A Fun Morning

That snow we just got here in S.W. Missouri was officially 14.4", the fifth largest ever recorded. I spent this morning on the 8N and had a great time. First I cleared the concrete apron in front of our garage, then the driveway all the way down to the road. Then I cleared snow from around my (supposedly) 4wd Chevy Pickup, seen in the photo background, which I got stuck in our side driveway yesterday. Then I got a chain on the pickup and pulled it out with the tractor. Then I cleared our side driveway all the way to the barn and put the pickup away.

Next, I noticed that my neighbor down the road had his old Allis Chalmers tractor stuck in a ditch. We put a short chain on my plow blade, and I was actually able to lift and pull him out with the 8N. While doing that, a Dodge van passed us on the road and then proceeded to get buried in the ditch. I pulled those folks out too.

These "N's" may be antiques, but they'll still do an honest days work. That was fun.

I can't believe nobody mentioned what a nice looking tractor you have. I take it you keep it inside or under a shed. Did you take a photo before you pushed the snow off? looks like it would have been a great setting. Again, very nice looking tractor.

Regards
Bill

Sure enough, last year a kid broke his wrist and the parents sued. They didn't get any money, but now the hill has been cross-fenced and bears "no trespassing" signs. Another tradition is lost, and as you say, there are lots of jerks in the world. I really ought to quit pulling people out of ditches, but I'll probably keep on doing it.

Did you collect the "usual and customary" fees for pulling people out of snow drifts?

I remember when I lived S. Central Mo, people used to get like $20 for that in the mid 70's. I wonder what they get now.
Dave Nelson

That guy in the Dodge van spun his tires so furiously while I was pulling him out, I was seriously worried that he was going to hit me. Then as soon as I unhooked the chain they drove off without a "thank you" or even a wave.

Well, it was fun anyway. - Sam

The wife watches me pretty close Because I had a pretty major back surgery in Sept. and Nov. It's very hard not to do something that needs done.

It sure was good to get back in the saddle again.

later,dave