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Tim's Driveway
« Reply #-1 on: August 12, 2016, 10:21:49 PM »
Well last time I visited Tim the hardest part was his driveway   ::)
I'd just driven on the Blue Ridge parkway, & tome on Hwy 297 that the motor cycle riders call the "Switchback "
Well Tim's driveway had a grade of 10 % , 90 degree curve & loose gravel  ???
Drove up today planning on going in reverse, only way to get a front wheel drive up thr drive!
Well he redid the drive, not hard to get up at all 8)
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Re: Tim's Driveway
« on: August 12, 2016, 10:35:51 PM »
 :'( :'( :'( That was my KARUBEQUE money...... :D
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Re: Tim's Driveway
« Reply #1 on: August 12, 2016, 11:22:29 PM »
 ;D :D ;D :D
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Re: Tim's Driveway
« Reply #2 on: August 12, 2016, 11:27:58 PM »
Quote from: teesquare on August 12, 2016, 10:35:51 PM
:'( :'( :'( That was my KARUBEQUE money...... :D

Oh, I thought that it was so they could deliver it
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« Reply #3 on: August 13, 2016, 02:31:03 AM »
I guess Pappy's membership dues paved the way :P
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Re: Tim's Driveway
« Reply #4 on: August 13, 2016, 09:28:28 AM »
Quote from: muebe on August 13, 2016, 02:31:03 AM
I guess Pappy's membership dues paved the way :P

Heck, there's money to spare  ;)
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Re: Tim's Driveway
« Reply #5 on: August 13, 2016, 09:41:37 AM »
Shoot....I may have to go to work again. My tractor has been in the shop - and they have not figured out why it will not start. No sound.....

So we had a LOT of rain...You might se that this region is experiencing a drought - but in the small area of the county I live in - we get more rain than Seattle. No kidding. - so, no drought for me...just lots of gravel washing down the mountain....

Paving here is not practical. It only guarantees that in the winter you will be able to imitate Olympic ski-jumping - but in a car ;) :D.

SO - you either own a tractor - and know how to grade and pack a driveway - or you PAY...and pay, and pay. I think most of you know that I am genetically pre-disposed to AVOID paying and paying :D....UNLESS it is for a new grill ;)...

BUT the Mrs. T is kind of particular about not having to park at the bottom of a hill, and hike up hill for almost 200 yards of road..... ::)
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Re: Tim's Driveway
« Reply #6 on: August 13, 2016, 09:46:45 AM »
Quote from: teesquare on August 13, 2016, 09:41:37 AM
Shoot....I may have to go to work again. My tractor has been in the shop - and they have not figured out why it will not start. No sound.....

So we had a LOT of rain...You might se that this region is experiencing a drought - but in the small area of the county I live in - we get more rain than Seattle. No kidding. - so, no drought for me...just lots of gravel washing down the mountain....

Paving here is not practical. It only guarantees that in the winter you will be able to imitate Olympic ski-jumping - but in a car ;) :D.

SO - you either own a tractor - and know how to grade and pack a driveway - or you PAY...and pay, and pay. I think most of you know that I am genetically pre-disposed to AVOID paying and paying :D....UNLESS it is for a new grill ;)...

BUT the Mrs. T is kind of particular about not having to park at the bottom of a hill, and hike up hill for almost 200 yards of road..... ::)
I'd be at the John Deere store buying a NEW tractor if I were you,

Just saying ;)
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Re: Tim's Driveway
« Reply #7 on: August 13, 2016, 12:20:44 PM »
Quote from: TMB on August 13, 2016, 09:46:45 AM


BUT the Mrs. T is kind of particular about not having to park at the bottom of a hill, and hike up hill for almost 200 yards of road..... ::)
I'd be at the John Deere store buying a NEW tractor if I were you,

Just saying ;)
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I agree and tell the Mrs that you  bought it so she wouldn't have to walk up the driveway. And oh, by the way, they had a special --buy a tractor and get a KBQ - that's where that new smoker came from, honest.
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Re: Tim's Driveway
« Reply #8 on: August 13, 2016, 12:46:31 PM »
Quote from: teesquare on August 13, 2016, 09:41:37 AM
Shoot....I may have to go to work again. My tractor has been in the shop - and they have not figured out why it will not start. No sound.....

So we had a LOT of rain...You might se that this region is experiencing a drought - but in the small area of the county I live in - we get more rain than Seattle. No kidding. - so, no drought for me...just lots of gravel washing down the mountain....

Paving here is not practical. It only guarantees that in the winter you will be able to imitate Olympic ski-jumping - but in a car ;) :D.


BUT the Mrs. T is kind of particular about not having to park at the bottom of a hill, and hike up hill for almost 200 yards of road..... ::)

I want pictures of this driveway.  May need to sneak in next winter with that tank full of water for your driveway.........
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Re: Tim's Driveway
« Reply #9 on: August 13, 2016, 02:59:45 PM »
Quote from: GusRobin on August 13, 2016, 12:20:44 PM
Quote from: TMB on August 13, 2016, 09:46:45 AM


BUT the Mrs. T is kind of particular about not having to park at the bottom of a hill, and hike up hill for almost 200 yards of road..... ::)
I'd be at the John Deere store buying a NEW tractor if I were you,

Just saying ;)

I agree and tell the Mrs that you  bought it so she wouldn't have to walk up the driveway. And oh, by the way, they had a special --buy a tractor and get a KBQ - that's where that new smoker came from, honest.
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A surprise that occurred to me - and my friend that owned a JD...is that ALL John Deere Tractors under 125 h.p. are NOT made in the USA. They are built under contract by various manufacturers. The issue is that - keeping up with parts availability, and mechanic's familiarity to repair them is a "days gone by" issue now. In fact Gus - today's "compact" as well as other larger tractors must meet ALL of the EPA exhaust requirements of other "vehicles". This mans they all now have on-board computer systems and all the additional wiring, and extra filters, etc...such that for a routine fluids and filter change - now adds an additional $200 bucks...and G_D forbid...if the emissions computer gives up the ghost - that can be $2000
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