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Rocket Man

03-01-2001 17:30:46

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Why would one waste the time, effort, and money on a machine that wasen't as good as a team of mules when new? If you spent as much time, effort, and money shopping for a new quality built overseas machine you'd all be farther ahead.

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Paul (WI)

03-02-2001 20:50:47

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Re: Why would ? in reply to Rocket Man, 03-01-2001 17:30:46

We have a guy at the factory where I work that we call the rocket man. He walks around like a robot with real fast jerky motions and that is how I pictured you. It makes me smile.

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Fast Ed Ohio

03-02-2001 20:03:57

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Re: Why would ? in reply to Rocket Man, 03-01-2001 17:30:46

Rocket man , Your Daddy needs to take you out back to the wood shed ,Its been a long time and I think you need it .

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Carl/Pa

03-02-2001 19:14:22

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Re: Why would ? in reply to Rocket Man, 03-01-2001 17:30:46

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Get that BOY some clothes....

03-02-2001 14:25:33

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Re: Why would ? in reply to Rocket Man, 03-01-2001 17:30:46

his ignorance is showing---JAFO

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I remember you

03-02-2001 12:05:54

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Re: Why would ? in reply to Rocket Man, 03-01-2001 17:30:46

Your that teenage kid that jumps from forum to forum stirring up people. I haven't see you around for a while, thought maybe you grew up. Guess I was wrong.

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Rocket man aka Miracle jell??????

03-02-2001 11:38:56

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Re: Why would ? in reply to Rocket Man, 03-01-2001 17:30:46

Sounds real familiar.

Must be sore cause no one bit!

N'n and luvin it!

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Gaspump

03-02-2001 11:07:05

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Re: Why would ? in reply to Rocket Man, 03-01-2001 17:30:46

You would have to had been there in those days. In 1940 our new 9N replaced 2 of 3 large teams of horses and eventually when the capability of the tractor was known the third team was also sold.

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03-02-2001 11:18:55

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Re: Re: Why would ? in reply to Gaspump, 03-02-2001 11:07:05

Any pictures of the tractor when it was new?

Maybe recollections of early service problems or operation instructions?

Thanks for sharing.

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Gaspump

03-02-2001 17:33:12

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Re: Re: Re: Why would ? in reply to ED, 03-02-2001 11:18:55

I do have a couple of shots of it from the early to mid forties, it was still like new. I still have the original owners, service, plow and cultivator manuals that came with it, still like new. I do not recall it ever being in need of a service man except for a flat rear tire. My instructions on operating it started in 1944 and came from a very stern Uncle Jack. I was just 6yrs old and pulled the hay wagon and loader down the long rows with one of the two Uncles jumping off the hay wagon at the rows end to turn it around. The 9N was a part of the family till it was traded for a Jubilee in 1953.

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David Brents

03-02-2001 09:32:54

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Re: Why would ? in reply to Rocket Man, 03-01-2001 17:30:46

Like many others on this board, I am old enough to remember using mules. I have also used Japanese tractors(owned by others), driven Japanese cars (owned by others), and fought in overseas combat in defense of your right to say whatever you want.
I could have bought a different tractor, but I chose my 8N because I like it. I don't care if you like it or not. Buy what you want. Do what you want. Say what you want. This is America.

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Rocket Man

03-02-2001 11:26:44

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Re: Re: Why would ? in reply to David Brents, 03-02-2001 09:32:54

this is the internet

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Ed Gooding (VA)

03-02-2001 12:46:02

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Re: Re: Re: Why would ? in reply to Rocket Man, 03-02-2001 11:26:44

You managed to get Daddy's AOL password again, didn't you?

LOL..... ..Ed
'52 8N475798

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03-02-2001 14:20:13

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Why would ? in reply to Ed Gooding (VA), 03-02-2001 12:46:02

You Da Man Ed(VA)!

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David Brents

03-02-2001 12:02:15

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Re: Re: Re: Why would ? in reply to Rocket Man, 03-02-2001 11:26:44

Now I understand your problem. It appears that you are lost in space.

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Hey...aren't you FORD DUMMY? (from ED)

03-02-2001 08:41:53

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Re: Why would ? in reply to Rocket Man, 03-01-2001 17:30:46

Wasn't there some guy on this board a while ago stirring up a fuss about how Ford owners were ignorant, urban sprawl riding, land grabbing monkeys? As I remember he called himself Ford Dummy. Sounds a lot like Rocket Man here.

Must be Tractor N-vy (envy)!

(try a good decaf rocket man)

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Joel in IL

03-02-2001 07:58:34

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Re: Why would ? in reply to Rocket Man, 03-01-2001 17:30:46

Hi Rocketman,

I love 'em! I used them on the farm as a kid, and was thrilled to find mine. I found out what a quality machine they really were, and what innovators Henry Ford and Harry Ferguson were, and what they did for agriculture all over the world. So many other companies copied the three point hitch. There are hundreds of thousands of N's still working. I'm able to dig postholes, plow, disc, bush hog, finish mow, blade, pond scoop, etc., etc. Mine is a '42 2N. I am able to work on them, and I'm no mechanical genius. Mules can only pull, but these machines can do lots of other useful things. I bought mine for $1700, and spent another $1500 on several implements. This tractor helped me transform my 42 acres of rough land into an orchard and vinyard, and landscape my property. For a pittance, I will be able to work my land for the rest of my life. I think it's a fantastic deal, and so do a whole bunch of other people. I love the fact that I can still get the parts and take alot of pleasure and satisfaction in fixing and working these old work horses. I've got a lot of respect and appreciation for them. The real question is, why would anyone stick their nose in where it doesn't belong, and stir up a bunch of good folks who are just persuing their own happiness, working and restoring great old machines? Just my humble opinion,

Joel

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Danny in CO

03-02-2001 07:46:10

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Re: Why would ? in reply to Rocket Man, 03-01-2001 17:30:46

I'll try to be polite!

The reason I have a '48 8N instead of a new tractor (foreign or domestic) is that I had $5,000 to spend on tractor and implements, not $20,000+. I doubt I (or my great grandson) will ever have $20,000 invested in my 8N.

To each his own. If YOU want an Oriental tractor, that your option. I, personally, prefer the N.

Thanks for your opinion,
Danny

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Mike 8N-B

03-02-2001 07:15:49

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Re: Why would ? in reply to Rocket Man, 03-01-2001 17:30:46

Congratulations RocketMan. You made a statement in hopes of raising our blood pressure. You win.

F.Y.I.
Studies have proven this to be the result of negetive knowledge. The good news is that the Disease can be cured with Professional help.

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ricker2n

03-02-2001 06:33:20

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Re: Why would ? in reply to Rocket Man, 03-01-2001 17:30:46

Have you seen a '69 Kubota L200 still in oeration?
This is the first model Kubota imported to USA. I would suspect not. Have you seen any '39 Ford 9Ns. Ol' Henry built these machines so a farmer could repair them. Whether you like it or not, the Ford tractors revolutionized farming, just like the Ford Model T revolutionized automobiles.
It is true there were better more powerful tractors and automobiles but they were not affordable to the entire population. Many current Ford N owners are thrilled to be able to hang on to a piece of history. I am sure many like myself experienced Ford Ns as a youngster. Owning an old Ford has a certain nostaglia to it. It is also something that we can still enjoy and share amongst others from all over the world.
Someday I would like a new shiny tractor, I would still keep the old Ford. They still turn more heads than the new shiny ones.

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Charles in MO

03-02-2001 06:01:42

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Re: Why would ? in reply to Rocket Man, 03-01-2001 17:30:46

Of the two Ns in the family, one was bought new by Granpa and has never had a wrench on the inside. Just routine maintanence. Has wore out three sets of tires and is still going strong.

It's a '52 8N 4 cyl.

It's buddy is a '52/'48 6 cyl Funk, that will kick the daylights out of you toy tractor!

This Missouri country boy will stick with what works and keeps on working.

Sure am glad grandpa put the mules to pasture, they served their time well and certainly deserved a rest.

Henry made 'em simple and strong, that's why they last sooooo ooooo ooooo long!

N'n in Missouri
Charles Coatney

I'm not afraid to sign my name, Why are you????

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Don Coatney

04-02-2004 19:21:16

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Re: Re: Why would ? in reply to Charles in MO, 03-02-2001 06:01:42

Charles;
I stumbled onto this site while looking for a belt driven govenor for a friend.

Glad to see you are not afraid to sign your name. I am not afraid to do so either so we must be kin.

Don Coatney

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Salmoneye-Come On Guys!

03-02-2001 03:43:31

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Re: Why would ? in reply to Rocket Man, 03-01-2001 17:30:46

Take it easy on Rocket Man!

I remember when I had my first beer too...

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JIM

03-02-2001 03:32:16

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Re: Why would ? in reply to Rocket Man, 03-01-2001 17:30:46

FOOLS NAMES AND FOOLS FACES ARE ALWAYS SEEN IN PUBLIC PLACES LIKE THE ROCKET MANS IS.

jim IN az

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rbell

03-02-2001 02:22:34

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Re: Why would ? in reply to Rocket Man, 03-01-2001 17:30:46

You know, there are those who like football and other sports, those who like to hobby farm, those who like to work with wood, and so on and so on. If Ns float your boat fine, if not then go do what does. If it ain't illegal, you have the right in our country to enjoy what makes you happy. Remember that the country that makes them "boatas" does not always allow you the same leway ours does. I bet you are a big NAFTA supporter right?

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Ed Gooding (VA)

03-02-2001 01:18:09

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Re: Why would ? in reply to Rocket Man, 03-01-2001 17:30:46

Man, I got the kubota kicked right outta me when I tried to hook up my post hole digger to a mule's three-point hitch!

LOL..... ..Ed
'52 8N475798

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9N'er

03-02-2001 03:42:24

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Re: Re: Why would ? in reply to Ed Gooding (VA), 03-02-2001 01:18:09

I always had some doubt about you Ed, and this confirms it. Did you try a rear scoop? LOL! -9N'er

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Ed Gooding (VA)

03-02-2001 03:46:58

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Re: Re: Re: Why would ? in reply to 9N'er, 03-02-2001 03:42:24

>> Did you try a rear scoop? <<

My wife used it to carry my big butt back to the house afterwards!

LOL..... ..Ed
'52 8N475798

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I had a pair mules until one day when they croaked and then

03-01-2001 23:56:45

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Re: Why would ? in reply to Rocket Man, 03-01-2001 17:30:46

I had a pair of mules, one day they croaked and then I was stuck. So I went out and bought a ford tractor witha backhoe, dug a pit, pushed them mules into the hole with the Dearborn Loader, covered the hole back up, and never looked back since.

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Brad

03-01-2001 20:29:41

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Re: Why would ? in reply to Rocket Man, 03-01-2001 17:30:46

You sell Crapbotas, right? Where is your next stop, a Harley owner's forum? Might as well hit the Corvette forum, too. Nothin' like a well rounded night of entertainment.

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Rocket Man

03-01-2001 21:03:18

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Re: Re: Why would ? in reply to Brad, 03-01-2001 20:29:41

Brad Thank you for the advise.

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Tom

03-01-2001 19:31:40

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Re: Why would ? in reply to Rocket Man, 03-01-2001 17:30:46

Rocket Man, we respect you your thoughts, and I'm sure the foreign countries enjoy your money. We just kind of like quality, nostalgia, and things that you might not understand. Like the American Flag, the wars that we and our fathers fought and all it stands for. We enjoy capturing and holding on to the lifestyle that once existed before the world turned to crap. We don't expect you to also like it. But, we don't go around trying to insult others for what they enjoy and what lives in there memories and their heart. So if it's just insults or agitation your looking for, please go to another site and have a good time. You might also think about getting a life. You must be bored and have the need for something constructive to do. Put your energy to good use.

God Bless America. And fools such as you.

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Fast Ed Ohio

03-01-2001 19:53:46

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Re: Re: Why would ? in reply to Tom, 03-01-2001 19:31:40

Hey Tom, You took the words right out of my mouth. I also wonder where that team of mules are at after 50 years of hard work and abuse.

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Paul

03-01-2001 19:30:10

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Re: Why would ? in reply to Rocket Man, 03-01-2001 17:30:46

Why don't you go and live over there.

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Allen

03-01-2001 19:24:34

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Re: Why would ? in reply to Rocket Man, 03-01-2001 17:30:46

Yep. Got the IP address listed in the message. Tried to ping it but the computer wasn't hooked up at 9:25 central time. Tracenet will keep pounding away until he hooks back up and then we will know who we have. Anyone want his address and phone number?

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Rocket Man

03-01-2001 20:16:58

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Re: Re: Why would ? in reply to Allen, 03-01-2001 19:24:34

Allen, I wish you only had a clue as to what yopu were talking about. I challenge you.

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alfred

03-01-2001 19:10:07

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Re: Why would ? in reply to Rocket Man, 03-01-2001 17:30:46

Too bad that your brain isn't as big as your mouth.

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Lee St. Clair

03-01-2001 18:19:47

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Re: Why would ? in reply to Rocket Man, 03-01-2001 17:30:46

The question was "why would...." Here's why I would...the Ford 8N is probably one of the most durable tractors ever made by anyone in it's class. No foreign built tractor, then or now will equal it for the money. Using them for 50 years and still going strong....Do they ever quit??

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peterc

03-01-2001 18:12:09

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Re: Why would ? in reply to Rocket Man, 03-01-2001 17:30:46

I think rocket man is just trying to rile things up, some people thrive on agitation.

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Nolan

03-01-2001 18:06:24

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Re: Why would ? in reply to Rocket Man, 03-01-2001 17:30:46

>Why would one waste the time, effort, and money
>on a machine that wasen't as good as a team of >mules when new?

Because some folks just like John Deeres!

>If you spent as much time, effort, and money >shopping for a new quality built overseas machine
>you'd all be farther ahead.

Had one of those horribly reliable, flawless oriental wonders. Got smart, and traded it for a Fiat!

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PAUL8N

03-01-2001 17:56:36

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Re: Why would ? in reply to Rocket Man, 03-01-2001 17:30:46

FUGAMO, TRY READING YOUR PARTS MANUAL, HOPE YOU ARE FLUENT IN OTHER LANGUAGES, IF SO YOU'LL KNOW WHAT I MEANT. SO YOU WENT AND BOUGHT YOURSELF A 2 CYCLE TRACTOR, BET IT SOUNDS SWEET. IF YOU NEED PARTS USE THIS WEB SITE: WWW.TOMMOROWSGARBAGE.COM

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raytasch

03-01-2001 17:50:04

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Re: Why would ? in reply to Rocket Man, 03-01-2001 17:30:46

Think we got a troll on board

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JimNC

03-01-2001 17:36:12

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Re: Why would ? in reply to Rocket Man, 03-01-2001 17:30:46

How many of those "quality built overseas machines" are still running after 50+ years of HARD work and plain old abuse??? Probably could not get parts for them after about 10yrs.

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Rocket Man

03-01-2001 17:41:34

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Re: Re: Why would ? in reply to JimNC, 03-01-2001 17:36:12

how many times have you had to repair or rebuild your "machine" Henry Ford built things as cheep as possible. Ever talk to someone would owned a "50" year old tractor when it was new? they were junk then as they are now

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JG from GA

03-02-2001 05:12:18

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Re: Re: Re: Why would ? in reply to Rocket Man, 03-01-2001 17:41:34

Time for Rocket Man to bend over, light his fuse, and shoot on outa here!

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Fast Ed Ohio

03-01-2001 20:10:56

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Re: Re: Re: Why would ? in reply to Rocket Man, 03-01-2001 17:41:34

I think rocket man is spaced out !

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alfred

03-01-2001 19:12:18

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Re: Re: Re: Why would ? in reply to Rocket Man, 03-01-2001 17:41:34

Go play elsewhere. Remember, this board captures your IP address when you post.

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Rocket Man

03-01-2001 20:12:41

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Why would ? in reply to alfred, 03-01-2001 19:12:18

And what talent do you have in this feild alfred?
more than me? I'm so sorry you have taken this to heart, you must know EXACTLY what I was referring to!

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alfred

03-02-2001 03:29:56

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Why would ? in reply to Rocket Man, 03-01-2001 20:12:41

12 years IT specialist, 4 years CIW, MVP, MCSD, CLP. I also have an advantage over you, I have the ability to spell. Just look at your previous post. If you don't know what the credentials are, go look it up.

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Rocket Man

03-02-2001 11:30:39

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Why would ? in reply to alfred, 03-02-2001 03:29:56

Alfred with all those letters after your 12 years you should know that the number your calling the IP address is the IP address to the mail server that I sometimes use..... And what makes you think I'm from America or would like to be

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Jim K

03-02-2001 15:01:42

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Why would ? in reply to Rocket Man, 03-02-2001 11:30:39

The way his spelling is I'd have to say that he's a ruskie. Ignore the dumb--- he'll go away.

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Hoochie

03-02-2001 16:46:33

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Why would ? in reply to Jim K, 03-02-2001 15:01:42

Hey Alfred, what do you say we drop this poor uninformed individual and get back to discussing our N's? He is obviously in need of attention (and also services) that none of us here can provide.

As a side note, my 8N will kick the crap out of a pair of mules any day. Half of the time and I don't have to feed the 8N anything but gas and a little maintenance. I have enough mules in my household to deal with!

On to the tractor discussions! There are other websites available to discuss mules Rocket Man.

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JimNC

03-01-2001 18:00:06

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Re: Re: Re: Why would ? in reply to Rocket Man, 03-01-2001 17:41:34

I sorry you are so critical of these fine tractors. Me and my father ran the one I have now for 21 yrs without one problem. I can't recall it not starting or not being able to do what we wanted. Almost everyday it was being used to bushhog or drag a 1/4 mile drive or push snow in subzero weather. After I get it refurbished it should last through me and my son. Going to spend about 2K on it. Not bad for a "new" tractor huh?

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