Daddyusmaximus
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Hey there.
Not only a new guy to the forum, but new to tractors in general. Prior to 2 days ago, I've only had riding mowers. As of now, I have a Lo-Boy 185... with real gears, giant tires (even if they are turf tires) and a 3 point hitch. I don't really have a NEED for it either... lol. All little boys like to play with tractors though, it just took me 62 years to get a real one. Being an old fat cripple now, I don't get around like I used to, so I plan to bet a boom for the 3 point and use it to lift/carry heavy stuff for me. It's is decent shape, so I may even fix her up and do parades...
I'm U.S. Army retired/disabled (28 years, most of that with the guard) so I'm living on my VA disability. That means I'm always looking for a bargain. I had sold one of my rifles to get some cash, and had some left over... this was only $500 on Facebook... so... why not? I also worked in law enforcement, (campus police at 2 different universities... not a "real" cop) and spent 10 years in a maximum security prison (as a correctional officer) I've done everything from residential treatment with troubled boys, to working a tire shop, to the normal boyhood mowing of lawns, and a paper route. Now, all banged up (from an IED in Iraq 2005) I do silly crap like buy a tractor I don't need... Wife (of 30 years) is a teachers aid, the kids (one of each) both (still single) were home for thanksgiving, so that was nice. I have a TBI service dog, Sophie, and she does pretty good. Her predecessor, Brandy, is the world famous "if your dog poops, pick it up" dog. Just google it. You'll see me holding Brandy. She was a 91 pound German Shepherd. Actually she was fat when that photo was taken, about 111# IIRC. RIP Brandy girl.
So, I know what you all want... here it is... the new (50 years old) tractor. We got hit with that big snowstorm right after I brought it home, so I haven't played with it but a few minutes as of yet.
Hey there.
Not only a new guy to the forum, but new to tractors in general. Prior to 2 days ago, I've only had riding mowers. As of now, I have a Lo-Boy 185... with real gears, giant tires (even if they are turf tires) and a 3 point hitch. I don't really have a NEED for it either... lol. All little boys like to play with tractors though, it just took me 62 years to get a real one. Being an old fat cripple now, I don't get around like I used to, so I plan to bet a boom for the 3 point and use it to lift/carry heavy stuff for me. It's is decent shape, so I may even fix her up and do parades...
I'm U.S. Army retired/disabled (28 years, most of that with the guard) so I'm living on my VA disability. That means I'm always looking for a bargain. I had sold one of my rifles to get some cash, and had some left over... this was only $500 on Facebook... so... why not? I also worked in law enforcement, (campus police at 2 different universities... not a "real" cop) and spent 10 years in a maximum security prison (as a correctional officer) I've done everything from residential treatment with troubled boys, to working a tire shop, to the normal boyhood mowing of lawns, and a paper route. Now, all banged up (from an IED in Iraq 2005) I do silly crap like buy a tractor I don't need... Wife (of 30 years) is a teachers aid, the kids (one of each) both (still single) were home for thanksgiving, so that was nice. I have a TBI service dog, Sophie, and she does pretty good. Her predecessor, Brandy, is the world famous "if your dog poops, pick it up" dog. Just google it. You'll see me holding Brandy. She was a 91 pound German Shepherd. Actually she was fat when that photo was taken, about 111# IIRC. RIP Brandy girl.
So, I know what you all want... here it is... the new (50 years old) tractor. We got hit with that big snowstorm right after I brought it home, so I haven't played with it but a few minutes as of yet.
