Tractor add-ons, when does it end?

Mosey · Mar 13, 2003

I'm sure a lot of you were like me when you got your first car. When I was a teenager and got my first car, I poured money into it. I was always thinking of some way to improve it. Then, I got my first 4X4 (full size Blazer) and that was even worse. As soon as I added something, I would find out about something else to add to make it better: big mud tires, posi rear end, posi front end, lower gears, axle trusses, skid plates, winch, shift kit in trans, off road cam and other engine modifications, ... the list goes on.

Now, many years later, I'm married with 2 kids and I'm more tied down, so I don't have the time to hit the trails like I used to. My Jeep is pretty much stock, the only add-ons are a posi front end (it has a factory posi rear and already had low gears) and a winch. So, I'm starting to realize that the tractor has taken over as my "toy", since I don't have to leave home to use it. I didn't plan it this way, I bought it to save time when mowing my big yard (over 3 acres) and to keep the snow off the driveway. But, I'm finding myself making up a lot of that time doing other things. Part of my problem is that I feel like I have to justify the cost of it by getting more use out of it, so I feel I need to do more things, such as landscaping projects and building projects, which leads to adding more features and attachments. Does anyone else find themselves constantly looking for ways to spend money on their tractor? Is there any hope for me?

Anonymous Poster · Mar 13, 2003

no hope for you.
This is part of the overall "big plan conspiracy", to acquire more and more needs, read this as impliments to finish those needs both real and perceived. This, is where I get in trouble. The needs haven't really changed in many years.. The perceived needs I mull over in my head a few times daily..

rancar · Mar 13, 2003

"...Part of my problem is that I feel like I have to justify the cost of it by getting more use out of it, so I feel I need to do more things...which leads to adding more features and attachments. Does anyone else find themselves constantly looking for ways to spend money on their tractor? Is there any hope for me?..."

It rarely ends Mosey....only when you run out of money. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif Problem is these compact tractors are such versatile machines. One can always find new things to do with them....necessitating of course the need to buy more attachments. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

....Bob

beenthere · Mar 13, 2003

When does it end? When you are looking up at the daisies growing above you. At least I hope it doesn't end any sooner than that. Enjoy the trip, I hope to as well. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Mosey · Mar 13, 2003

( Problem is these compact tractors are such versatile machines. One can always find new things to do with them. Bob)

Good point! One thing is for sure, I really do have quite a lot of work to do on my property. When we first moved here the yard was a maintenance nightmare. The DPO (Dreaded Previous Owner, as coined by Inspector507) had no concept of landscaping. They had bushes and trees in places that looked stupid and just got in the way of kids playing and slowed down the mowing. They had trees where they didn't do any good and no trees where they would do some good (such as shade around the house). The yard was not level at all and the grass was just weeds. They left burn barrels, trash, and chunks of concrete and old bricks laying around. I've improved it some, but I still have a lot of work to do.

Golfgar4 · Mar 16, 2003

Oh Danny, Danny!

What is it they say? One man's junk is another man's treasure? Or something like that anyway! /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

You're wondering when (and if) it will end, and I'm wondering when (and if) it will start! I dream of being able to come up with projects that will require the addition of more attachments, do-dads, and add ons! /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

I THINK I know what you mean, and maybe some day I'll get there too. But for now, I'd consider you a very lucky fellow! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Oh yeah, now I remember. The grass is always greener on the other side! Guess that can go both ways, huh? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

rancar · Mar 16, 2003

Hi Garry....thanks for stopping in for a visit. Neil and other folks were asking about you in the News/Feedback Forum several days ago. Good to see you visiting every so often. Do miss your visits and always humorous posts. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif If I can say, you bring an element of levity and a few smiles with your light hearted perspective of things....as you've just demonstrated here. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif Do post more frequently....we miss you.

...Bob

Golfgar4 · Mar 17, 2003

Hi Bob!

Thanks for the comments! /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif You're making me blush.

I really do want to spend more time with all my friends here, but it seems like time is getting more and more precious. Our son is staying with us until he goes into the Navy in September, so our activity level just about tripled. Especially since he doesn't have a car and has gotten a job 14 miles away in another town. Guess who's vehicle he's been using!? /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif I do have to admit that I haven't been stranded someplace yet - almost - but not all the way stranded. I just figure it's just a matter of time!

I'm also now the congregational president of our church for the next 2 years. I never realized, even as the vice president, how busy the position was. The previous guy sure wasn't very busy - at least that's what everyone's telling me! /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

Well, we're getting ready to go out and have corned beef and cabbage for St. Patty's day. I'm not a big fan of the stuff, so I'll probably just stick with the green beer, and then after awhile, I won't care whether I like the stuff or not! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Have a pleasant day. I'll be checking later this evening, unless, of course, the President's speech is so depressing that I'll go out to find more green beer! /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif