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dcrouch
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2004-08-26          94565


While searching for information on tractors (John Deere initially) I came across this site and thought it may provide some good information. I believe it still can, but I would caution New comers to beware of the self-appointed "Tractor Gods", I found them to be arrogant, rude, and basically intolerant of anything they think of as not being important to people asking the questions. The first major step in this area of interest, is the purchase of a tractor, a costly event, and I appreciate everything someone has to say on the subject, even it it concerns letting me know about a dealer, after all, some us just joined this site and arent aware of many of the things the "tractor gods" take for granted. They should also look up the meaning of SPAM, and they would find they are using the term in-appropriately. Ignore those folks and you can find a wealth of valuable information from others here.



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2004-08-26          94567


Im fairly new and inexperienced on tractor boards myself but Ive been a member of other message boards for some time. Not to sound like Im defending anyone because I dont know what particular person or event you are referring to, but, in general I think a person needs to be a little more forgiving and rude tolerant on these boards than in person. The written word sometimes comes off harsher than the spoken word.
I belong to a couple off-roading forums and have met several people from them. These are people that I thought to be rude online but in person turned out to be pleasant.
You will always have a few internet blowhards that when confronted face to face will be much quieter but I think the majority are nice people that come off as rude in writing only because they cant be as expressive as they would be in person.
In general what Im saying is dont be to critical or sensative and remember that you probably appear harsher than you intend to also. ....


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Chief
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2004-08-26          94584


dcrouch, as bnrhuffman mentioned; I am not sure of what instantance in particular you are referring to. Sorry your first experience here turned out that way. Hope you will give things another try as there are many folks here that can offer a LOT of help, experience, and just plain ole' thinking outside the box.
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DRankin
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2004-08-26          94587


Maybe the "tractor gods" know something about the "free lunch" concept.

Bananas are cheap in central america. They cost a little more in Texas and you need a bank loan to buy them in some parts of Alaska. No-brainer. Same with tractors and other commercial goods.

Your post about saving 300 bucks on a 20,000 dollar, cross country tractor deal is a perfect example. Why bother? Some of us have seen this sort of thing so often that we can tell you the outcome before you ask.

You are still going to need fluids, filters and dealer support. And you will probably end up with regionally produced implements that have no dealer or warranty support this side of the mississippi.

In the end you will likely pay more than if you bought locally. No free lunch.

Please understand. I am NOT demeaning you.

I get ticked at the guys who should know better. That is the guy on the east coast who is trying to sell you something, knowing you are 3000 miles away. The reason the prices are higher in California is that your local dealer has to pay to have the damn thing shipped and so do you.

That said, I can tell you how you can save a little money from your location. But you will spend a lot of time and throw the dice on dealer support with my idea too.

Anyway, stick around. You are clearly an independent, critical thinker who will be an asset to the board.





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2004-08-26          94622


dcrouch, Be gentle. This is a very good forum and has alot of information from its vast members. As has been stated some folks just aren't as good at saying what they want to say typing, as in person. I am one of those folks. I can think better talking to a face than I can a computer screen. Having that said you must understand, Just because someone has 5 tractors under thier name doesn't necessarily
mean they are very knowledgeable about tractors or the present subject, It means they have posted 500 or more post. They may be new to the tractor forum also, they have just made alot of post. Someone can be here for 2-months and post 500 times or be here for 7-years and only post 200 times. If someone is spamming you please let the board admin. know, then please hang around and you will see who the knowlegeble ones are and asked questions until your blue in the face:)

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2004-08-26          94638


It is up to the ones like me who know little about tractors to let let the rare rough comments roll off our backs and recognize the good information that shines through. That's how you become smarter. You have to look stupid to become smarter. I have lots of experience in this department. :) ....


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DRankin
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2004-08-26          94645


There are, I think, 4 stages to adult learning.

1st.. Unconscious Incompetence. (You have no idea what you don't know.)

2nd....Conscious Incompetence. (How could I be so stupid?)

Next....Conscious Competence. (Wait... I can do this... give me a minute to remember...)

4th....Unconscious Competence. (I can do this with one hand tied behind my back, in my sleep, on a dark night standing on one foot while singing The Star Spangled Banner.)

Please note: This is the way adults learn. Children are from another planet. ....


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2004-08-27          94714


dcrouch, I believe you are referring to me in your complaint. I apologized to you already for the tone of my post but I remain unabashadly anti-spam. If that makes me a "self-appointed tractor god" (Archdean apparently agrees) then so be it, but I can't see how arguing against spam makes one a tractor god. Perhaps an anti-spam god LOL

As far as the definition of spam goes, I typed "define spam" in a google search and the very first definition that popped up (link attached) said this:

Spam - Unsolicited "junk" e-mail sent to large numbers of people to promote products or services. Sexually explicit unsolicited e-mail is called "porn spam." Also refers to inappropriate promotional or commercial postings to discussion groups or bulletin boards.

Note the last sentence of the definition. You are new here, and you may believe that in the context of your post the spam was appropriate, but these guys have been soliciting business in threads here on and off for months and many are getting tired of it. ....


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dsg
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2004-08-27          94739


dcrouch, Now that I have been smart enough to read the history to your post I must add, We here do frown on adverts in the post. It's nice to mention a dealer to someone that may be in the area, but not to beat it too death.

David
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2004-08-27          94770


I try to be a nice guy most of the time. But when I see some one thinking of buying a tractor so far away I know the consequences. See I am a mechanic for a New Holland dealer. I see what happens when people do this. Some thing happens to there tractor and there purchasing dealer is miles away but they have a local dealer a block down the road. Well that local dealer is not going to jump out of there seat to lose money on a warranty job when they never made any money on the sale. That is why 1 shop around find a good price. 2 Take that price to your local guy I can almost guarantee they will come darn close to it. Now they might not beat it but you have the piece of mind knowing that if you have a problem he will be there for you.

I know I beat this subject to death but it is the truth. Save Little bit now, spend a whole lot later.


The self appointed a$$ h*1e of the board. ....


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DRankin
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2004-08-27          94773


It must be your turn in the barrel. ....


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2004-08-27          94775


It is my turn every other day. I try to be nice but I just can't help it some times. I must have bad genes. ....


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Archdean
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2004-08-28          94778


I owned a Hardware store (True Value, among other things Plumbing and Electric)in Alaska at one time not too long ago. The chains moved in and a customer would say to me Hey Dean XYZ has this for $xx.98. My response would be after I showed him/her how to use it and etc. "Well go get the GD thing there! He would invariably say but they are all out now or something similar.. As a tired and worn out Hard Trade Store owner my next words were usually WHEN I don't have it(whatever) mine is $xx.98 also!! Now get the #### out of here!

My point is support the guy who will support you and remember a good relationship will pay off quicker than you imagine!!!

BTW I never lost a GOOD customer!!!
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DRankin
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2004-08-28          94794


Speaking of genes..... or in this case, jeans, have you noticed they don't last as long since they started stonewashing the crap out of them? ....


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2004-08-28          94795


Bnrhuffman - You & are the same way. I come across harsher on here then I really am in person. ....


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2004-08-28          94802


To me, stone washed means 50% worn out when you buy it. Kinda like buying a new tractor with 4,000 hours on it. I go with the original style jeans that cause the butt rash until they are broken in. ;o) ....


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bnrhuffman
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2004-08-28          94809


Up yours!
I said "other people" come off harsh. I DONT.

J/K :);) ....


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2004-08-28          94811


You people make me laugh. Ever consider stand up? ....


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2004-08-28          94814


I considered stand-up once, but I had to set down:) Need to take life lightly or it will bury you.

David ....


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2004-08-28          94823


See this is why we need to all have a weekend get together :0) ....


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2004-08-29          94865


HEY GUYS....Lighten up....here is a joke....maybe that will help:

For decades, two heroic statues, one male and one female, faced each other in a city park, until one day an angel came down from heaven.

"You've been such exemplary statues," he announced to them, "That I'm going to give you a special gift. I'm going to bring you both to life for thirty minutes, in which you can do anything you want." And with a clap of his hands, the angel brought the statues to life.

The two approached each other a bit shyly , but soon dashed for the bushes, from which shortly emerged a good deal of giggling, laughter, and shaking of branches. Fifteen minutes later, the two statues emerged from the bushes with grins on their faces.

"You still have fifteen more minutes," said the angel, winking conspiratorially.

Grinning even more widely the female statue turned to the male statue and said, "Great! Only this time you hold the pigeon down and I'll s#@t on it's head."


No need to kick each other where it hurts!!!!!!!! ....


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2004-08-29          94875


That's funny! ....


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2004-08-29          94878


Thank you, grasgod.....I thought it was too...maybe we can cheer everyone up here.....

A married couple was in a terrible accident where the woman's face was severely burned. The doctor told the husband that they couldn't graft any skin from her body because she was too skinny. So the husband offered to donate some of his own skin.

However, the only skin on his body that the doctor felt was suitable would have to come from his buttocks.

The husband and wife agreed that they would tell no one about where the skin came from, and they requested that the doctor also honor their secret. After all, this was a very delicate matter.

After the surgery was completed, everyone was astounded at the woman's new beauty. She looked more beautiful than she ever had before! All her friends and relatives just went on and on about her youthful beauty!

One day, she was alone with her husband, and she was overcome with emotion at his sacrifice. She said, "Dear, I just want to thank you for everything you did for me. How can I possibly repay you?"

"My darling," he replied, "I get all the thanks I need every time I see your mother kiss you on the cheek."



No need in anyone acting like they have their head up their butt!!!!!

Picture is of woman after skin graft....LMAO !!!! ....


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2004-08-29          94887


Ferrari - whicj one is you in your pics? I like pic 10!! ....


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2004-08-29          94889


That's what we need on this site, More pic's like #10. Something we all could browse now and then to calm us down:))

David ....


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2004-08-29          94890


Here is one.

A guy was driving down a desolate road when his truck quit running. He tired every thing but nothing would get it started again.

He started walking down the road to a farm he had past a few miles back. He knocked on the door and the farmer answered. The man asked if he could use the phone, but the farmer replied he had no phone. The man explained his situation and the farmer said the man could stay in his barn over night and he would take him into town in the morning.

The farmer had only one condition, do not stick your penis in the three holes in the wall. The guy promptly agreed and went to the barn to rest.

When he got to the barn he got to looking around and saw these "forbidden holes". Well curiosity got the best of him.

He put his penis in the first hole. Man this feels pretty good. He pulled out and put it in the second hole. Holy cow that feel even better. He thought the first on e was good the second better I have got to try the third. SO he put it in the third hole but to his horror he could not pull it out.

He screamed for the farmer to come help him. Finally in the morning the farmer came out to check on the stranger. Sure enough he was still stuck in the third hole.

The guy asked what was int those wholes? The farmer replied, well the first is my wife the second is my daughter the third is my milk machine and it will not stop till it gets three pounds. ....


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2004-08-29          94898


That is funny......I did not know there were any funny guys here......really, I have tried to be funny here, and I am sure that all of you think I am CRAZY!!!!BUT TO me everything has its funny side......If I did not look at even the most serious things in live that way, I would really go CRAZY.....

A guy was on trial for murder and if convicted, would get the electric chair. His brother found out that a redneck was on the jury and figured he would be the one to bribe. He told the redneck that he would be paid $10,000 if he could convince the rest of the jury to reduce the charge to manslaughter.

The jury was out an entire week and returned with a verdict of manslaughter.

After the trial, the brother went to the redneck's home, told him what a great job he had done and paid him the $10,000.

The redneck replied that it wasn't easy to convince the rest of the jury to change the charge to manslaughter. They all wanted to let him go.


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