'll be sitting on...

Considering what's going on at the so-called "Ivy League" schools, I expect degrees from those once illustrious colleges won't be worth much pretty soon... Sad tale...

That's my motto...slightly different though "If you can't befuddle them with brilliance, baffle them with ********" That's worked for me for years!!! :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: Wonder if the mods would let me use that as my signature line?

I think an EV is something I need to further investigate. The diesel Gator is very easy on fuel and, since 2014 (when I bought it) has only about 140 hours on it. I do like the idea of quiet and for the joyriding and chores I do, the EV would be a good fit. Main thing is, do I want to spend the...

Nope, they won't move until Mom comes... When I'm mowing the field, I normally see toads, chipmunks and assorted other small critters. Only saw a fawn once, by the tree line, IIRC. That was a few years ago. I just slow or stop for a minute or so and let them move on. Last year, my stepdaughter...

2022-05-30, 0535 55° right now...high in the mid-80's... Left foot is feeling much better.... right foot isn't as bad, so maybe I'll get some work done today. I'll know more when I try to put shoes on this morning Same plan as yesterday...rig the chipper and do some downed branches

As I'd written, they're delusional...or, maybe they just don't know what to do...or, a combination of both. I'd written in another post (maybe in another thread) that this is the worst, most incompetent, administration since Jimmy Carter...but Carter, IMHO, is a decent man...I can't say the same...

They're delusional...figured you'd know that

I don't think anyone thinks it's "no big deal"...it is... This country is, IMHO, what we used to (in the Navy) refer as "we're in a world of ****"...and we are Again, IMHO, our leadership is pretty useless and has no clue what to do

My EGO pole saw, with the extension, can reach somewhere between 11 and 13 feet, but it's pretty unwieldy. I use it for delimbing branches, that's all. Once the branch is down, the chainsaw does the work

We all do that, sometime or another... Not saying it's a good thing

Not yet, but I will give that a try! Thanks, Thomas, for the suggestion!!

Outstanding attitude!! Well said!! Everybody screws up...solid fact of life and I'm surely not exempting myself. Best suggestion, acknowledge it, apologize if necessary and move on with your life

Ha ha Ha (groan) :rolleyes:

My feet hurt too much (with shoes on) for trying to do much. I think my feet may be swelling, which aggravates to problem. They weren't hurting when I took my shoes off yesterday (and put my slippers on), but they are today, even with just slippers.... not as bad when wearing shoes (sneakers)...

That's not untypical... We members are really into tractors and associated equipment and gear...most folks aren't

I've been following this gent on Youtube quite a while. I'm pretty sure his cabin is in Maine I think some of you might enjoy his videos One thing I liked is he was wearing a forestry helmet and mask when chipping. He also wears the helmet when felling any trees. I see so many vids on Youtube...

2022-05-29, 0654 49° right now...high in the upper 70's today If my feet can handle it, I'll rig the chipper today and chip some fallen branches to start. Saw a new way the spammers do their thing in TBN. I was looking at another thread and the spam was just a post with a link in the...

Spam...a new tactic Reported

I was actually planning to go to a podiatrist for the feet problems...don't think I'm quite coordinated enough to use the chipper. Actually have an appointment, but it's not until mid-July No rain, except sprinkles...more would have been better Watching the 1948 version of "Hamlet" while...

Not really single taskers... I added an after-market hitch to my Deere Z920 and use it for towing an aerator and lawn roller. Same implements one could tow behind a lawn tractor. Both work great as long as you turn with a degree of caution I bought a cart to tow as well, but returned it after...

Dump run is done, so is mowing Didn't get to weed trimming though Then the wind came up, pretty strong for 15-25 minutes...and some light rain. It was beautiful when I was mowing, but there are thunderstorms predicted for the afternoon One thing I wanted to do was rig the chipper. I have an...

Never thought about using WW fluid....that's a good idea if one wants to keep the roller filled year long (y)

2022-05-28, 0724 66° right now...high in the mid-70's today...maybe rain and t-storms this afternoon Chores: dump run this morning, then mow as much as I can before the rain sets in

They work really good, once you develop a "feel" for both the telescoping gage and the micrometer used to measure. I normally use a ring gage, but most home owners aren't going to buy anything like that. It really depends on how tight the tolerance is. If in thousandths, not too difficult...if...

Another viable option for a lawn >2 acres is a battery powered ZT, such as the EGO https://www.protoolreviews.com/ego-z6-zero-turn-riding-mower-zt4204l/#:~:text=Overall%20Rating%209.6%20The%20EGO%2056V%20battery-powered%20zero,but%20it%27s%20also%20a%20step%20up%20in%20design. No experience...

Not really, if you plan on leaving it in permanently

Yupper

Yep...before I got married, I was a bit rowdy, and I fell in love with many a toilet seat...

I roll my lawn in early Spring. In the NE, we get frost heaves and the 48" roller flattens them out. I use water as ballast and it's drained late Summer or early Fall...but long before any freezes

I own a Deere Z920 which is a commercial ZT and I recommend any of the Z9xx series. I'm mowing 2-2.5 acres of lawn That said, if I were to replace it today, I'd want a diesel. Deere has the Z994 and Z997. The Z997 is great if you have a minimum of 3 acres I'd also consider a Kubota. Downside...

Oh, this thread will survive...no doubt about that. The OP will probably trim it somewhat to keep it civil

2022-05-27, 0612 67° right now...feels cooler though. High around 80° and a chance of thunderstorms. Once I get my remote work done, I think I'll do a dump run (stepdaughter will drive) and maybe, if it doesn't rain, mow this afternoon.

Thank you! I did talk to our local Dealer (where I bought the 4052) and I was told Deere doesn't have any such item

Although I wrote I was done with the topic of AR-15's on this thread, I have to add a link showing what BS the anti-rights people spew...both politicians and the "news" media: https://www.foxnews.com/media/washington-post-editor-flamed-claiming-ar-15-rifle-nazis I don't consider this...

Yep...feels great, doesn't it?

Anything can be used for criminal activity...anything The point is, don't mess with peoples' rights...and make punishment so severe, scum like this murderer is Texas would be less likely. Insane people...not much you can do except lock them up after the fact Bottom line, if you don't like...

Then you have Jerry Miculek who can shoot and hit the target consistently with SINGLE ACTION REVOLVERS!! Here's one:

The problem is some people (politicians) have an agenda...Ban! Ban! Ban! Basically, overreach...and with some, the agenda is much more devious. It doesn't take much to figure out who they are. Y'know, almost any semi-auto hunting rifle can do what an AR-15 can do...some with similar capacity...

Point taken...but still, blame the villain, not the tool... And don't punish others because of the actions of a maniac

How fast can you pull the trigger? There are guys who love doing mag dumps (emptying a magazine as quick as possible). I did...fun, but don't expect to hit much I don't do this any longer...waste of ammo

Part of the problem is anti-rights politicians...IMHO, a big part First, an AR-15 is not, and never was an "Assault Rifle". Nor are they "automatic weapons" and cannot be convert to automatic. They are sporting rifles, that's all. That was a lie generated by anti-rights groups for scare tactics...

2022-05-26, 0537 55° right now...high in the mid-70's

Only very weak minded people...

Up to a point...the OPs will trim it if it gets nasty

Think any teachers are armed? My guess is, none... And, if teachers aren't willing to be armed, then a school resource officer has to be hired

There's already certain restrictions on automatic (i.e. selective fire or full auto). Restrictions on semi-auto would be a violation of the 2nd Amendment...what is necessary is strict control on people who are restricted and prohibited...and I mean jail time if a prohibited person is caught with...

Yes, I think so...and school resource officers...armed I know this will make some "social justice" activists piss their panties...but, IMHO, that's tough ****.

2022-05-25, 0540 44° right now...high in the mid-70's today... Terrible thing in Texas...I don't know why this maniac did what he did...but I do know who and what's going to get the blame.

When I had open station tractors, I normally removed the loader during the Spring, Summer and Fall seasons. Pretty easy to do on Deeres and most other CUTs. Cab tractor...leery about busting some expensive glass, so I just drop the bucket

Now...that is some good engineering!

2022-05-24, 0631 42° right now...high in the upper 60's today No joy at the doctor's yesterday (see post 150310). She wouldn't release me from the driving prohibition but did say she'd consult with my primary care physician...we'll see. I told her I had to drive (6 miles) to make the...

Yup... At this point, I'm thinking a misdiagnosis from day one

Before you buy anything...contact the seller and ask if they have the components. Since the Woods backhoe was likely an aftermarket purchase, the seller may have (probably, IMHO) removed the components to mount the 'hoe. IMHO, those items should have come with the tractor when you bought it

I keep the bucket on for the first mowing when the grasses are 3-4 feet high. I keep it low and slightly curled (reducing the risk of digging in). I also go slow enough so any critters can move out. Also, slow enough I can spot a fawn since they won't run until Momma's there After the first...

Well, now they're telling me they aren't sure I had a stroke...and pretty much attributed it to drinking I do drink, very very rarely get inebriated and wasn't that night...buzzed, yes...but far from drunk So I asked...if it wasn't a stroke, why did I go through all this? Think I'm losing my...

Now...that's a good boss!!!

2022-05-23, 0544 51° right now...high in the mid-60's... should be a very pleasant day Off work today.... doctor appointment at 1130 and, hopefully, be authorized to drive again

2022-05-22, 0522 65° right now...high in the upper 80's today and rain/thunderstorms this afternoon. Mowing is done...probably do some string trimming this morning when it gets light How ya doing, Thomas????

Just take it easy, Thomas...couple weeks, most likely you'll be back to your old ornery self... But like me, you won't be able to do all the stuff you used to do...at best, you'll do it...but slower

Yup....and I've seen snow in May too

Mowing's done...80 right now and I think outdoor activities are done for the day

I expect that'll be coming anyway...

BTW, maybe I've missed his posts, but has our resident Limey, Eric, posted recently?

2022-05-21, 0750 65° right now...a bit overcast too. High...well, it's gonna be hot...91° is the prediction. Dump run was yesterday and, as I'd written, the ZT is back running like new. I started the lawn yesterday and my main chore is to finish mowing before the heat sets in. Probably a bit...

This is incredibly stupid crap from a bunch of leftist morons... Genetically, it's a boy or a girl...nothing else

Looking forward to your report!!! I know what you mean about hot and humid...

ZT is back...runs like a new machine (amazing what a good tune up can do, ain't it) Did mow a small area just to see how it did...grass must be 5-6 inches high in spots, but the high lift blades did a fine job Still way to wet to mow...maybe later today, but probably tomorrow before the heat (90...

Apparently, no damage... Again, I'm guessing, but if there was water in the gas station tanks, I probably filled a 5 gallon plastic can (a "Never Spill") and topped off the mower's tank. Just ran it long enough to get the Stabil through the lines and carb. Then the mower sat for the winter. Few...

Anybody have a locking fuel tank cap for their 4052 tractors? I leave my 4052R outside and locked, but considering the price of diesel (even off road diesel), I won't be too surprised if some creeps are doing fuel theft. The dealer doesn't have one, or even heard of one...maybe one of you have...

I'd written a few days ago that my ZT was sent to the shop for a major (and, IMHO, overdue) service. I'd also written they found water in the fuel...after talking to the service manager, there was a lot of water in the tank...gallons. This is, IMHO, incredible...can't believe the mower would...

Boy!! I hope not!!!

YEP!!!! Our rescue pup is (according to the DNA test) 82% Great Pyrenees and she barks at everything, real or imagined

2022-05-20, 0635 47° right now...high in the upper 70's and should dry the place out after 2-3 days of pretty steady rain. After this morning's webinar, my stepdaughter and I might make a dump run...she'll drive, I load and unload. This is dependent on how she feels (just getting over pneumonia...

Wet day (good!!!) Deere dealer called...ZT major work is done...not cheap (about $1200), but overdue and, frankly, not work I was good at. One thing I did ask for was to install bar turf tires (I supplied) since the are a couple areas that were a bit slick for turfs Should be returned tomorrow...

That is a great crime flick in an era of great crime flicks!

Not disagreeing with you... Battery saws have their place, just as gas powered saw do... In no way would I expect my EGO saw to do what a gas saw can do, but the convenience of a battery saw in my circumstances (rural/residential to maintain around the property) outweighs the...

2022-05-19, 0610 42° right now, overcast and calling for rain. High in the mid-50's... rather cool day and I'll take it

2022-05-18, 0611 43° right now...high in the mid-60's... Reckon that's all I have today...

Old thread!!

Yup, to all the above...

The tank is 11.5 gallons, IIRC I don't think it was condensation...and I've dealt with this dealer for years...pretty straight shooters. Not cheap, but don't think they'd screw me. As written in previous responses, my best guess now is when I got fuel (before winter), at least one fuel can...

Yes, it was running...when I pull it out after storage, I always run for 10 minutes or so...move it around some too. I'm surprised it ran too, but the water would separate from the gasoline and the pick-up was probably above that level. The tank was full, so no need for the dealer to fill...

I wouldn't think so (plastic tank comment). As far as maintenance, oil and air filters, valve adjustment at a certain interval...typical for an air cooled engine. Hydraulic filter for the transmissions...

Surprised me too! I guess the fuel pick up is above the level of the water... I've never drained the tank...might have to be part of my annual maintenance I will ask about a water separator

I have a 15 year old Deere Z920 commercial mower. I bought it 5-6 years ago with a little over 200 hours. Now, I'd love a diesel, but the Z920 does so well, just can't justify selling and looking for a diesel. Definitely go for some kind of air-ride or suspension seat...that's my main suggestion

2022-05-17, 0459 52° right now...high in the mid-60's today... Pretty steady rain yesterday, which was nice...grass is really growing now Working on a PowerPoint and spreadsheet for the boss...having some problem updating the charts which I've never had before...normally, just right clicking...

I used to keep the tractor topped off...or, at least ¾ filled. There's about ¼ tank right now. Considering the price of diesel (even off-road fuel) and the tractor stays outside, I'm expecting fuel theft to be a problem, if that hasn't started already (probably has in some places). I have about...

Sweet!!! Never was a cat guy (prefer dogs), but stepdaughter has two and I take care of them now and then...definitely loving those kitties (both full grown) So, we got Margeaux...who's just a big (70-80 pound) puppy and Ollie and Abbie

150,000!!!! Does the poster win a prize???

Bit of a thunderstorm....mostly just rain though...good ground soaker...

2022-05-16, 0546 59° right now...high in the upper 70's and rain/T-storms. Well, Vermont is in a drought situation, so rain is good Back to the grind today, even if it is working remotely

2022-05-15, 0734 64° right now...high in the mid-70's and calling for rain this morning, potential thunderstorms this afternoon. Got a presentation to put together for work...not due until tomorrow but may as well get a start on it. Too wet for outside work anyway...

I think you're over-analyzing

Quite true...they have a question, get responses (that, hopefully, answers their question) and move on... Not tractor guys, like most of us, and have little interest in joining the community

2022-05-14, 0939 74 right now...high in the mid-80's and maybe T-storm this afternoon Overslept this morning...woke up around 0100...couldn't get back to sleep for quite a while. Missed the dump run this morning since I was dependent on my stepdaughter driving and she had to go to work early...

I've never had to do this...yet. If I buy an PTO driven implement, I'll rig it to the 3PH but not connect the PTO driveshaft. Then raise the implement until the gearboxes are inline...that's the shortest the driveshaft would be. Then see if I can connect to the tractor's stub shaft with at least...

Very good point about the PTO shaft!!!

Yep...fluctuations aren't unusual this time of year....over the next 10 days, the highs will range from the mid-60's to mid-80's. Lows will be as low as 60

2022-05-13, 0600 57° right now...high in the upper 80's today Feeling somewhat better today. Getting some food down yesterday helped, I'm sure. Still a bit dizzy, but not like it was. I really need my appetite to improve too. ZT got picked up by the dealer yesterday for a full service (my...

I have one neighbor I'll lend stuff to with no question...he's real OCD about his equipment and mine (when he borrows it) as well. Another neighbor...sometimes, but it depends on what he wants Both are good at returning stuff in a timely manner I'd probably even lend the OCD neighbor my...

I think a lawn vacuum is your best bet, but you're looking at a couple thousand bucks... Another possible method would 3PH blower...probably cheaper than the lawn vacuum IMHO, your best bet is to hire a lawn service None of the above are "shoe string", but you get what you pay for...

2022-05-12, 0555 43° right now...high in the mid-80's. After the doctor's appointment and the low BP issue has been tentatively resolved, wife and stepdaughter did the grocery shopping, I ate a bit and went to bed...that's how bad I felt. Hopefully, this will resolve itself over the next week...

Just back from the doctor appointment... Still a NoGo on driving...bummer... I'd been feeling out of sorts yesterday...even more so today. Turns out, my BP is way low (90 was about the high). I mentioned to the doc that, thinking of it, my BP has steadily decreased during to hospital stay, yet...

Good story https://www.foxnews.com/us/passenger-no-experience-lands-plane-florida-pilot-medical-emergency

2022-05-11, 0616 38° right now...high in the upper 70's today. Still working from home.... follow-up doctor's appointment this afternoon...just to see how I'm doing. Leg's pretty much back to normal...still a bit of mild dizziness. I don't think this visit can release me from prohibitions on...

2022-05-10, 0653 36 right now...high in the mid-70's today

2022-05-09, 0605 32 right now...high in the upper 60's today... Not really too well this morning...lot of coughing last night...well, for the last few days since I got out of the hospital. Probably caught a cold while I was there. Also peeing a lot. Drank a couple beers yesterday, and...

Maybe a countersuit against the dealership (they're the ones who should have confirmed the mechanic was competent), the mechanic's' family (who initiated the lawsuit} ...as well as the lawyers who filed the stupid lawsuit My guess is the lawyers who filed the lawsuit are the most complicit in...

First, thanks to all of you for the best wishes and get well soon!! Don't think the angina had any role in the stroke. I'm getting well pretty quickly...leg function pretty normally, occasionally it just doesn't work. That's why I'm using the walker and will continue to do so. The doctors said...

Guy didn't know how to drive a manual transmission... No doubt the Jeep was in gear when he let off the clutch And the own gets sued...utter BS

Had a stroke Thursday evening. Lost the right leg (which also had limited functionality as a result of the stroke in 1999) Most came back, including the leg, within a couple days. Still have a bit of dizziness. I'll be using a wheeled walker for a while, and prohibited from driving until a...

way late this morning!! Up early (0200-0300) but too early to post 2022-05-05, 0935 48 degrees, sunny day Stepdaughter is housekeeping for a friend, and I've housework to do...no outdoors work necessary

Steady rain today...kind of miserable. but no need to actually go anywhere Wife and stepdaughter drove to southern Vermont. I was hoping they'd get to Yankee Candle https://www.yankeecandle.com/south-deerfield-village.html nice place to browse, especially at Christmas...but, they didn't I'm off...

2022-05-04, 0623 48° right now...high at 50° and rain Gonna put in for vacation time today...got time from last year I need to burn...just not feeling up to par for the last few days

I received a pretty nice tow-behind cart from Amazon... However, I decided to return it...nice unit, but my Gator will do the same job https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NBEA8E?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details I've owned the Gator since 2014...paid off years ago. With only 134 hours on it...

The 790 is a very old design...probably from the 1980's Great little tractor for it's era. IIRC, I owned mine for 4-5 years. The only thing I didn't care for, a non-synchro transmission, but was easy to accommodate. I wish I still had a 790, actually...for the smaller jobs. I wouldn't get rid of...

2022-05-03, 0448 46° right now...high in the low 60's today Busy day yesterday between work (my "real" job) and some work around the house. Stepdaughter is going to have to help me move the box with the tow-behind card...must weigh 200 lbs.! All I need is to move it far enough to get the...

I have a few implements (aerator, dethatcher, lawn roller) from Agri-Fab...all have been good implements, so far. I expect no difference from this cart...

2022-05-02, 0914 Way late on this morning's post!!! 49 right now...high in the mid-50's, maybe some light rain Aerated part of the lawn...hit a damn tree and bent an axle bracket. That was the end of the aerating for the day. I can probably straighten it enough to work. I'll replace it...

Pretty good, actually! No angina in several days Thanks for asking!! Since I'm posting...while working in the garage, I really had to acknowledge I'm not only a packrat, I'm an impulse buyer as well. Actually, I've known both for years. I really need to have a garage sale!

2022-05-01, 0729 36° right now...high in the upper 60's today Reckon I'll continue the chores I started yesterday...and clean up some stuff in the garage. Once it warms up, I'll go back to aerating the lawn

Mower started...rigged the aerator and did a small area of the lawn. I mentioned in a previous post that the weights used were suitcase weights. I bought these years ago from a private party when I still had an open station tractor. Back then, I'd remove the loader during the summer unless I...

Well, still waiting for the ZT battery to charge...tried it about 20 minutes ago...not ready yet. I reckon I should get a battery tender and yank the battery during the non-mowing seasons... Couple more hours, I reckon... Other chores are done and I'm seriously considering a nap...so is Margeaux!!

Over 5 bucks a gallon in Vermont...even for off road diesel

RK seemed like a good deal, initially...most likely due to the "Outdoors with the Morgan's" Youtube channel After the Morgan's dropped RK, I unsubscribed from their channel And, doesn't seem that RK is doing too well...I expect Rural King will drop the line sooner or later...good thing TYM seems...

After over 20 years on TBN, I learned something new today!!!

2022-04-30, 0804 35° right now...high in the upper 50's today. Chores today, a dump run...let the ZT battery charge (probably most of the day). I bought an Agri-Fab trailer for the ZT which was delivered a couple days ago...so, good day to assemble that (hope all the parts are in the box!). I...

As I'd written, early on in this thread, I owned a 790, so I know the good points and the not so good points Great little tractor, except for the limitations of the non-synchronized transmission. I replaced it with a Deere 4400 with a 12 speed reverser transmission

You can try tightening up the anti-sway chains...best done when the blade is off the ground somewhat. However, as any 790 owner knows, those chains still allow a degree of sway. I used a 5' blade...even then I never angled it all the way

2022-04-29, 0551 32° right now...highs about 50°. Hopefully, not as windy as yesterday...quite blustery Working from home today...one meeting in the morning (0730-0800), then a clean schedule for the rest of the day. Might try to sneak in a dump run this morning Happy Anniversary, Mr. and...

The 790 is a considerably smaller tractor than your Kubota...and, even with sway links (chains on the 790), an implement can sway quite a bit.

If you have it angled...

2022-04-28, 0405 33° right now...damn! Mid-40's is the high today... Long day at work...in at 0645, left about 1700. But, god news is I got some good sleep last night

Having owned a 790 several years ago, I think the 5' blade would work better...depending on how much grading (and type of material) you want to grade. Tire type will count as well. Real light loose dirt, the 6' blade would likely work. Hard packed soil or gravel could be a bit much The 790 is a...

Happy Birthday, Thomas...even if one day late!! Not going to be too early to bed...got my 2nd wind and I'm wide awake. Maybe an hour or two... Boy, felt and looked like a mid-October day today, rather than late April. Never got much above 40° and it's dropped to 39° right now. Right chilly in...