getting to know each other.

[posifour11 723]

I was thinking that we could get to know each other better if we knew more info about folks here. And, it may wind up helping us out if we know that someone has the same hobby.

I suppose I should start since it's my idea.

My name is Russell. 33 years old. I've been in the army reserves for 9 years. I am going to college to get a degree in alternative energy, specifically solar power. Married with four stepkids from my wife's first marriage. My hobbies other than wheel horses include trying to be a small time farmer, fishing, hunting, knife collecting, and gardening.

Anyone.else?

[racinfool40 202]

Not a Bad Idea..

I'm Mike 43yrs old 3 kids 16 year old daughter and 2 boys 13 and 9..Got out of the U.S Marines in 1993 was Welder and Heavy equipment operator..Been in Contruction and a Certified welder since..My hobbies are my tractors and rebuilding the 2-piece 4 and 8 speed trannys. I also collect NHRA and Sprint-Latemodel race car diecast...I also like fishing and hunting and in the summer a good campfire good friends and a couple of cold ones...Love to attend the many swap meets and shows in the area. And me and my Boys try to attend as many dirt track races as possible.. :handgestures-thumbupright:

[Rollerman 290]

My name is Stephen J & I'm a....uh wait.

I'm 44, have an 18 year old stepson, an awesome wife, great inlaws & 5 dogs.

I've worked for a local construction company now since 95.

Most of those years on an asphalt crew as a "roller" operator...but now I've switched to Horizontal Directional Drilling.

Winter they shut down & I get caught up with friends, shop projects & browsin the interwebs.

Besides my Wheel Horse's I enjoy firearms (responsibly), ATV's, old trucks, vintage tractors.

[groundhog47 347]

Gerald go by Gerry,66, two children, two grandchildren, 1 wife, ha we're still newly weds at 3 yrs, she 3 children, 4 grandchildren, two great grandchildren.USAF 66-70 electronics technician on new modle B-52 (E,F,G.H), released Barksdale AFB and never got back to Oklahoma with my F/M/S/GM and HS friends. Produced news papers after AF and got a chace to go to SCBT lineman school for a job. Became a lineman, installer, installation supervisor, repair supervisor, frame supervisor, technical supervisor and lastly a restoration supervisor. Retired in 1995 from South Central Bell, went to emt and fire fighter school, worked as medic on river boat as emt and GM construction after becoming paramedic. Volunteer rural fire department but have slowed activity 50% lately. Got my first and only WH (so far) in 1982, it sat unused 13 yrs and you can imagine the neglectful damage and I found this wonderful place. Gave a rear rider (A111 I think) away. Collect money, guns, slot machines, and miriad of other "stuff". Used to repair lawn mower engines till people ran me crazy wanting it done yesterday. Got rid of 4 16' ft trailer loads of riders, pushers and engines. One guy I gave a transaxel and frame (red), maybe bolens as had red wheels, wouldn't even let me come look at his "stuff"! He's redoin' some/a WH.

Enough of that, so far I've personally met one fine memberin Tx., Jim, and had the pleasure of sharing parts/sold to several of ya'll. Haven't run in to a group of better folks

Edited February 6, 2013 by groundhog47

[stevasaurus 22,235]

Might as well put a Navy guy in here. ..1970 to 1974. Retired from the phone company as a lineman and a splicer..35 years. I have enjoyed going to the tractor shows for the last 4 years and meeting the members there...they are a fantastic group. When I first got on this site, all I had was questions...now I have been able to contribute by helping members rebuild their transmissions...the early 3 piece and the 3 and 4 speed uni-drives. This is a great group, and it has been my pleasure to be able to give something back. I have 4 horses and I really look forward to snow to be able to use them...I am not so much into mowing grass. I love fishing, home wine making, watching the sun go from one end to the other, and hanging out here. It keeps me young. :happy-jumpeveryone:

[Sparky-(Admin) 19,592]

I'll jump in!

I'm Mike, 46 years old, live in Connecticut, married just over twenty years with two kids, one dog and one cat. My son is 17 and has been to every WH show I've been to (approx 7) and a 14 year old daughter who would never go to a tractor show . I was a licensed electrician for 24 years here in Ct. Did a career swap 2-1/2 years ago and I'm now working for a Navy Defence contractor ( Submarines not surface ships) as a project manager and travel all over the country for my job.

Besides the WH problem I cant shake, I also like to fish (any state except Vermont...long story ), picked up a small bass boat last year. My family camps alot and we now leave our camper permanently on a campsite in Connecticut on a 528 acre lake. I love sitting by the fire on summer nights knockin a couple cold ones back! I ride my motorcycle when I can, nice to just get out and cruise with no real destination! I also seem to collect flashlights for some reason, have about 30 or so. A few older ones but mostly newer oddball stuff. Definitly cheaper and easier to store than tractors!

A buddy of mine (whchris) started the Redsquare Wheel Horse Site back in 2006 when he was still in High School (thats right! High School!) and he e-mailed me and asked me to join up so he wouldn't be alone and maybe we could generate some interest in his fledgling site. Thats how I became member #2. My buddy of course is member #1 but we dont see him here anymore unfortunately .

Mike......

[rmaynard 14,922]

I'm Bob. I'm 62. I live in central Maryland with my wife of almost 41 years, and 3 cats. I have a son & daughter-in-law with two boys, ages 9 and 3. I also have a daughter & son-in-law with two boys ages 4 and 18 months. I was a radioman in the Coast Guard from 1968 to 1972. Worked for 34 years in the office equipment industry, owning my own copier & printer sales and service company for 15 years. Sold the business in 2006 and am currently a semi-retired home improvement contractor (handyman). My hobbies include collecting antique cameras, and I am an accomplished cabinet maker and antique furniture restorer. My fascination with Wheel Horse tractor began in 1993 when I purchased my first, a 1977 B-100. I now have a collection of five. My spare time is consumed with the 4 grandsons, and I am always tinkering with a horse to show at the annual Wheel Horse show. Because I have a lot of free time between jobs, I spend a good deal of it here on RedSquare. When the wife and I find the time, we like to travel to the National Parks and take in the beauty that is these great United States.

[dclarke 4,011]

I'm Denny, I'm 58 years young, been married to my bride for 31 years. We have 3 daughters and our first grandchild due in July. I'm an operator for a fertilizer and chemical company, most of my spare time I spend taking care of our local cemeteries and tinkering with my tractors as well as hanging out here. My wife's a retired elementary school p.e. teacher, we also enjoy seeing this great country of ours. I don't get a chance to go to a lot of shows but I really enjoy it when I do, most of what I know about these tractors I've learned here and I've also got to meet some great people, all because I drug that first tractor home to keep it from going to the scrap yard.... Sure wish I could get to that little show in Pennsylvania you guys are always talking about.

[rmaynard 14,922]

Don't forget, you can also go to RedSquare Member Pictures to put a face to a name. http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/forum/35-redsquare-member-pictures/

[nylyon-(Admin) 7,121]

Ok, I'll go. I am Karl, 49 years old with 3 kids 15, 13, and 11 (soon to be 12). I am a computer scientist by trade, but enjoy the simpler things in life far more. I enjoy everything automotive and mechanical. Aside from the horses, I have an eclectic collection of Lionel trains most of which are very rare. I enjoy camping, well technically RV'ing in our 35' 5th wheel. I do enjoy getting outdoors but in the warmer weather and swimming, clearing the brush from my 2.5 acres and playing with the kids and dog. I consider myself extremely handy and have no issues tackling anything from soldering SMD's on a circuit board, repairing the household appliances, to getting deep and dirty into my 6.0l Diesel.

A considerable amount of spare time is keeping RedSquare up and running, testing new versions of software, keeping things cleaned up so it runs smooth. For me the community aspect of this forum over shadows the technical aspects and I really enjoy everyone's company. I am always grateful for the generousity and friendship of people that I may never shake hands with, it constantly amazes me.

[SALTYWRIGHT 859]

I AM ONE OF THE OLDEST ON HERE. (84) MARRIED FOR 62 YEARS, TWO DAUGHTERS, 7 GRAND CHILDREN. SPENT FROM 1951 TO 1953 IN U.S.ARMY. SOLD WHEEL HORSES BACK IN THE 50 AND 60'S IN GREENWICN, CT. AND HAVE HAD MANY SINCE THEN. I NOW HAVE 5. I GO TO MANY SHOWS. I WAS IN CHARGE OF TOOL ROOMS FOR MANY YEARS. I BECAME A TOOL AND DIE MAKER IN 1953. I ALSO WAS A CAPT. ON BOATS FROM 35 FT. TO 72 FEET. I LIVED ON AN ISLAND AND WENT TO SCHOOL BY BOAT. I AM A HAM RADIO OPERATOR. (W1RGW) I HAVE BEEN RETIRED SINCE 1994.

[KC9KAS 4,741]

Hello friends.....My name is Ken and I am 58 (almost) years old. I have been collecting WH's for about 4-5 years now. I really enjoy the posts, questions & answers I read on Red Square. I have 8 WH tractors (7 are operational) and several front push plows and a couple of other wonderful WH implements, including an ARK 550 FEL.

I married a great gal 18 years ago and we have really have a blast. She is the one that made the reservations for the "Big Show" in June for my Christmas present! I have a daughter (33 yrs old), and a son (29 yrs old) and a step-daughter (27 yrs old). My son & step-daughter share the same birth-date, and NO it was not a good thing sharing birthday parties as they were growing up.

I retired from our local Volunteer Fire Department after 31 years. I have several Master Fire Fighter credentials as well as being a medical 1st Responder.

From 1973 to 1990 I was the municipal utilities superintendant for a small community of 700 people. I had municipal water & waste water licenses, but after I left the job they expired. In 1996 I started working for an automobile drive-train remanufacture as a waste water treatment operator, so I had to study and pass a state exam for industrial waste water licenses.

I have been exposed to many things over the years, and I know a little about a lot of things....some just enough to be dangerous!

[squonk 38,980]

Batting 13th is Mike. I'm going to be 54 in a few weeks. Married to a gal for 24 years and finally have driven her nuts enough she's also sending me to the show in June. I started out with wheel horse in 1964 and never looked back. Went to college for auto mechanics but got tired of flat rate and no work. Self-taught myself HVAC and have worked at a local hospital for 8 plus years the last five as a mechanic III. I get to work on beds, boilers, kitchen eq. pneumatic tube systems and even the MORGUE COOLER!! :) I have 2 dogs 2 cats, a son in grad school. I collect die-cast tractors, Tonka's and have about 20 beanie baby Bongo monkeys. They are all different and have their own names. Frieda and Pearl are my favorites. I love to bust balls and everyone thinks I'm nuts.. Own 2 Horses and a Power King :hide:

Edited February 5, 2013 by squonk

[JimD 3,345]

I'm Jim. I'm 61 years old and graduated from high school in 1970. I married my high school sweetheart later that year and we had a son and two beautiful daughters together. She however, stopped being a sweetheart in 1977. I then met my current wife Karen and we married in 1979 and have a beautiful daughter together. Karen is my strength.

We bought a B60 in 1983 with a plow and deck. It was and still is a great machine, cutting the grass here to this day. I now have three more Horses in the corral to use and enjoy. I have done three refurb's and a fourth will hopefully be done this summer.

I worked in a box factory for 23 years, then went into business as an electrical contractor. I closed the business in 2000 and went to work as a machinist. I am currently running CNC lathes in a local machine shop.

I also spent 10 years as a volunteer fireman and was an EMT with the fire dept. rescue squad.

And, by the grace of God, I am a cancer survivor. :)

[TT-(Moderator) 1,128]

Terry here. I was "WH1056" when I joined RedSquare. There seemed to be a rather heavy concentration of members named Terry back then. To tell us apart, some members referred to me as "Tricycle Terry". (because of my narrow-front Charger) That nickname was shortened to "TT" and I eventually had Karl change my user name so it was official - and quicker to log in.

I live in central PA with my wife of over 6 years, and two dogs. I have one 19 year old son from a previous marriage. He is also a member here on the forum.

I am employed as the head equipment technician at a private country club / 27 hole golf course and am about to start my fifth season there.

Prior to February 2008, you could normally find me behind the wheel of a Mack.

I can hold my own in general conversation, but don't bother asking me about sports of any kind - especially golf.

In addition to the enjoyment of owning and using a few Wheel Horse tractors, I dabble in metal fabrication and welding, drawing, playing guitar badly, and posting on internet forums. :D

[Fun Engineer 859]

Dave here. Turning 58 in April. Retiring this Friday after 25 years with my last employer. Have spent my last 40 years working for municipal parks and recreation agencies. Main responsibilities involved parks, grounds and building maintenance. I have lots of hobbies besides my Wheel Horse's. RV camping, UTV off roading, fishing, landscape and gardening, helping my wife with her hobbies.

We've been married for 35 years, two boys, 34 and 27. 27 year old is married. no grandchildren yet. One springer spaniel.

This is one great group of guys and gals and I've enjoyed meeting and corresponding with many of you. I appreciate everyones help over the years and hope to meet more of you.

Next?

[chazm 412]

Chas, Chuck or Charlie here, I answer to all of them. I'm 54 & married for 7 years with 4 dogs.

I'm from south central, PA... 6-7 miles from the BIG SHOW, strange I've never attended, seems that bad things pop up around that time of year for me or my wife & couldn't make it.

Have been a diesel mechanic 20 + years & now a truck maintenance manager for a recycling company here in town, I wonder if all that diesel smoke might explain my twisted sense of humor

Have been a member here for a few years just never transferred my info from the old site.

I stumbled on my Raider 10 by accident when I was looking for a tractor with a FEL, my neighbor told me of a JD with one , only thing was,it turned out to be the Raider with a snow blower on it & it was love at 1st sight

In my free time, big time bass fisherman, I do know & play golf along with hunting, all tho my knees don't like carrying my fat azz around.

And lastly.... a

RAVENS FAN

Chas :flags-usa:

[sorekiwi 761]

Well, I'm Mike.

I'm a 48 year old Kiwi that somehow ended up living in NE Ohio. Been married for 13 years now, and I have an 8 year old daughter.

I started out as an automotive mechanic and jumped around the various specialties for a few years. I decided I wanted to travel the world and work on racing cars, did a couple of years in Europe before coming to the US for a year or two. I ended up meeting my wife and I'm still here. Lots of years working on opened wheeled racing cars, competed (in the pits) at the Indianpolis 500 5 times. Eventually I got tired of suitcases, airports and hotel rooms and am quite happy living the quiet life now.

Currently I work for a company that restores Rolls Royce Silver Ghosts (anything up to about 1928). Everything from general service work to chassis up restoration, from weekend drivers to Pebble Beach concourse cars.

My 8 year old keeps me busy, I dont play with my tractors as much as I would like, and I try to keep my 170 year old farmhouse from falling down around me.

[JC 1965 1,528]

I'm Jerry, 67 yrs. old. Spent 2 yrs. in army 65 to 67. Retired in 2002 after 35 yrs. as machinist ( mostly hydraulic press ). Have been married for 45 yrs. have one daughter 44 and one grand daughter 19 in college. I like Bass fishing when i'm not fooling around with WH tractors. I have a neighbor that is retired also and we are always working on some project. I have degenerative disc disease in my lower back so i have to limit my activities. Still learning to use this computer, my grand daughter try's her best to teach me but it just doesn't come easy for me. I really like being a Red Square member and I have received a lot of help from other members with projects. Thanks for all the help guys.

[bowtieguy 334]

Hi from the flatlands of Missouri...I'm Frank (member #7) and a 1942 model!...been retired for 8 years...spent 30 years in the mfg industry ....have one daughter and triplet grandsons....spend alot of time on the family farm "tinkerin'" with some faded red stuff when I have time.

Got to attend the big show in PA...not once but twice and got to meet alot of you guys...was lucky enough to meet and shake hands with Mr Pond at BOTH shows....will probably cherish the late nite "WH Cruze" at the PA show the most, thanks to Eldon for loaning me a WH to ride!!!

When I run out of stuff to do, I tinker with street rods, (38' Ford bowtie powered), fly RC planes, stained glass, family tree stuff, fish (bign's). follow the triplets in baseball, farm a bit, (did I forget "tinker" w/WH's?)..spend money on wine and women and waste the rest....it's been a fun ride and I'm still enjoying it....stop by the old Horse Barn some time and say "HI"

[whc160 74]

My name is Mike,

I will be 35 in April. Been married for 12 years with two sons ages 4 & 7. Started working on a farm when in high school. My real interest was semi trucks. Started working in a garage for a trucking company my junior year. Went to diesel college & then decided that I wanted to drive them. Got my CDL & hit the road for 5 years. Then went back to working on them & moved up. I still work on them, but do service & parts most of the time.

Of course I like using & working on my 's . I was in 4H for 11 years & now I have been volunteering for 4H for 12 years. It is a really good program for kids. In the summer I attend alot of county fairs along with truck & tractor pulls. Not into sports, just a gear head.

[Martin 2,130]

ive been holding out on this thread and just sitting back and having a read.......

but, i guess now its my turn to spill the beans......

im martin, 44 years old, (feel older), been married since '99 to my wonderful wife, jeanine, have 5 kids, (2 stepdaughters 24 and 22, 2 stepsons 21 and 18 and kent, our son together who is 12 and if he starts behaving himself might make it to 13....). only the 18 year old and kent at home now, the rest have flown the coop.

im a paint coordinator for a surface finishing company, we do blasting, vibratory, ultrasonic cleaning and powder coating amongst other things. been with them since early 2000.....

i moved to this country in '99 from australia, having lived there all my life. i was a carpenter back home, did that for roughly 15 years, working mostly heavy construction and multistory buildings. just couldnt handle the winters here to work out side so i migrated inside to a sweatbox with heat to die for in the summer months......still, the heat i can handle, just cant bear the cold.....

my main interest back home was restoring cars, also did a bit of car flipping to fund my hobby.

i met jeanine online, back when chat rooms were virtually unheard of, we communicated for a couple of months, she came over to visit, then i came over here to visit and ended up staying here. we married soon after..... i havent been back since, miss the family back home something terrible at times, but im making the most of what i have here and am very happy with my family life....

i dabbled with the cars a little since moving here, but just couldnt get into the restoration again with the commitments of a family with 5 kids growing up. i parted 81-87 full size gm trucks for a few years but it started to get harder to make a $ and started looking for 'smaller' interests. the tractors came along after a bit of interest in small outdoor power equipment, snowblowers, tillers, any small engine stuff. by now we were getting a little more comfortable with finances and kids were starting to move out. so i had a little more $ for an interest and the tractors started to take off. my first was the 1054 and as they say the rest is history. most, if not all of my experiences with these great little tractors is documented on here in one way or another..........

and i have a bad habit of writing in lower case.......

Edited February 8, 2013 by Martin

[Jake Kuhn 1,547]

Well I'm Jake, and I'm 13 years old.

I am still in school, the 7th grade, and spend just about all of my spare time messing with the horses. I got caught into horses in november of 09 when a buddy came by and dropped off a 61 401 and It all just rocketed away from there!

My parents own a blueberry farm and a body shop so I have a lot to keep me busy in the summer. We got our farm in 2004. Our farm has about 20 acres of berries and about 40 acres of woods. When harvest season comes we work about 5-11 every night for about a month. Its very hard work but when its all over, it definitely helps me fund the horses! There is alot of grass to cut in the summer so I spend alot of hrs running our mower to keep the farm looking nice.

~Jake

[Ken B 3,116]

Ken B here. 44 yrs. old and still counting. I grew up in a family full of gear heads, so naturally I'm a gear head. I have been toying with tractors since I was about 12 yrs. old. It was always fun when the kids in the neighborhood were trying to catch my LAWN TRACTOR with their go cart!

Fresh out of trade school where I took auto shop for 4 yrs. I worked with one of my older brothers in the remodeling trade for a few yrs. When things got slow there I went to work for another older brother who owned his own electrical business for 4 yrs. Things slowed down there and that is where I began my time in the automotive field. I worked for a Chevy dealer as a Tech working mostly on trucks. I was there for at least 10 yrs. when I had had enough of flat rate and warranty work. I had a friend that offered me a job at the local mall as a service tech. I took care of all of the electrical maint. and upkeep of all of the malls plow trucks, pay loaders and general equipment. When a job was offered at Edelman Leather I took it. I'm the building supervisor, the only service and maint. tech and I build the companies trade show sets (which are large and in charge!) For all of my efforts I was awarded Employee of the yr. 2 yrs ago! Woo Hoo! Not too shabby for a company that has well over 125 employees.

I'm big time into my hobbies. I have been there, done that, and I am finished with the muscle car hobby. I enjoy restoring vintage race boats and antique outboard motors. I enjoy the Wheel Horse hobby more than any other hobby I have ever taken up. I love the tractors but I think above all else it is the guys I have the most fun with.

I have been married for 19 yrs. now. I have two great sons, Jesse is 18 and is away at college in Philly taking up architecture and Cole is 10. We have one dog, a real naughty Beagle.

[squonk 38,980]

Your beagle and mine must be related :roll: