Hello

Rowski · Jan 7, 2002

Well, I found some time. Actually I made sometime to let you all know things are GREAT here. Hope everyone had a happy and safe Holiday! Thanks for the concern Wheeldog, it is most appreciated. The big story is my baby boy, Nikolaus Aaron, born 11/28/01 weighing in at 8lbs. 12 oz. and 21 1/2 inches long. Everyone is very healthy but tired. Nikolaus is my first and it the most greatest thing ever, a lot of work but worth it all. I did get to play carpenter, electrician, and plumber finishing of my walk out basement, worth trying to do it my self. Saved a few coins and got some experience to boot. Haven't had much tractor time, actually none at all since the end of September. Finished our brook project using the rented tiller, I'll finish that post up later along with some pictures. Work has been really busy but snowplowing has been a little slow to start, got a lot of catching up to do to get to last years record of 571" of snow. But with no snow banks the wrecker stays busy.

This forum is the best!!!!

Bird · Jan 7, 2002

Good to hear from you again, Derek. Glad everything is going well, and congratulations on the new young'un./w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

MChalkley · Jan 7, 2002

Congratulations, Derek!!!!!!!! And thanks for letting us know how things are going! Don't be a stranger!

Rowski · Jan 7, 2002

Thanks, Been watching the weather channel and noticing your "winter" weather.

DFB · Jan 7, 2002

Yes, it's good to hear from you again Derek and congratulations too on the news of your son.

As for matching last year snowfall, well winter's far from over yet! /w3tcompact/icons/tongue.gif

DFB

Rowski · Jan 7, 2002

Is this the MarkC I know?

Didn't you read the washing care tag on your Kubota /w3tcompact/icons/shocked.gif, No bleach and low drier setting.

I'm sure there is a loong post somewhere explaining this.

Where you able to find the "white Kubota" under your recent snow?

MarkC, what do you call that new "tractor".

MChalkley · Jan 7, 2002

No, Derek, I switched tractors without explaining it to anybody this time. And if you believe that, you'll believe anything!

There's a few lines in the "Other Brands" forum, under the title "Goodbye Kubota, hello EarthForce" which describes what happened. Not that you have time to read it, of course... /w3tcompact/icons/grin.gif

s1120 · Jan 7, 2002

There's a few lines in the "Other Brands" forum, under the title "Goodbye Kubota, hello EarthForce

That would be the understatement of the year./w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

Wheeldog · Jan 7, 2002

Hey Derek,

Good to have you back. Congratulations on the new addition to your family.

Nikolaus is my first and it the most greatest thing ever, a lot of work but worth it all. 

He may be a lot of work, but at least you don't have to fight him for seat time on your NH (for a few years anyway).

Take care.

MChalkley · Jan 7, 2002

s1120 - I know how precise some of you guys are - I just don't want to be accused of exaggerating... /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

Harv · Jan 7, 2002

Where you able to find the "white Kubota" under your recent snow?

We've already taken care of that, as you can <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.tractorbynet.com/forumfiles/47-95860-PinkMachine.jpg>see here</A>, Derek.

Congratulations on your new sprout. That's a pretty healthy size for a beginner. Bet your wife is glad to finally come face to face with the little fella.

Hope you still find time and are awake enough to get some tractorin' in.

MarkV · Jan 7, 2002

Derek,
Looks like you got the best holiday gift I’ve heard yet!! Sure sounds like you got your self a big’en. Glad you stopped by to share the news. I’d say you had a pretty good excuse for being away, just don’t make a habit of it./w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

MarkV

Thomas · Jan 8, 2002

Thats great news about your new son..congratulation,/w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif
maybe in a couple of years Nikolaus can ride shotgun while plowing.

Don't count winter out just yet,for I still remember the pictures you sent from last year. /w3tcompact/icons/shocked.gif

You and your family stay warm and safe over there.

Rowski · Jan 8, 2002

Thomas

Good to see you back! Nik I'm sure will love to ride shot gun. The tractor will be a problem. I guess I'll have to get another tractor.

I know winter shouldn't be counted out yet. A few big Nor'Easters and it could get interesting.

A few pictures from last years snow in the begining of April, near the 571" mark.

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That banner year allowed us to purchase a new 2001 Chevy 2500HD pick-up with a 8.5 ft fisher plow./w3tcompact/icons/cool.gif

RobS · Jan 8, 2002

Congratulations Derek, and welcome back /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

cowboydoc · Jan 8, 2002

Best of wishes on the new one Rowski. Glad to hear all is well with you. Enjoy the new basement. It's always nice to sit back and enjoy the hard work that you've done.

JATO_RaT · Jan 8, 2002

Hey Derek, congratulations, I just had my first back in June, the 2nd to be exact. His name is Jack and although I can't say the birth was the most joyous time in my life, I can tell you that when 5, 6 and 7 months roll along, they will really grab your heart. Jack is just now crawling and enjoys rides on the tractor. Its a great way to calm him down, well, for that matter, me as well. Often I find myself on TBN late at night or early in the morning feeding Jack. Hope the O'l 2120 is doing well for you. I asked about you once and I believe it was your brother in law said you where busy getting ready for a little one, again, congratulations, Rat...

frank_f15 · Jan 8, 2002

congrats, on the new addition to your family. watch him close and enjoy him. they grow up so fast. next thing u know u will be a grandpa like me. teach him well.