Not so manly pursuits?

[drssg]

I looked through my photos, and I didn't take any pictures immediately after pimping it out. So you'll have to settle for current condition photos. The little pink horn lasted about a day before it got rained on and stopped working, so it is replaced with a slightly heavier duty model. One of the purple streamers was sadly lost during transport and the other one fell off later. I held one in place for the picture to give you the idea.

I'm not a member of the clean tractor club (wouldn't be manly), so don't click on these links if you're offended by dirty tractor pictures.

 

[irwin]

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...0209842-not-so-manly-pursuits-pink-basket.jpg

Hey thanks for the idea!! need someplace to carry my pliers and my cigars, that'll work just fine..

 

[D7E]

No1 is any-thing associated with hp ,Tractor pulling , Have built and competed with 2 tractors built on fordson majors ....140 and 210 hp never got nowhere but fun . Darts..Played darts for a semi pro team ,CB radio enthusiast , Trials riding..?,Riding the equivalent of a bmx motorcycle,All the same stunts and climbing sheer cliff faces and stuff but with a 370cc competition speciality bike (My forte) and a little amateur boxing ?
And a BIIIIG rock music fan...AC/DC..?
MY work is my hobby ..Big ,rusty ,Dirty iron ?

 

[Egon]

Some nice pictures.

How wide is that seeding train?

Do rock climbers ever get old?

 

[Farmwithjunk]

So let's have it. Time to fess up. What are your less than manly hobbies? Who is man enough to admit it? You go first!

This is embarrassing.... Lately....well....I've been considering buying this ORANGE tractor..

But seriously folks. I've got a cousin who is a dance instructor. She was all the time working on me and the wife to show up for classes. My wife was in favor, but I kept making excuses. Finally, I lost a bet with my wife (about something our yougest daughter did) and as pay-off, had to go take dance lessons.

It was about the "Urban Cowboy" era. We learned to 2 step, western swing, even a few line dances. It was major fun! And, even a happily married man can't complain too much about a "hobby" where the ratio of men to women is as lopsided as dancing. First night, I couldn't help but notice there were about 8 or 10 guys and probably 50 women in the class. They were all wanting a guy to dance with. Choices were limited. Had 'em hangin' all over me Now tell me something "sissy" about THAT plan?

In the late 80's/early 90's, "New Country" had it's big day. 2-step had a huge resurgence in popularity. My cuz called us up and wanted me to help her with a new dance class she was offering at a local watering hole/dance hall. She couldn't find enough guys who knew how to 2-step. She needed a few to help her teach all the women who were showing up. With my wife's blessings, (and a few WARNINGS ) I started helping as a dance instructor. I was in my mid 40's, and most of our "students" were in their mid 20's. After an hour or so, they had this sort of hero worship thing going. It was quite the ego stroker! (Not to mention the true test of my marriage)

To this day, my wife and I go every couple weeks to do a little boot scootin'. While dancing might seem a little sissy to some, by my way of thinking, there ain't a dang thing wrong with an activity that has women swoonin' all over a man!

Oh yeah, It's great exersize too.

 

[Podunkadunk]

This is embarrassing.... Lately....well....I've been considering buying this ORANGE tractor..

I don't see why not. Besides, you have just about every other color imaginable in your barn...why not add a little class and reliablity to the collection

 

[Soundguy]

Hey FWJ.. is that Allis orange, ji case orange.. kioti orange, or kubota orange?

The 1st 2 i metioned are 100% pardonable offenses (wink)

Soundguy

 

[Farmwithjunk]

Hey FWJ.. is that Allis orange, ji case orange.. kioti orange, or kubota orange?

The 1st 2 i metioned are 100% pardonable offenses (wink)

Soundguy

I was actually considering buying a new Kubota for the mowing business.

Then the bourbon wore off

I've owned a couple WD45's and a D15, 2 Case backhoes, a 430 and 530 at various times.

 

[Farmwithjunk]

...why not add a little class and reliablity to the collection

Key word; LITTLE

 

[irwin]

Back on thread (Kubota's are manly- yes? right FWJ? For the right money, with the right hours, with enough power, I'd own one instead of the Deere. Sure like my little Deere though.)

I finally got around to mounting the handy, but oh so cheap cup holder. The thing is...it's PINK!
I did say cheap right? like free! Two 4 inch hose clamps and a free large PINK plastic mug, a drain hole drilled in the bottom-it's handy sitting on the tractor or the backhoe. Just looking at it I feel like dancing cept I never learned how

 

[Soundguy]

I was actually considering buying a new Kubota for the mowing business.

Then the bourbon wore off

I've owned a couple WD45's and a D15, 2 Case backhoes, a 430 and 530 at various times.

If i had to buy a new tractor right now.. it's be a tough call vs money, over brand loyalty vs features.. etc.

I think Montana and farmtrack and mahindra would be in the running for best $$ category.

The top o' my list would of course be CNH.. with MF looking over it's shoulder.

I like the look of the less $$ units I mentioned.. but am gunshy about them... glad i don't have to buy right now...

Soundguy

 

[N80]

My B-I-L, who owns 4 or 5 Deere's, 3-4 Cases and one old Ferguson said that if were to buy new, today, he'd go Kubota. Two of his cousins who farm nearby, just bought new Kubotas. These are full time farmers. Not weekend warriors....like......me.

They figure they can get a lot of work done with one of these:

 

[Podunkadunk]

My B-I-L, who owns 4 or 5 Deere's, 3-4 Cases and one old Ferguson said that if were to buy new, today, he'd go Kubota. Two of his cousins who farm nearby, just bought new Kubotas. These are full time farmers. Not weekend warriors....like......me.

They figure they can get a lot of work done with one of these:

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I would give a pinky toe for that thing!

 

[N80]

I would give a pinky toe for that thing!

That's funny! And its even funnier that most of us look at a machine like that, regardless of the brand, and think, man I wish I had one of those! But even if someone gave me one of those, it wouldn't be of much use to me. But I still wish I had one. And I'd probably think of something to do with it.

 

[Podunkadunk]

That's funny! And its even funnier that most of us look at a machine like that, regardless of the brand, and think, man I wish I had one of those! But even if someone gave me one of those, it wouldn't be of much use to me. But I still wish I had one. And I'd probably think of something to do with it.

I'd drive it to the mailbox if nothing else. I have enough property to support a tractor like that, but my little Kubota works fine for my applications. I was recently at a Deer and Turkey expo and Kubota was there. I sat on the MX125. I fell in love! My wife told me to get down off the tractor, no running in the building and to behave myself...it was like I was a little kid.

 

[Podunkadunk]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Podunkadunk
...why not add a little class and reliablity to the collection

Key word; LITTLE

Maybe you're right...Besides, with your TBN screenname, everyone knows the truth anyhow

 

[D7E]

Some nice pictures.

How wide is that seeding train?

Do rock climbers ever get old?

On a bike you soon do (Broken bones) My x-rays look like a bag of nails and screws and plates. The seeder is 35 ft ,Quite lame compared to some around here , up to 60ft .

 

[firedog]

Prokop said:

Not so manly? Like wearing my wife underware while working with the tractor?

Of course, it would have been more "not so manly" to quote something out "Womans Day" or "Redbook" or anything other than

the latest Popular Mechanics issue:

A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly.
Specialization is for insects. Robert Heinlein

 

[curly]

If i had to buy a new tractor right now.. it's be a tough call vs money, over brand loyalty vs features.. etc.

Well, I had no brand loyalty...went into this new tractor thing wide open and blind as a bat. I found out there are many more brands than I ever heard of. And it was tougher on me because of the total lack of knowledge anything tractor-wise. In fact, I can't remember what even got me on the tractor craze. Could have been that JDBower dude who frequents another forum I'm on. He showed up with this fancy JD with back hoe and all kind of gadjits I never even dreamed of. Man, I aughta shoot him...or hug him , he deserves something of some sort I guess.

Almost bought several different colored ones...but it finally came down to getting what I thought was a really good deal on a used one. Yeah, color was not an issue at all with me...it's just a tough decision. Hopefully, one I'll never have to make again

 

[jdbower]

...or hug him

Ok, now *that's* probably the least manly pursuit mentioned!

At least you cook the right way, with fire.