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Posted by Allan on October 31, 2003 at 02:57:26 from (148.63.132.164):
Hi Guys! Let’s face it. It is just a toy and that’s all it is. I moved up here in the hills because I like being in the trees. Now, no one ever told me that when it snows, you must use a multiplier of 8 as compared to the flat land when it comes to snowfall amounts. Okay, so I think, “Well, I’ll just buy an old tractor, throw a loader on it and clear my driveways as required.” Silly thought; as I’m adding up the total cost now. :>) Old tractor $1850.00 Hauling Fee 200.00 Wide Front 813.00 Used Loader 1000.00 Tire Chains 247.00 So, here I sit with a fifty-year-old tractor mounted with a forty-year-old loader costing me over four grand so I can go out and play in the snow. Aw, but she is one sweet old gal, and the sound of that old engine is absolutely priceless. Allan
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