KiotiJohn

[Bob_Skurka]

There's a couple of Corvairs in there too...
There's a thread here a couple of years ago where Junkman took pictures to show the inside of his garage from different angles. I'd like to take a tour if I ever make it up that way!

But that really cool ambulance of his is not in the photos! He posted photos of that a bunch of times too. I bet it would be a blast to ride that through the countryside with lights and sirens on

Rumor had it he actually "cleaned" the garage.

 

[AndyM]

Rumor had it he actually "cleaned" the garage.

Yep... LarryRB was saying that to me the other day. He was over at Junkman's house right before Thanksgiving.

Back in the first thread in 2004 where he showed pictures of his garage, he said he would post pictures of it after he cleaned it up...
Maybe we will see them soon?

 

[Dargo]

Well, I'll admit that I am a polar opposite in KJ in that I couldn't possibly care less what brand of tractor you buy, own, or enjoy. Hey, it's your money, your choice, and your tractor. It's just simply beyond me as to why I should care at all what brand tractor another guy buys or likes. Several times I had strong disagreements along with others with KJ over this. If you didn't buy a Kioti, he tried to tell you that you missed a superior tractor for, I think the normal comment was, $4000 less than what you paid. I can see where several people opted to do battle with him over such comments.

I'm sorry, but when you feel that too many people disagree with your way of doing things, or more correctly, saying things, and you opt to go away, well, I don't see the problem. As stated, he knew his CK20 very well and would offer to help others who had problems with similar units. However, the percentage of those posts as compared to the percentage of posts fighting with anyone who didn't own a Kioti changed over time. I don't think he would have left if it were one or two people he didn't get along with. I still think he'd be a good addition here on TBN if he didn't get so upset with anyone who didn't own a Kioti. The odds just were not in his favor. Although TBN has more Kioti owners than any other site on the internet, you still can't place all other brand tractor owners in a different category. I think all tractor owners really are in one category. But, that likely comes from my sincere attitude that I honestly couldn't care less what color your tractor is.

 

[AndyM]

Well, I'll admit that I am a polar opposite in KJ in that I couldn't possibly care less what brand of tractor you buy, own, or enjoy. Hey, it's your money, your choice, and your tractor...
As stated, he knew his CK20 very well and would offer to help others who had problems with similar units. However, the percentage of those posts as compared to the percentage of posts fighting with anyone who didn't own a Kioti changed over time. I don't think he would have left if it were one or two people he didn't get along with. I still think he'd be a good addition here on TBN if he didn't get so upset with anyone who didn't own a Kioti.

Well said.
While many of us feel we own "the best tractor" out there, the TBN members here are generally great about directing people toward the right sized tractor for their needs and helping out when issues arise with their equipment.

By the way, what's your opinion of Junkman?

 

[rback33]

OIC says the blind man to the deaf man..... There really IS a parking meter there...lmao

 

[Dargo]

By the way, what's your opinion of Junkman?

Uh, this is a family friendly site.

Oops, he didn't die or something, did he?

 

[LarryRB]

Yep... LarryRB was saying that to me the other day. He was over at Junkman's house right before Thanksgiving.

Yes, I was there yesterday also. His lift is together and almost ready to be put inside.. I said the middle bay is cleaned out.. ( I consider it "really" clen compared to what it was), not in the sense that you can actually see or find anything., but for Junkman standards, it is amazing to say the least., As far as the ambulance, I've been on a few rides through a large bordering town, and it is funny for people to see it coming in the mirror and get out of the way. Matter as fact, we went right to Dunkin donuts in record time, even someone getting out of the way so we could park front and center....

 

[TBDonnelly]

Oops, he didn't die or something, did he?

No, he just became Old n' "Dusty". If you don't recognize AndyM.....he IS the President of the Junkman Fan Club. I think he knows every old post Junkman ever made. AndyM's been studying his 'old post' mentor quite close.....and has the 'reviving the old post technigue' pretty well mastered.

I don't think he would have left if it were one or two people he didn't get along with.

The problem was (IMO), the two that relentlessly stalked him. I will say though, the two have made valiant efforts recently to show some control(we thank them ) and not dominate threads with meaningless banter....although, in many minds, today was certainly questionable.

Happy Holidays and may Santa put a new 3 point implement under everyone's tree.

Don

 

[TomKioti]

It's astounding to me that some of the very individuals partly responsible for KJ's departure are more than happy to come and carp (use your imagination) on a thread calling attention to his contributions and dedication to TBN. Then some of you steer the thread to some nonsense that had nothing to do with the original post just to add insult to injury. If you can't say something nice about a fellow poster then just keep it to yourself. Knowone is always right and certainly knowone is always wrong. KJ to the best of my reading and recollection pretty much always respectfully disagreed... which is more than I can say for some of us, myself included.

Enough with the retro flames and self righteous diatribes! If KJ is indeed done for good then let it go already.
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[AndyM]

If you don't recognize AndyM.....he IS the President of the Junkman Fan Club. I think he knows every old post Junkman ever made. AndyM's been studying his 'old post' mentor quite close.....and has the 'reviving the old post technigue' pretty well mastered.

Thanks for the compliment...
Maybe someday I'll find a post of yours worth reminiscing about years later. Maybe.

I don't think he would have left if it were one or two people he didn't get along with.

The problem was (IMO), the two that relentlessly stalked him. I will say though, the two have made valiant efforts recently to show some control(we thank them ) and not dominate threads with meaningless banter....although, in many minds, today was certainly questionable.

Hmmmm...
Someone spends so much time worrying about those two posters, it makes me wonder who's really doing the stalking?

Happy Holidays and may Santa put a new 3 point implement under everyone's tree.

Merry Christmas to you too!
It's good to see you're giving people a positive comment.
The Ghost of Christmas Future must have visited you last night!
Come Christmas morning, I hope to see you carving the turkey next to Bob Skurka and Dargo...
God Bless us, every one!