Several years ago the large granite rock I was towing down a 15 degree slow almost got away. Fortunately had anticipated the problem and was headed straight downhill and was able to keep tractor and rock in line. Just one frighting second or two or three while I was wondering if Jumping was the next move.
Last week I pulled a fresh cut section of maple log, 10 ft. x 30 inches, from across the street home. In about 150 feet several links of 3/8 chain were worn out on the pavement and the chain broke. [ brand new chain first use] This was also on a very steep street. Fortunetly the log did not roll and I had several wedges to keep it in place while another chain was attached. Again a surprise and again lucky.
Just several of the many stupid things that I managed to get out of by luck.
Egon