A day in heaven

[mudisme]

Thanks for the feedback Bob, I will follow your advice on the 10 hr check ...which is NOW!!! /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

Steve

 

[mudisme]

Bob,

Thanks for the laughs, "thing-a-ma-jiggy" ...tooo funny! /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

Steve

 

[Thomas]

Derek,
You forgot to mention the artistic skills of the people who work w/ granite in Barre,VT.
Thats a sight to behold.

Thomas..NH /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

 

[Thomas]

Steve,
I think that "thing-a-ma-jiggy" call a turkey baster,also works good to remove cement dust from a hole thats been drill.
Yep the women folks do have some handy dandy tools also for us to use....ovens & hair dyers & nail polish remover etc...

Thomas..NH /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

 

[Boondox]

On the ski side. My wife is fond of pointing out that our hill is 20' higher than the Trapp's hill. We used to have one of their ski trails cut thru our forest, but eventually the weight of their groomer started cutting our water line. Since they wouldn't help with repairs, we had to close the trail. Sure do miss those skiers -- many of them used to bring dog biscuits for our five golden retrievers. On the other hand, I sure DON'T miss trying to fix the waterline at minus 20!

Anyway, the trail damage is one reason I'm looking to upgrade from my little B1750HST to something that can move serious dirt...like an L3410.

Snowbound Pete and his pack of goldens

 

[putty340]

congrads on your new ride! I fully agree ,that this is very hard and important work- just make sure you time it right so your giggling when your back is to your wife(smiley face). HEY! its good to know I am not the only one to extend my range of tools to the wifes kitchen. I once used a turkey baister to fine tune the oil level on my motorcycle forks. Knowing me I probably put it right back in the drawer.

 

[putty340]

Sad to hear mr. jeep has to be so rude boondox,maybe next time you could get infront of him going the same way- see how he likes doing 11.7 mph. for miles. I dont know how it is elseware but in N. Id. you can go anywhere on the streets with a tractor ,you dont need a registration ,and according to the law you even have the right of way!

 

[Thomas]

Pete,
I bet thats one peaceful place you got there.
Haven't been back to visit the lodge since the fire...whew how long ago was that...heard since repairs were done is not them same..hope they still grow those lovely looking tulips.

Looks like you folks may get little dusting of snow today,stay warm and safe up there.

Thomas..NH /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

 

[Boondox]

I noticed in the stats that the L3410 with the creep option races along at 0.11mph. Just think of all the tourists I could annoy with that!!!

Pete

 

[Boondox]

Thomas -- The fire was back in '86, so you've been away too long! The only part of the lodge that survived was the bell way up top; when the roof collapsed the bell was thrown into a snowbank. It's up there on top of the roof now, occupying a place of honor. Maria von Trapp was friends with my wife's grandmother...used to come over here and relax when she needed a break. She was a sturdy woman built like a Maytag washer, and thought the choice of Julie Andrews to play her in the movie was the best joke in the world!

Pete

 

[Von]

Pete, What about a photo of the five goldens all togeather! I have one and would like to get another one. Do they all stay inside the house?

 

[Boondox]

Of course they all stay in the house! Goldens are exceptionally social, and banishment outside for short periods is the only punishment we use. Did I mention these are all rescue dogs...dogs taken out of abusive situations and taught to trust humans again?

Let me see about a pic. Pete

 

[Thomas]

Pete,
By the actions of the dogs looks like there going to get even w/ you for not asking permission to have there picture taken, /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif or maybe your wife said get dad. /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif


Thomas..NH /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

 

[Boondox]

Notice the big tennis ball they're chasing. It hasn't taken the first bounce yet and they're in hot pursuit. The only way these dogs would go after anyone is if I tossed a ball at the intruder. Except for Molson. He was beaten so badly before he found us that he is VERY protective of me. Raise your voice to me and he bares his fangs. Typical of abused dogs who find someone who treats them right.

 

[Thomas]

Boondox,
I'm the last person in which you want to chat w/ about abuse of any type of animal,for I shall become a volcano!!

We have laws for just about anything now a days,and when it comes to animals..yeah we have the laws but very seldom enforce {slap on the wrist} /w3tcompact/icons/mad.gif
How in the world can anybody mistreat and animal that keeps coming back to show there love & respect.
Kinda to bad we don't use the older laws,eye for and eye.

Okay I stopping here before I really fire off!!

Peter you and your wife should be commend for what you do!

Have a pleasant day and stay warm over there.


Thomas..NH /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

 

[Boondox]

Thomas -- We actually do very little. The real stars of the place we call Dog Heaven are the members of our core pack of five goldens. Usually, when a dog has suffered at the hands of a human, the last thing in the world they want to deal with is another person. So my wife and I pretty much ignore them at first except to feed and water them, say kind words in a pleasant voice, etc. Eventually the newcomer sees that nothing bad ever happens to the Gang of Five at the hands of the humans who live here. And one day, my wife or I will feel a little nose at our elbow as the newcomer says hello. That's the first big step on the road to recovery.

Rescue work has plenty of rewards, my friend. Our dogs are absolutely devoted to us. Last winter, when I fell headfirst into our springhouse, Molson and Tetley were there to pull me to safety. And Tuppence, my six month old *****, rides with me on the Kubota as I plow the road. There will always be goldens on Luce Hill.

Pete

 

[Thomas]

<font color=red>HEY<font color=red><font color=black>...where did you get the picture of me. /w3tcompact/icons/shocked.gif/w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

Thomas..NH /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

 

[Rowski]

Pete

Water and -20F don't mix. What's up with the Trap lodge? I here they are going out of business? I've seen your other pics of your snow on your property, pretty good trick photography /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif -> we don't get much snow here /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif. Really nice pictures. Jay Peak claims 250" of snow so far this year. I'l be pushing back our customers drives (about 75 accounts) after one more storm. I will post some pictures. Hang in there spring is only 3 months away!

Derek

 

[Thomas]

Derek,
Hope this ice storm not to bad over there if your planning on pushing back some banks. /w3tcompact/icons/crazy.gif
Maybe a set of tire chains might come in handy. /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

Thomas..NH /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

 

[Boondox]

Speaking of chains

I have a set of ladder type chains on my 1750 and while they give good traction (not great, mind you) they shake the fillings out of my head if I get up any speed on frozen ground. For my next tractor (shoed with R-4s or Ags, haven't decided yet) should I got with the duo-cross type or the double rings?

Pete in Northern Vermont
Smack dab in the middle of Ice Storm 2001