ANTPER 207 #1 Posted March 6, 2023 Well I bought my first 310-08 back in the 90's and enjoyed using it but was just machinery I used to my mow lawn once week and put away story over. Then around 2000 I started doing some work to it and joined this group and folks here were very helpful. I hung around enough to wanna be a supporter and then boom all of sudden this crazy sensation came over me to buy a few more one at a time of course and play with and sell them. Usually bought only 300 series. Just bought a C101 for first time. Minutes ago I just struck a deal with a seller and gonna purchase 4 of them at one time. Is there is a diagnosis for this behavior? haha. Is there a remedy? Jack Daniels? Anyways many thanks to founders and other members that keep this site clicking I've found a fun hobby. 3 10 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,501 #2 Posted March 6, 2023 Sorry, this is a very common problem. There is no cure, but you can keep yourself sated by acquiring more...and more...and... 2 4 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,594 #3 Posted March 6, 2023 17 minutes ago, ANTPER said: Is there a remedy? Yes... 9 minutes ago, rmaynard said: Sorry, this is a very common problem. There is no cure, but you can keep yourself sated by acquiring more...and more...and... 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,066 #4 Posted March 6, 2023 27 minutes ago, ANTPER said: Is there is a diagnosis for this behavior? TIDS: Tractor Induced Derangement Syndrome. Also referred to as Tractor Induced Divorce Syndrome in some circles. Commonly aquired disease, associated with close proximity to old iron, low levels of burnt oil, and inhalation of red paint. Acute cases caused by fake leather abrasion of one's hindquarters. Scraped knuckles, foul mechanical odor, and irritability have also been reported along with incoherent rants concerning "stuck bolts". Sorry bubba, no cure. Mild symptoms: 1-3 tractors. Acute: 4-7 tractors. Chronic: more than 8 machines. Side note: Having as many C160s as @ebinmaine can affect one's mental health as well... 4 10 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,553 #5 Posted March 6, 2023 16 minutes ago, kpinnc said: Chronic: more than 8 machines. Side note: Having as many C160s as @ebinmaine can affect one's mental health as well I think it's important to note that I've been deranged FAR longer than I've owned even 1 Wheelhorse. I'm pretty sure there's 14 or 15 here in the yahd area right now. 5.5 (yes) are TRINA'S. At Least 3 or 4 won't be here past summer. I have ... A few. 7.5 ((??)) 7 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #6 Posted March 6, 2023 EB. Which one did BBT chop in half? 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,553 #8 Posted March 6, 2023 5 minutes ago, Pullstart said: EB. Which one did BBT chop in half? The @wallfish Wally Digger machine. She owns exactly half. ½. 50% I own the other. I just don't know which..... And I AIN'T ABOUT to argue it. 🥋 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,233 #9 Posted March 6, 2023 “...but I don't need a cure I'll just stay addicted and hope I can endure" B.J. Thomas’ Hooked on a Feeling 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,553 #10 Posted March 6, 2023 2 hours ago, ANTPER said: Is there is a diagnosis for this behavior? Is there a remedy? Isn't asking this group for this remedy akin to asking a cure for pyromania of the person holding a match? Ferro rod? Blow torch? 3 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,594 #11 Posted March 6, 2023 (edited) Edited March 6, 2023 by SylvanLakeWH 2 2 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sailman 1,291 #13 Posted March 7, 2023 The only cure I have found to be effective for me is this.....when I don't have a place to keep one out of the weather I don't buy...2 sheds full, work space under the deck is full....done for now....or .......until I get a bigger shed! 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blasterdad 2,692 #14 Posted March 7, 2023 I struggle with 3 options on a daily basis... Option #1 Buy another Option #2 Be a responsable adult. Option #3 Buy parts for the 's Option #2 is rarely chosen... As a matter of fact I chose Option #3 about 10 minutes ago. 2 4 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,553 #15 Posted March 7, 2023 1 minute ago, Blasterdad said: I struggle with 3 options on a daily basis... Option #1 Buy another Option #2 Be a responsable adult. Option #3 Buy parts for the 's Option #2 is ****** JUST SILLY****** ... As a matter of fact I chose Option #3 about 10 minutes ago. Hey I adjusted the text. Should work better for you now. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,066 #16 Posted March 7, 2023 3 hours ago, ebinmaine said: I'm pretty sure there's 14 or 15 here in the yahd area right now. 5.5 (yes) are TRINA'S. At Least 3 or 4 won't be here past summer. I have ... A few. 7.5 ((??)) Transference (blaming someone else) is another symptom. 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,553 #17 Posted March 7, 2023 3 minutes ago, kpinnc said: Transference (blaming someone else) is another symptom. Oh... Ok ok. So it's HER fault !!! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #18 Posted March 7, 2023 3 minutes ago, kpinnc said: Transference (blaming someone else) is another symptom. Like telling y’all that Jada has one Rylee has three and Mrs. P has a few and … 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,594 #19 Posted March 7, 2023 I blame my addiction on genetics. Grandparents always had tractors. My dad had 16 small antique farm tractors. 2 of which are now mine and all but 2 of the remaining are still in the family. The fact that I have 2 farm tractors and... I think 19 garden tractors is just carrying on an Old Family Tradition for me. 3 3 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,968 #20 Posted March 7, 2023 A fairly good survival rate for this disease! Cure involves continued use of the carriers! It started for me in 1960 when dad bought a used RJ at an auction. About twenty years ago my brother and I started the redo tractors period! Began that with dads old 1964 1054. Gone haywire since. It s bad when you don’t recall how many you have of what models! But you never forget the ones you love and embrace! 7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill 633 846 #21 Posted March 7, 2023 We all suffer from "Low T!"" 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,280 #22 Posted March 7, 2023 10 hours ago, Pullstart said: Like telling y’all that Jada has one Rylee has three and Mrs. P has a few and … Sounds like Jada is getting short changed on that deal. Better look around for a couple more for her! 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John2189 454 #23 Posted March 7, 2023 Mild symptoms: 1-3 tractors. Acute: 4-7 tractors. Chronic: more than 8 machines does this only apply to WheelHorses? I have 2 WheelHorses 1 Simplicity 1 Farmall F Cub 1 Allis B 1 Honda walk behind mower 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,594 #24 Posted March 7, 2023 A Haiku... One Wheel Horse is good More than one is better though So go spend the dough 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #25 Posted March 7, 2023 58 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Sounds like Jada is getting short changed on that deal. Better look around for a couple more for her! Rethinking, they both have RJ58s, so she’s up to two. There just isn’t as much interest in tractors for her, and that’s alright…. I guess. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
