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Drew Gardner
Member
Username: Dg330
AL
Registered: 5-2009
Post Number: 1296
| | Posted on Sunday, December 16, 2012 - 8:03 pm: | 
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We are working on it, Hopefully we will have a location and date soon. |
Cookie Monster
Member
Username: Melloyellokidd
Alabama
Registered: 10-2010
Post Number: 844
| | Posted on Sunday, December 16, 2012 - 2:52 pm: |
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Drew or Stewart,,,,,,,,,have either one of you given any thought to the upcoming Spring Plow day as far as a date yet? My youngest brother is chomping at the bit to come play in the dirt. He is building one of the 400s that I bought from Tommy Austin last year. |
ELD
Member
Username: Country_elliott
TN
Registered: 7-2005
Post Number: 1475
| | Posted on Thursday, March 15, 2012 - 4:55 am: |
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Hey Drew & Stewart...Wish I could have been there with y'all. From all your photos and videos, you guys had ideal weather and soil to plow. My plow tractors these days are my Cub Cadet Model 73 with a #8 Brinly plow & my 1948 Cub with a 152 Disc plow. Might be able to set up my JD 112 to plow by Fall? THANKS for all the photos guys  ...Elliott |
Cookie Monster
Member
Username: Melloyellokidd
Alabama
Registered: 10-2010
Post Number: 602
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 - 7:22 pm: |
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David..............in my case, I changed mine to the wide stance because the inside of the tires line up better.......makes it easier to stay in the furrow........not to mention it looks "COOL".......lol |
David Green
Member
Username: Iluvtruks0
NC
Registered: 10-2010
Post Number: 61
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 - 4:35 pm: |
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Great pics Drew!!
Question for those of you with a large frame JD. Is there any benefits to plowing with the wheels in the wider stance or does it matter? Personal preference? Thanks |
rob dehli
Member
Username: Rdehli
IA
Registered: 4-2002
Post Number: 201
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 - 1:03 pm: |
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Drew
nice videos plowin down there must have been a treat!!!!! |
Drew Gardner
Member
Username: Dg330
AL
Registered: 5-2009
Post Number: 1137
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 - 1:15 am: |
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Here are some more pics and video. The video is bouncy sorry......
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAdOynXQVYQ&feature=channel
Pics: http://s991.photobucket.com/albums/af35/dgduramax/Spring%20Alabama%20Plow%20Day%202012/ |
Mike Duwe
Member
Username: Mikeduwe
Wi
Registered: 10-2006
Post Number: 6206
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 - 9:27 am: |
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Gota love the diesels!
Looks like some nice rolling soil. Plowing sod is always enjoyable.
Doug got excited when he saw the stack of 50 lb weights on that black machine... |
Doug Linton
Member
Username: 425and300jd
In
Registered: 3-2006
Post Number: 1316
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 - 5:51 am: |
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Thanks for the video and pictures.
It looks like the plowing conditions were near perfect.
I definitely missed a very good PD.
WOW.
8 tractors, 12 acres = 1.5 acres per tractor.
Now that is my kind of a Plow Day.... |
Ron White
Member
Username: Ron_white
NY
Registered: 5-2008
Post Number: 1674
| | Posted on Monday, March 12, 2012 - 8:32 pm: |
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Nice Pix and Vids guys, Thanks |
Jim Brown
Member
Username: Jasbro2
GA
Registered: 3-2005
Post Number: 1929
| | Posted on Monday, March 12, 2012 - 4:01 pm: |
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Here is a link to one of the Plowday videos they are all up but I have not had a chance to title them yet but you can see them under my videos.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9QH8JITW7I&feature=plcp&context=C49a61fdVDvjVQa1PpcFPFkpnHPKafpqbGZ7_L3XeoGmQIVtaChmc%3D |
Daniel Pike
Member
Username: Rescue43
AL
Registered: 10-2010
Post Number: 61
| | Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2012 - 8:22 pm: |
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Jeff, all Lee could talk about coming home is finding him a 318. We have him on the line, just have to reel him in.
Thanks again, everyone. It was an awesome day of plowing, and a pleasure to meet you all. |
Cookie Monster
Member
Username: Melloyellokidd
Alabama
Registered: 10-2010
Post Number: 592
| | Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2012 - 6:59 pm: |
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Stewart and Drew........it is ALWAYS a pleasure and a blast to come up there and plow.......even when I have to fight CARB issues all day...........lol but I still spent my share of time "rolling dirt"
I am already looking forward the Fall event.
You two always seem to pull it all together for us. Keep up the good work. |
Stewart mann
Member
Username: Mann56
Al
Registered: 6-2009
Post Number: 286
| | Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2012 - 5:30 pm: |
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Thanks everyone for making this the best Alabama plow day yet |
Drew Gardner
Member
Username: Dg330
AL
Registered: 5-2009
Post Number: 1136
| | Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2012 - 2:25 pm: |
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Aj
We plowed around 12 acres, with 8 tractors |
Jim Brown
Member
Username: Jasbro2
GA
Registered: 3-2005
Post Number: 1924
| | Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2012 - 2:24 pm: |
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I didn't take but a few pictures. We will have some videos later.
(Message edited by treed on March 12, 2012) |
AJ Cannon
Member
Username: Ajcan
Ga
Registered: 1-2004
Post Number: 2608
| | Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2012 - 1:56 pm: |
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Drew or Stewart
How many acres was that field we plowed?
This was by far the best plow day I have been to.Field conditions were perfect,Plow was set up perfect before hand,322 ran great with no issues,and a small group of people that I personally consider to be my friends.
Could not ask for a better plow day.
AJ |
Drew Gardner
Member
Username: Dg330
AL
Registered: 5-2009
Post Number: 1135
| | Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2012 - 1:19 pm: |
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Guys, I had a blast, Thanks to all who came. I am posting from my phone. As soon as I can get the pictures on the computer, I will post them.
Thanks
Drew |
David Green
Member
Username: Iluvtruks0
NC
Registered: 10-2010
Post Number: 58
| | Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2012 - 1:18 pm: |
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Great pics Jeff!!
Glad you guys were able to turn some dirt and it seems the rain didnt hurt anything at all. Hope to see all of you in 2 weeks at the Redneck PD. |
jeff riechman
Member
Username: Jtriechman
GA
Registered: 4-2009
Post Number: 326
| | Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2012 - 12:48 pm: |
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Daniel let Lee know I hope its a easy fix. He was plowing well. He left it out side for the gnomes to remove it and replace with a 318. Ron the mods were a success.From friday start to saturday finish only adjustments was to top link. flawless plowing. Rob the soil does have a good amount of sand. |
rob dehli
Member
Username: Rdehli
IA
Registered: 4-2002
Post Number: 200
| | Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2012 - 12:15 pm: |
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Jeff
awesome pics
does that soil have a touch of sand in it?....
you guys are leavin nice clean furrow walls
wish I could have been there |
jeff riechman
Member
Username: Jtriechman
GA
Registered: 4-2009
Post Number: 325
| | Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2012 - 11:55 am: |
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http://flic.kr/ps/2abzEE . Note to self. Try link before you post. Happy Sunday! Jeff |
jeff riechman
Member
Username: Jtriechman
GA
Registered: 4-2009
Post Number: 324
| | Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2012 - 11:44 am: |
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Morning Men. Sorry I have to do it this way but here is a flikr link http://www.flickr.com/photos/76026960@N06/6972899527/ Im having a issue with the resizing that never happened before and my computer wont let me open my photo bucket. UGH! sunday mornings arn't suppose to be like this. |
rob dehli
Member
Username: Rdehli
IA
Registered: 4-2002
Post Number: 199
| | Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2012 - 10:40 am: |
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you guys must have been way to busy rollin dirt ...any pics ????? |
AJ Cannon
Member
Username: Ajcan
Ga
Registered: 1-2004
Post Number: 2607
| | Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2012 - 9:59 am: |
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If you read this Lee I think you did a great job on your Cub.Right after a rebuild things like this happen.You have to get all the bugs worked out.
That said you know we are all going to give you flack but don't take it seriously.It's just in fun.
AJ |
Cookie Monster
Member
Username: Melloyellokidd
Alabama
Registered: 10-2010
Post Number: 588
| | Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2012 - 12:22 am: |
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NOPE.................Head Gasket he "thinks" |
vincent ochiuto
Member
Username: Vince_o
sc
Registered: 7-2008
Post Number: 281
| | Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2012 - 12:15 am: |
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Let me guess, a roll pin in the drive shaft. |
Daniel Pike
Member
Username: Rescue43
AL
Registered: 10-2010
Post Number: 57
| | Posted on Saturday, March 10, 2012 - 9:04 pm: |
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Well, we made it home alive.
AJ, I guess the cub had enough for one day, Lee wouldn't even let me pull it to his shop with a chain. He just shoved it off the trailer, and left it sitting in his yard....lol.
Jeff, i got pretty burned also, just didn't realize it until i got in the a/c driving home.
Drew and Stewart, Thank ya'll very much for inviting us, we had a really great time, and are already looking forward to the next PD. |
AJ Cannon
Member
Username: Ajcan
Ga
Registered: 1-2004
Post Number: 2606
| | Posted on Saturday, March 10, 2012 - 8:33 pm: |
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Ditto Drew and Stewart
I had a blast.Soil was perfect.322 ran like a top and the Brinly pulled like a champ!!!!
Ron
The moved coulter wheel set up worked great.I had absolutely no trash problems.It plowed great.I was very happy with it.
Vince
I don't know about fried catfish but Drew will post a picture/video of a fried Cub!!!!
Only one there had to pulled out with a chain.
It was simple problem that could have happened to anybody.
I didn't take any pictures.We will have to wait for everyone else.
AJ |
jeff riechman
Member
Username: Jtriechman
GA
Registered: 4-2009
Post Number: 323
| | Posted on Saturday, March 10, 2012 - 7:46 pm: |
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Thanks Drew,Stewart and the great state of AL. for a great plow day. I have a sun burned face tired @$$ and lots of great memories. will try to get pictures loaded, Jeff |
Jim Brown
Member
Username: Jasbro2
GA
Registered: 3-2005
Post Number: 1922
| | Posted on Saturday, March 10, 2012 - 5:19 pm: |
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We just got back home thanks again to Drew & Stewart for a great weekend the weather could not have been better. I will post the few pics we took and the videos later.
But again thanks and we had a great time. |
vincent ochiuto
Member
Username: Vince_o
sc
Registered: 7-2008
Post Number: 279
| | Posted on Saturday, March 10, 2012 - 3:51 pm: |
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I got a call today from Robert, he said his tractor was running good for a while. I know hes been fighting this eng for a while.
Youd think someone would have taken a pic of some fryed catfish! |
Ron White
Member
Username: Ron_white
NY
Registered: 5-2008
Post Number: 1667
| | Posted on Saturday, March 10, 2012 - 1:44 pm: |
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Same here, Just waiting for ALL the pictures and videos. Also interested to hear how all these latest plow mods have worked out, good or bad !! |
rob dehli
Member
Username: Rdehli
IA
Registered: 4-2002
Post Number: 198
| | Posted on Saturday, March 10, 2012 - 6:46 am: |
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vINCE Iagree can"t wait to see pics of an Alabama plow day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
vincent ochiuto
Member
Username: Vince_o
sc
Registered: 7-2008
Post Number: 278
| | Posted on Saturday, March 10, 2012 - 4:52 am: |
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Is it too early to ask for pics? Cant wait to see the latest from Allen and Jim! |
Drew Gardner
Member
Username: Dg330
AL
Registered: 5-2009
Post Number: 1133
| | Posted on Friday, March 09, 2012 - 10:16 pm: |
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Sounds good Daniel. See you in the morning. |
Drew Gardner
Member
Username: Dg330
AL
Registered: 5-2009
Post Number: 1132
| | Posted on Friday, March 09, 2012 - 7:38 pm: |
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We made a good showing tonight. Going to eat seafood, now be back in the morning. |
Daniel Pike
Member
Username: Rescue43
AL
Registered: 10-2010
Post Number: 56
| | Posted on Friday, March 09, 2012 - 7:34 pm: |
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See ya'll bright and early. We are loaded up, and should be there around 8:00am. |
Drew Gardner
Member
Username: Dg330
AL
Registered: 5-2009
Post Number: 1131
| | Posted on Friday, March 09, 2012 - 6:47 pm: |
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We made a good showing tonight. Going to eat seafood, now be back in the morning. |
Stewart mann
Member
Username: Mann56
Al
Registered: 6-2009
Post Number: 285
| | Posted on Friday, March 09, 2012 - 10:45 am: |
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Mike,Im sorry to here about your luck but Im am glad that you made it back safe.We plan on doing a Fall plow day if every thing works out.Maybe you can come then...Stewart |
Cookie Monster
Member
Username: Melloyellokidd
Alabama
Registered: 10-2010
Post Number: 585
| | Posted on Friday, March 09, 2012 - 10:40 am: |
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Sorry to hear about your truck issues Mike.........Maybe you can make it to the Redneck Plow Days........I will try to post plenty of pics when I get home Sat Night or Sunday....at least you can "feel" like you were part of the action.
For the rest of you....if for some reason you cant reach Stewart, you can call me at 205-612-0839 |
Terry Reed
Moderator
Username: Treed
MO
Registered: 1-2002
Post Number: 4066
| | Posted on Friday, March 09, 2012 - 10:33 am: |
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Sorry to hear that, Mike. It's never a good thing to break down, but to break down towing a full trailer and to add insult to injury, to break down that far from home........
On a better note, Adam dropped a hint in the Vintage forum about 3 Missouri plow events this year!!!!! |
Mike Gault
Member
Username: Mike
Mo
Registered: 1-2005
Post Number: 1816
| | Posted on Friday, March 09, 2012 - 10:24 am: |
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I won’t be seeing you guys this weekend, not that I didn’t try. Left the house at noon yesterday and made it about 160 miles before my truck started losing power. Turned around and limped back to the nearest large town to a dealer to have them look at it and determine what the problem could be. Long story short, it’s the right side catalytic converter not allowing the cylinders on the right side to fire. They thought I could probably make it back to St. Louis, but that didn’t work out to well. I made it another 50 -60 miles before I had absolutely no power at all. Called the state police and they arranged to have a tow truck that could haul the truck and tow my trailer with my two tractors on it to a dealer 15 miles from there. My son in law dove down with his truck and picked me & my trailer up and I arrived back home around 10 last night. Talked to the dealer this morning and they are saying it’s the injectors. Now the fun begins, trying to arrange to get the truck repaired that is at a dealer 100 miles away, I’m starting to get that “bent over feeling” if you catch my drift.
I did have a good conversation with the tow truck driver about garden tractors; he and his father in law build pulling tractors. All things considered, I think there is a little irony in there some place.
Have fun guys and someone make a round for me. |
Stewart mann
Member
Username: Mann56
Al
Registered: 6-2009
Post Number: 284
| | Posted on Friday, March 09, 2012 - 8:31 am: |
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Good morning,I went over to the field this morning @ 0730 and walked around with my good shoes and did not get any mud on them.The ground seems to be firm with no standing water so that being said,I will be there today to plow and I hope to see you there...Feel free to call me anytime 256-738-3494......Stewart |
Terry Reed
Moderator
Username: Treed
MO
Registered: 1-2002
Post Number: 4065
| | Posted on Friday, March 09, 2012 - 7:50 am: |
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I'll second Mike's comments about a lot of pictures, and will add, lots of videos. |
Mike Duwe
Member
Username: Mikeduwe
Wi
Registered: 10-2006
Post Number: 6200
| | Posted on Friday, March 09, 2012 - 6:38 am: |
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Since this is the first plow day of the year on here, you guys better set the bar high and take and post a lot of pictures!
Have fun out there! |
Drew Gardner
Member
Username: Dg330
AL
Registered: 5-2009
Post Number: 1130
| | Posted on Friday, March 09, 2012 - 6:36 am: |
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For those wondering. We got 1.8 inches of rain last night. It quit raning about 4am this morning. Suppose to be clear the rest of the day and tonight too. Stewart should be able to give a field update later this morning. I will be out of pocket most of the day. Stewart will be best to contact today.
Thanks
Drew |
Cookie Monster
Member
Username: Melloyellokidd
Alabama
Registered: 10-2010
Post Number: 581
| | Posted on Thursday, March 08, 2012 - 6:31 pm: |
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The last report that I just read is calling for showers in the morning and then clear up for the rest of the weekend...............WOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOo |
AJ Cannon
Member
Username: Ajcan
Ga
Registered: 1-2004
Post Number: 2605
| | Posted on Thursday, March 08, 2012 - 6:05 pm: |
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I am loaded up and leaving work around noon tomorrow.
I will check back in before I leave.
I decided to haul the 322 in the long bed of my pick up to try and save some fuel from not dragging a trailer.She is squatting in the back but should be fine.
AJ |
Jim Brown
Member
Username: Jasbro2
GA
Registered: 3-2005
Post Number: 1920
| | Posted on Thursday, March 08, 2012 - 1:21 pm: |
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We are loaded up and ready to head out tomorrow I hope the rain gives us a break. |
JRL
Member
Username: Jlang
Registered: 1-2002
Post Number: 5874
| | Posted on Thursday, March 08, 2012 - 7:23 am: |
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Boy oh boy! My wife is all packed and took tomorrow off work to go with me, but now I am backing out.  The wet weather driving down tonight and Friday morning has scared me out of the trip. I hope your plowday is able to happen anyway and will sure miss out on lots of fun with you all!  |
Drew Gardner
Member
Username: Dg330
AL
Registered: 5-2009
Post Number: 1129
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 07, 2012 - 9:06 pm: |
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Here is a good link for the forecast, Very interesting video if you want to watch it in the morning. Weather Extreme Video by James Spann. As Robert, and Stewart can testify, This guy is GOOD.
http://www.alabamawx.com/ |
Drew Gardner
Member
Username: Dg330
AL
Registered: 5-2009
Post Number: 1128
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 07, 2012 - 8:47 pm: |
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OK
EVERYONE PLEASE READ
I am not going to be able to be around Friday most of the day due to work. I should be available around 3:30, I am very sorry, and this is beyond my control. Stewart however will be the best contact should you need anything Friday.
Now
The Weather Situation
I am very hopeful to meet some new people this time. I know its a long way to travel for most of you, That is why I want to give out every detail we know about the weather, and field conditions. They are giving rain for Thursday Night, into Mid-day Friday. Totals of up to 1 1/2 maybe more in some places. The futher north west in AL you are the more rain you get. Now, with that being said, The field is no soaked, nor is it a dust bowl. It can stand a little rain, but no 2 inches. Again, This is not to deter anyone from coming, but to give you ALL the information we have avaliable for YOU to make a decision. We are not meteorologist, nor can we control the weather, All we know is what we see and hear. Again, Please use your own judgement.
Hope to see you Friday, and Saturday
Drew |
vincent ochiuto
Member
Username: Vince_o
sc
Registered: 7-2008
Post Number: 275
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 07, 2012 - 7:40 pm: |
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PLEASE POST LOTS OF PICS
Stewart, your killing me with the catfish! |
Mike Gault
Member
Username: Mike
Mo
Registered: 1-2005
Post Number: 1815
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 07, 2012 - 6:52 pm: |
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I’m all loaded up and ready to hit the road sometime tomorrow, unfortunately it appears I’ll be driving in the rain for while. I should be there by noon, might drive straight thru of stop and spend the night at a motel along the way if I get tired.
John – I do remember that PD, your wife and her friend built a snowman, got a pic of that somewhere. I’m bringing the 420 & 430 so you can use one of them. Have a safe trip. |
Stewart mann
Member
Username: Mann56
Al
Registered: 6-2009
Post Number: 283
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 07, 2012 - 6:39 pm: |
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And yes like Cookie said we will try to eat at the Top of the river on fri night.It has great catfish and can handle large groups.Everyone invited.Not sure on a time yet. |
Jim Brown
Member
Username: Jasbro2
GA
Registered: 3-2005
Post Number: 1919
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 07, 2012 - 6:37 pm: |
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Well, after a couple of weeks of Alan working his tail off the industrial tractor is complete except for me to get the backfiring corrected. We have done everytihng I know of with the parts we have on hand to no avail. I guess we will order some electrical items from Deere and try to have it ready for the Redneck plow day. In the meantime we will be there Friday afternoon with one of the others. See you all soon.
Jim |
Stewart mann
Member
Username: Mann56
Al
Registered: 6-2009
Post Number: 282
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 07, 2012 - 6:32 pm: |
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JRL,The Hampton inn is the newest place to stay in Guntersville,"great choice"...I looked over the list and these are the ones that are Stewart mann approved.Papa Dubis if you like cajun,Giovannis has the best pizza but it is in Albertville just a few miles south from the H Inn on US 431.Asia garden has the best Chinese ,it's in Albertville also but its worth the short drive.KC's coyote in Guntersville has great seafood,steaks ,wine ect but it is pricey.Los arcos has good mexican and Jeffersons in Albertville has good wings and burgers.Hope this helps.have a safe trip and we will see you soon. Stewart |
JRL
Member
Username: Jlang
Registered: 1-2002
Post Number: 5872
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 07, 2012 - 6:11 pm: |
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Cookie M. That should seal the deal! Thanks for the answer to my question! We hope to see you on Friday! Good Lord willin' and the crick don't rise!
I lucked out on this one as my wife only has to take one day off and I have Emira lined up to do my chores at home! Goats, Dog and cats have to be fed! I do have another neighbor to watch things while we will be on the trip. Plus my guard dog will be faithfully watching my deere herd! |
Cookie Monster
Member
Username: Melloyellokidd
Alabama
Registered: 10-2010
Post Number: 578
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 07, 2012 - 5:55 pm: |
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JRL..........the last that I have heard was that everyone was going to "Top O the River"after some plowing Friday night....it is a seafood restaurant and it is GOOOOOOOOD! |
JRL
Member
Username: Jlang
Registered: 1-2002
Post Number: 5871
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 07, 2012 - 5:54 pm: |
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I got my car, a 2oo7 VW Rabbit (same as Golf) all serviced and washed up for the trip today. Wife is all packed, I am not. Anyone need some Mylar faced firewall insulation for their projects, I could bring a few kits along if I knew what you wanted? Save some USPS expense and time. |
JRL
Member
Username: Jlang
Registered: 1-2002
Post Number: 5870
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 07, 2012 - 5:47 pm: |
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Places to eat in guntersville? Will we go to one of these? Just trying to sell the trip to Rosie!
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Ichiban93%
$$$ Guntersville - Japanese 14401 Hwy 431
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Rock House Eatery95%
$$ Guntersville - Pizza, Southern/Soul, Modern American 1201 Gunter Ave
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Papa Dubi's92%
$$ Guntersville - Cajun/Creole 3931 Brashers Chapel Rd
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Wintzell's Oyster House79%
$$ Guntersville - Seafood 14455 US Hwy 431
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Chick-fil-A96%
$ Guntersville - Fast Food 11488 Us Highway 431
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Giovanni's Pizza91%
$$ Guntersville - Greek, Italian, Pizza 711 Miller St
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Santa Fe Cattle Company86%
$$ Guntersville - Steakhouse 7345 us 431
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Tortora's Italian Dining82%
$$ Guntersville - Italian, Pizza 182 Old Hwy 431 Ste B
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Asia Garden90%
$ Guntersville - Chinese 210 Al Highway 75 N
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Mama's87%
$ Guntersville - Italian 1924 Gunter Ave
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Catfish Cabin83%
$$ Guntersville - Seafood 8524 US Hwy 431
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Top O' The River78%
$$ Guntersville - American, Seafood, Southern/Soul 7004 Val Monte Dr
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Bee-Gee's Restaurant90%
$ Guntersville - American, Burgers 1105 Baltimore Ave
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K C's Coyote Cafe86%
$$$ Guntersville - American, Seafood, Steakhouse 410 Old Town St
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Los Arcos91%
$ Guntersville - Mexican 8606 Us Highway 431
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J J's Drive Thru Hamburgers94%
$ Guntersville - Burgers 2018 Gunter Ave
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China One86%
Guntersville - Chinese 1441 Sunset Dr
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Sparkys
$ Guntersville - Bagels, Coffee, Sandwiches/Subs Hwy 431
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Albertville Home Bakery87%
Guntersville - Bakery 212 N Broad St Ste B
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Jefferson's73%
$ Guntersville - American, Burgers, Sandwiches/Subs 8146 US 431
Boy I wish my town had this many choices! Of course I'd rather eat at home since my wife (Rosie) is a trained Gourmet Chef!) Am I lucky or what? |
JRL
Member
Username: Jlang
Registered: 1-2002
Post Number: 5869
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 07, 2012 - 4:45 pm: |
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Stewart, My wife Rosie & I have a reservation at the
Hampton Inn Guntersville
14451 U.S. Highway 431 South,
Guntersville, Alabama, USA 35976
Tel: 1-256-582-4176
Hope to be there shortly afternoon on Friday!
See you soon! Where are we going for supper Friday night? |
Cookie Monster
Member
Username: Melloyellokidd
Alabama
Registered: 10-2010
Post Number: 575
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 07, 2012 - 4:01 pm: |
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Stewart, if we can plow at Mayfield after the monsoon that they had last year on Friday night, we can surely plow that Alabama dirt after a little shower.
Gonna be there about noon Friday with my Plow Boots on...........lol |
Stewart mann
Member
Username: Mann56
Al
Registered: 6-2009
Post Number: 281
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 07, 2012 - 7:57 am: |
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Plow day WILL be this friday and saturday rain or shine.The field is only available until the end of the month.This looks like our best chance.This field is dry and could use a little rain...We hope everyone has a safe trip here....Thanks,see you soon.Stewart}}}}}I am also looking for some rear wheel weights. |
JRL
Member
Username: Jlang
Registered: 1-2002
Post Number: 5867
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 07, 2012 - 7:06 am: |
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Remember this day Mike? 4-13-2007 at Rockford PD.
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M. Drew
Member
Username: Drew
WI
Registered: 4-2007
Post Number: 1185
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 07, 2012 - 6:49 am: |
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John Lang's coming; now you've got yourself a plow day! Somebody put that man on a tractor.
I want to get to an AL plow day, not this one, just doesn't work out and that $4 gas slows me down. I told Josh if I bought a different truck we'd have to go.
Mike |
vincent ochiuto
Member
Username: Vince_o
sc
Registered: 7-2008
Post Number: 274
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 07, 2012 - 5:35 am: |
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Man I wish I could get there with you guys! I plowed my garden last weekend and so want to plow!!!!!!!! |
JRL
Member
Username: Jlang
Registered: 1-2002
Post Number: 5866
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 06, 2012 - 8:03 pm: |
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Sure I remember you AJ, but that Iowa plowday at Rockford wasn't quite snowed out, even though my wife Rosie and friend Emira made a snowman inthe snow near the fencerow! It was still fun and we plowed a lot of the field. |
Stewart mann
Member
Username: Mann56
Al
Registered: 6-2009
Post Number: 278
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 06, 2012 - 7:58 pm: |
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We will make a decision on the weather wednesday evening |
Jim Brown
Member
Username: Jasbro2
GA
Registered: 3-2005
Post Number: 1913
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 06, 2012 - 7:25 pm: |
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John, We are doing everything we can to get the 300 industrial ready for Alabama but its back firing now that we have it back together so we will have to work out this problem but we will have something you can ride on(either the Darth VaDeere or the Patio tribute) but yall are more than welcome to ride which ever one we get to bring. |
JRL
Member
Username: Jlang
Registered: 1-2002
Post Number: 5865
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 06, 2012 - 7:07 pm: |
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Matt, If I get there, I hope someone will bring an extra tractor or two for us to take a few rounds! If not we will still have fun I'm sure! |
AJ Cannon
Member
Username: Ajcan
Ga
Registered: 1-2004
Post Number: 2604
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 06, 2012 - 7:07 pm: |
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I am ready except for front weight bracket and setting front tire pressures.
John
Not sure if you remember meeting me and my daughter Sophie a few years ago at the Iowa plow day that was snowed out.
Either way it will be good to see you again if all is a go.
AJ
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Matt
Member
Username: Harbertm
IA
Registered: 12-2008
Post Number: 1120
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 06, 2012 - 6:57 pm: |
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John, no truck and no plow?!?!
Hope the trip goes well! |
JRL
Member
Username: Jlang
Registered: 1-2002
Post Number: 5864
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 06, 2012 - 6:32 pm: |
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Well, My wife Rosie, has agreed to come along to this plow day, but I checked the weather forecast and am concerned! What do you guys think! When will you decide whether it is a go or no go? We would be leaving Thursday night for the 800+ miles trip. Not bringing any tractors, just my wife and cameras! |
Mike Gault
Member
Username: Mike
Mo
Registered: 1-2005
Post Number: 1814
| | Posted on Sunday, March 04, 2012 - 12:08 pm: |
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First and foremost, I’ glad all of you made to through the violent storms alright, PD’s are great but take a back seat to our family’s welfare.
John – it’s 585 miles and 8 hours 6 minutes according to Mapquest from my place. Of course that is if I don’t stop for gas, food or that inevitable health break.  I figure it’s more like 9 ½ - 10 hours.
I didn’t know your wife was undergoing chemo treatment, I hope she is doing well. Tell her that I agree, I won’t sleep in my pickup either.
My route takes me close to or thru some of the area’s that were hit by tornados. They are trying to put their lives back together, some have suffered the loss of a loved one or friend while I am out to have fun while ignoring their suffering. I had made up my mind to attend this PD before the storms last week, but now I need to think this over a little more. |
Chad Rowland
Member
Username: John318
TN
Registered: 12-2009
Post Number: 560
| | Posted on Sunday, March 04, 2012 - 9:08 am: |
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When I was a kid, we never worried about tornadoes much here in the south. Now, we have to take them very serious. |
Daniel Pike
Member
Username: Rescue43
AL
Registered: 10-2010
Post Number: 55
| | Posted on Saturday, March 03, 2012 - 10:07 pm: |
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It got real rough here in SE Randolph county last night, but everyone survived. There were a couple trees delimbed and barns that need some new tin, though. |
Drew Gardner
Member
Username: Dg330
AL
Registered: 5-2009
Post Number: 1124
| | Posted on Saturday, March 03, 2012 - 9:40 pm: |
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John, No damage in our immediate area this go around. Lets hope it stays that way. April 27th last year was bad for our area, as for many others. Would be great if you could come. I bet you could take some AWESOME pictures down here. I really enjoy looking at all the pictures you take. |
JRL
Member
Username: Jlang
Registered: 1-2002
Post Number: 5861
| | Posted on Saturday, March 03, 2012 - 5:17 pm: |
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Hey Mike G. I just talked to my wife and Emira to see if they would come with me to Alabama for the plowday and got a thumbs down! Emira doesn't want to stay in a motel at this time since she just got done with Chemo and my wife won't sleep in my van or pickup! 
Oh well, I asked!
I did a BING map search and directions and it said it would be 796.5 mi, 12 hr 30 min from my place. Looks like it would be thru the tornado area. Hope all you WFM members are getting along OK! |
Chad Rowland
Member
Username: John318
TN
Registered: 12-2009
Post Number: 559
| | Posted on Saturday, March 03, 2012 - 12:59 pm: |
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I hope everyone is ok. I'm still unsure if i can come, BUT if i can does anyone have a cat 0 box blade for sale? |
Stewart mann
Member
Username: Mann56
Al
Registered: 6-2009
Post Number: 276
| | Posted on Friday, March 02, 2012 - 2:42 pm: |
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Everything is still good in the Marshall County but I think we are going to have a long night ahead of us.Keep everyone in your prayers that we can make it through this. |
David Green
Member
Username: Iluvtruks0
NC
Registered: 10-2010
Post Number: 57
| | Posted on Friday, March 02, 2012 - 10:37 am: |
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Just read on the news about a tornado in Alabama. I hope everyone is safe down there. |
rob dehli
Member
Username: Rdehli
IA
Registered: 4-2002
Post Number: 194
| | Posted on Friday, March 02, 2012 - 8:11 am: |
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Vince
you are 100% correct...its all about meeting people kicking tires swapping steel... a lot of BS and a little plowing ......the best plow days I have been too I never droped the plow in a furrow .....just did the bs thing and bought way to much stuff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
vincent ochiuto
Member
Username: Vince_o
sc
Registered: 7-2008
Post Number: 273
| | Posted on Friday, March 02, 2012 - 5:24 am: |
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Rob you can do it. Ol BB was here today and is coming back in a few weeks to plow along with Rick Harris. Also Dave Kamp is going to try and get here, but hes doing a big job in Ga next week, so he dosnt know for sure. What you need to do is jump in the care and use somone elses tractor. Heck all the plow days are for is meeting people and shooting the breeze with a little bit of dirt plowin. If you can get there Id try, its a lot of fun and Drew and Stewart are good hosts. I made it one year and it was a lot of fun and the guys are great.
Jeff too! |
Daniel Pike
Member
Username: Rescue43
AL
Registered: 10-2010
Post Number: 54
| | Posted on Thursday, March 01, 2012 - 8:34 pm: |
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Saturday, March 10th. |
Daniel Pike
Member
Username: Rescue43
AL
Registered: 10-2010
Post Number: 53
| | Posted on Thursday, March 01, 2012 - 8:32 pm: |
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Drew, we are still going to be there. We will be there saturday morning. |
rob dehli
Member
Username: Rdehli
IA
Registered: 4-2002
Post Number: 193
| | Posted on Thursday, March 01, 2012 - 8:28 pm: |
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You guys down south can schedule early like feb -march we can go april or early may .....that would be cool to plow in early in Alabama when we got tons of snow up north.......plus it would be in the 40s and 50's for highhs down there.....light jacket weather.... |
AJ Cannon
Member
Username: Ajcan
Ga
Registered: 1-2004
Post Number: 2596
| | Posted on Thursday, March 01, 2012 - 8:08 pm: |
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Rob
I went to Iowa once to plow and it got snowed out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So if I can make it up there you guys can come down.LOL!!!
AJ |
Stewart mann
Member
Username: Mann56
Al
Registered: 6-2009
Post Number: 275
| | Posted on Thursday, March 01, 2012 - 8:06 pm: |
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We would love for all of you to make it down south soon.This southern dirt turns pretty nice. |
rob dehli
Member
Username: Rdehli
IA
Registered: 4-2002
Post Number: 192
| | Posted on Thursday, March 01, 2012 - 7:38 pm: |
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just did the google earth directions its only 841 miles one way or 14.5 hours ... with 3 or 4 guys its very doable |
rob dehli
Member
Username: Rdehli
IA
Registered: 4-2002
Post Number: 191
| | Posted on Thursday, March 01, 2012 - 7:27 pm: |
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Drew that would be awesome ... then maybe we could get you guys to head north to Iowa or Illinois to plow ......... |
Drew Gardner
Member
Username: Dg330
AL
Registered: 5-2009
Post Number: 1123
| | Posted on Thursday, March 01, 2012 - 6:54 pm: |
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Guys, Stewart and I will try to get a field secured early for this fall. Can tell you we will proabably shoot for the first of Nov. That way maybe you guys can get together and maybe get a truck pool together. Its expensive to travel alone. It would e awesome to meet you guys. I think you would really enjoy yourself down here. |
rob dehli
Member
Username: Rdehli
IA
Registered: 4-2002
Post Number: 190
| | Posted on Thursday, March 01, 2012 - 6:50 pm: |
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Too bad I don"t know a truck driver making a run that way... gotta travel in style ..... plus that way if I bought something we could get it home lol |
Cookie Monster
Member
Username: Melloyellokidd
Alabama
Registered: 10-2010
Post Number: 565
| | Posted on Thursday, March 01, 2012 - 5:30 pm: |
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You NORTHERN guys just need to get a 15 passenger van and a BIG trailer to pull behind it and VAN POOL so that you can ALL afford to come play in this SOUTHERN DIRT.........lol |
Walter G. Youngers
Member
Username: Dieselpuller
New York
Registered: 4-2009
Post Number: 151
| | Posted on Thursday, March 01, 2012 - 4:18 pm: |
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Ron ,
I think it would be a great road trip & meet new WFM friend its only about 900 miles for me little more for you Ron. And I would take the Twister some day Ron.
Have fun plowin boys,
Walt |
Ron White
Member
Username: Ron_white
NY
Registered: 5-2008
Post Number: 1646
| | Posted on Thursday, March 01, 2012 - 8:02 am: |
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I agree Rob.
Would love to go but just too far..... maybe someday !! |
rob dehli
Member
Username: Rdehli
IA
Registered: 4-2002
Post Number: 189
| | Posted on Thursday, March 01, 2012 - 7:56 am: |
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To bad Alabama is so far away... this would be a blast!!!!!!!!!...Maybe someday I could head south to toss some dirt... |
Drew Gardner
Member
Username: Dg330
AL
Registered: 5-2009
Post Number: 1122
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - 9:11 pm: |
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Hey Chad, I got my fingers crossed for you. Hope it works out man. |
Chad Rowland
Member
Username: John318
TN
Registered: 12-2009
Post Number: 555
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - 8:26 pm: |
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Cross your fingers boyz.... I sure hope I can come. |
Cookie Monster
Member
Username: Melloyellokidd
Alabama
Registered: 10-2010
Post Number: 564
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - 7:38 pm: |
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Nothing yet..............just CONTEMPLATING.......... |
vincent ochiuto
Member
Username: Vince_o
sc
Registered: 7-2008
Post Number: 272
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - 7:18 pm: |
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Now what have you bought |
Cookie Monster
Member
Username: Melloyellokidd
Alabama
Registered: 10-2010
Post Number: 561
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - 3:34 am: |
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ANYONE coming to this event that would be driving through Cincinnati Ohio on your way down? IF SO, please shoot me an email. |
Drew Gardner
Member
Username: Dg330
AL
Registered: 5-2009
Post Number: 1121
| | Posted on Monday, February 27, 2012 - 8:19 pm: |
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Awesome Aj. We can do a seat swap in the field. |
AJ Cannon
Member
Username: Ajcan
Ga
Registered: 1-2004
Post Number: 2593
| | Posted on Monday, February 27, 2012 - 7:55 pm: |
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Alright fellas,
I got everything moved around so I will be there.
I should leave work around noon and be there 5 or 6 ish.See ya'll there.
AJ |
Drew Gardner
Member
Username: Dg330
AL
Registered: 5-2009
Post Number: 1118
| | Posted on Sunday, February 26, 2012 - 9:28 pm: |
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Thanks Terry. I appreciate that |
Terry Reed
Moderator
Username: Treed
MO
Registered: 1-2002
Post Number: 4030
| | Posted on Sunday, February 26, 2012 - 8:15 pm: |
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Address is corrected. |
Cookie Monster
Member
Username: Melloyellokidd
Alabama
Registered: 10-2010
Post Number: 552
| | Posted on Sunday, February 26, 2012 - 7:45 pm: |
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DANG>..........Looks like we have our work cutout for us Drew........Guess I will get loaded up Thursday and take the tractor to work with me and leave from there about 11 and see ya'll about noon. |
Chad Rowland
Member
Username: John318
TN
Registered: 12-2009
Post Number: 546
| | Posted on Sunday, February 26, 2012 - 6:26 pm: |
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I am hoping that I don't have to work. The fields look nice!! I sure could use some tractor therapy!! Been working 6 days a week PLUS last Sunday PLUS trying to build a house. Geez!! what I wouldn't do to get to get away and plow....put me on the prayer list boyz. |
vincent ochiuto
Member
Username: Vince_o
sc
Registered: 7-2008
Post Number: 271
| | Posted on Sunday, February 26, 2012 - 6:23 pm: |
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You think with all the taxes we pay they would keep the sod a little more smooth. Who would want to look out from the white house and see that!
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Drew Gardner
Member
Username: Dg330
AL
Registered: 5-2009
Post Number: 1115
| | Posted on Sunday, February 26, 2012 - 5:50 pm: |
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First off let me apologize, I put the wrong address down for the field, It should read.
6458 Pleasant Grove Rd.
Guntersville AL 35976. Not 6548, Again, sorry for the mistake. Terry, if you would correct that for me on the first post, I sure would appreciate it.
Just wanted to give and update on the hotels in the area.
I checked the price of 2 hotels in Guntersville AL. These are about 3 miles from the field
Hampton Inn
14451 U.S. Hwy 430 South.
Guntersville AL. 35976
Phone: (256)582-4176
www.guntersville.hamptoninn.com
$89.00 1 Adult
$94.00 2 Adults.
Days Inn Guntersville
14040 US Hwy 431
Guntersville AL 35976
Phone: (256)582-3200
$67.00 2 Beds Smoking or Nonsmoking
$63.00 1 Bed. Smoking or Nonsmoking
There is the Microtel Inn in Albertville. I think a few guys have stayed here and always had good things to say about it. Its about 8 miles from the field.
Microtel Inn & Suites
220 Hwy 75 north
Albertville AL. 35951
Phone: (256)894-4000
Resv: 800-771-7171
www.microtelinn.com
Double Bed Room
$64.20
She told me if 5 or more people book a room the price would be $59.00 I will leave that up to you guys. They only have 4 smoking, and 3 non smoking rooms avaliable for March 9th, so make your reservations A.S.A.P.
The Jameson Inn in Albertville has no rooms avaliable for March 9th.
Here are some field pics Stewart and I took today.
Field 1
This is a view from the White House in the pic, back toward Pleasant Grove Rd. This was taken from Marsh Rd.
Again, from the same spot looking at the end of field 1
Main Parking Area on Pleasant Grove Rd.
Field 1 Again, Look at the trees at the end of the field for reference points.
View toward Marsh Rd. And a cutting harrow someone will pull.
Field 2
Areial View.
Fields are highlighted in Green
Now, Unless our tractor count increases dramaticly, we should be able to start plowing a little around noon on friday, and not come close to running out of ground. So come on down. |
Mike Gault
Member
Username: Mike
Mo
Registered: 1-2005
Post Number: 1810
| | Posted on Sunday, February 26, 2012 - 12:11 pm: |
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Terry - give me a call at work tomorrow. |
Stewart mann
Member
Username: Mann56
Al
Registered: 6-2009
Post Number: 274
| | Posted on Sunday, February 26, 2012 - 11:37 am: |
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Mike, you and terry come on down we have a good field. We plan on starting fri about noon..we will list some hotels today. |
Terry Reed
Moderator
Username: Treed
MO
Registered: 1-2002
Post Number: 4029
| | Posted on Sunday, February 26, 2012 - 8:02 am: |
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Mike,
That would make a nice road trip. Want a passenger?
We need to start looking for a good spot for a Missouri spring plow day. That would be great for those of us who can't make the logistics work for a 9 hour one way road trip to participate in a spring event. I need to start talking to some land owners. |
Mike Gault
Member
Username: Mike
Mo
Registered: 1-2005
Post Number: 1809
| | Posted on Saturday, February 25, 2012 - 9:21 pm: |
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I’m thinking about making the trip to see you guy’s and plow a little of that Alabama dirt. It’s a 9 hour drive so it will take a little planning. Still mulling it over but if I would make the trip, what motels around there would you guys could recommend? When Friday are you meeting at the field? |
vincent ochiuto
Member
Username: Vince_o
sc
Registered: 7-2008
Post Number: 270
| | Posted on Saturday, February 25, 2012 - 6:48 pm: |
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Drew
That weekend Greg and I came down that was a nice field. I didnt think it was hard to plow at all, till I got behind you and Aj. Its too bad you cant get that field again. |
Drew Gardner
Member
Username: Dg330
AL
Registered: 5-2009
Post Number: 1113
| | Posted on Saturday, February 25, 2012 - 8:55 am: |
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Thats right Stewart. I think this will be the best AL. Plow Day yet. I bet the ground will be easy pulling. |
Stewart mann
Member
Username: Mann56
Al
Registered: 6-2009
Post Number: 273
| | Posted on Friday, February 24, 2012 - 10:08 pm: |
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This will be a very good field.I plan to take pics Sunday and get it on here for everyone to see.....I am very excited and hope everyone can make it.The reason for the short notice was..1 we had a hard time finding a field,2 the man that farms the field wants to start his planting in April. Lets keep our fingers crossed that the weather stays in our favor.As for now we will set the rain date for March 17... Also we plan on doing some night plowing friday.There is aprox 23 acres. |
Cookie Monster
Member
Username: Melloyellokidd
Alabama
Registered: 10-2010
Post Number: 544
| | Posted on Friday, February 24, 2012 - 4:21 am: |
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I will be there............I have thrown down the gauntlet to those "cub guys" on Vince's board........lol |
Jim Brown
Member
Username: Jasbro2
GA
Registered: 3-2005
Post Number: 1860
| | Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 10:25 pm: |
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We hope to have the 300 industrial done for this if the weather gives me a few more painting days. |
Drew Gardner
Member
Username: Dg330
AL
Registered: 5-2009
Post Number: 1108
| | Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 9:10 pm: |
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Hey Guys
Sorry for such short notice, but I wanted to announce our plow day.
Date: March 9th and 10th
Address: 6458 Plesant Grove Rd.
Guntersville AL 35976
We have around 20 acers to plow in, was previously row croped in corn, trash should not be a big issue.
We usually do Friday afternoon plowing, and we will go out to eat friday night for anyone who wants to go.
Ill post a hotel list tomorrow.
PLEASE POST ON THIS THREAD IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND.
Contacts:
Drew Gardner
(256)572-6008
drewgardner@rocketmail.com
Stewart Mann
(256)738-3494
stewart.mann@guntersvillefire.org
(Message edited by treed on February 26, 2012) |
