[Farmall] Any advice on THIS problem (Off Topic...sorry)

Tue Jan 2 12:26:31 PST 2007

Gordon , I have their brochure !.
I'm interested in the older carriages , because usually they are different 
to the ones that became popular in the '70's driving revival.
I have some beauties here , going back to 1865 that are much better than the 
modern stuff !.
Rob J.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gordon Williamson" <warbirdog at santel.net>
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Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007 2:06 AM
Subject: RE: [Farmall] Any advice on THIS problem (Off Topic...sorry)


>   If you like horse drawn wagons check this out. This company is about 10
> miles from my place. Incredible stuff!.
>
>   "hansenwheel.com"
>
> GW
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: farmall-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
> [mailto:farmall-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Robert
> Johnson
> Sent: Monday, January 01, 2007 7:09 PM
> To: Farmall/IHC mailing list
> Subject: Re: [Farmall] Any advice on THIS problem (Off Topic...sorry)
>
> JM , I'm in Victoria , Australia.
> I've met a few on this list at Sandwich , on a trip there for RED POWER 
> days
>
> , I think it was in 2000.
> I teach carriage driving , and also had a big part in a book on draught
> efficiency with carriage horses.
> I's be very interested to learn more of the horse drawn vehicles you have 
> ,
> particularly if they are built prior to the '70's.
> Yes , you are right , there is a difference between ADD and Downes 
> Syndrome
> , but a lot of the problems are in common.
> In any event , like you this bloke is a good writer and passionate about 
> his
>
> subject , and is in the "industry".
> He may not have the answers himself , but may know someone who has.
> And I'm sure he would be happy to hear from you.
> Regards Rob J.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "James Moran" <jrmoraninc at yahoo.com>
> To: "Farmall/IHC mailing list" <farmall at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2007 11:26 AM
> Subject: Re: [Farmall] Any advice on THIS problem (Off Topic...sorry)
>
>
>> RJ-
>>  How kind of you.  This fellow is not a Downes case...rather attention
>> deficit and a bit more, perhaps.
>>  Oddly, we have, in our barn, a goodly number of horse drawn
>> carts/carriages and so forth.  We are now out of the horse/pony  owning
>> business, but the conveyances remain.
>>  You are, clearly, a fine fellow.  Where are you, exactly?
>>  JM
>>
>> Robert Johnson <johnson_rob at bigpond.com> wrote:  JM , I'm also on a
>> carriage driving list , with a number of  members who are
>> involved in driving for the disabled.
>> One bloke in particular is dealing with a Downes Syndrome daughter , and
>> has
>> made remarkable progress.
>> If you wish , I could give you his address privately , and you could
>> contact
>> him.
>> Regards Rob Johnson.
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "James Moran"
>> To: "Farmall/IHC mailing list"
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2007 10:09 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Farmall] Any advice on THIS problem (Off Topic...sorry)
>>
>>
>>> DG-
>>>  First...because of the (one time) horses, the pool, and the creek we
>>> keep
>>> a $1M rider on the property upon which we live.
>>>  Second...maybe (based upon the "nature" of the folks who comprise this
>>> group) we could (collectively) cobble up a "safety manual" of some sort
>>> to assist me and others who wish to impart standards and measures as
>>> they
>>> might pertain to the appropriate use of tractors, saws, wood  splitters
>>> (even hand tools).  Why not? How would our world be not  well served by
>>> making this effort.  Hell...give me your stories,  recollections,
>>> concerns
>>> and I will take care of printing and  distribution.  If we save but one
>>> finger, arm, or life where is  the harm?
>>>  Please advise, all of you.
>>>  Thanks.
>>>  JM
>>>
>>> Dan Glass  wrote:  First thing you need
>>> to do is get an umbrella policy added to your
>>> homeowners insurance.
>>>
>>> James Moran wrote:
>>>
>>>>Ladies and Gentlemen-
>>>>  This is certainly off topic but, IMHO, very important as most of us 
>>>> are
>>>> parents or (at least) care about children. Here goes....
>>>> I have  a fine neighbor with a wife and four lovely kids (two of each).
>>>> The  elder boy is extremely intelligent, friendly, and inquisitive.
>>>> However,  he suffers from attention deficit and other "cognitive"
>>>> issues.
>>>> Because  he is "different" and despite his superior intellect, he is
>>>> (drum  roll....) bullied (emotionally and physically) at school and,
>>>> though I  do not understand this, the school officials don't intervene.
>>>>  Anyway, he is interested in things that I do and his father does which
>>>> translates to utilizing machinery, much of which is downright
>>>> dangerous.
>>>> He wants to "get involved" and, due to his illness, has an  inherent
>>>> lack
>>>> of self control and, as a corollary, does not seem to be  able to
>>>> envision how badly things can go (nor how quickly).  Again...this is 
>>>> not
>>>> a "trouble maker"...he just can't control himself  and (naturally) his
>>>> father wants him to enjoy the types of things that  we do.
>>>> As an example, I have a big log splitter and I supply  firewood (free)
>>>> to
>>>> the kid's family (theirs in not an embarrassment of  riches, if you get
>>>> my drift) so that they can do their family thing in  front of the
>>>> fireplace. This unit has an exposed universal. Yeah...I  know...fashion
>>>> a
>>>> shield for it as a general precaution. We have  deposited a good amount
>>>> of wood and it needs to be split for drying and  use. His dad and I 
>>>> know
>>>> that the boy will want to be around during the  operation and, frankly,
>>>> I
>>>> am scared to death.
>>>> It is NOT just  the splitter. He wants to get his fingers into
>>>> everything
>>>> (e.g.,  chainsaws and such). Because of this he has to be monitored
>>>> continuously and, I fear, that if his father or I turn our backs for a
>>>> second, something serious could happen and, should that transpire, I
>>>> would die.
>>>> Do any of you have any suggestions as to how this  child might be made
>>>> aware of life's dangers? Yelling and screaming  don't do any good, 
>>>> again
>>>> due to his special mental processing. I was  thinking about video (not
>>>> too graphic) that might depict how  carelessness can lead to disaster.
>>>>  Perhaps one or more of you have had a similar situation with your own
>>>> children or kids in the neighborhood.
>>>>  I know this is off the mark for tractor repairs but I would sure love
>>>> to
>>>> hear anything you folks might suggest.
>>>>  Thanks in advance.
>>>>  Jim  Moran
>>>>
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