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Put a little soap in your tanks. Makes your water "wetter" and will help water particles stick to what you want if needed.

Am I looking too hard or is the backhoe not attached to the tractor?

So, pronunciation. Why do people leave out t's, r's,g's, etc? Have we become that lazy? Or is it the texting world that has lead to this? I listened to a College Educated Political Appointee on a Teams meeting the other day and she shortcutted several words multiple times. Even news people...

Lol, I'm not as talented as the usual YouTube crowd. I have a video, but the sound is much better in person than on the vid. It made the wife happy, so I'm taking the win.

Buppies you need to get off the screed. I'm sure help is hard to come by, but that's a long day in the heat. You've got enough balls in the air without your health taking a dump. Hoping it gets better for you.

. It’s crude, but my first homemade steam whistle is a hit.

Suck up a diaper?

In many species

Should be DOT 3. Hyd oil was D model up. Pto reservoir??? You mean hyd tank?

Neither are mine, Mostly. The 1909 is owned by East Hampton NY Fire Co. The 1904 is owned by a private collector.

Lou, my Dad added an electric cylinder to a similar carrier to lower it to load my moms scooter. Makes the angle less treacherous. Tailgate use remains an issue tho.

This is my campground neighbors tractor. It appears to be a 314 Wheel Horse converted with a Hercules Hit and Miss engine. It runs super smooth.

This is a 1904 Horse drawn Nott 1000 gpm Steamer, in working order but waiting on boiler certificate. The hope is they both return to the show next year and pump side by side.

Ok, let's try this again. This is a working 1909 Nott 500 gpm Horse drawn Steamer that was converted to self propelled with an American LaFrance Tractor in 1919.

Yeah, I saw that Lou. Something changed all the dates I had put in to the emoji nonsense. I’ll try to correct it all when I get back home.

That’s a working...

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My view this afternoon.

Afternoon all. Worked on the camper a bit this am. Then mowed with the woods behind the tractor. Relaxed on the deck for a bit with the wife then cooked her day early birthday meal. Steamed shrimp, Crab Legs, and Clams. She made herself a Red Velvet Cake with homemade ButterCream icing.

Would be a good place for fluid film.

You could have offered to save them the cost of renting a tractor, with charging them an exorbitant amount to use yours. Then, they find a deal on renting another tractor and it saves you both money.

Hmmm. Must have been the predecessor to ziplock, the flip seal bag.

Taylor and Messick. Harrington

Fish tank pump with charcoal filter. Keep the set up in a darkroom with dehumidifier and keycard access.

Sounds like Opa needs to add picking up toys and putting noodles away to the lessons.;)

I have the Speeco. Wouldn't be without it. I have read that the HF model is pretty much the same. Non cabbed tractor I could probably do hook ups from the seat other than pto.

That would be something nice to still have.

I do that when searching for something not used often. It's quite annoying. Actually just did it last week looking for a piece of expanded metal. But finally saw it.

Made a mini tailgate for the truck to use for golf cart while pulling camper.

Check out squash bread with lemon frosting. Wife uses our squash to make it. Quite tasty. And it freezes well.

In the past month we've gotten three envelopes/checks(or what was left of them) back in usps envelopes after their machinery chewed on them.

I was being humorous, which you missed I believe. I, and most people, tend to think DEF smells like cat piss. So if DEF is done away with, the cats are unemployed from pissing in the jugs.

But then there will be all those unemployed cats

Drew you can place the sticker on the back glass. Future removal if needed will be easier, with no damage to paint or chrome.

little toasty out. Y’all be careful in the heat

Alemite brand.

Dang it Lou, I see hours of reading in that link, lol.

Then that's all that matters.

Very true! But it's good stuff, whether I'm using it helps me or the next guy.

The vinyl ones, or the canvas and leather ones with a lock on the zipper?

Yeah, but your grip strength will be great. Between running grease guns, and pounding in grade stakes with an 8 pound hammer with a 25" handle, I had good forearms and grip strength for years. Age tells its toll tho. I can't remember how many fittings were on a 613 paddle pan, 12E grader, 966...

A bit, but give it some time to dry and hit it with the broom. Will pull some of the slurry marks off.

get her a wire kennel for when you leave her alone. Saves wear and tear

He was a heckuva lot easier to understand when he was singing than when he was talking.

Ya know, I read your post yesterday and thought, boy won't he be pissed if he try's that and it solves his issue? All this time. Glad to hear it worked out. Nepa, as the man said, keep your rpm's up and hopefully youre clean and green.

Take your time, make several passes and see what you end up with. It will probably make it more passable, and you'll get better with it as you go.

Zucchini bread freezes well.

So what are you calling full? Material running over the back plate? Or a uniform level all the way across? My first thought is you need a swale next to your driveway to handle the water. This would solve the bulk of your issue. Second, take a smaller bite with your box blade. If you don't...

Good luck with your pickles. Nothing better than eating what you've grown. My wife used to do bread and butter, and dill spears. The bread and butter pickles I could eat straight out of the jar.

Mostly, I don't recall how old the sirens are. They started out as CD Sirens, so that should help date them. We still have two in use. Had 8 total at one time. Home alarms were bought in the late 60s early 70s to go in members houses. We started acquiring pagers in late 90s early 2000s for...

Old faithful was all we used for years and years. Multi use.

Osprey. They tested them out of New Castle County Airport in the late 80's early 90's. They would fly over us as we were building the first section of Rt 1. Noisy when they change blade position. If I remember right they crashed one while hover testing on the airport.

They go here Drew.

Picked first string beans Friday, got a 1/4 of a 5 gal bucket full. Tassels have jumped on 1/4 of the sweet corn. Tomatoes look good, picked the first two over the weekend. Got two squash and one zucchini thurs. weird year for them. We are normally covered up by now. Pickles and limas coming...

Interesting.

Shhhhhhhh, they'll hear you. Then I'll be walking, lol.

Lol, Hard to see clearly, but I sure hope that's blue tape marking those wires and not scotch locks!

Lol, sounds like you and I have similar barbers.

When I came inside from the garden (picked squash and tomato)after work at 6pm the temp was 107° with a 120° feels like. I've been out in the garden or mowing til dark past two nights. Even with the cabbed tractor and a/c that's too hot. I'm in for the evening.

Depends on what's you're doing. Habit would be to dig over the idlers. If no thumb ya may need the blade to trap things you are picking up and dont want dirt mixed in. Just don't be banging the bucket into the blade. Seals won't like that.

This was mine leaving the office yesterday.

Relaxing Day

It's not a good thing when they give you the morphine travel pack.

Given enough morphine, it's all good.

Looks good. Nice job.

My first thought when seeing the picture of your mower was it's put together backwards, lol. Most woods mowers ive seen, and my 990, the flat side is the front which makes the angled or v side of the deck the back. 550s seem to be the opposite tho, from pics I found.

Won't start. Does that mean it turns over but won't run when you turn the key, clicks when you turn the key, or does nothing when key is turned?

I was thinking the same thing. Be good exercise for the generator.

Will your lights come on with the ignition in the off position?

Yeah, I bet that would cause things to come tight, lol.

You using Homestead again Drew?

They have a bit of a logistic challenge where David lives.

7" slump?

Looks to be a Ford product, so aluminum bed? He was probably ok til he hoss'd on the ratchet strap. Or hit the first bump. Either way, his man card should be revoked, and replaced with a forehead tattoo that states "I do stupid sh*t"

Naaa, bricks, just like they use for mules. Causes a lot of tightness when that method is discussed over the normal snip.

Early here as well. We've had romaine lettuce and spinach on the table for the past two weeks tho. Yellow squash and tomatoes soon I hope.

I'd agree it's a UC

In a perfect world, you would be able to slide out the standard links and slide in a set with euro hooks on them. But, that would make things too easy. To the OP, I have a Speeco quick hitch and it works well

I have a similar safety cage. Worth its weight in gold.

And she put a wedding band on him.

Prayers needed guys. Eight Firefighters in a remote northern Alberta town became trapped last night as wildfires closed in on communities across the province, forcing thousands to evacuate. The 8 Firefighters were forced to shelter in place and are waiting for rescue as the fire moved toward...

Same outfit has a yard down here with a couple of 6x6's. Western Stars tho, not Sterlings. They used to park their for sales by the fence. I'll slip by there this week to see if they have any. Be closer for you to check out.

I can remember wearing still long John's to work around Memorial Day sometime in the late 80's. Wind would be cold under the canopy of dozers.

Our romaine lettuce and spinach was ready for its first picking last week. This is the same plants yesterday when we got back so it it looks like it will be ready to pick again in the next few days.

The clock I have in my garage does that.

Stumbled upon this last week leaving my BIL's. His neighbor was having a yard sale. $40.00 and a little cleaning.

I had both eyes done in 21'. Best thing I've done in years. Hope all goes well.

I'll admit, had to look that up. If you're cooking on a griddle, depending on the type of steak and how many, I'd just do everything at once. I can cook a filet on the Blackstone in about 12 minutes. 3,3, then close lid for six. I don't believe I would Sous Vide anything. Reminds me of boil n...

Won't the exposed bottom be more prone to wick and hold moisture with the sides sealed?

Sounds good. I mix this into the batter

Pick up the bed. Far easier. Start soaking the bolts with Blaster a day or so before. You can hook to the lower tie downs in the bed if it's in good shape. Chain, or lifting straps would be better. Don't use ratchet straps to lift with unless dire emergency. Don't forget to unhook fuel fill and...

Fluffed it up from the end of week rains. Will hoe later today.

Rain the past couple days has caused the garden to jump. Fluffed it up this morning. A little hoeing this afternoon and it should be more presentable

Glad loading up went well. Happy Trails.

Can I ask why you don't just run the Gravely out to the trailer that's already hooked to your SUV? All that hooking and unhooking can lead to issues.

Road Diesels been $3.59 a gallon here for the past month

Dust shield?

Next time for sure, Mostly.

Thanks for the update. Makes more sense now. Ya think they'd have jumped up the height of the wires rather than keep paying to put them back up. But, that's all incidental I guess.

Now you've got me curious. Are they using metal pipe or hdpe for the water? Either way the welding or fusion is normally done above grade, then the completed sections are placed in the trench using side booms. Edit. I backtracked on your posts to the delivery of pipe pic. It's coated metal...

Evidently NuBoo doesn't like his picture taken either, Thomas.

that's a frame worthy photo. If you edited out the field office upper left.

Looks like a heavy duty rotary hoe. Tooth tip should hit first. Needs a good bit of speed to work.

Steamed up supper this evening. Hope all had a good day.

Walmart requires their sign posts to be installed in 4" metal pipe, then filled with concrete. 3

Depends which model. 125, 175, 275, 75, or 55? Surely it's not a 475, 675, or 35.

Quite different from the one I remember.

Hmm. Looks like a muffler. I did that once years ago. Smarts pretty good.

I hope all goes well.

Betty Paige

Nightshade?

Or quit running into the lamp.

I agree. And it's not just those two.

Dealer have the loader off when they worked on it recently?

Lol. Be glad she didn't shave her head too.

Or will be

Sounds like millings to me. If you pour sealer on it, it will absorb to below the surface. Unless it's compacted well above 100%. And it still won't do what I'm thinking you want it to do. And the Texas sun will wick out pockets of it and make quite the mess. Just my opinion.

I was thinking the same thing. Dunno about cheaper tho. There used to be a Bentonite type powder you could fan across the pond to settle on the bottom to prevent it from leaching out. Both methods would mean you have to know at what elevation the pond is fed from to avoid corking off your water...

True. 911 occurred, and the several instances after. It's initial purpose was to make it difficult for people with explosive underwear from boarding planes. I do see Lou's concern, but with the devices most carry everyday we divulge more data than necessary for the REAL ID.

For what reason? It was proposed in 05' if I recall, and delayed several times. It's been 20 years. If you want to travel by commercial means you need it. If not, ya don't. More kicking the can because of lack of action.

I've used these for the past 40 years with no issues.

Back from our first camping trip of the year. Nice place, first time camping there. We booked for next year on the way out. Got home around 1, unloaded camper, got cart off truck, and hoe'd the garden. That's enough for today. Sunset first night.

Yeah, I saw the suspension set up. That's what lead ,e to believe I was right about it rotating off to the side. Cool machine. Sounds like it made you money.

So when you hauled that Unimog, did anyone mention what they used it for?

I think it will swing to either side if you boom all the way up. Tunnel walls? Most of them are hydro blasted tho. Puzzling

Yeah, it would be nice. I'm trying to figure out what it was used to sweep in that configuration.

Which engine does it have?

More piddling on the camper today. Washed the golf cart, and acquired some pea plants that got installed in the garden along with heirloom tomatoes and straight neck squash.

Happy Easter, All! Busy day yesterday. Out and about early picking up bolts for newly acquired Bush Hog 84T project, a new sledge hammer handle, and plants for the garden. Got home, fluffed one pass in garden with disc and spread fertilizer on same. Then I planted spinach, broccoli...

Thanks Willy

Picked up a used Bush Hog Squealer 84T this week. It needs some cosmetic work but got it for a good price.

There should be a hole in the boom to put a pin thru to keep the extendahoe from creeping out while not in use. As long as the floor is fairly level I wouldn't think it would swing (drift) left or right. Pin it, and set the bucket on the floor with a piece of 3/4" plywood under it should be plenty.

If you think of it, you may want to acquire a pair of safety glasses to keep in your truck.;)

Positive thoughts headed your way, Buppies. Sorry to hear things have escalated so quickly.

Yeah I was wondering the same thing.

Sorry for your loss.

Then this 18 speed, or 6 speed would be worse.

Yup, same one in a 49', 54', 56', and 58' LaFrance. Pic attached of the 56'. Actually, the 56' was upgraded to a 5speed in 82', still an OD.

Sometimes the hardest task is to take care of ourselves. But, if we don't maintain our own health, physical and mental, it makes it that much more difficult to take care of others. With that being said, I understand your pain Buppies, and hope you get things situated. The unexpected twists...

Perkasie. That's the second time today I've seen that town name. Passed a truck this morning with Heritage mud flaps.

Mostly, sorry to hear about your brother. Buppies, it sounds like you have a solid plan in place. Glad to hear of progress. Drew, looks like your spring broke.

shoulda took him a piece of bread

Are you talking granular or liquid?

Now if they were raisins........

I got home last night and the wife had the ac on. Granted it was humid, (storms about), and almost 80, but, it's April. I don't want ac yet. I want windows open and a nice breeze.

Looks like a newer version of a B-27 target, Drew. I have some of the originals left I'm sure. Not for sanctioned use anymore, but if I need a target to practice with I use them. They were the norm 30 years ago or more when certifying or shooting competition. Doesn't necessarily mean he's...

"The Farmall A and B were nearly identical tractors. The A featured an offset engine and wide front end. The B had a centered engine, seat offset to the right, and narrow front end." From Tractor Data. Someone may have merged parts from one to the other. Based on the offset, it does appear to...

Lol yeah, that or a pic of big, angry, drooling dog with the words "look behind you" on it.

That's where I got my answer to Dons question.

I believe I'd have had to leave the table to cover my laughter.

I believe it's a B, and 1939, one of the first two hundred made.

Ya'll stay safe and keep your head down.

Use caution on your delivery, Lou.

Bill, I'm sure you're aware, but just in case most pumps nowadays come with an adjustable length pick up tube, with an angled end cut. Twist the tube and slide to length.

Glad you had a good visit. Positive thoughts.

Hope all went well at the appointment for your Mom. Ahhh, the good ole days when you could pull two pins on a GM Truck and have the whole headlight/parking light assembly out in less than a minute.

Lol. Knox Box

Dang Bill, you need to warm it up up there. Almost 80° here today.

Lol, I read your post and then later this was on my utube feed.

Meets the minimum specifications required by the American Trailer Manufacturers Assoc. Or whatever they are calling themselves. Or the DOT. They're making money on the sales. Other than the few reputable builders, the rest are flash in the pan hustlers. They sell to the "Harry Homeowner"...

I concur

And it winks.

Alemite has been my go to grease gun brand, Drew. They work well, and I have a few that are over 30 years old with many a tube of grease thru them.

Tire replacement went quickly. 30 minutes in and out. They had two guys on it, so it didn't take long. 4 tires and valve stems. Evidently it was camper day, as they had one before me and two after. Tis' the season I guess.

Yeah, inflation. $200 per for them now

All this talk of tires, I'm replacing 4 on the camper tomorrow. Ken, the best part of that old alternator was it could be swapped out in about 15 minutes. Nowadays it takes longer than that to remove the plastic to see how much other junk has to be removed to replace the part you're after.

video would have been priceless I'm sure.

Just keep talking, we'll listen. Hope all goes well at the hospital today.

Sorry for your loss, Ken.

No no no, don't ask, cause he'll tell ya.

Take it to the store and throw it in the cart of someone with a batch of screaming kids.

I think it's both, as I have the same issue. It seems kids scream more than talk, and the parents must be able to tune it out. As I get older my patience for it becomes less.

I keep telling him that.

Lol, I was thinking the same thing. Good place for some fluid film.

Glad to hear you're feeling better and that you were able to get a diagnosis for your wife. Hoping that everything comes together to ensure good health and calmer waters for both of you in the future.

14-Inches x 14-Inches Plastic Access Panel https://www.lowes.com/pd/Oatey-Load-Center-Access-Panels/3130139

Would almost make sense for them to frame that out and put in an access for future. I spec'd access panels when ours was built for ease of access.

Used to be a guy that wrote the back page article for field and stream. His review of the first multi tools on the market was hilarious. I read two papers everyday. I get quite frustrated regarding the poor job done proofreading articles. Grammar, spelling, not a worry it seems. In the...

Drew we had a 35' wooden, and a 50' wooden Bangor ladder that had outrigger poles for raising it. It required 6 people to raise and lower it, by the book. We have done it with 4 good men. They both left with the 56' LaFrance Ladder Truck if memory serves.

Looked like fuel to me. There is a fitting up by the firewall on the back of the engine. Very hard to get to. I had a friend with smaller hands than I have reach in and tighten a clamp. Might be the same issue.

Sounding line.

Or at least keep you active!

Wow. Pricey.

And the alternator? Or just as stated?

You're a strong man, Buppies. Prayers

Must be an Ace. I think ours has an entire aisle dedicated to Yeti items.

Lol, possible I guess. I got em confused, Layton's is in Vienna, Crows is up by Galena. Layton's does have a tractor label tho.

Layton's Chance?

https://www.curtmfg.com/weight-distribution/hitches/trutrack

Drew I'd recommend the OEM. It will play better within the system. More money but piece of mind.

9" of snow here. Up at 0230, shoveled the deck and sidewalk. Done with that at 0330, fired up the tractor and plowed the lane. That was complete at 0415 and in the office by 0440. Calling for rain this evening.

Test a small area with toothpaste

You could probably adjust the turnbuckle at either end. I'd want to look and make sure the entire cable wasn't sliding when shifting to forward, before adjusting.

Most models have threaded spots around the cab glass area to accept vandal guards. It's easy to fab an expanded metal guard to save the glass. They're just annoying to stare thru all day. Upside is you still have eyes to stare thru them all day.

Deere bought Wirtgen? Wow, hadn't heard that.

Hope you're feeling better, Thomas.

Lol, true

My comment, vague as it was, was related to the possibly incorrect thought I had that Detroit had stopped building OTR engines prior to 21'. After some research, it appears that Mercedes is utilizing Detroits in their family of vehicles, rebranded as it may be. I had no false belief that a...