Grand L Intellipanel malfunction!

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CT_Tree_Guy

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Hi all -

I'm having a strange problem with my display. Normally, it shows either ground speed in mph, ground speed in kph, hours, or cumulative hours. Now, when I press the display button, it just says Happy New Year, Give Peace a Chance, Forgive, and Love.

Oh well, if this is the worst problem I have with my 'bota, I guess I can consider myself very lucky. And what the heck, I might as well take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you the best year of your lives, and offer my hopes that they just keep getting better and better and better.

Warmest regards, John DeHuff, aka CT Tree Guy.
 
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John, that's really odd! My L4630 is also displaying the Happy New Year message, but it also says "Peace through fire superiority." /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Semper fi

Pete
 
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Peter -

LOL - funny how these electronics "bugs" show up in all kinda of ways. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

I am sure you're quite familiar with the life and times of Teddy Roosevelt, one of my favorite presidents ever, and with what was probably his most famous quote ever, (with the possible exception of "CHAAAAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGE!!!!" ) /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

I am referring of course to "Walk softly, but carry a big stick". I'd like to give a big shout-out to all those brave men and women who have given their lives and limbs to protecting the freedom that maybe we all tend to take very much for granted, thanks to their sacrifices.

My Dad was USNA Class of '44 - he got out in '43 and spent the next two years doing just that, protecting our freedom. He served on the USS Oakland, a light cruiser outfitted for anti-aircraft duty. Her 40-plus gun emplacements, ranging from quad 40mm Bofurs to 5-inch guns splashed many a Zeke in the name of that freedom, and after the Oakland fired her last shot "in anger" she ended up moored in Tokyo Bay, within sight of "Fighting Mo" herself, the USS Missouri, as the peace treaty was being signed. What thoughts must have been going through his mind as he looked out on the rest of the US Seventh Fleet crowding that bay, as he and the rest of his comrades looked forward to hard-won peace at last, peace at last, thank god almighty, peace at last. And white Christmases with their loved ones, too.

Your display malfunction reminds me of something I saw on C-Span yesterday. A young army corporal was being interviewed at great length by one of the C-Span hosts who was visiting Bethesda (MD) Naval Hospital, and he told of how he lost his arm when his APC was hit by a rocket, and how he was coping with the loss of his limb. She remarked at one point how nice it was that the back of his T-shirt said "Peace" on it, and what a nice sentiment that was. He said, "well let me show you the rest of what it says", as he leaned forward to reveal the entire message - "Peace ...... Through Superior Firepower", with a large image of what appeared to be a 50-cal emblazoned in the middle.

May we always use that firepower wisely, and unflichingly, when necessary.

Thank you for your service to our country. It's filled with good people; this truly is the land of the brave, that's for GD sure. May we always remember that there are many fine people throughout the rest of the world as well, people of all faiths, colors, and varying amounts of firepower.

Here's to Peace, and the firepower that it sometimes takes to preserve it.

John D.

PS I am so sorry about Tetley, I can only imagine how much you miss him. I love dogs, and so did my Dad, who died in 1988. I'd like to think that he's giving Tetters a little "scroochle" behind the ears right now, and that there's a fluffy, golden tail wagging in heaven as we speak.
 
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I wish I had your tractor. My 3130 used to say "payment due" every month.
 
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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I am so sorry about Tetley, I can only imagine how much you miss him. I love dogs, and so did my Dad, who died in 1988. I'd like to think that he's giving Tetters a little "scroochle" behind the ears right now, and that there's a fluffy, golden tail wagging in heaven as we speak. )</font>

John -- Thanks. I continue to grieve over the loss of that wonderful companion. I've held dear friends in my arms as they died from wounds beyond my abilities to remedy, but never have I cried so hard as in the weeks following Tetter Dog's passing. He was the gentlest, most loving and selfless soul I've ever had the pleasure of knowing.

Pete
 

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Pete -

That is one of the most heart-warming pictures that I have ever seen. It is simply amazing the way it captures the intense bond between the two of you.

One of the most compelling aspects of that picture is that we don't see Tetley's face or eyes, and that we don't have to. In fact, because we can't, our imaginations are allowed, quite fittingly, to soar to the infinite in trying to gauge the measure of love and devotion that he felt for you.

We have, and need, only his body language to go by; how his entire consciousness is so intensely focused on you, as he is asking with all his heart, "how may I please you; how can I show my love for you; how can I tell you how much you mean to me".

And then we look at your eyes, as they say the very same thing.

Thank you for sharing that wonderful moment in a beautiful, magical photograph that captures for an instant a love that lasted for years and years in this world, and will live forever in the eternal now.

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He is gone from this world, but nothing can ever take away the incredible gift that he gave to you while he was here; to have known such a gentle, selfless, loving soul, while knowing all the while that he would at some point have to heed the call of another master, is a beautiful gift indeed.


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Yeah, I like dogs.

Rest well Tetters ... that's a good boy .... yeah, you rest now ....
 
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Was wondering where you been John.

Peace, beads, bells, incense, dig it, right on, far out, power to the people. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

RDnT
 
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Hiya Russell, how the heck are ya? /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif Hey, you left out "and Hare Krishna all you groovy freaks" /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

Happy New Year amigo, hope it's a really good one for you.

Hey, here's a little New Year's riddle for you:

Q: Why are you just like a Tootsie Pop?

A: Because you're both hard on the outside, but soft & chewy on the inside. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

Peace Russell, and nice to see you again /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

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Oops, just got a call from Elvis Costello - he asked me to ask everyone once again to check out his song, "What's So Funny 'Bout Peace, Love and Understanding". I'd add "Give Peace a Chance" and "Happy Xmas/War is Over" by John Lennon, who's been gone 25 years now, and "New Year's Day" by U2 ...... DOES anything ever change, on New Year's Day, or any other day? CAN things change? Can WE change? I know I can.

Oh yeah, Kubota Owning & Operating .... hmmmmm ......
ok, uh ... let's see ... ok .... it's snowing out and my tractor, which is outside right now, is covered with snow. Anyone else having this problem? /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
 
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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Hey, here's a little New Year's riddle for you:

Q: Why are you just like a Tootsie Pop? )</font>

I was gonna guess because I am a choking hazard, contain no nutritional value whatsoever, and eventually cause tooth decay. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Happy New Year
 
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Russell, I was just about to say that you are too funny, but then I realized there's no such thing. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Paz, Juano /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
 

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