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New Cub Owner

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Don*S
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Zip Code: 02188
Tractors Owned: 1954 Farmall Cub
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Location: Weymouth, Massachusetts

New Cub Owner

Postby Don*S » Thu Jul 17, 2014 5:26 pm

I didn't see the "Introduce Yourself" forum when I jumped in to ask about the Cub I brought home last Sunday. I was too focused on trying to get info to identify what it was. Sorry about that. I was being a little self indulgent. I got great help though.

This looks like a great forum and has a lot of members.

I live about 13 miles from downtown Boston Massachusetts, and grew up even closer. The only tractor I ever saw was at a 4H event, parade, or the plastic one in my toy box as a child. I have no idea why I find the Farmall Cub so fascinating now. :?

I am on the down side of a mediocre career as an underground troubleshooter of what was Boston Edison when I started 30 years ago. (no tractors under the city either). I am looking forward to retirement in the near future and am currently a training coordinator.

I may need some suggestions about how to convince my wife that I REALLY need this tractor. When I checked out what it was designed for I found it was ideal for the small 40 acre farm. Where I live I will be limited to the back 40 feet of land that doesn't grow grass well. :lol:

I already told her "It's older than me, has done more work, starts faster than I do, and performs better" (she agreed with that part), so why wouldn't she want to keep it?

I also have to learn how to navigate and use the features of the board which has come a long way from the days when I used to host an electronic bulletin board (BBS) on fidonet.

Anyway, I look forward to learning from all of you and will do my best not to fall off or roll over as I enjoy the new toy. :D

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Re: New Cub Owner

Postby ScottyD'sdad » Thu Jul 17, 2014 5:39 pm

Welcome to the forum. Plenty of help here. Tell your wife thew cub is "therapy. Mine certainly keep me as close to sane, as I get. You might want to attend Cecil's cubfest, in August. Valatie, NY, (Third exit in NY, off the pike.)
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1978 International Cub
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Location: MD, Deep Creek Lake

Re: New Cub Owner

Postby Don McCombs » Thu Jul 17, 2014 5:40 pm

Welcome, Don... from another Don. You should plan to attend Cubfest Northeast in Kinderhook, NY on 10, 11 & 12 October. And bring your Cub, if you have a way to move it. Otherwise, just bring yourself and your wife. She will learn why all us old farts own these little tractors. :D
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Re: New Cub Owner

Postby RaymondDurban » Thu Jul 17, 2014 7:09 pm

Welcome to the board Don, glad to have you with us.

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Re: New Cub Owner

Postby Buzzard Wing » Fri Jul 18, 2014 8:25 am

Welcome neighbor.... There is a whole lot you can do with Cubs and it's a lot cheaper that other 'mid life' toys.

Here is what I do with one of mine:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jAfyd_0CGM
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Mike in Louisiana
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Re: New Cub Owner

Postby Mike in Louisiana » Fri Jul 18, 2014 8:33 am

Welcome to the forum Don. Great advice on the NECub Fest.
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Re: New Cub Owner

Postby wfmdfm » Wed Jul 23, 2014 6:50 pm

Welcome! Glad to see another guy from Mass. I am also a utility guy with a tractor. national Grid. We worked with the Mass Ave UG guys in Quincy out of the old Edgar plant. Enjoy the site and your tractor! Just noticed your a Weymouth guy. I worked for Mass Electric for 15 years on rt 18.
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Don*S
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Zip Code: 02188
Tractors Owned: 1954 Farmall Cub
Circle of Safety: Y
Location: Weymouth, Massachusetts

Re: New Cub Owner

Postby Don*S » Mon Aug 25, 2014 10:21 am

I am still a Mass Ave guy. I spent many long hours over there at Edgar station. Both in the station and in the tunnel under the Fore River.

We have a few Grid guys here at Mass Ave in the training group.

Looks like we may be headed back to Cecil's for the October Cubfest. Will you be attending?


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