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In a BIND!!!

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John M

04-10-2006 17:50:36




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FINALLY after years of searching I have at last found the H and C my granfather sold years back.The H was sold back in 82, and the C was sold in 93.I remember them both fondly and have many memroies of my granfather,father,brother and me and those tractors.Pulling logs with the H,cultipacking and culitvating with the C,helping Papa haul leaves to the edge of the woods,you know,the stuff that you kinda hated when you were a kid,but wish you had one more chance to do them with your loved ones who are gone now.I remeber Dad and Papa rebuilding the engine n the C after I put kerosene in the oil.(Hey I was only 8)Anyways,my probelm,the wife says no to a cash purchase of these,(tuff times right now)and I did talk the owner down on both(same guy owns both).He did offer me an even trade for my oldest sons Cub,and my youngest ones 154.(My youngest one is only 4,but when hes old enough itll be restored for him).Thats my problem.Teh two Cubs mean nothing to me,no connection other than my two sons.All except for those were at one point family tractors,even one I didnt know had a family connection.I know even thinking of it is wrong and I feel very guilty for thinking about it,but this may be my only chance to get these tractors after years of searching for them.Kinda ironic they were only about a 45 minute drive from the house. So what would you do?

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mwkellner

04-11-2006 12:00:46




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 Re: In a BIND!!! in reply to John M, 04-10-2006 17:50:36  
If I understand that the two cubs are NOT from the family then I would think that as your sons got older the C and H would mean alot ot them. You could sell them on the fact that the C and H are bigger and they will be bigger soon. I have a C and SC that my Grandpa bought new in 1951 and 1954. I am not in the farming business (I'm a teacher), but they mean the world to me. I feel your sons would be as attached as I am. After saying all of that, I also have a wife and know that things aren't always that simple. Make your best decision and don't dwell on it.

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Janicholson

04-11-2006 10:46:36




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 Re: In a BIND!!! in reply to John M, 04-10-2006 17:50:36  
See if the owner would take a small deposit for right of first refusal (sells to no one until asking you), and a "layaway" for the times that might allow the purchase. Just having cake and not eating it.
JimN



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Nebraska Cowman

04-11-2006 04:49:56




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 Re: In a BIND!!! in reply to John M, 04-10-2006 17:50:36  
Kids that age I think you need to make decisions for them based on what you think is best. You better get them family tractors back. Give one to each son.



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skipper

04-11-2006 03:09:13




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 Re: In a BIND!!! in reply to John M, 04-10-2006 17:50:36  
I vote for Broomstackers note. Everyone should be in this to make you really at peace about the deal. Given the opportunity and with some explaining they probably would back you up.



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Jim in Michigan

04-10-2006 19:25:42




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 Re: In a BIND!!! in reply to John M, 04-10-2006 17:50:36  
I wuld do it,, your kids will thank you when they are older,,I never knew either grandfather,,I would give anything to have something of theirs...Jim



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jaybird2

04-10-2006 18:55:20




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 Re: In a BIND!!! in reply to John M, 04-10-2006 17:50:36  
I'd snatch up that opportunity on the even trade in a heartbeat. Someday, your kids will be happy you did that for them! -Jay



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Slappy

04-10-2006 18:18:43




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 Re: In a BIND!!! in reply to John M, 04-10-2006 17:50:36  
I"d give my boys the chance to ride on the same tractors that my grandpa, my dad, and my brother and I rode on as a kid.



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Broomstacker

04-10-2006 18:53:46




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 Re: In a BIND!!! in reply to Slappy, 04-10-2006 18:18:43  
I tend to agree with Slappy, but I would at least give the boys a chance to vote. I realize those tractors mean more to you right now than to the boys or the wife, but, given the money circumstances, it probably should be a family decision. You spoke very well about the memories created on those tractors with your loved ones. If you can sell the wife and the boys on that, you can create more memories together! Good luck!

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