How many projects do you have going?

[tessiers]

I never seam to get ahead, I finished 1 project this evening and started two more. Actually I finished one of the two I started as well. It would be quite discouraging to list all the projects I have going but I just keep bulling ahead.

I finished turning some new pins for my backhoe bucket, I ordered the stock 2weeks ago and I am just getting to it.

While getting to the bucket I brushed a chain off the top of my winch which reminded me I have a tough time moving it unless its on the tractor, so I made a fork pocket on top so I can pick it up with 1 fork and move it without a chain.

While I was doing that my father came in and was complaining about moving trailers around the yard and wanted a trailer ball on the bucket, after a little discussion he decided he wanted a reciever hitch that slips over the forks for better visability and the fact that we have trailers with 4 different hitch's. Got that one about 1/2 finished, hitch is done and 1 fork pocket is done.

It just never ends for me, how about you guys (and gals)?

 

[Flatheadyoungin]

i complain about watching the kids all the time and not being able to get things done.......then, i get a break and someone babysits (rarely!).....i have so many things to do i don't even know where to start!!!! you feel like your stuck in a hole and the water is coming in faster than you can get it out

sometimes i think the guys at work that live in the city, watch sports on tv and golf all the time might have it right

well, i'd better get back to work

 

[newbury]

1 project
Chaos

 

[flusher]

I never seam to get ahead, I finished 1 project this evening and started two more. Actually I finished one of the two I started as well. It would be quite discouraging to list all the projects I have going but I just keep bulling ahead.

I finished turning some new pins for my backhoe bucket, I ordered the stock 2weeks ago and I am just getting to it.

While getting to the bucket I brushed a chain off the top of my winch which reminded me I have a tough time moving it unless its on the tractor, so I made a fork pocket on top so I can pick it up with 1 fork and move it without a chain.

While I was doing that my father came in and was complaining about moving trailers around the yard and wanted a trailer ball on the bucket, after a little discussion he decided he wanted a reciever hitch that slips over the forks for better visability and the fact that we have trailers with 4 different hitch's. Got that one about 1/2 finished, hitch is done and 1 fork pocket is done.

It just never ends for me, how about you guys (and gals)?

Restoring a 1951 Minneapolis Moline BF tractor--engine gets pulled this week
Calibrating the old Minneapolis Moline P3-6 grain drill for oats
Hydro-inflate the rears on the Mahindra 5525 tractor
Repair the main slip clutch on the MF-124 baler
Find an affordable 20x30x8ft H detached metal carport.
Fix oil leaks on the 1964 MF-135 diesel
Fix tranny on the 1951 Farmall Super A (won't shift into 1st)
Bolens G1453 garden tractor-- the 14hp Tecumseh engine needs rings and valve job
Move an MF-44 self propelled windrower from my neighbor's place to my shop area (4-cyl flathead Continental engine needs a rebuild).
Move my neighbor's flail mower to my place and replace one of the seals
Mow the 6-acre hayfield with the flail mower as soon as it's safe to do so (grass fire hazard--3rd year of drought around here)
Order fertilizer for the hayfield
Order oat seed
Go used truck shopping--looking for a 1990-99 1-ton flatbed truck with gooseneck hitch and a decent towing setup

Makes my head swim and my back ache.

 

[welderboy14]

-building my backhoe
-finsh welding lift arm of my loader
-snow plow for my john deere gator

 

[Ivan1547]

The Honey Do list never ends...

When I finish a project, she has 4 more.

 

[texasjohn]

pick up 20' X 10' cattle guard found on CL
install cattle guard
fix electric fence
clean out 3500 gallon fiberglass water tank
build pad for water tank
install tank and plumb to run water to house and ranch in case of power out or water shortage (in BIG drought right now)
unload brush from flatbed into gully for erosion control
weld up quick attach for FEL forks I already have
connect water to work shop
connect electricity to work shop
paint 3 above ground fuel tanks with reflective paint
install radiant barrier inside cab roof, reinstall cab roof (AC just got fixed)

fix and repair and improve and store everything I use or break doing the above and all other ... makes me tired just thinking about it...better go rest now

 

[mrcaptainbob]

150 year old home.
50 year old groundhog infested barn
'97 Dodge Neon that needs frnt/rr susp and rotors
10 cords of wood to lay in for the winter
barn to reside before the snow
house roof to repair before the snow
oh yeah...the regulars of
grass to mow, oils to change, weeds to whip
Star Trek and Eureka to watch

 

[whateg0]

Hmmm... too many to list. My problem is that I start on a project, and in the midst of project 1, find that I need a new tool to finish, so begins project 2, which needs some jig made, so there's project 3, etc. By the time I get the sub-projects done, project 1 is no longer needed, or I've forgotten what it was, or another project has taken its place atop the list of things to do. Anyway, it's an endless cycle. I guess it keeps me out of trouble.

... most of the time.

Dave

 

[EastTexFrank]

I know how you guys feel 'coz I was in the same boat but I came to a life changing decision a few years ago.

Instead of busting my buns, continually moving from one project to the next and trying to keep up with the recurring jobs like mowing, spraying etc., I decided that I would do what I can do and if I don't get it completed according to my self imposed timetable, ah well, there's always tomorrow. Three straight days of rain doesn't have me stewing about how far I'm falling behind and what I need to do to catch up. When the rain stops, I go back to work where I left off and just carry on. It'll all get done when I get round to it. I don't worry about it anymore. If I want to take the day off and go fishing or go to the gun club and burn up some ammo, that's exactly what I do. Don't get me wrong, I'm still always behind but that's just a fact of life and I don't think I'm any further behind than I was when I was rushing around all the time. Life is a lot more pleasant and the place hasn't suffered in the slightest as far as I can see.

So, ease up a little. Life isn't supposed to be a grind. Do what you can do and enjoy it.

So ends my sermon for today. We'll be coming around in a minute to take up the collection.