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Sounds like we have the same problem. Actually I found out why they call the dogs retreivers. They bring every stick they can find back into the house and chew them up. When I built this house, I made sure there was plenty of ceramic tile just for this reason. Ended up putting down over 1300 SF. Also found the tile keeps them from running full speed. They have their own bedrooms and live like kings. Wish I had their problems.....lol

Curtis Cab is Almost here
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Replies 18 Post by wildbill34

Whiteturbo,

After reading your post I went to the dealer and looked at the 3520 with the factory cab. Started shaking and asking stupid questions like....how much is it. Got in it and started grinning ear to ear. Loved the heat and A/C, and the filtered cab design. Started coming up with reasons I needed this fabulous tractor. Checked to make sure it would fit in the garage and everything. Then all of the sudden.......I hit the reality brick wall. How am I gonna get this past the finance boss. So I started doing calculations with trade in and such, it really isn't going to cost more.......ha ha. I am very afraid to go back to the dealer at this point. I am afraid I am going to walk (drive) home in a new tractor. Sad thing is, the one I have now works perfect for the situation I have. But I keep seeing myself in this tractor. The salesman knows it too. He has this big smile on his face because he knows it going to happen. Its just a matter of when and if I would survive the tongue thrashing I surely would receive for the next 30 days. But you know what, I can hand 30 days.....hehehehehehe

Cab
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Replies 10 Post by wildbill34

Brokenarrow,

I haven't seen them select one over the other due to gas. It is mostly the luck of the draw where they start their nests.(depends a lot on where the female overwinters) I have seen them in just about every conceivable area possible. I have had sheds that didn't have them for years and then all of the sudden they show up a couple of years in a row. Then disappear again for years.

Hornet help
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Replies 32 Post by wildbill34

JD,

From everything I have seen along with what the dealer tells me, the cab does not stick above ROPS. However, I would question that if you are adding a strobe light. I also told my dealer I didn't want the lights sticking above the cab. Didn't want to have them decapitated by a branch or limb, while I was playing. Got keep saying working, gonna get caught by the boss one day.

I'll send you pics after install is completed.

Hope this helps

Enclosure for 2210
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Replies 20 Post by wildbill34

Actually I built one this summer. What I did was to drill 18" holes every 8', then pour the slab to include filling the holes then added achor bolts and finished building as a stick built garage. I have to concern over woodrot not termites eating the wood. Termites will eat the pressure treated wood we have today. Been in the pest control business over 20 years now and I see it all the time. Wood that supposedly would not be damaged by the termites. Anytime to have wood in contact with the soil, you are prone to termites.

Anyways, pouring the slab as a monolithic with the 18" holes is more than enough support for the size building you are putting up. Make sure you check with the local building authorities to make sure they are ok with it.

Lastly, by building mine this way I didn't incur more cost, it actually saved me a little. Especially where lumber cost are right now.

poles in the ground vs concrete footings with anchor
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Replies 26 Post by wildbill34

Well I have tried the blade thing, but the snow builds up too much around the sides and I need to put the fel on to move it out of the way. So I bought a blower for this year. I have used it twice and love what it does. However, I did get cold and wet. Now I have a Curtis Cab coming and should be installed the 2nd week of December. Just hope we don't keep getting snow until it is installed. The boss at home just keeps shaking her head in amazement that I like to work on it so much......hehehehe

Snow Removal Method Idea
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Replies 10 Post by wildbill34

Well I live just west of campus, about 5 or 6 miles. Do your remember where the Verhage Cider Farm is? I am right across the street from them. In the woods. Bewteen Stadium and Main, between 4th and 6th streets.

Def beautiful country out here. Away from everything, but within 10 minutes of where I would like to go.

If you haven't seen WMU lately, it has grown unreal in the last 5 or 6 years!

Well I did it
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Replies 5 Post by wildbill34