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My home caught fire this afternoon. No one was injured (one cat had some smoke inhalation) but the house is not habitable. Shockingly, my garage area and tractors was the only part that recieved no damage. The fire was in the attic, and only two rooms were badly burned. Unfortunately the rest of the damage came from putting it out. Ceilings were pulled down and tonight when I left, whatever wasn't torn down was falling from all the water required to put it out. Not sure what comes next but I ask that those of you who believe will keep my family in your prayers. It's gonna be tough for a while on us just having somewhere to call home. And thank God for first responders. They were on site 2 minutes after I called 911. Amazing individuals! And thanks ahead of time for the prayers. The fact that my family is safe is a blessing in itself!

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Its always nice to have whacky memories from every show. This year was the wrong restaurant, getting detoured then turning the wrong way ( Thinking of you Waldo.) Then getting grease on my favorite shirt. Had to utilize @stevebo's on site 24 Hr laundry service. Dawn Power Wash and a run through his 5th wheel speed queen made it look brand new! Only took 1 pic today ( Thursday) but hope to get more tomorrow. Can you guess who the Masked Man is?

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Thoughts with you stay strong it will be a long haul but you will be alright.

Thanks Steve. I'm supposed to hear from an adjuster later today. Hopefully they can help me navigate our next move. Helpless doesn't cover the feeling right now. When we left at midnight water was still dripping everywhere. The insurance lady I spoke with was talking tarps and plywood and just didn't understand until I told her that you can see stars in every room. A tarp isn't gonna work for this. Once we get some answers things will be better. Thanks again for the prayers!

I saw this joke post on FB… ”I recently read that the average person owns 2 vehicles. I am 4 people” I have 3 1/2 tractors so by that logic, and that most people have 1 for mowing. I’m 3 1/2 people?😁 I think….

Fixed it for ya! 🤣

This is a new one on me! I have never seen a homemade big saw attachment made like this before! This is being sold with a Wheel Horse 8 hp tractor in southern Indiana. The person who made this saw a need that could be fulfilled with his Wheel Horse! The big saw blade frame looks substantial and appears to have a pulley setup similar to the tiller setup! I had to post this as this is probably second to the chicken feather plucker attachment as the most innovative thing I’ve ever seen on a Wheel Horse!

The boys wrenching!!

Prayers for you and your family... Thank God no one was hurt...

So sorry to hear this. I went through the same thing about 7-8 years ago. Get insurance company involved right away as they have companies that can come help mitigate the damage and dry things out. In the end you will have all new and back to normal. Prayers your way buddy.

Finally, after missing my other one I sold a few years ago, I bought one at the big show today. Looking forward to gettin it in top shape.

So sorry to hear this. I can’t even imagine how devastating something like this can be. Let’s hope the insurance handles everything fairly and as quickly as possible. Try your best to keep your head up, not just for you but for the family as well. Best wishes for you all.

It is a blessing everyone got out of there alright, including the animals. Hope the feline is doing better. Thoughts and prayers will be going your way. My father went through similar event last year and had to help him through the renovation. You are progressing in the right direction having the adjuster already involved. They will get things moving quickly.

Thankfully no one was hurt, prayers for you and your family getting things back to normal.

So sorry to hear this, prayers for you and your family.

@stevasaurus? Everyone at the show, please be sure to sign the banners, for RedSquare’s 20th anniversary!

@squonk had a great idea, why not include a 20th anniversary RedSquare banner in the Big Show Raffle! One lucky person going home with a #3 of 3 20th anniversary RedSquare banner, will that be you?

Well then, that explains my multiple personality disorder.

Yup. That will work - up to a point. But usually that point is farther into the crazy zone of tractor operation than we dare to go......

Glad to hear there were no physical injuries and pray that the emotional injuries will subside as you put your lives together. Never having experienced this tragedy I can only imagine the pressure you are under. I pray that the process of repairing the damage will go smoothly for you and your family.

The church had a garage sale Stihl trimmer that my wife was helping set up the display. She took pictures so i told her to take a chance on it. She offered $25.00 on it and it was accepted. Then it came home and I put gas innit and she fired and ran very nicely. I am too tall for it . It also came with a 3 lblade head with plastic blades only three inches long. It turns out that it came that way from the factory. Very little use as far as indicated wear suggested. I googled the label info and Stihl wants 219.00 for it new. It cranks high Rpm and is nice and smooth but a bit difficult to control around hard surfaces, What it is really good at is cutting really high grass and tall non woody weeds. It simply cuts under the tall stuff andit falls out of the way without getting tangled as it would in a normal string trimmer.. Out here on the farm around the barns we do not manicure this stuff so a really good choice for neglected trimming. areas. That little.038 cc engine is by far the easiest starting and smoothest running trimmer engine i have ever had.. I am thinking i need to put some more money in the pot than what we bought it for.... I bought a nineteen inch green two cycle lawn boy for the same price at a community garage sale because i just want a trim mower that starts every time. No blade clutch. No tough to get at carburetor to clean. Run it out of fuel and she will always start next year.Built like a tank.

Thanks for sharing your loss with us. Prayers for fortitude and strength coming your way.

I've always wanted one. Don't know why, 'cause it do not have a use for one.

Made it to the show today, it’s the only day we went. I talked with quite a few people, everybody was friendly. I recognized a few other folks from pictures on here but I didn’t want to be that guy and barge in when they’re busy or talking with other people. I did buy merchandise and signed up for whcc, got my sickle bar from a gentleman, and drove the tractor around with the warden for a while. I also got in the redsquare group photo (I think). Good overcast day, the food was good and priced good as well. Now I know what to look forward to if we go next year, I appreciate all the info on here as it helped me at the show. Will be heading back to our 6 hour drive first thing in the morning. I see a lot of rain for tomorrow’s forecast. I will post pictures I took on here when I get better service tomorrow.

Oh man...... I have no idea.

Finished and mounted receiver hitch today. Worked out great. Will flip hitch over and it will be just about perfect height for my trailers. . I had mentioned having angle iron turned differently then the one @76c12091520h Brian Badman sells but pretty sure either way will work with the hydro filter on the Eaton 1100 rear.

I am missing you guys !! Thanks Bob !!

I think it is Randy !!! Thanks for that picture. Thanks Karl !!

I have worked with a lot of saws over the past 70 odd years and I don’t think I would touch this one.

Persistence paid off--though it cost me a pulley. (I suspect some of you knew this would be the case.) 😏 I checked around before pulling it and found reasonable replacements before I did too much damage... That allowed me to remove the remaining bolts and gingerly separate the sides of the casing... Finally got the case apart, and indeed, the chain was broken. That seems like the best possible outcome. Other broken parts look like they would be more difficult to repair. So, I'm hoping I will be able to repair the chain. Clearly, I will need a new gasket and probably new seals. Any other thoughts? Also, tell me if this is too much information. Just sharing my experience in case it might help another newbie. 😁

Glad no one was hurt. You'll be in hour-by-hour then day-by-day mode foe awhile. Does anyone here on Red Square know how to create a Go Fund Me Page?

Im glad everybody is ok. Your feline should have 8 more lives after this. You and your family will be in my prayers.

June 26, 1974 The Universal Product Code (UPC) is scanned for the first time to sell a package of Wrigley's chewing gum at Marsh Supermarket in Troy, Ohio.

Sorry to hear about your situation, very happy to hear no one was hurt. Praying you can get back to normal soon.

Prayers from Pa. for you and your family, we don't always know why, but we do know that all things work for good for thoses that love the LORD. Bob

Thanks, Bob!

And, how many deals were struck while waiting for the show to open?

Gave my D 160 a shroud seal to help it cool better.

Plenty of good and/or fair deals. Bought an 867 from @WHX?? that’s turn key…and also stumbled across this nice C-81(a model I have been after for a couple years) that’s also turn-key.

Breakfast with Dino.

What's all this talk about rain gear?!?!? I got the booze...