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Round two of 953 nut’s medical mishaps is almost over. When I was discharged from the hospital a week and a half ago a new medication, Eliquis, was prescribed. We filled the prescription and headed home in anticipation of the impending snow storm. Having just undergone two surgeries I did not go to the shop and bring the 418-C with snow plow up to the house as I normally would have, we would just have to allow the snow to melt. Eliquis is a blood thinner and the entail dosage instructions from the doctor were double the normal dosage for the first five days. On the second day I began to feel a bit weak but didn’t give it much thought. At about 2:00 AM I felt very weak and threw up some BLACK stuff (that is a sign of internal bleeding) but being a MAN I shrugged it off and returned to bed. About 6:00 AM I had my wife call 911. Our steep, unplowed driveway was impassable and the EMTs and paramedics came up on foot lugging all of their equipment. One of the EMTs knew a fellow about a mile away who has a Kubota side-by-side 4 WD with locking differentials who responded to this early morning plea. The Kubota got me down to the ambulance and the took me directly to a medivac helicopter. Twenty minutes later I was at the trauma center and receiving transfusions. The Eliquis had triggered a previously undiagnosed ulcer in my small intestine to bleed. Less than an hour from my arrival at the trauma center I weas on the operating table, the ulcer was being clamped off as even more transfusions were being administered. Further testing revealed the blood vessel to the ulcer was also bleeding and a second procedure stopped that. After an additional week in the hospital I am now in a rehab center to regain some strength and glad to be alive.

This is only pic I took of pushing snow. Lost my son on 1-26-26 and just now getting back to some sort of normalcy. Appreciate all your thoughts and prayers for me and my family. Im pretty sure @cafoose meet him when he brought me back a tub cart from Big Show and we picked it up at his place when he got back with it. Hope everyone is doing well. Mods if this is inappropriate post in any way feel free to delete/move if need be.

Glad they got you in time. Blood thinners are dangerous stuff... Get well and stay that way!!

Very sorry for your loss. Unfortunately I know exactly what your going through. I lost my son on 12/17/23 at age 27. He left a wife and 2 kids under age 3. The past few years have had their rough moments for sure, but time will dull the pain some. I see my son in my 2 grand kids every week. The memories that follow are definitely bittersweet. I know it's hard, but hang in there. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers!

I can as I lost a daughter and the old saying time heals all wounds was made up by someone who has never lost like this. Speaking from experience there are ways to ease the loss. If it helps you can hang on us. Thoughts and prayers Squirrely.

The serve thier purpose preventing blockages, but do create bleeding problems. After my internal bleeding problem in December I stopped all my aspirin and blood thinner meds that I had been on for 30 years. After two months off all meds, my blood test this morning showed all is OK. These bleeding problems are some scary stuff especially when you are snowed in. So thankful help was able to get to you in time Richard.

Just spoke with Richard last night, he's in rehab to get his strength back and on his feet, may be a week, maybe more, depends on how hard he wants to go after it. He thought he might be posting within a couple of days. He sounds good and is in good spirits. so please continue to keep him in mind.

Moody Blues

Found a gallon of reducer and enough hardener in my double secret stash. Sometimes it pays to be a hoarder.

That was my problem with the clear. I try to forget the number of red finishes I destroyed trying to clear coat it per the manufacturers destructions. Ignore those and do it Mikes way. I'm sure the durability isn't up to using hardener but I can't help but believe it's better than without the clear. I with I would have had the courage to try it when I did my 400. It's being pampered sitting on display in a three season front porch on SR 331 so I guess it really doesn't matter now.

Hood and gas tank painted

Sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine it in any way.

Was not aware of this.From our Hearts to yours and family, God bless. We have had the same happen here. Step son passed 3 years ago at 31. Patti is at the Cemetery every Saturday morning for a visit except Winter time as the Town does not plow it. Take care my friend.

@WHX?? @Buckeyes Hate that yall know how it feels, thanks for everyone's prayers and thoughts. I debated on posting anything about this, but strange as it seems it has brought me some comfort and thanks again to everyone.

For about 30 years I plowed the barn for my local Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Several times during bad snowstorms I would follow or even go ahead of the ambulance to help get them to the call. Plowing a driveway while the ambulance is waiting to get in the driveway can be a little stressful! During the worst storms I would just stay at the ambulance barn and plow the parking lot every 2” Once during one of those storms a call came in, one of the volunteers asked if I could go there ahead of them and gave me the address. It was one of my accounts!! It’s an old estate two miles from there and has a driveway 1/3 of a mile long. I got it open and just enough room to turn the ambulance around. It always felt good being able to be there to help make a difference. @953 nut I’m glad to hear that you’re doing better Richard 👍🏻

Down at the brothers cleaning up some left over snow using a 310-8. Wow what a difference between arm strong manual and hydro! With the shifting and manual lift, being a contortionist on the hill holding the brake and using the clutch, wears a man out. This one will be up for sale in the spring, well maintained, nice mower deck

But Maine would disappear under the sea.

I edited that for ya

Yup. I did this Commando 20 years ago for my grandson. Regal rattle only. It's actually holding up pretty well and he's not easy on it. Most of the battle scars on it would have done the same thing to a real paint job.

Showing your age Plunge ... The only clear I had any luck with is this. Thought it would turn ugly like a car rim. I have a Onan screen to a paint maybe I'll play with some clear. The thing with the paint that Dan uses it has a amazing gloss right out of the gun. The thing I notice with the Van acrylic is the first coat doesn't gloss but then hit it again and it just pops. Note the 30 Minute recoat on the can. I'm done with the RO in regal. Tired of tossing a half a can caused it plugged up. Not that I don't like the shade of red it produces but it just doesn't pop like other stuff. Apparently with out clear anyway. This is the stuff Dan uses except out of a gun. I really love it. Unfortunately they quit making it in acrylic now just a strait enamel.

Jim That was very nice gesture on your part. Sgrlgtr I can’t even imagine how that must feel.. You are good people. Stay strong.

No he really doesn't ... think he's addicted that stupid FB now. Maybe we should round up a posse and go after him ... bring him back from the dark side. Used to be we couldn't get rid of him. He started a page/group or whatever there called cool wheel horse pics. I'm still ticked off at him he wouldn't part with those nice HLs he had on a pull start tractor with no battery at he BS.

Yep! Theres a lesson there all us “men” should learn (but we won’t) Happy to see ya posting !!!

Gear dives have their place...roto tillers and mowing with steep grade changes (set it and forget it no hydro over run/slow down)....but for speed control for your blower and plowing ...and the faster reverse not it mention hydro lift they win hands down. I want to downsize my herd but the Sunstrands are staying.

Prayers for continued recovery...

When I had that blower on my 520H. I added an extension to bring the crank into the cab thru the cab slot. It's been a while, but I think I cut the 1/2" dia crank rod and used a length of 3/8" pipe as an extension. I drilled the 3/8" pipe open to accept the 1/2" crank ends and then drilled and pinned the parts together. I also added a crank support inside the cab

If only we could find a way to profitably export rocks!

Back in 2016 (?) Trina and I traveled to the Midwest to visit an old friend of hers. We flew to Minn/St. Paul and she drove to Mandan ND. Having both been born n raised in New England we were FLABBERGASTED by the lack of rocks out there. Every several hundred feet there would be a pile. Some that would fit in a pickup truck. Most a little larger. The biggest pile we saw was about half the size of our ranch style house. And that was HUGE to them.

I was surprised to find that the spindle on later tractors, in this case a Raider 9 or a 1976 B/C series, are shorter than an 854. You can see the shaft collar that I used on my 854.

Plowing snow, wicked cold, other family vehicles breaking down, things have been a slow process. The transmission is in, along with the transfercase, and I’m working through the challenges of a custom cooler.

Never had that issue. I think the Rusty Cans pic up some negative vibes from you. Maybe be a little bit nicer too them! Next time you come to the show bring a couple of small parts to paint and some Rusty Regal and some clear. You paint one and I'll paint one. See what happens. Craig has a personal page with nothing on it. Here is the picture group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504576093451185

My deepest sympathy. January was a tough month. Prayers for all.

I just read this and became aware. I dont have fitting words. But I do offer prayers for all. Condolences.

i was also unaware. please accept my condolences

Rim widths did change alot over the years and spindle lengths with them. I've used spacers up front on several machines to make up the distance. I don't think Wheel Horse ever used them but they do come in handy if your wheels need replaced. TSC carries packs of 3/4 machine washers that work well for smaller gaps, and 3/4 collar locks work well for larger ones.

So sorry for your loss, I will keep you and your family in my prayers. If there's anything I can do to help let me know

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers with you and your family.

So sorry to learn of your loss. My condolences to you and your loved ones.

A terrible thing you have my deepest sympathy

Very sorry for your loss. God bless.

I was also unaware. My family will be praying for yours. I'm very sorry for your loss.

I am sorry for your loss. Nobody should have to go through that.

Thoughts and prayers for your son, you and your family.

So sorry to hear of your loss. God bless.

The sheet metal that I primed gray yesterday received a mist coat red oxide today. This will serve as a guide coat when I'm wet sanding. Sand all the red oxide off and you know you are finished. Out with the rims & primed sheet metal, in with all the rest of the parts that need to be painted red. First 2 coats of red oxide enamel primer. Then sit back for an hour and wait for the primer to flash off completely. ( Waiting is my least favorite part of painting ) Finally time to let the red fly. @wallfish Yesterdays gray floor is now red.

My 98 Saturn is parked right out side the garage door. Maybe I should move it? Hate to get over spray on that classic machine/work beater/chick magnet.

I can spray paint outside in the summer on a calm day. Park my truck 5 blocks away upwind and still have red paint on the clay bar when I detail it!

Spent some quality time with my spray gun today. It has been almost a year since we've been together. Sheet metal all received a generous build up of urethane primer. Seat and rims are now blanketed in IH Off White.

I as well am sorry to read that. My prayers are with you and the rest of the family.