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Kurt Smith
Member
Username: Ksmith
Mi
Registered: 10-2009
Post Number: 115
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 03, 2010 - 6:44 am: | 
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I just sat down and totaled the mileage traveled for the plow day...
3097 miles one way!
That's 6194 both ways... that's a lot of miles traveled.
Thanks to everyone who came.
Kurt |
Kurt Smith
Member
Username: Ksmith
Mi
Registered: 10-2009
Post Number: 114
| | Posted on Monday, July 26, 2010 - 6:28 am: |
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Rich, you and your Dad are the winners for furthest traveled! Thanks for coming out, it was nice to see some one else with two good machines, even though the color of paint was different on them!
Kurt
P.S. I'm pretty sure Gary was having problems with his 420... not checking the hour meter. Just admit it, sometimes they all need a little TLC. |
Rick Bischof
Member
Username: Rick
MO
Registered: 9-2006
Post Number: 43
| | Posted on Sunday, July 25, 2010 - 9:37 pm: |
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Kurt, just wanted to say thanks for having us up and to all who posted pics. Miss alot sitting on the tractors all day. Did I win long distance award: Map Quest one way 12 hours?
Rick |
Ron White
Member
Username: Ron_white
NY
Registered: 5-2008
Post Number: 1172
| | Posted on Sunday, July 25, 2010 - 9:26 pm: |
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Nice bunch of pictures guys !!!
Looks like you had great weather and a great time.
Plowing in July, I am jealous  |
Scott Graser
Member
Username: Telescott
Oh
Registered: 11-2008
Post Number: 318
| | Posted on Sunday, July 25, 2010 - 8:58 pm: |
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Kurt, you are right Gary had the hood up on his 420 to check the hours on the rebuilt engine.
I admit when I noticed a hood up on one of those “Off Color Tractors” the first thing that popped in my mind was “time to stir the pot” Looks like it worked. 
Scott
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Kevin Leach
Member
Username: Gearjammer
MI
Registered: 9-2007
Post Number: 61
| | Posted on Sunday, July 25, 2010 - 8:47 pm: |
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I only needed a tow because the k161 gave up the ghost, lol. Time for a transplant. |
Gary Blackman Jr.
Member
Username: Geb63619
Michigan
Registered: 3-2004
Post Number: 813
| | Posted on Sunday, July 25, 2010 - 8:45 pm: |
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Come on Pappy I remember something with flip flops LOL |
Paul Dyer
Member
Username: Reydluap
IA
Registered: 2-2002
Post Number: 510
| | Posted on Sunday, July 25, 2010 - 8:36 pm: |
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.......Blackie........shorts and tennis shoes?????? I was drug across the coals for doing that......Hmmmm.
Pappy |
Gary Blackman Jr.
Member
Username: Geb63619
Michigan
Registered: 3-2004
Post Number: 812
| | Posted on Sunday, July 25, 2010 - 8:34 pm: |
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Kurt its not fair that only a few know that your hood is bolted down  |
Kurt Smith
Member
Username: Ksmith
Mi
Registered: 10-2009
Post Number: 113
| | Posted on Sunday, July 25, 2010 - 8:25 pm: |
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Hey, my hood was never up, nor did I ever need a pull. I think my red one was a little hot, she would start acting like she was starved for fuel, when the tank was full... I was keeping up with those green ones that had double the horsepower... 
And she is 42 years old.
I do think I saw a few green hoods up, but no picts... |
Scott Graser
Member
Username: Telescott
Oh
Registered: 11-2008
Post Number: 317
| | Posted on Sunday, July 25, 2010 - 8:02 pm: |
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I had a great time Saturday. I traveled 274 miles round trip and it was so worth it. Thanks Gary for the use of the 430. I WILL have a 3 Point Hitch SOON.
Special thanks to Gary, Kurt and his dad for putting this together.
Here is a link to the pictures I took. http://picasaweb.google.com/117599230610950301473/ErieMiPlowDay72410
Funny thing those "Off Color Tractors" had their hood up or needed a pull. Guess it is proof "Nothing Runs Like A Deere" 
Scott |
Kurt Smith
Member
Username: Ksmith
Mi
Registered: 10-2009
Post Number: 112
| | Posted on Sunday, July 25, 2010 - 6:38 pm: |
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If anyone is interested, send me an email, and I'll give you my Dad's address so you could send him a note, he's not on-line...
Kurt |
Wesley Clark
Member
Username: Wesclark
MI
Registered: 5-2008
Post Number: 28
| | Posted on Sunday, July 25, 2010 - 6:05 pm: |
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I want to say that was a GREAT plowday!! A big thank you to Kurt and Gary for all they're effort. We had a great time.
Here is the link for my pictures and a couple of short movie clips. I thought I had more but I'm not real familiar with that camera. Must have had it off when I thought it was on. 
http://picasaweb.google.com/109722693819996441477/PlowdayJuly2010?authkey=Gv1sRgCJ_F0_a1n4no-QE&feat=directlink
Will see all at the next one.
WES |
Kurt Smith
Member
Username: Ksmith
Mi
Registered: 10-2009
Post Number: 111
| | Posted on Sunday, July 25, 2010 - 3:02 pm: |
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We had 30 registered plowers, and 40 tractors! It's amazing what the internet can organize!
My Dad thinks we plowed between 16 and 18 acres, not bad... Dad was really impress with what all we got done, I think he expected 2 or 3 acres done... he just didn't understand... 
Thanks to everyone for coming out. It wouldn't have been a plow day with out a bunch of people plowing! I had a great time and look forward to putting something together in the future.
You sure meet the nicest people doing things like this.
I added up all of the hours traveled by the participants... 49 hours worth of driving for people to get to the plow day, and 49 hours more for everyone to get home! I haven't added up all of the miles yet.
I think the people of Erie got a kick out of us plowing a full size field with a bunch of little tractors.
Thanks again to everyone for coming. |
Drew Gardner
Member
Username: Dg330
AL
Registered: 5-2009
Post Number: 556
| | Posted on Sunday, July 25, 2010 - 1:05 pm: |
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Looks like you guys had a great time Gary. Wish I could have made it.... |
Gary Blackman Jr.
Member
Username: Geb63619
Michigan
Registered: 3-2004
Post Number: 811
| | Posted on Sunday, July 25, 2010 - 12:28 pm: |
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Well it took me some time but I got all the photos posted this morning.
Click Here
I would like to Thank Kurt and his family for allowing us to have this plow day. The field was great and we all had a great time. Now can we get Kurt to have a Fall plow day this year ???? LOL
Matt don't worry your not the only one that had trouble. I popped a front tires on the junk 430 loading it on the trailer. I guess all the dry rot caught up I guess its time for one more set of V61s to get mounted up LOL
If anyone has more pictures feel free to email them to me and I will add then to the rest.
Thanks
Gary |
Gary Blackman Jr.
Member
Username: Geb63619
Michigan
Registered: 3-2004
Post Number: 810
| | Posted on Sunday, July 25, 2010 - 9:29 am: |
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Sorry Jesse at this time this is the only picture that I have ready still processing the other 200 pictures.
Jim Dimmerling was nice enough to let me pull his 2 bottom and let me say it pulls no harder than any single bottom that I have ever pulled.
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Jesse Whiteman
Member
Username: Jesse_whiteman
OH
Registered: 1-2010
Post Number: 5
| | Posted on Sunday, July 25, 2010 - 7:15 am: |
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Pics!!!!! |
Matt Kosakowski
Member
Username: Mkos1980
Ohio
Registered: 2-2008
Post Number: 738
| | Posted on Saturday, July 24, 2010 - 9:35 pm: |
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Gary, you are right with the Unidrive. I pulled up the book and it says to remove the case halves like you said. I have it made as my case side contains nothing. Just lift off and the C clip is right there. 99% of the gear case is contained in the other half. The clip is 3 bucks. But I will take your advise and change everything.... Is loosing an antire axle out the side a first at a plowday?? LOL |
Matt Kosakowski
Member
Username: Mkos1980
Ohio
Registered: 2-2008
Post Number: 737
| | Posted on Saturday, July 24, 2010 - 8:37 pm: |
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Yea, everything went well until my axle and wheel fell out of the housing on the wheel horse LOL. C clip broke. Yea it literally fell out and dropped my housing into the dirt. Then my straps broke off my trailer holding the WH down and making it slide to the back and scratching the heck out of the seat on the ramps. (Literally snapped the straps) Guess it wasnt its day lol. |
Ron Tierney
Member
Username: Rtiernery
ohio
Registered: 10-2009
Post Number: 15
| | Posted on Saturday, July 24, 2010 - 6:58 pm: |
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Just got home Had a good time.. And a lot of things happend... |
Tom Bouillon
Member
Username: Tbjd140
Oh
Registered: 10-2004
Post Number: 488
| | Posted on Saturday, July 24, 2010 - 6:46 am: |
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Hi everyone,
Hope the rains holds off today so you guys and gals can have a great day of plowing.
Our good friends are getting married today, so we won't be able to make it. To the plow day that is!!!
Would love to plow in that sand, it would be nice to give the 140 a break, with some easy pulling dirt!!!
Hope everyone has a great time!!!!!!!
Hope to see you at a PLOW DAY soon!!!
Take care Tom & Donna B. |
Gary Blackman Jr.
Member
Username: Geb63619
Michigan
Registered: 3-2004
Post Number: 809
| | Posted on Saturday, July 24, 2010 - 1:37 am: |
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Drew sorry they won't allow us to ship that kinda stuff that far down there LOL
I just stopped by the field on my way home from work even though we got more rain tonight it didn't seem to bad since the ground is so sandy should be good plowing tomorrow or is it all ready today ??????. |
Drew Gardner
Member
Username: Dg330
AL
Registered: 5-2009
Post Number: 551
| | Posted on Friday, July 23, 2010 - 11:05 pm: |
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You guys send some of that rain down south. We need it here in AL. |
Matt Kosakowski
Member
Username: Mkos1980
Ohio
Registered: 2-2008
Post Number: 736
| | Posted on Friday, July 23, 2010 - 10:23 pm: |
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Were all ready to go. Ronald is staying overnight so that the morning will be easier. Its completely downpouring now so I'll wait till the am to throw a few more things in teh truck. |
Scott Graser
Member
Username: Telescott
Oh
Registered: 11-2008
Post Number: 316
| | Posted on Friday, July 23, 2010 - 9:05 pm: |
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Well guys I plan on coming to this event but....
My GPS says it is 7782 miles from my home and it will take 130.5 hours to get there.....
Maybe a airplane will be needed? Or another GPS unit..
See you there!!! Scott |
craig hemminger
Member
Username: Craigh419
ohio
Registered: 3-2007
Post Number: 122
| | Posted on Friday, July 23, 2010 - 8:45 pm: |
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Kurt, is it ok to bring items to sell thanks craig |
Kurt Smith
Member
Username: Ksmith
Mi
Registered: 10-2009
Post Number: 110
| | Posted on Friday, July 23, 2010 - 3:01 pm: |
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Thanks for coming out to help Gary.
The ground turned really easy. Now we just need to keep the rain away. Today has been hit or miss with rain, mostly miss though. I drove home and was in a rain storm for about 2 miles and it's been dry the rest of the day.
Anyone who's coming, please be ready for the heat. I put a map with some local restaurants on the back of the rules and safety sheet. Please consider going out to lunch to cool off.
Thanks,
Kurt |
Gary Blackman Jr.
Member
Username: Geb63619
Michigan
Registered: 3-2004
Post Number: 808
| | Posted on Friday, July 23, 2010 - 12:19 pm: |
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Just got back from the plow field Kurt got the field all opened up before I even got outta bed this morning LOL.
Everything is setup to unload and head out and plow tomorrow hope to see many of you there. |
Matt Kosakowski
Member
Username: Mkos1980
Ohio
Registered: 2-2008
Post Number: 735
| | Posted on Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 8:22 pm: |
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The 317 is all ready. I'll get them on the trailer tomorrow. Should be arriving 8ish if leaving 530ish Sat morning. |
Kurt Smith
Member
Username: Ksmith
Mi
Registered: 10-2009
Post Number: 109
| | Posted on Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 8:10 pm: |
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As long as it only rains in the afternoon, which is what they are calling for, we should be able to plow. 2/3 to 3/4 of the field is very well drained sand, so traction won't be a problem.
They are only calling for .20 of an inch of rain... |
Kurt Smith
Member
Username: Ksmith
Mi
Registered: 10-2009
Post Number: 108
| | Posted on Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 6:39 pm: |
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I just watched the weather... they are calling for some strong afternoon storms on Saturday...
http://www.weather.com/weather/weekend/48133
Here is the local Detroit weather forcast...
http://www.wxyz.com/subindex/weather
I hope everyone who is traveling a distance watches the weather before they leave.
Unfortanatly there really isn't a rain date possible. We can't plow on Sunday because the field is right across from my parents church... I don't want to do that.
Kurt |
Kurt Smith
Member
Username: Ksmith
Mi
Registered: 10-2009
Post Number: 107
| | Posted on Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 3:38 pm: |
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Gary, you better make sure your gas tank is full before your leave... |
Gary Blackman Jr.
Member
Username: Geb63619
Michigan
Registered: 3-2004
Post Number: 807
| | Posted on Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 1:02 pm: |
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All loaded up for the long haul Saturday Morning trailer is now in the barn.
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Kurt Smith
Member
Username: Ksmith
Mi
Registered: 10-2009
Post Number: 106
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 - 8:22 pm: |
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Just checked weather.com. They are calling for a 40% chance for scattered thunderstorms... High of 87. The past 3 days here they've had a 50% chance of rain, and we haven't seen a drop. I'm hoping for the same for Saturday.
Kurt |
Matt Kosakowski
Member
Username: Mkos1980
Ohio
Registered: 2-2008
Post Number: 734
| | Posted on Sunday, July 18, 2010 - 6:38 pm: |
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I gotta mow the grass once more with the 317 then put the plow stuff on her. The Wheel Horse is still ready from a plowday back in April. |
Kurt Smith
Member
Username: Ksmith
Mi
Registered: 10-2009
Post Number: 105
| | Posted on Saturday, July 17, 2010 - 9:44 am: |
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Just got the Cub ready for the plow day next Saturday...
Changed the oil, and put the weights and duals on her...
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Wesley Clark
Member
Username: Wesclark
MI
Registered: 5-2008
Post Number: 27
| | Posted on Saturday, July 10, 2010 - 8:12 pm: |
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Thanks Kurt, that should be easy enough to follow.
By the way if anyone else is coming from central MI and wants to carpool let me know. I have a 18 ft. trailer if I need it.
WES |
Kurt Smith
Member
Username: Ksmith
Mi
Registered: 10-2009
Post Number: 103
| | Posted on Saturday, July 10, 2010 - 5:00 pm: |
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Wes, the most direct way, would be to take 23 south to US 223 and head east. You'll travel about 2-3 miles maybe, and come to a dead end.
That is Secor Rd. Turn left.
Travel maybe 1/2 mile, and you'll come to a 4 way stop, turn right. That is Samaria Rd. Which turns into Lakeside Rd... which is the road the field is on.
You'll travel through the town of Samaria, to a stop light. Continue through the light, the field is about 3 miles east of the intersection. I'll have signs out, and there will be a bunch of crazy people in the middle of a field with their little tractors...
The field is about 12-17 minutes off the highway.
If some one is coming from I-75, you'll get off at the "Luna Pier" exit, and head west. The field is right off the same road as the exit, maybe 5- 10 minutes. |
Wesley Clark
Member
Username: Wesclark
MI
Registered: 5-2008
Post Number: 26
| | Posted on Saturday, July 10, 2010 - 12:55 pm: |
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Kurt, I will be coming from the north down US-23. In your opinion, which is the best way to come in off 23. According to the map there is several ways but I don't want to get lost or anything.
Thanks, WES |
Paul Dyer
Member
Username: Reydluap
IA
Registered: 2-2002
Post Number: 499
| | Posted on Sunday, July 04, 2010 - 8:50 pm: |
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Gary,
Just pick one out!!! Celina and I saw 'em all. With all of this, why would I ever want to spend more time in Springfield,Ohio ?? LOL!!
http://www.oakesdaylilies.com/
Paul |
Gary Blackman Jr.
Member
Username: Geb63619
Michigan
Registered: 3-2004
Post Number: 799
| | Posted on Sunday, July 04, 2010 - 10:08 am: |
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I'm still waiting for my Day Lilli pictures Pappy LOL |
Kurt Smith
Member
Username: Ksmith
Mi
Registered: 10-2009
Post Number: 102
| | Posted on Saturday, July 03, 2010 - 6:29 pm: |
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Here's the field today, I'm going to run the chopper through it. The stubble it about a foot tall. My dad didn't want to bale too much because the straw barn was already full... Three weeks to go...
Kurt
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Kurt Smith
Member
Username: Ksmith
Mi
Registered: 10-2009
Post Number: 101
| | Posted on Friday, July 02, 2010 - 5:38 pm: |
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Paul,
Are you kidding me... BS from Gary Blackman?!?!? Are we talking about the same guy?
:o) |
Paul Dyer
Member
Username: Reydluap
IA
Registered: 2-2002
Post Number: 498
| | Posted on Friday, July 02, 2010 - 12:19 pm: |
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Kurt, I'm still hung up on your 1st post..."Hi all, Gary Blackman and I......". Do you really know what you're getting into with having the "Blackman" involved??? LOL!!! No plow'n....just a lot of BS'n.
Paul |
Kurt Smith
Member
Username: Ksmith
Mi
Registered: 10-2009
Post Number: 100
| | Posted on Friday, July 02, 2010 - 6:17 am: |
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No new updates, it's just coming up really fast! I can't believe it's only 3 weeks away.
The pota-pot has been rented, and I've thought about how I'm going to lay the field out, and directional signage...
My brother started cutting wheat 2 days ago, and I think the field is one of the first ones cut. I'll go past it tomorrow and take pictures.
I'll have everything ready in time...
I'm looking forward to giving my tractor a work out, and meeting some new people. |
Matt Kosakowski
Member
Username: Mkos1980
Ohio
Registered: 2-2008
Post Number: 733
| | Posted on Thursday, July 01, 2010 - 11:43 pm: |
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Any new updates to this or no? |
Mike Duwe
Member
Username: Mikeduwe
Wi
Registered: 10-2006
Post Number: 4059
| | Posted on Thursday, March 25, 2010 - 10:00 am: |
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Neat. Dont let Glen P see that picture or he will have a tracked garden tractor with 3+ bottoms behind it next year! |
Kurt Smith
Member
Username: Ksmith
Mi
Registered: 10-2009
Post Number: 72
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 - 8:22 pm: |
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I went to my parents today to work on the 2 IH tractors I've been painting and my Dad had the plow out...
This won't be hooked up at the plow day, but I may get him to bring the track out to the field... |
Kurt Smith
Member
Username: Ksmith
Mi
Registered: 10-2009
Post Number: 68
| | Posted on Saturday, March 06, 2010 - 7:34 am: |
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I did some tinkering yesterday, and I'm almost ready for the plow day...
The top 3 inches of sand thawed so I could play a little.
Everything still needs paint...
Kurt |
Kurt Smith
Member
Username: Ksmith
Mi
Registered: 10-2009
Post Number: 63
| | Posted on Saturday, February 20, 2010 - 8:38 pm: |
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I put together a simple flier. If some one would like a PDF, email me...
Thanks,
Kurt
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Matt Kosakowski
Member
Username: Mkos1980
Ohio
Registered: 2-2008
Post Number: 608
| | Posted on Friday, February 19, 2010 - 7:29 pm: |
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I took off the 24th as well. I'm in for sure. As for other tractors, this Wheel Horse is following me as well! I broke down and ordered its clevis hitch the other day from the local WheelHorse / Toro dealer. After searching eBay for 5 months already I havent found 1 kit for it. Darn hitch was $255.00 but it included everything. (Hitch , swing arm, lift cable , and everything else.)
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Kurt Smith
Member
Username: Ksmith
Mi
Registered: 10-2009
Post Number: 62
| | Posted on Friday, February 19, 2010 - 3:34 pm: |
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That's great Rick,
I'll be plowing with my red one, so you'll fit right in... No limits on what plows except the number of bottoms in the ground... 2 tops per tractor. My Dad would be done in about 2 hours with his 10 bottom plow.
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Rick Almonrode
Member
Username: Ralmonrode
OH
Registered: 7-2009
Post Number: 5
| | Posted on Friday, February 19, 2010 - 2:14 pm: |
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I am in for July 24th as long as something besides green is allowed.
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mark mann
Member
Username: Welder
NY
Registered: 8-2009
Post Number: 120
| | Posted on Monday, January 25, 2010 - 7:07 pm: |
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Yup, that's home. Flat as a pancake. That will be easy plowing up there. All that left over silt. You don't even have much clay there like 20 miles away just east of Toledo. |
Kurt Smith
Member
Username: Ksmith
Mi
Registered: 10-2009
Post Number: 46
| | Posted on Monday, January 25, 2010 - 12:52 pm: |
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Here's some reference pictures from google. The church is right across the street from the field. You will enter the field on the west side of the telephone pole.
This picture is coming from the east...
This picture is coming from the west...
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Kurt Smith
Member
Username: Ksmith
Mi
Registered: 10-2009
Post Number: 45
| | Posted on Sunday, January 24, 2010 - 7:42 pm: |
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Every thing is finalized now, thanks everyone for your input...
We are hosting a plow day this summer at one of my parents farms. It will be in Erie Michigan, on July, 24th, from 8 am to 4 pm.
We'll have 30 acres in one field, and 16 in another across the street. It will be wheat stubble that will be bailed, or chopped before we plow it. This is all sandy ground, and is very easy plowing.
The field is about 4 miles off I-75, very easy to get to. The address across the street from the field is...
1100 Lakeside Rd.
Erie, MI 48133
The road is kind of weird, it has 4 different names depending on what cross road you are at...
Luna Pier Rd, Lakeside Rd, M-151, Samaria Rd...
It will be open to any make of garden tractor, I'm not going to open it up to big tractors because the field wouldn't take very long to finish with large equipment.
I'll probably rent 1 or 2 port a pots, and we'll have a couple of coolers of water. Everyone would be responsible for their own food.
Since this is my parent's property I'd like to have no alcohol.
Thanks, Kurt
brushfiredesign@yahoo.com
Here are some photos of where we'll be...
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Kurt Smith
Member
Username: Ksmith
Mi
Registered: 10-2009
Post Number: 44
| | Posted on Saturday, January 23, 2010 - 3:06 pm: |
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Mark, I'm sure there will be a few extra tractors with plows on them...
It's looking like the 24th will work the best for most people, I'm going to talk to my Dad and brother tomorrow, and I'll let everyone know the final date after our conversation. |
mark mann
Member
Username: Welder
NY
Registered: 8-2009
Post Number: 117
| | Posted on Saturday, January 23, 2010 - 2:47 pm: |
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Gary, I just googled the address, The site is right up the street from My Dads old Junk yard / car lot. I will definitely schedule my visit during your plow day. You are straight up Telegraph Rd. I will visit, but not sure about bringing a tractor though.
I don't know how Mom would feel about dropping off my daughter for the day while I go play. ha ha. She might not like it to much. |
Gary Blackman Jr.
Member
Username: Geb63619
Michigan
Registered: 3-2004
Post Number: 741
| | Posted on Saturday, January 23, 2010 - 9:35 am: |
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Mark thats cool the plow field is only 6-7 Miles over the border into Michigan so its real close for yah. |
mark mann
Member
Username: Welder
NY
Registered: 8-2009
Post Number: 115
| | Posted on Saturday, January 23, 2010 - 7:41 am: |
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Kurt, You live that close to Toledo? My home town! Not trying to hijack, But I will see when this happens as I am making a trip to see Mom this summer. |
Joe Loch
Member
Username: Jloch
oh
Registered: 12-2005
Post Number: 609
| | Posted on Saturday, January 23, 2010 - 5:49 am: |
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Kurt and Gary, I will be there, either date works for me.
Joe |
Matt Kosakowski
Member
Username: Mkos1980
Ohio
Registered: 2-2008
Post Number: 579
| | Posted on Friday, January 22, 2010 - 9:55 pm: |
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I'm in. Probebly the 24th for me. Since I get off the Monday before for the observance of the 4th I have to work that following Saturday. |
Kurt Smith
Member
Username: Ksmith
Mi
Registered: 10-2009
Post Number: 42
| | Posted on Friday, January 22, 2010 - 7:57 am: |
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Hi all, Gary Blackman and I are thinking about hosting a plow day this summer at one of my parents farms. It will be in Erie Michigan, in July, either the 10th or 24th. We'll have 30 acres in one field, and 16 in another across the street. It will be wheat stubble that will be bailed before we plow it. This is all sandy ground, and is very easy plowing.
The field is about 4 miles off I-75, very easy to get to. The address across the street from the field is...
1100 Lakeside Rd.
Erie, MI 48133
It will be open to any make of garden tractor, I'm not going to open it up to big tractors because the field wouldn't take very long to finish with large equipment.
I'll probably rent 1 or 2 port a pots, and we'll have a couple of coolers of water. Everyone would be responsible for their own food.
Since this is my parent's property I'd like to have no alcohol.
I'd like some input on the date. If we're going to organize this, I'd like to have a lot of people be able to come. Please email me and let me know which of those two dates would work.
Thanks, Kurt
brushfiredesign@yahoo.com |
