Good experience. Teaches you to be prepared. I have a chain type come along that really can pull those muddy tires out of the depressions in a hurry if you have a good dead head. That is why you need another tractor... a back up. Soft spots are sure unsuspecting at times but part of the program. Enjoy your retirement and buy a couple toys. You have earned them through out your laboring days. I filled a 40x72 building ( 2 floors ) and still looking. You may want to look at the pressure washers...... makes clean up a snap !