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I chose the Sony Vaio route which is available through Circuit City and Best Buy stores. Mine has the big screen (16"). My particular model of the Vaio series is more powerful than you need but has been very reliable over the past couple of years. I do engineering drawing with it and take it everywhere I go. It may be a little more bulky than some but the picture sure is nice and you can watch DVD's too when you are traveling.

Dell's have always been known to be good, but they got under my skin on my last PC purchase. I vented on a previous post about them. With a direct purchase like a Dell and others, you can't touch and feel 'em first.

I don't feel that you need that big of a hard drive as Ken has indicated unless you are doing allot of extra stuff. A 30 GB hard drive would seem ok to me for your needs.

New Laptop
Everything and Anything
Replies 27 Post by yooperpete

These are changing times. I came from farming roots where generations always passed on property and farming operations. I'm the first generation non-farmer but the first generation college grad. Many of this generation, like myself have been forced to leave the farm life. Some of us have sentimental values on these assets while others don't.

As Murf has said, talking things over before something happens is important! All too often though, this can cause problems as well. The situation must be handled delicately. Many elders think the youngin's are only interested in the estate. If you bring these subjects up to other family members, it may sound like you want more than your share and are greedy.

My sister and I were fortunate in coming to agreements on dividing assests after the fact. I had sentimental attachment to some things and she didn't. Anyway we sold off one farm, kept another for me along with the homestead that we broke out from the other farm, and she got cash. This year I'm celebrating the sesquicentennial (150 year) anniversary on the homestead (what is left of the original farm). After it is all said and done, it may have been more hassle than it was worth, especially knowing that my daughter isn't interested in any of it.

Helping our survivors
Everything and Anything
Replies 5 Post by yooperpete

I've had the opposite experience. I get lots more brake dust on GM vehicles and far less distance. I have 65,000 on my 2002 F-250 and haven't touched them yet. I got 75,000 on my 97 Mountaineer before touching them. Granted, I do lots of highway driving. With GM products, am lucky to go 30,000 miles between pads and the wheels are always dirty.

Ford Brakes Breaks
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 12 Post by yooperpete

I have turfs and haven't had any problems. My fronts are extra wide giving more support for a FEL. The brand of tire is "Galaxy" which is quite popular.

All of the tractor manufacturers put too small of a tire on the fronts when it comes to "Turfs" except how mine is equipped.

If you can go with a wider front tire but keep the diameter the same it will help lots.

Have you thought about loading the fronts, that will give extra support to the sidewalls.

Are Turf Tires Prone to Flats
Kubota Tractors
Replies 28 Post by yooperpete

Wingwiper's last post pretty much indicated that he was leaving TP.

I didn't think Mark and Randy were though. I'm sorry now that I didn't get into those posts and TP and BarrelPoint. I have allot of respect and admiration for both of those guys.

TP members coming and going
Website Operations Howto
Replies 119 Post by yooperpete

Privacy fences may help some, but the noise of 4 wheelers will get passed them. Large trees also help but you may not live long enough to watch them grow. A combination of trees fences and berms will help. If on farm property, growing corn around your house helps. Trouble with corn it is only tall from the end of July til harvest in November. The rustle of dry corn from the wind is soothing. Usually you wouldn't repeat the corn every year either.

Privacy fences
Garden and Landscape
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Some friends of mine have a house on 40 heavily wooded acres in Northern Michigan. The deer eat everything in the garden and jumped over a 4 1/2 fence to get in and out. They also ate the new shrubs around the house. When it comes to deer hunting time, they disappear.

What is Deer Proof
Garden and Landscape
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My corn furnace at the rental unit is an indoor unit which is vented to the outdoors. The corn fumes do cause a slight stink that is kinda of a sweet smell that is not real pleasant. Luckily it is on the opposite side of the house than the entrance, so it isn't a problem. Neighbors are far away so they are also not bothered. It puts a brown residue on the siding. It is lots cheaper than propane but requires attention, cleaning and other maintenance.

Outdoor Wood Burners
Everything and Anything
Replies 13 Post by yooperpete

NOMIRT
If in the future you need a JD dealer, consider Bader Brothers with branches in Reese, Saginaw and Birch Run. Their Birch Run branch is 1/4 mile west of I-75 just across from the Manufacturer's Mall.

Bader & Sons (cousins) have a dealership in St. Louis which is a little North of Lansing if you head in that direction more in the center of the state.

MMM for 955
John Deere Tractors
Replies 8 Post by yooperpete

Iowafun:
We had some cheapie brand (Hamilton) dryer that we bought with the house used for $100.00 and it lasted about 23 years. We then bought a Whirlpool dryer to match the Whirlpool washer. The problem with the dryer like you said is that it has a cool down cycle which may be good for permanent press clothes but doesn't get them dry. My wife isn't happy with it either. The Whirlpool washer has been great!

P.S. Are you going to change your TP handle!

Merry Christmas Mr Whirlpool
Everything and Anything
Replies 11 Post by yooperpete

Merry Christmas to all. Hope the holidays are full of cheer and that everyone has the time to spend quality time with family and friends and remember what Christmas is truely about.<br>
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Sounds like you will get some quality tractor seat time in. You're just East of Loveland aren't you? I always loved that area and seeing all the Antelop along I-25 between Denver and Cheyenne. Did some camping in Estes in the mid 70's.<br>
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I remember once camping in late September in Estes with a couple of other guys. I had my North Face down mummy bag and remember waking from some weird chattering noise. We had about 6" of fresh snow on the tent. Found the noise was teeth chattering from the 2 guys next to me in the tent. Was a little cold in the tent.

Merry Christmas
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 31 Post by yooperpete

Broken:
Sorry to hear about your problems. I've had a touchy gallbladder since my early 20's. Many in my mother's side of the family have had them removed. I don't let them cut out anything.

I've had trouble with ice cream, whip cream, coffee and fatty foods. My German heritage doesn't like spicy food, so I go without allot of good stuff.

I'm 58 and things are going downhill. Over the last year, I've developed an allergy to beer. My sinuses plug up after a couple of cold ones. Life may get better soon, Anheuser-Busch just announced today that they are going to make a new beer without wheat. Many have an allergy to wheat. Maybe that's me!

Just try watching what you eat. Are you sure your heart is ok? A friend of mine had similar symptoms and got a heart attack from blocked arteries!

Galbladders
Everything and Anything
Replies 9 Post by yooperpete

Ken:

As far as I know it is a factory super-charger. His truck is several years old. I'm going to see him tomorrow at lunch and will quiz him.

Here in Michigan, Cheverolet is selling some 2007 "Plain Jane" 1/2 ton pickups. Some 4x2's with regular cabs, 6 cylinders, no power doors locks nor windows are selling new for $11,400.00. They also sell some in 4x4 for slightly more.

06 07 4 Cyl 4WD Tacoma opinions wanted
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 39 Post by yooperpete

My 7275 is a few years older than yours but basically the same tractor. Mine has about 750 hours on it without any major trouble. I love mine. Parts maybe high but check out the cost of Deere components.

Model 7305
Cub Cadet
Replies 8 Post by yooperpete

And a Merry Christmas to all. Santa came by my house Tuesday night and dropped off a 7'x14' enclosed tandem trailer. I must have been good all year!

Merry Christmas to all
Kubota Tractors
Replies 6 Post by yooperpete

I have a walk behind tiller that can operate in either direction. Running the tines in reverse on this type of machine is essential in breaking new ground or very hard packed clay. With forward rotating tines it won't penetrate and just pulls the machine forward. With reverse tine rotation it holds the tiller back while the drive tires are driving forward. The tires spin sometimes and the power is more than a person can hold back. That is on a small tiller operated by hand. Yes, stuff wraps around the tines and it picks up stones like crazy and they jam often. After the drive belt slips, you have to change to forward rotation or bang out the trapped stone.

In my opinion, non of these features are needed on a tractor mounted unit. You can as slow as you want if you have a hydro. Landpride makes excellent equipment, but would just go with the normal forward rotation if it were me. If you have a tight budget, I'd go with King Kutter, and get the slip clutch and give it a decent paint job as soon as I got it home.

reverse tine tilling
Operating and Attachments
Replies 7 Post by yooperpete

I believe the Farmall M had about 35 HP. When I grew up we had replaced the M with a 400. I believe the 400 had either 40 or 45HP from the factory. My dad had some engine work done on it putting in some kind of "crater" pistons that boosted power to nearly 50HP. I was about 7 years old when he got it. We were able to pull a 3 bottom plow that were 16" moldboards. Back in those days plows generally come in 12", 14" & 16".

The 12" were for single on double bottom versions for real small tractors. Gearing, tractor weight and tires make a big difference.

As an example my 27HP compact with hydro, turfs and 4x4 has its hands full with 1x14" in the clay soil we have here.

tilling fescue pastures
Operating and Attachments
Replies 22 Post by yooperpete

Sometimes, just using you finger to dial a phone number from the yellowpages or local paper to get a dude to do it for you is best. Then just sit back and relax. Sounds like you've earned a vacation!

Old School Snow Removal
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 4 Post by yooperpete

Not a flake of snow yet, but more rain than you can imagine. It's begininning to freeze and snow is predicted for the rest of the day.

I like the change of seasons, don't mind the snow and cold. It keeps bugs, pests and some creatures away. My best friends apparently feel the same way and have retired to the U.P. in Munishing, MI. just off the Lake Superior shoreline.

Got snowblowers, tractors with cabs and generators all up and running early this year ahead of the bad weather. That is a first for me.

gett in ready for snow
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 13 Post by yooperpete

I've always liked this site because it was soo clean and was missing all the smiley faces and little putt-putt gestures. They really bug me!! Oh Well,I always tend to go with the flow!

site diversity
Website Operations Howto
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