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Well my wife and I spent Sunday morning searching for small dogs on the Internet. Trying to get educated on small breeds. We had to have our Tucker put to sleep several weeks ago after 15 years of living with us.:( He was a great little guy, a Min-Pin yes, but 100% Doberman at heart. Anyway, we...

We haven't canned for about six years but will most likely start back this year. My question is that since we canned last we have bought a ceramic top stove. Someone was telling my wife she can't can on a smooth, glass top stove. The owners manual just says use flat bottom cookware, and does not...

Well I finally got our garage cleaned out and painted. I'll be using this as a short term workshop while we remodel our rec room. The before picture was taken just after we bought the house and I installed a garage door opener. The drywall was a nightmare. Looked like the prior owner used a 4"...

Hey Who is watching the Olympics? Being from Michael Phelps Moms hometown here in Western Maryland and going to the same high school as her and his Dad we are paying attention. Being on vacation this week has really been a treat for me as I can watch what these guys and girls do. Phelps is...

Well today, March 8th, 2008 at 5:38PM Eric McClain Alexander was born. David and Moriah plan on calling him Mac, but we have the same first name. Mom, Baby, Dad and grandparents are all doing well. Healthy 6# 12 1/2 oz, 19" long baby boy. We have 5 granddaughters so this is a real treat. I can't...

The other morning we heard a load noise and upon investigating I found one of our garage door springs had failed and flew across the garage. Lucky for us the wife's car was outside at the time and noboby was in the garage. I have been working on finishing the drywall and geting ready to paint in...

I had the day off so I got busy cutting a hickory blowdown up. We plan to use this for the front of a bar in our rec room. The bar idea will be very similar to RobS's bar in his post on his basement remodeling. The Hickory is around 14 1/2 " in diameter and I cut them just over 11' so I can get...

Anyone have a grapple on the fel on one of these machines? Could you posst some pics? Also, how do you operate it? a seperate lever/joystick, pro's cons etc. I think they would be great when moving brush and clean up after cutting up blowdowns. Thanks,EL.

What is the difference in a 200/300 loader and a 200cx/300cx loader. Several hundred bucks for one thing. Looks like you can configure buckets on both of these the same. Just going over quotes I got today and see I have abit of homework before Monday. Thanks,EL

I need to add some weight to my front end. I know my rear tires are fluid filled but can you add fluid to the front wheels and get away from suitcase weights? I know weights may still be needed but I'm just looking for a fix that don't cost more then several gallons of beet juice, or windshield...

The local JD dealer tells me the 790 is being replaced with the 3005. They should have one in shortly he said. Has anyone seen any specs on this new model? If so could you provide a link? Thanks, EL.

I stopped in a Kubota dealer today and I was impressed with these machines as well as the pricing. Does anyone know what the 7610 would compare to in the John Deere line? We have been looking at the JD 790/2320 and 2520 but thought I would check out the Kubota line up. Hey, for the money that...

Hey guys. I was able to hook up and mount my tiller today. I had to cut the PTO shaft as expected. I didn't put it into the dirt yet but I am ready. Thought I'd share a few pictures for those deceiding on a small gear drive tiller for their compact tractor. I did run it at several different...

Has anyone had, or have any advice, pros, cons etc on the chainsaw mounted mills? The lumber I had cut for a project is all but gone now and I was wondering if a mill, like the MK III are any good. I'd just like to get a few boards from trees I drop now and then, let them dry and then I would...

Help. Do any of you woodworkers have any simple cradle plans??? I have a grandson due in March:D :D and GrandMa thinks I need to do something special since we have 5 grandaughters and no Grandsons. Any help, plans etc is welcome. Thanks in advance, EL.

Hi. I have been looking at the JD 2320's and 790's. I like the gear transmission of the 790. I am not familiar with the Kubota line at all. What model number would be closest to the 790 or if they don't offer a gear transmission the 2320. We do have a 'Bota dealer about 30 miles away I am going...

I got this in my e-mail. Thought I'd share it. Enjoy, EL.

Hey, I know this group is from all over but where I live we have a scenic railroad and I know there are several others. I thought I would pass along the web address of the one in my area. The murder mystery dinners are a hoot, and the fall foliage is great as well. Just thought I'd share for...

I don't know how many of you hate to spread ole hay/straw on new grass but I hate it. I can always get old, last years hay etc from my co-workers who have farms. It takes some time but is good as a mulch. Yes I know all about the weeds from the seed etc. Anyway... I was about to start mulching...

I have been looking at the JD 790's on the Deere website. It has a footprint the same as my current tractor and 27 HP vs. 19. However, I went to the JD dealer today and saw them, a 790 and a 2320 side by side. The 790 did have Ag tires which made it, I think, look taller then the turf tires I...

We are thinking about buying a 3 month old filly. Beautiful animal 3/4 arabin 1/4 1/4 horse. Brown with a black mane and tail with a white blase on her forehead. Bad thing is I have to talk to the town mayor tomorrow. We have 3 acres boarded by 3 other people who own 6 acres above me 1.5 below...

I was wondering if anyone knows the name of the old fashion scalloped lamps that used to hang on barns, garages etc. I would like to find a replica for our barn and I know thay are out there but I don't know what thay are called. I have seen them on fairly new pole buildings in Virginia recently...

While I was showing off my rocks a friend of mine in Elkins WV sent me these pictures. I do not know at this time where this rock is located but I had to share it. What a tribute to our men and women as well as our country. I have never seen anything like this before. Enjoy and be sure to thank...

I don't know if anyone else has any rocks on their property but while looking for numbers for our new mail box we came up with an idea. I had the local memorial place do the work. Thought I'd share a few pics. We also have low voltage lites on these at nite. I'm sure I'm not the first to come up...

Hey does any of you know where, close to western maryland, I can get a Black and Tan Hound puppy or two. (These dogs are really cool, I'd like one too.) Seems my son's girlfriends aunt backed over his, and he really misses Bailey. We won't/don't hunt these dogs.. they are just cool. Since David...

Hello. I don't know how many of you have ever seen the female gypsy moth in the process of depositing her egg masses. Here in Western Maryland the catapillers did a lot of leaf eating this year. Next stage was the moth stage and now the laying eggs for next year. The trees in the pictures are...

Does anyone remember the member who was remodeling his rec room last winter. I think he was from Michigan. The last picture had a martini on the bar? I would like to see if he got it finished. Thanks EL

Hi guys. Finally we were able to have acamera close by when this young guy deceided to check out one of our bird feeders. Almost 5 feet tall standing up but he knew what to do when he pulled the feeder over. The one before this guys was much bigger. Thought I'd share them with you. Eric

YouTube - Remember Me I was lucky enough to have a friend send me this e-mail link. Don't know your party line and really don't care. Most likely if you are reading this you are an American. Nuff said, EL

As most of you know I live in Western Maryland only about 3 miles from where two strip miners have been lost in a high wall collapses since Tuesday of this week. When our son David came back from Iraq he got a job at this strip mine but a few months ago went "across the road" to a mine job now...

I know many of you are "real" farmers. What do you like in terms of the electronic weather stations that are availble. I would like one with rainfall and wind speed along with outdoor temps. Anyone have a recommendation or bad experience? Thanks, EL

Does anyone know of manufactures of FEL for gray market tractors other then Koyker. I found their site. Several of you have sent me links to FEL plans etc. Just trying to make a discission on which way to go for my ole Bolens G194. EL

I was wondering if anyone has built a log splitter where the pump is driven from the PTO. I know I will need a pump, valve, cylinder holding tank for fluid hoses etc. Just wondering if anyone has made one that may have some pictures of the process. Also, through the untire process did you do the...

The tractor I recently purchased, a 1982 Bolens G190 does not have any type of ROP. Has anyone purchased an after market ROP or made their own? If so what are some of the considerations I should look for if I fab one myself. Thanks

I recently bought a used tractor to help me clear off some of my property. My question is, does anyone know of a good article explaining the "proper" way to hook up 3 point implements. (Rock rake, scrapper box etc) The hitch system looks straingt forward but with the adjustments on the bottom...