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I gave up on Windows completely in 2007. I spent WAY too much time fixing, downloading drivers, updating and eventually the occasional re-install of the OS. My first Mac was a 20" iMac. Since I bought it I think that it's hung once where the power button had to be pressed to free it up, other than that it just works! Kids now a days have a lot of homework which requires a computer, so late 2011, I bought a Macbook Pro laptop. Again I couldn't be happier (except when liquid spilled and fried the mother board). The computer is fast and super reliable. This year for Christmas I got my son and me a Mac Mini. This will be hooked up to the television and server as a 3rd computer as well as a media center, central backup and Minecraft server. The Mac Mini is going to be perfect since it's low power consumption and virtually silent when running. Can't wait to unwrap this and put it to use! Oh, and for you Windows guys, it'll be fitted with VMWare Fusion and multiple versions Windows (still have to get a windows 7 key though) If you're on the fence about a computer, consider a Mac, yes they're more expensive but the thing just works!

Ground was a little damp, but had a good day of it. Used a 10 inch Brinley and for a few rows a 8 or 9 inch slot hitch plow. Here are some pics, more comments and maybe pics later. Also brought along my IH Cub Cadet 1650, but had some issues getting it to run under load. Plowing with the 520H with Matt's foot control kit was a pleasure.

That snow don't stand a chance against your snow fleet Jake.

A little late to this thread, but finally got some good pics of my snow herd. Have a c141 with blower, 702 with blade, 401 with blade, and a 867 with grader blade. Whatever these can't handle my dad's 06 Silverado does. lol

" Back when Stevasaurus was a teenager and let me tell ya thats almost well definitely a half-century !!! Yikes!!! A Long time ago!! " Dino's still a pup huh ? Oh, Hi Steve

It's Lord Palmerston, Prime Minister during Queen Victoria's reign Craig. He was born and lived in Romsey. BTW he usually ends up with a bucket on his head as part of the New Year's Eve revelry in town (photo: tripadvisor.co.uk)

Scott, I love the group pics with the kids proudly wearing their wh gear... I wear mine proudly as well. And I do agree with all the recent comments. This thread is great reading. As for time constraints, you really do need to break down completion of all stages right up to the very last club meeting. If you need to take shortcuts such as sandblasting and powdercoating, that is what you have to do. Nothing wrong with outsourcing some of the work. Those are processes you can explain to the kids that are much different than hand sanding and painting but can produce beautifully restored parts as well. There are alternative processes to what they have actually experienced that can be time saving when undergoing any restoration project. The bottom line is to have all parts ready for assembly by X date. Final stages of assembly will be the most proud moments for your kids and I am sure for you as well. So enjoy the rest of this ride. It will be a most special time these kids will remember for the rest of their lives. Scott, best wishes to you and your family for a Merry Christmas and a truly Happy New Year!!!

My neighbor gave me a sweet potato slip that grew into a huge vine covering 8'x10'. In the early fall I dug up 50lbs of sweet potato's that tasted GREAT. I do not know what variety. Thanks Francis

The surprises just keep on coming for these kids! Just received this goody box in the mail here at school and will be passing out these awesome t-shirts and hats to the kids tonight. They have no idea what is in store for them and I will try and capture some expressions once they receive them. A big thank you to Ron Greco and Edward Palmer for wanting to do this for the kids. What an amazing gesture of kindness. Merry Christmas to all of you!!!!!!

Thought I'd post what I suppose would be termed an 'e-card' Every year the local churches get together and produce a card which they deliver to every home listing all the services held over Christmas. In the past this has been a cheaply poduced affair but this year they excelled with a proper card with typical photo of Romsey town center which I thought I'd share. The roads leading from the square are all lit with strings of colored bulbs which I've always thought are best since I was a child - part of the magic of Christmas. This year Test Valley Borough Council (of which Romsey is part) said sorry but no money for lights and Romsey Town Council responded with *** you, we'll find it from somewhere and the lights are good as ever. Anyone else got photos of their town at Christmas? Merry Christmas and have a good one from Andy

The most fun you can have with your clothes on.

Sorry for belated reply,............. got lost in the other Forums. Yeah !, I'm sure it is possible, if like has been said...you can throw a lot of money at it. It has already been done though with full size cars (2007-ish)!. You only need to think where there might be a bunch of renowned English Petrol Heads and come up with Top Gear UK. Here's an example, enjoy - http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=14&cad=rja&sqi=2&ved=0CHQQFjAN&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.flixxy.com%2Ftop-gear-rc-cars.htm&ei=Z92wUv-nLo-ShQfpioDYDg&usg=AFQjCNGqmG-vhohWuwlrTYQ1Lg2LxmjGvQ . Lots of terrific hobby and pastime skills on here and never tire of seeing the great things produced and interests persued . That is not a 1/4 scale. What I am suggesting is a full 1/4 or 1/8th scale model.. Completely operational with hydraulics. The detail on it would be outstanding. I know the talent lies in the RS team... I would be willing to donate to this project. Karl??? This could be something that could be auctioned off at the annual Wheel Horse event..... Put the proceeds back into RS....and another model..

My GT is next in line for you to refurbish. So,,,, I am thinking you may have found your calling.. every thought about opening up a body shop for tractors of all sorts? Serious,,, very nice work.

You are a man on a mission. Go Matt Go!

The new seal posted above looks like a seal for a hydro trans

The duck belonged to a guy that was collecting funds for charity , the duck has tinsle around its neck & would just go up to people & wander into the shops

I remember Ed Podolak as a KC Chief wearing out the Dolphins in the Christmas Day AFC Champ game. What was that 1973? I thought that He musta been corn fed!

John, I don't remember seeing that game, but I bet it was a good one with the score of 27-24 ! Stevasaurus, I always knew you were a great guy !

Yes...it was 50 years ago...in the 60's. I never thought I would reach 30 years old at that point. Missouri had a really good team this year...not lucky like Iowa. I watched the Mizzu vs Auburn game...that was a great game, and Mizzu could have won that. I am actually a Missouri fan for the most part...unless they are playing Illinois in basketball in St. Louis. They should be able to handle OK St. in their bowl game. John is reliving the past at the moment...like this Iowa team compares to some Iowa teams from long ago...not. Next year, we will remember how they lost to LSU.

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I had a 1963 Montgomery Ward Garden Mark Squire, which was actually a Simplicity 725 with MW badges. I got it with a 42 inch deck and a Sickle bar mower just like the one pictured. What a pain in the @ZZ to use that thing. The tractor was awesome. I gave it to a neighbor several years ago when I moved and have regretted it ever since. I sold the sickle mower in a yard sale for $50, twenty years ago and have not regretted that! But, yes, I agree the sickle bar pictured is a Simplicity.

I'd pay $300 for that one in a heartbeat (even with the broken trans).

Yes i stuck them on, but first making sure they were both facing the same way Yes any sweet tin will work as long as it has chocolates in it. Hadnt realised Cadburys have just gone over to plastic tubs. But Roses are still metal, but as long as it fits the wheel. The weights are 12v, as thats what the batteries were i used. No, they need to be discharged when dismantled. And then when on the tractor, just drive around and they charge themselves due to centrifugal force. The left wheel is usually negative and right wheel positive, unless you fit them back to front! In which case you need to drive every where backwards to charge them Thanks for the reply,it has helped me tremendously.I was plowing snow and could not get traction.I switched wheels with the weights and have great traction now.I suppose the polarity must have been reversed.

SO AWESOME!!!! :bow-blue: MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTtc2pM1boE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZvjPCcHI4g

Well the big reveal happened and they were amazed!!!! I still am in awe of everything that has taken place. I can't believe what this has turned into. We are all blessed and very thankful. Here are two pictures of the kids in their new duds! Unfortunately a couple were missing due to sickness/appointments. They couldn't believe that complete strangers to them wanted to do this for them. The first picture is what I requested and the second one shows their true personalities. They are a bunch of goof balls! As far as I know this will be the last update of 2013. That is if we don't receive any more unexpected surprises. What a ride this has been so far. Looking forward to updating in January 2014! Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Harrison Elementary Garden Tractor Club!

Not saying it's not a WH, but I've never seen one like that, kinda reminds me of a Simplicity one.

What size is recommended for the C-125?

Winner picks highlighted in red... Thursday, Dec. 26 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl at Detroit Bowling Green (10-3) vs. Pittsburgh (6-6), 5 p.m. (ESPN-25). Poinsettia Bowl at San Diego Northern Illinois (12-1) vs. Utah State (8-5), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN-25). Friday, Dec. 27 Military Bowl at Annapolis, Md. Marshall (9-4) vs. Maryland (7-5), 1:30 p.m. (ESPN-25). Texas Bowl at Houston Minnesota (8-4) vs. Syracuse (6-6), 5 p.m. (ESPN-25) Fight Hunger Bowl at San Francisco BYU (8-4) vs. Washington (8-4), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN-25). Saturday, Dec. 28 Pinstripe Bowl at New York Notre Dame (8-4) vs. Rutgers (6-6), 11 a.m. (ESPN-25). Belk Bowl at Charlotte, N.C. Cincinnati (9-3) vs. North Carolina (6-6), 2:20 p.m. (ESPN-25). Russell Athletic Bowl at Orlando, Fla. Miami (9-3) vs. Louisville (11-1), 5:45 p.m. (ESPN-25). Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl at Tempe, Ariz. Kansas State (7-5) vs. Michigan (7-5), 9:15 p.m. (ESPN-25). Monday, Dec. 30 Armed Forces Bowl at Fort Worth, Texas Middle Tennessee (8-4) vs. Navy (7-4), 10:45 a.m. (ESPN-25). Music City Bowl at Nashville, Tenn. Mississippi (7-5) vs. Ga. Tech (7-5), 2:15 p.m. (ESPN-25). Alamo Bowl at San Antonio Oregon (10-2) vs. Texas (8-4), 5:45 p.m. (ESPN-25). Holiday Bowl at San Diego Arizona State (10-3) vs. Texas Tech (7-5), 9:15 p.m. (ESPN-25). Tuesday, Dec. 31 AdvoCare V100 Bowl at Shreveport, La. Arizona (7-5) vs. Boston College (7-5), 11:30 a.m. (ESPN-25). Sun Bowl at El Paso, Texas Virginia Tech (8-4) vs. UCLA (9-3), 1 p.m. (KOTV-6). AUTOZONE LIBERTY, Memphis, Tenn. Rice (10-3) vs. Mississippi St. (6-6) , 4:00 PM (ESPN) Chick-fil-A Bowl at Atlanta Texas A&M (8-4) vs. Duke (10-3), 7 p.m. (ESPN-25). Wednesday, Jan. 1 Heart of Dallas Bowl at Dallas UNLV (7-5) vs. North Texas (8-4), 11 a.m. (ESPNU). Gator Bowl at Jacksonville, Fla. Nebraska (8-4) vs. Georgia (8-4), 11 a.m. (ESPN2-26). Capital One Bowl at Orlando, Fla. Wisconsin (9-3) vs. South Carolina (10-2), Noon (KTUL-8). Outback Bowl at Tampa, Fla. Iowa (8-4) vs. LSU (9-3), Noon (ESPN-25). Rose Bowl at Pasadena, Calif. Stanford (11-2) vs. Michigan State (12-1), 4 p.m. (ESPN-25) Fiesta Bowl at Glendale, Ariz. Baylor (11-1) vs. UCF (11-1), 7:30 p.m. (ESPN-25). Thursday, Jan. 2 Sugar Bowl at New Orleans Alabama (11-1) vs. Oklahoma (10-2), 7:30 p.m. (ESPN-25). Friday, Jan. 3 Orange Bowl at Miami Ohio State (12-1) vs. Clemson (10-2), 7 p.m. (ESPN-25). Cotton Bowl at Arlington, Texas Missouri (11-2) vs. Oklahoma State (10-2), 6:30 p.m. (KOKI-5/23) Saturday, Jan. 4 BBVA Compass Bowl at Birmingham, Ala. Vanderbilt (8-4) vs. Houston (8-4), Noon (ESPN-25) Sunday, Jan. 5 GoDaddy.com Bowl at Mobile, Ala. Arkansas State (7-5) vs. Ball State (10-2), 8 p.m. (ESPN-25). Monday, Jan. 6 BCS National Championship at Pasadena, Calif. Florida State (13-0) vs. Auburn (12-1), 7:30 p.m. (ESPN-25)

Reviewed the statistics on My YOUTUBE Videos posted under--- Lane Ranger Wheel Horse --- and I have had over 103,731 views on the almost 60 videos on my channel! I was impressed with that number! Views 103,731 â–² Estimated minutes watched 14,837 HERE IS THE LINK IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN ANY OF THEM (or Just Want to See Some More Wheel Horses !): www.youtube.com/user/LaneRanger

Congrats Lane, much deserved!

Many "good" OPE dealers / small engine shops stock various diameters of the inner wire and outer cable housing. I would try replacing the inner wire first. It should only cost two or three dollars at the most. Here's a video of a quick & easy way to put the "Z" bend on the end of the cable:

Well we got some snow this past weekend, and the blade worked much better. We had around 2 or 3 inches of extremely wet/heavy snow. I moved the pin that adjusts the tilt of the blade to the second hole so it sits straighter up and down. The wear bar didn't seem to wear at all this past time, and I bladed twice as much snow. I am going to keep playing with the blade to see if I can get it to work just a little better, it works better blading to the right than the left. But overall I'm happy with it Lane Ranger: Thanks for the help, my blade actually came with the long lift link but I was afraid it would tear something up since there was no give between the blade and the lift. I might have to try it putting that piece on to see if it helps. I think I'm also going to put just a little weight on the blade. I tried that this weekend, and it seemed to help some.

Yesterday was a monumental day for the Tractor Club. Last night I was able to attend, and present, the school board meeting. In order for the new building to be started it must go through the proper protocols and have the donation accepted by the school board as a formality. Though most just breeze through without any opposition, we were somewhat nervous that we would have to come back with more details as it would be a building that would be placed on the school property. I can understand their reasoning to keep the property looking clean and pleasing to the eye. After many different topics were discussed during the meeting it was time to address the club building. They asked me to come forward and share what was happening with our project. The overwhelming support and smiles that I received were amazing. I still feel like this whole thing is very surreal and hoping that no one will pinch me to wake me up from this dream. I did not get asked one detail about the building itself but they were all very eager to hear about what the kids are doing. Needless to say I was on cloud 9 last night as I left the administration building. So good news is............WE ARE APPROVED! Now the building can commence as I do the leg work to get things prepared....ie electric, permits, site work, etc... I am so thankful for all of those that have made this project a huge blessing to these kids. No matter what you have offered up to the group, it is an amazing gesture and one that is very much appreciated!!!!! Unfortunately there will be no club meeting tomorrow night due to the cold weather and no place to work. The good news is...........that will be changing soon! Merry Christmas and a Happy and healthy New Year to all of you from the Harrison Elementary Garden Tractor Club!

it could be done for sure. there's already a huge following for r/c construction equipment, dozers, backhoes, dump trucks, 18wheelers. you'd just need a bunch of parts from various existing models and bulid a frame from fiberglass/carbonfiber/aluminun. i might have to try it someday. the snowblower would be tough, but a blade is no problem, even a FEL. you mean like a model? i was thinking about remote controlling an existing wheel horse Koen

it could be done for sure. there's already a huge following for r/c construction equipment, dozers, backhoes, dump trucks, 18wheelers. you'd just need a bunch of parts from various existing models and bulid a frame from fiberglass/carbonfiber/aluminun. i might have to try it someday. the snowblower would be tough, but a blade is no problem, even a FEL.

Very cool! I just watched a couple of them. I was going to subscribe but it wanted to link to my Google account. I've never cared for gmail so I passed for now. I'll take another look later today.

Well, before something else happens in "MY" thread between you girls...here are my picks... BOWLING GREEN, NORTHERN ILLINOIS, MARYLAND, MINNESOTA, WASHINGTON, NOTRE DAME, NORTH CAROLINA, LOUISVILLE, KANSAS ST., NAVY, GEORGIA TECH., OREGON,, ARIZONA ST., ARIZONA, VIRGINIA TECH, MISSISSIPPI ST., TEXAS A&M, NORTH TEXAS, GEORGIA, WISCONSIN, LSU, MICHIGAN ST, BAYLOR, ALABAMA, OHIO ST., MISSOURI, VANDERBILT, BALL ST., FLORIDA ST. Just so you all know...I picked the games first (from what I knew) and then checked out the stats and standings...I did not really change one pick, after looking at the stats... and I am not going to jinx myself now by saying I know what I am talking about...you have to pick to try to beat me...I did not agree with everything that Vegas said either. OMG...I picked the Big Ten to win 4 games...what am I thinking??? I really think that Minnesota and Wisconsin will win their games...I am 51/49 with Michigan St. because of their defense...Ohio St. is a toss up with Clemson (Ohio St. may have been over-rated) . Michigan, Nebraska, Iowa...you guys have been a thorn in my side all year...never know which team is going to show up...I can't wait until you guys have to deal with Rutgers and Maryland..(who are both playing in bowls) If any of you 3 win your bowl games...it is a good thing for the Big Ten...and I am really pulling for you...but you would still be a thorn in my side.

Thanks for all the positive comments guys, glad you liked it Yes i stuck them on, but first making sure they were both facing the same way Yes any sweet tin will work as long as it has chocolates in it. Hadnt realised Cadburys have just gone over to plastic tubs. But Roses are still metal, but as long as it fits the wheel. The weights are 12v, as thats what the batteries were i used. No, they need to be discharged when dismantled. And then when on the tractor, just drive around and they charge themselves due to centrifugal force. The left wheel is usually negative and right wheel positive, unless you fit them back to front! In which case you need to drive every where backwards to charge them

Excellent video,but I have a couple technical questions.Since I cant find Hero tins,would a generic tin be ok.And I was also wondering,are your weights 6 or 12 volt,and is it necessary to charge them before each use?

Great Vidio. I guess eating two tins of cookies would add a little weight in the seat as well.

Regarding the downward pressure, there is a solid link that Wheel Horse made for the Snowplow/Dozer blade that places more pressure on the plow -mostly from the weight of the plow and frame but you can use the lift handle to exert more downward pressure as you are moving forward. The Part No is #7706. There are a couple postings on Red Square on this and you can do a search in the search box for the 7706 solid link and read up on this. Here are a few pictures for you: Personally, I don't think the solid link is that great an idea when pushing snow. You just can't see all the obstructions out there when plowing. It is good or better applied when moving soil, snad or gravel!

Excellent job! Thanks a bunch!

Thanks guys ! Sorry for being scarce, but life has been getting in the way lol. Anyhow, figured I'd post this one up also. Any guesses what this one morphs into? It has big fluid filled tires... ,,,and double hydraulics like a C-195, and a foot operated DCL (from Doc) Electric PTO clutch on a Kohler K341 16hp. If you guessed that it's a C-160 HD, you are correct. Complete 520 chassis with gear reduction steering and a complete mid-1970's C-160 body.

I to have ordered from him and not only is he friendly but his prices are resonable, shipping is fast and his quality is bar none!

Hat's off to Glen. I've ordered from him and he is great to deal with. Top quality products at a very good price. Most importantly sometimes the only place you can find some of these items. Keep up the good work Glen.

Glen, make very nice products, I have many of them, with out him we would all be hunting for items that are no longer made, and used are very hard to find