mower foibles,

[Anonymous-0]

dang it,,,,
I was soo dissapointed in that JD 180 as My uncle like family tries to get a jd as he knows the salesman there, wanting to help me but not asking me what i wanted ugghhh i hate relatives,
we went to the deale rpicked it out, and i get it home and i was not saying anything as i didnt like it much, ,.its an LT 180,
I saw this husqvarna with a 54 in cut and 6 spd dual range tranny,
shoott mannnm,,, i liked that a whole lot better that that pesky john dere even if someone tells me about quality or easier to get parts for ,im not into compromise,
and not blinded by green paint,
I like the husky alot better, and I like the color alot better too,
So,,, am I not too bright about wanting something other than supposed to be quality JD Bah Humbug on that,
Kirk,

 

[JT]

Kirk,
IMHO, the Husqvarna is s lot more tractor than an LT series Deere. But if it is free..........
Jim

 

[Bob]

Kirk,

As you must know Deere made models like that to attempt to compete the best they could in the "low end" market and sort of prostituted their heritage in the process.

 

[Anonymous-0]

amen brother thats totally it!

 

[Anonymous-0]

JT,
what you mean is it free,,,,,???
I think Ill just get that Husky and be done with it aand then Ill be happy
I was looking at the attachments for the deere and all they had for it was a little 44 in, blade and small snow blower and other LITTLE THINGS HA HA'
Ill se if I can get a used one and then ill be set and then ill go for it ,
thanks alot jim,

 

[JT]

Kirk,
Misunderstood your post, I thought your uncle got you the tractor and gave it to you, if it was your hard earned cash that bought it, I would find someone who bleeds green, sell it to them, then get your Husqvarna. I personally do not like Deere, and for a low priced tractor, less than $3000.00, Husqvarna is one of the better. They are made by the same people who make Sears tractors, that is why you will see them in Sears now.
Jim

 

[Anonymous-0]

Hi JT, thats no big thing , I totaly understand what you were talking about and im going to find a person to buy this deere, and then il get that 2748 Husky and put a bladeon it sometimes, and a snow blower on front of it in the winter and then Ill be set,
I got back here about 4 1/2 yrs ago and i neede a mower but my uncle thought he was going to go to the deere dealer and he knew this guy and didnt even ask me what i wanted as the same old thing that your uncle thinks he knows what you need and no one in the family cares about your opinion.
I mean sheesh,,, im 47 and I think I can make up my own mind now as well as 20 yrs ago,
thank you soo much foir being there JT,
I appreciate it alot,
talk to ya later ok,
kirk,

 

[rustyj]

Well, yes, everybody is entitled to their opinion, but after all, the Uncle was obviously trying to be helpful when you came back home!
I think, if i had tried to help MY nephew, and he talked about me as you have about your Uncle---well-that ungrateful wretch would find my gate locked if he ever came to visit me!
By: Rusty Jones

 

[Anonymous-0]

No rusty he isnt helpful and never comes over to want to help me on my tractors or even wants too see what im up to???
I mean I got this Case 2670, and traded this 26 model T ford for it s it was in my name no big deal right,????
sheeesh, you'd think that all heck came loose,
Im there washing the case, and him and my aunt comes over and they act like ive killed or murdered somebody when i told them I traded the Model T for that Case which i thought was a good deal ,
as both of them were equal value and i can do what i want ,
but alll he wanted it for was to just want it and nothing else, and he made a stink over it as saying that i didntn ask him about it,
Instead of going to this other man that had that Case that I like better anyway,
He was all peowed over it and on top of that he'd been lit up a little with a coupe of drink's and treated me like some dumb kid
and im 47,& treated me with no respect or even acted like he was halfway interested in what i was doing,
I dont need family like this or friends like this either,
at least I can get on here and get help from alot of you guy's on here and I feel at least a little better for it as all you guys and me share this hobby with old tractors and machinery
Kirk,


My dad was the same was as that, and when he was here i couldnt get close to him and he wouldnt open up I did most of the work on his Ford 8N out in san diego,before we lost him,
I mean I feel kinda let down as i see others on this site that are younger and dads and sons and grandpas helping out their sons or grandsons tractor or project? Rusty,
sooo again ,,,I feel all out of sorts when i see familys help one another or a dad help his son and Ive got no one to help or even talk to,
hope everything is ok with you rusty,
take it easy ok,
Kirk,

 

[rustyj]

Thanks for the nice reply!
Only thing--that 1926 Model T Ford was probably worth 5 times more than the tractor! But, if you think you got a deal on it--well--it was yours to trade, wasn't it?
I owned a 1923 Model T ford roadster since 1946! We had lots of fun with it, rode it in parades, all the good stuff! When i got interested in mower/tractor repair, and my sons had no interest in it--welll- i sold it to a good friend, who restored it. Then he sold it to a collector!
My son thought i should be mad at him, for reselling it. I'm not. It was his to sell, and we're still friends.
I think you should try to get along with yer relatives better. If either of my sons acted like you are acting, i'd be at their homes carrying a big wooden paddle!
by: Rustyj

 

[Anonymous-0]

Hi rusty,
Its kirk,
yea my dad was like that too , couldnt get to him either and some people just dont have anything when it comes to sharing rusty,
My uncle cares i guess i dont really know all I can do is give him and my aunt to God
And let God deal with them,
I mean he could at le4ast show some interest in things and i didnt get along with my dad either as him and my mom were into the social thing and i tried and tried to relate to him but out of his stupid pride i couldnt get to him either,
they were material giving parents but not emotionally giving,
thats my uncles problem too and i just asked my aunt about an old treadle sewing machine and like the depression poverty spirit they have, like she says to me you dont need it rusty so i about gave up on them as you cant talk toa wall,
Rusty i feel like you about teaching a person a lesson but im not gonna get into strifer over some dumb thing like that as they dont see it the way i do,
and that model T wasnt worth that much anyway as it was just a 26 2 door kinda boring,
and I was constantly fiddling with it too to fix things on it rusty,
I know with that Case I can go out in the field and make some money with it and me ahead of the game,
I looked at alot of 2670's and this one blew away most ive seen out there,
runs excellent looks nice for 30 yrs old,and is in really good cond too,
Keep In touch Ok Rusty ok,
Take it easy,
Kirk,

 

[rustyj]

Kirk: Any Model T Ford car or truck is worth a hill of beans, or a mound of money! I also owned a 1926 T model Coupe. I drove it to work sometimes. Then i got into Ford Model A's, and drove them a lot. One thing about those old Fords--they were reliable. I drove my 1929 Model A Ford Roadster on a trip from Pittsburgh, Pa. to New York City, Chesapeak Bay, Delaware, The Pocono Mountains, Gettysburgh Battlefield Park and back home, in 4 days, and had no trouble!
Not wanting to sound pushy, but i think your main problem with folks is your attitude. Try talking nice, and being nice, might help you get along with folks better! Ya can't entice flies with salt--it takes sugar to get them to land on your table!
I think, with the way you sound, that later on in life, your friends will probably be few, unless you see the light and try to get along better!
Nuff said: Rustyj

 

[Anonymous-0]

Hi rusty,
No its not my attitude,
its thier own fault in that they would rather be hyppocrytes than acting like they mightr care about you or what your doing ive had it with my parents too, thery werent into anything i liked either i couldnt talk to them either, they were constantly tryting to find out what was wrong with me whern there wasnt anything wrong they just didnt wanna talk about anything and wernt into talking about anything i was into and when i tried to blend in with my dads friends it dint work either all they wwere into was the usual BS talk about business or stupid jokes , or whatever, and its the same ay with my relatives, they wont hardly talk about or be intersted in anything except TV or the silly K state wildcats or KU , sheesh,
I mean thats all I hear around here, I mean my uncle dont even act like he wantsd to ask me over to wipe the model a off acts like like a stick in the mud and them complains if i do anything with money or they act like trying to tell me what to do or put me down if Im not into, or like dirt bikes or guns or anything fun,
like snuffing the life out of someone like my parents did ,,,
dont do this or dont do that darn it, Im sick of that attitude and Im not putting up with that junk no more from anybody,rusty im glad you have neices or nephews that you can talk to and maybe help them or at least talk to them aboutn things my relatives are soo scared ill have fun or do something theilll run for the hill if I do anything fun or spend some money on something I like, like a dirt bike i mean they really domnt care but just being a hippocrite is all they know same with my sister too rusty,
so i feel all alone and anyone that has the attitude thing is them as i tried for yrs to blend with them but to no avail, so i said forget it,

 

[rustyj]

Kirk: An interesting letter!
but, it sort of sounds like my early years, too.
My Grandfather was a well known river man, built and sold steamboats and barges, very successful in life. My father helped him when he was a young man, but he married my Mother and got out of the boat business, and struck out , going into working for the Gulf Oil company. Steamboats were fast going out of style, so he got out! I think, during and after the depression, that he was making $200 a month! With 3 kids and a wife, and living expenses, there wasn't much left to spend freely. But, we got along.
Fast forward to 1946: I got out of Army with an artificial leg, and $200 a month disability checks.
G.Father wanted me to go into the boat and barge business, or work in a bank owned by one of his friends, but i did my own thing, taking jobs where ever i could get them. My relatives thought i was nuts, but i fooled them, by finding good jobs, and sticking to them, until i learned the auto body trade, which i worked at the rest of my working life.
Whenever some relative said something about my ideas of work, i just smiled and thanked them for their advice, and continued on with my goals!
Now, the old folks are all gone, and i'm an old folk at 83! I own my home, two cars, a motor home, my wife and i get along great, my 2 adopted sons are successful in life, and things are good. But, I'm not rich in money, so i don't have that to worry me. We have enough to get by, so all is well!
Now!: I do think, if you would learn how to converse with your relatives, instead of flying off the handle every time one of them tries to help you, that things might be better in your life. Remember peoples attitudes don't change over night, but a bit of carefully trying to not be a "smart azz" whenever anybody tries to talk to you or give advice, might be better.
I don't know how old you are--sounds like maybe 13-15, but whatever age, you'd better change your attitude, because when all of your relatives have passed on---you'll be out there in the big world, with nobody to care about you!
The preceding is sent in friendship-not trying to down you!
If you want to continue this, feel free to write to the e-mail address.
Rustyj

 

[Anonymous-0]

rusty Im 47,and its not my attitude
they dont talk or wont talk about anythjing and if it concernes money whhoooaaa watch out alll they want is to cap on you like someone that dont know anything but they just like to see others miserable or dont spend the money unless you ahve too ,,, just like my grandma couldnt see anything that was good just do with what you have and thats it like some older tight person that dont care about your life or interests,
No hobbies no nothing all they care about is to make you miserable and then tell you you dont need this or that and Ive about had it my mom and dad were like that too ohhh dont do this or dont do that you might get hurt , dont even give your child a chance in life couse you snuff the life out of him in the 1st place,
I mean thier so Intimidated that its rediculous and if i evem told them i was getting a dirt bike or anything fun Id herar nothing but a reshon of junk like why did you spend it on this or that like a tight old church mouse who cares about nothing and then wants to drag you down and dosnt treat you with any respect,treats you like your some 12 yr old and im 47 rusty and i like talking to you as your older and totally understand people, like this,
I mean its like stupid poverty depression garbage in thier minds they cant imagine anybody having fun outside of thier own family but someone like me that like old dirt bikes and steam train and old ocean liners warbirds and vintage racing cars,
Ive had nothing in common with them and ohhh on the gun thing ohhh you better not do that cause we dont have any co0ntrol over you on those things I feel like telloing them to bug off and if they cant find anything positive to say or act like then dont bother me with their negative attitude,
rust,
my parents were the same way dont do this or that and totally intimidated not wanting to show me things and how to do things as they didnt know themselves and wernt interested anyway,
so i feel alone alot and I need a nice lady in my life and theres nothing but hyppocrytes around here in small towns or intimidated ones that arnt into anything anyway, so i feel lost and wondering why i bother with things,
Ive got jesus in my life and he keeps me level headed, and I try not to judge people,
so im just here and talking to others on the net alot and i go out to mess with my tractors and do other things too,

 

[rustyj]

Well, Kirk, as long as you are in the church ways, keep on with your life.
My folks were survivors of the Depression, and i got the same things said to me, too, but i went out and went to work about a month after my discharge from the Army. When anybody said anything to me about it, i just sat back and smiled, and told folks i was doing great! It was my money i was earning, so i spent it my way! I got married in 1950. The old folks liked my choice of nice ladies, so my bride was accepted into the family.
We bought a home out in the near country, and moved in. That way, nobody could say anything about my life, unless i asked for advice! And thats the way it was, and still is, although all the old folks have passed on.
If you have any skills, or trades, might i suggest you get a job in one of those areas, and move away from your relatives. Seems like they want to keep control of you, and maybe they think you aren't competent enough to make it on your own. Another thing--any time somebody wants to argue with you, just smile sweetly and say things are going great! You will have to work at trying to make them change their attitude about you. And, quit worrying about your Uncle's Model A, or anything that isn't yours! They'll never give them up (Take that from one who knows!)
My Uncle collected antique guns. When he died, did i get any of them? No, only an old muzzle loader to hang over the fire place! Did i care? Not very much, even when my cousin's husband got most of the money from the sale of them! We're still friends-no use cutting off my nose to spite my face!
So, i hope i have helped you in your problem. I do think you should seek professional help for your problem.
Yours: Rustyj

 

[Anonymous-0]

amen brother thats totally it,

 

[rustyj]

Kirk: Good luck to you! And, i do hope some of my advice will help you. Any time you want to write to me, feel free to do so, and if i can help you, i will!
I'm just an old retired auto body repairman and painter, living on my gov'ment check and anything from Social Security. And a bit of cash from repairing folks mowers.
I realised long ago that i should have sought better education, but i traveled the road of "hard knocks" just like you are, and had to figure out how to get along with other folks. I joined the local Fire department, rose to rank of Captain, then Captain of the local Fire Police Unit, and am now on the mostly inactive roster. (This is because I'm 83 years of age!)
Best way i know, to get along with folks, is to keep your eyes and ears open, talk nicely to folks, be friendly, do not carry a "Chip" on your shoulder, smile easily, and i do think things will get better for you.
Yours: Rusty Jones, the Mower man.