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Don’t know what you will be doing Friday but I will be having a couple closed-chest heart surgeries. Your prayers will be appreciated. During my hospitalization in January a Cardiologist did a Coronary Abrasion to correct Arterial Fibrillation which resulted from the removal of blood clots from my lungs. Follow up imaging and appointments revealed Hart Flutter and the likelihood that a Watchman device would be called for as well. The Watchman device is sort of a miniature umbrella that will be placed in the heart to close off the appendage of the heart that develops clots. Needless to say, I will be under general anastasis for all of this. The route of entry will be a long catheter that will be inserted in a large vane in the leg. I will be laying on an x-ray table with a receiver hanging directly over me. A Radiologist will monitor the procedures on a huge screen so the Cardiologist can see exactly where the device is being placed. Once the location has been confirmed my heart will be stopped while the Watchman is deployed and seated, then he will start my heart and confirm there are no leaks. The insertion device will be removed and the x-ray turned off and they will prepare for the next procedure, two Ablations. The difference between heart flutter and murmur is the murmur is caused by valve leakage and Flutter is caused by the electrical impulses from the brain not always getting where they should be. The analogy the Cardiologist used was right up my alley, he said it is like a pair of spark plug wires that are arcing to one another, the cylinder that should get the spark receives less than it should and the other cylinder gets a spark at the wrong time which fights against peak performance. Utilizing the same catheter the doctor will insert the mechanism used for this procedure, the x-ray unit will be reactivated, at this point he will stop my heart, do two Ablations inside the heart to block these nerves from each other, and then restart my heart. After a period of monitoring my heart if nothing else needs to be done the catheter will be removed and a vascular surgeon will close the vein. The Cardiologist doing both of these procedures specializes in Watchman installations, he did over 600 last year. I am extremely confident that everything will go well, but a prayer or two sure couldn’t hurt. Thank you in advance for your prayers. 953 nut AKA Dick Schmidt https://www.bch.org/media/video-center/bch-news-segments/watchman-implant-animation/

I came across this guy a few days ago in a group of tractors I bought from an estate. It appears to be in early production 1955, and has a fiberglass hood. It has welded on nuts for the grease zurks on the front steering, a solid bar axle stop no muffler clamp holes or shifter stop it also has a suspended fuel tank without a stand, along with a cable brake. The steering mechanism does appear to have been changed as the steering shaft is the only unpainted metal on the entire machine. The steering links appear similar to the rest except the steering link attaches to the top of the drag bar on the one side and then downward on the other like standard. It has a 1200 Clinton 152 series and a large diameter rear end pulley.... The previous owner had it for 30 years. And it's exactly how he received it. I'm curious as to what the experts think? I know these little guys have had quite the life since new, but the lack of modification holes, and the completeness make me wonder if this truly is a survivor? I have more pics but hit my 16mb limit

A lost dog wanders through the jungle. In the distance a lion sees him and whispers: "I'm going to eat him, I have never seen anything like that before." The lion then began to approach the dog in a threatening manner. When the dog realized this, he panicked, but as he tried to run away, he saw a bone nearby, and he got the idea to speak out loud. "Lion meat is delicious!" The lion suddenly stopped and said: "Wow, this guy is stronger than he looks, I better go while I can." A monkey was watching this from the tree. Apparently, the monkey thought that if he told the lion, he would get something in return. Then the monkey told the lion the truth, and the lion got angry and said: "Go on my back, and I'll take you with me." And he began to run after the dog. When the dog saw this, he realized what had happened and began to panic even more. Then he had another idea, and he yelled: "Where the heck is that monkey! I told him to bring me another lion an hour ago!"

A guy sits down in a movie theater and notices that the man in front of him has brought his dog and it's sitting in the seat next to him. He thinks it's unusual, but he likes dogs so he decides that as long as it's not a distraction he won't mention it. The movie starts and pretty soon there's a funny part. The dog makes some low woofing sounds that seem like laughter. In a little while there's a sad part and the dog appears to be weeping. This continues throughout the film and the man sitting behind the dog is astounded. When the lights come up he taps the dog's owner on the shoulder and tells him, "I gotta say, and I know it sounds weird, but it seemed like your dog really enjoyed this movie." The dog owner looks at the dog and nods. "I know, it really is weird," he says, "because he absolutely hated the book."

Finished up the xc ski chair touch ups and kids size ski chair today... Fun projects!!!

Got my homegrown wide wheels ready for final sanding today.

What was even more useful than the first telephone? The second telephone.

Update: This tractor is now for sale locally. I know of this guy who has the ad, he's always having tractors for sale, so I'm sure he bought it at the auction to flipped it. Currently he wants $750 for it. Here is his ad: "OBO 14 hp Kohler ,48 inch  adjustable deck ,in front ,sharp Blades , no smoke. Tire chains ,runs like a top ,ready to mow today. It is a really fun tractor to mow with. It’s cool ,quiet spindles ,no rust.nice tractor!!!" If anyone is interested, pm me and I'll send the link, or just search fb for deals in my area. Pics from the ad:

What has 5 toes, but isn't your foot? My foot.

What do you get when you cross a dog with a calculator? A best friend you can count on.

I have a clean conscious, it's never been used.

What do you call a dog that can't bark? A hushpuppy.

Why do scuba divers always sit on the edge of the boat, then roll off backwards? Because if they rolled off forwards, they'd land in the boat.

The pony couldn't sing because it was a little horse.

Oops! Just saw the other thread on the tractor itself. Too early in the morning and still on my first cup.

Well I did do several laps, not on a Wheel Horse though.. matter of fact, not a four legged horse either Most of the laps are made with my Case International 585 as seen in the first pic. Manure hauling, paddock leveling, hay feeding, hauling rocks and stone all done with that machine.

Im slow but I am getting there. You know how it is an hour here and a few minutes there making shop time. Ready for final wet sanding and then some paint. Any recommendations for a rally color that closely matches the Wheel Horse silver/Rally color? I believe I will break out the spray gun instead of using spray bombs 💣. Its been hit and miss on the spray bombs lately some sprayed ok and then a few was awful.

October 15, 1955 Country music radio show "Grand Ole Opry" is first broadcast on television in a live hour-long show by ABC.

Now available: reproductions of the long discontinued and hard to find #102892 hydro control knobs as found on the C & D Series tractors. Machined from a solid piece of aluminum and finished with quality PPG products. Price is $35.00 each plus shipping. Private message me here, or call/ text during normal business hours. Please DO NOT COMMENT on this post, and no emails.

Thanks for the link. Sadly the times are changing but is allows old-timers like us to share a few memories with the younger generation if they will listen.

Bing Videos Sadly noone.

We do tend to get from time to time, and yes, I am a participant in that (some times) But, this is the Non category.

That is what the lip at the rear of the trailer is all about, you hang the ramps where you need the and move them as needed.

Picked up this 18' car trailer. Loved the powder coat red color (and no Uncle Jim they did not have lime green! at least in stock) The son dabbles in concrete work and we needed something just a little bit bigger looking into buying equipment. The logic was now we can haul it home if we find it! Plus, it can haul a few show machines on nice days. I will say after looking around and comparing what local dealers have, there was a huge difference in the quality. The bargain units looked like jr high welders put them together, and frames were skimped on a bit. Auction trailers were just priced right under new, I can't figure that one out. After you pay the price, buyer premium, transfer and tax it worked out to be little savings and no warranty. I ended up paying 15% more but got way better quality.

nice find! Didn’t you read Straight From The Horse’s Mouth? Lots of round hoods went to Spain for small scale farming.

Wow. When I saw the title of this thread I knew it was going to go off the rails. But I sure as heck didn’t see it going off in the varied directions it did. Bravo for the unpredictability. Steve

Finished my front weight set today.

Spent a few days gathering parts and painting. Put three coats of paint on the wood. Went out this morning and assembled it. Took it out front and did a photo op in front of the Halloween decorations. Used the matching Roper to move it. The wife threw in some deadheaded flowers to take to the compost while it was there. So it has already been put to work.

I would say that engine is original. Can't see anyone ever replacing a Kohler with a Tecky!

Back in the 1990's, I was a fan of Lorrie Morgan. She is only 4 foot eleven, but sang & performed well. I saw her live at both Foxwoods and the now long gone Warwick Musical Theatre several times... I mentioned TNN - The Nashville Network prior. I had purchased a TNN Motorsports denim shirt at the Fall NASCAR race in New Hampshire the year before I went to see her perform at Foxwoods. TNN was taping the show - I wore that shirt, had my ticket in the upper pocket - it covered the word "Motorsports", but the TNN was showing. I'm waiting to be seated and an usher takes me aside, thinking I was with the Network!! I get seated down front, center stage - i was not going to complain! And I got picked to go up on stage with another person from the crowd to have Lorrie sing to us! I still have the four minute VHS tape of that... Not bad.

I mowed the grass yesterday, about 3 hours worth.

That is a great idea. My first home built go-cart was somewhat like that. That way if I fell of or had a "stupid kid" moment and got off with the engine running it would stop.

On WSM from "The Mother Church", The Ryman Auditorium? TNN used to broadcast that live on Saturday nights... Back in the 1970's, the late great Marty Robbins was the last performer of the evening... last because he raced at the Nashville Speedway earlier that evening driving his "The El Paso Special". He was a great driver and stage performer.....

We can all play the What If Game. One thing is certain. This continent would have been settled and developed by someone. Did the correct pilgrims do it? https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=john+wayne+pilgrim+lines&mid=E77E969F225949C22F80E77E969F225949C22F80&churl=https%3a%2f%2fwww.youtube.com%2fchannel%2fUCrtQI0rT8Ur4KhMFLlcSrrQ&FORM=VIRE

to I can't help you on that muffler. I've never seen one like it but it's cool. So is the tractor. 1960 550. Do you have a history with it?

's how I would "do" weights as well... lots of reps with the doing all the work...! Feel the burn...

I love that exhaust with the two ports !

When Ford brought out the 9N in 1939, the stamping dies for the hood wasn't available yet. So, the first 600 to 700 9Ns had a cast aluminum hood, but they were painted gray in the factory. The rarity of the aluminum hoods, were were prone to crack, current owners have polished the aluminum to a bright shine and leave them unpainted. The video below (not mine) shows one of these polished aluminum 9Ns.

The coefficient of friction, area, and normal force the keys, right? Tread, chains, and ground condition determine the coefficient. Contact patch governs area. Weight is the normal force. They all must play together! Got to agree with both of you, a good looking trailer queen needs good traction hen being loaded onto the trailer.

You've just come to the most helpful Wheel Horse forum around. The choke and throttle levers and tread plate foot rest are found on the 1960 Suburban 400 or 550. The 400 would originally have a Kohler K91 4hp engine and the 550 would have a Tecumseh 5hp engine. The side of your engine looks like a Tecumseh with a starter. The on the 1960 model 550 the battery would have been under the seat. Very nice looking tractor. Rear fenders were an option. The missing belt guard helps slack the belt when using the clutch. They may have made some heavy wire fingers to help with clutching since it doesn't have the guard. That tractor would have what we call the 3 piece transmission which has a cast iron center section and flat steel side plates. The rear wheel rims look black like the rear axle seals may be leaking. These transmission are not hard to replace seals, and possible axle bushings

2026 new and they come with a warranty, but I would not expect to much, you know fine print.

I hate 6" tires I'm two and two at getting them off in one piece and cutting. Once off they have to have tubes as the beads are all torn up. Had to cut one 2 ply 8" off that was rusted to the rim, nothing there to push against.

I have had the small Harbor Freight for over 25 years the large about 20 also have a few other tire tools. Have never had to take WH tire to the Tire shop.. Wound up cutting a couple off with a sawzall. 20 or so WHs, 3 Large tractors two military vehicles and 20 miles to a good tire place... You do it your self....

Need to see some Wheelhorse's doing some laps in that arena too

Praying for you all day tomorrow, Richard.

Homemade and certainly one of a kind.

That is sweet - my brother still has Dad's 9N, need to get him to check for aluminum but I'm pretty sure it's not aluminum. I owned an 8N for quite a few years, not a whole lot of difference between the 2 models at first glance. Wish I still had that tractor. I see these all over the place, begging for rescue, but I don't have the time or the money.