Wierd things that have happened

[k0ua]

A few years ago I found a bolt in the center of my concrete driveway. It was unusual looking, fine thread and markings on the head that seemed familiar but not common. Nice and shiny, obviously a quality product, I set it aside for a few days looking at it occasionally. It finally dawned on me, the head markings were similar to some I'd seen on my Grasshopper diesel mower. That mower was approximately 8 years old, and mowed roughly 4 - 6 acres weekly, but I rarely crossed the concrete drive. It took quite a bit of research to find the actual bolt dimensions and then trace it using parts lists to the possible locations on the mower. Turns out it was the most concealed engine mount bolt from the Kubota engine, not visible and only detectable by feel. No doubt it was not torqued properly due to it's location. I did check the rest of the bolts after that too. But what are the odds of it falling out on the concrete driveway in clear view after hundreds of hours of mowing lawn?

You should have went immediately to the nearest store and bought a lottery ticket.

 

[Industrial Toys]

A metal detector is a must have for lost parts. But also a home built flame thrower to make small lost parts findable in grass.

Biggest tree I think I ever cut at that time. My almost new Stihl 036 saw got pinched as the tree fell. The saw fell out as the tree detached, and then bounced on the saw destroying it completely. .

 

[/pine]

A metal detector is a must have for lost parts. But also a home built flame thrower to make small lost parts findable in grass.

Biggest tree I think I ever cut at that time. My almost new Stihl 036 saw got pinched as the tree fell. The saw fell out as the tree detached, and then bounced on the saw destroying it completely. .

Boring Company flamethrower shipments to start in two weeks

 

[Xfaxman]

If you are going to use a flame thrower, get this one. The World's First Ever Skid Steer Flamethrower | Skid Steer Solutions

Also handy for starting burn piles. :laughing:

 

[banc123]

6 years ago this year June 30th, I kept my tractor at a farm where we camped near my hunt club 2hrs from home. Unknown to me someone had hot wired my Ford 4000 and in the process messed up the neutral saftey. I cranked it while standing next to it like a 1,000 times before and it imediatley fired and ran slap over me with fluid filled tires. Crushed my pelvis and ribs and then the tiller attached smacked me in the face as the tines crawled over my bare legs (shorts). Had been on blood thinners for year from a blood clot after a knee surgery. The small county hospital didn't have my blood type. Ended up getting a helicopter ride ($48,000) back to the big city 2hrs away, spent 2 weeks in ICU and then 4 weeks in a rehab hospital.

Lesson , never ever, never ever, turn that key when you're not in the seat. Things that shouldn't happen do happen.

 

[oosik]

Wholly cow - I guess there must be a legit use for that big 'ol weeny roaster.

banc123 - your vivid description makes my poor old shoulders ache. I occasionally will start the tractor while standing along side - I'm going to quit that!!! Medivac copters go for $24K per hour. You know - I'm not all that sure that I'm worth that much. I think I'd make sure the insurance was going to pay or just tell them to "leave me here" and see how it works out.

 

[coldsteelva]

Wholly cow - I guess there must be a legit use for that big 'ol weeny roaster.

banc123 - your vivid description makes my poor old shoulders ache. I occasionally will start the tractor while standing along side - I'm going to quit that!!! Medivac copters go for $24K per hour. You know - I'm not all that sure that I'm worth that much. I think I'd make sure the insurance was going to pay or just tell them to "leave me here" and see how it works out.

For you folks that live in rural areas, the other helpful TBN folks turned me onto 'Helicopter Insurance' - yes, it is pretty much like it sounds. If you know who your local air evac provider is look them up online and see if they offer insurance or 'memberships'.

I live in an area serviced by PHI (AirCare is the callsign) and for just $200, anyone living under my roof is covered for helicopter transport via their service (nationally) for 5 years. Living in rural areas, or where traffic is awful - anything larger than a paper cut has the potential to warrant a helicopter transport. If your insurance caps out, you might be on the hook for a huge, life affecting bill. By having this membership, the provider will accept ANY insurance payment as payment in full. If me, my wife and son NEVER use it, then I have done my part to sustain this vital lifeline for others.

 

[oosik]

I live very rural and at the same time only 25 miles from Spokane. Ten years ago the wife had a life threatening experience. A VERY enlightening experience for me. It was not that she needed helicopter transport - it was that it took the paramedics an hour to arrive at my front door after they were called.

Not much I can do about that situation. It gives a person reason to pause and reflect though. I've often thought of subscribing to heli transport out here but it takes a paramedic or doctor to authorize this transportation. If I can call for help and live to see the paramedics - I probably don't need helicopter transport either.

 

[Industrial Toys]

I think I live on a flight path for the air ambulance. The Orange one of which management STOLE millions from the Ontario Tax Payer. Anyway, anytime I see or hear one, I have to wonder what someone did now?

 

[oosik]

Neighbors son got caught up in one of their round balers. Not life threatening - but pretty embarrassing. He was stuck there for about five hours. I guess he was lucky - he could have been baled. Working on a problem while the tractor was still running.