[AT] Old tractor philosophy

[George Willer]

> Subject: [AT] Old tractor philosophy
> 
> Good tractor day today, got the new hitch put on the M and didn't (as far
> as
> I know) commit any serious blunders.   Hard work, cold beer now at the end
> of daylight, time to ask a couple questions which I've been wondering
> about.
> 
> Do you have to count the cost of new tools you suddenly need as part of
> the
> cost of the tractor?

Only if you never intend to use them again... ever!
 
> If a hitch falls on your foot but you don't swear because the neighbor
> kids
> are nearby, does it hurt?

See next answer.
 
> If you can't loosen the nuts on a hitch when it's mounted on the tractor
> because there's not clearance for the wrench to swing, and you can't
> loosen
> them when it's off the tractor because the damn thing flops around and
> rotates when you lean on the wrench, is it okay to break for beer in
> mid-day?

This two part question only needs one answer.  As long as the sun is over
the yard arm it's OK to have a beer if you wish.  Then flopping isn't as
bothersome and gravity is more friendly.  Keep in mind that it's always 5
o'clock somewhere.  ;-)
 
> Dean Vinson
> Dayton, Ohio
> www.vinsonfarm.net

George Willer
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