stevasaurus 22,706 #1 Posted March 20, 2020 I've been looking for one of these for a few years now, and I finally had one fall in my lap. It is a RR-65 Wheel Horse REO Lawn Skiff...perfect for my little yard. Well, after a few days with another that was interested, I got the OK to buy it. Squonk came to the rescue and bought the Work Horse and he and Randy went and picked up the little guys last Saturday. I'm guessing that is D_Mac standing with Randy. So they hauled it back to Squonk's house last Saturday. Enter Jim (WHX24)...he gets in touch with Brian Miller in Mass. (who is planning a trip through Indiana & Wisconsin)...Super-C 4 me. It works for Brian to pick up the RR-65 in Waterloo, NY and bring it to Illinois. Then after a trip around Wisconsin, it comes to it's new home. Brian Miller...Thank You Sir. The RR-65 mingling with the 702 and 857. My wife made Chile today, so we set Brian up with a bowl for the road and a bottle of Wheel Horse Rye Whiskey. Remember all of the restaurants only have the drive through open. Hey Mike...Brian did drive away and we forgot the cardboard thingy. I called him right away, and he came back to the house...so I have the rubber mat. What a nice day. I want to thank you all for making this work. Safe trip Brian...it was fantastic to meet you. 9 15 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,130 #2 Posted March 20, 2020 That my friends is what this hobby is all about, WH buddies makin it happen. Skiff, great name for a guy that likes to fish. Good Luck. 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12Horse Paladin 1,038 #3 Posted March 20, 2020 Said it b4, n i will saw it again: Y'all are awesome😊 Like Family; only states apart😊 3 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,020 #4 Posted March 20, 2020 I knew that cardboard with the mat would rear it’s head! I was hoping that the Reo had a key as I was going to look for a Dino key chain. We need a pic with you on it! 1 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,706 #5 Posted March 20, 2020 I'll be doing a video Mike...want a sunny day. 7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jennifer 1,877 #6 Posted March 20, 2020 Just a prime example of like minded people helping there fellow person out! It’s good to see this sort of thing.... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,300 #7 Posted March 20, 2020 Great story! So how well does a 6’1” guy fit in those RER’s? Asking for a friend 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,706 #8 Posted March 20, 2020 Big guy on a little Horse!!! I'm going to take this horse to a place where I can bond with her for some time...show her how I feel...feed her an apple...tell her the history...and what I expect from her...(lots of thumbs up from traffic going by). If I get a sunny day tomorrow, I will do a video. 3 1 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,020 #9 Posted March 20, 2020 Just get good and used to the drive system thingy before you get close to that road! 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,349 #10 Posted March 20, 2020 A-ha so that's why saw Wheel Horses loaded on a trailer at your house Mike. Happy to see you got that Reo, Steve 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,618 #11 Posted March 21, 2020 What more can ya about this great family ... great addition Steve ! Just when I’m going start posting my stuff for sale (my son is really pushing me but with the coronavirus we’re not going to for now) my Neighbor across the street who is a picker says he has a REO that I can have . Guess I’ll sneak it in herd .....wait to see how long it takes for him to notice ! 3 2 2 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,502 #12 Posted March 21, 2020 That's a great looking lil machine Steve!!! For some reason it made this picture pop into my head. J.K. Steve I hope you & your new Horse get along well. I know you will give it a good home. 2 15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,266 #13 Posted March 21, 2020 Absolutely awesome 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,784 #14 Posted March 21, 2020 I think my wife said all of us are crazy, but I think she meant it’s quite remarkable what some people will do to help a feller or a lady out with haulin’ help, parts needs or whatever shenanigans we get into! 9 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #15 Posted March 21, 2020 It read’s as a great story with a happy end. @stevasaurus Congrats to your new Pony „REO“. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,266 #16 Posted March 21, 2020 4 hours ago, pullstart said: I think my wife said all of us are crazy, but I think she meant it’s quite remarkable what some people will do to help a feller or a lady out with haulin’ help, parts needs or whatever shenanigans we get into! She ain't wrong.... 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,490 #17 Posted March 21, 2020 31 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: She ain't wrong.... They never are...(if we know what’s good for us)... 2 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,441 #18 Posted March 21, 2020 Good job on your pick up Steve. I hope you enjoy it and it severs you well. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,065 #19 Posted March 21, 2020 10 hours ago, Achto said: For some reason it made this picture pop into my head You were on the right track, just didn't get off at the right station! 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,020 #20 Posted March 21, 2020 (edited) I was thinkin I was going to be fostering the REO until the Big show. I even went as far as digging out my slide rule, pocket protector and auto pencil to work out an equation to make it all work but alas, I ran out of time. Edited March 21, 2020 by squonk 2 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 88vic #21 Posted March 21, 2020 Where did you get that WHEEL HORSE WHISKEY ?????????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,663 #22 Posted March 21, 2020 I’m really glad they went to a good home. I wanted to purchase both of them for my collection but by the time I had them shipped it was a little out of my price range. Good luck with them hopefully we can see them at the big show! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuneup 1,433 #23 Posted March 21, 2020 OK, the whiskey gets sweeter the farther south you go so the rye content is diminished. A Georgian can't rightly buy anything with sour mash on the label that is not at least 50% corn. Just like the tea, the farther South you go, the sweeter the mash. Considering the name, though, I'm torn between honoring the South and honoring the brand. I may have to go out late at night and buy a bottle. The Old No 7 is running a little low. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,663 #24 Posted March 21, 2020 8 minutes ago, Tuneup said: OK, the whiskey gets sweeter the farther south you go so the rye content is diminished. A Georgian can't rightly buy anything with sour mash on the label that is not at least 50% corn. Just like the tea, the farther South you go, the sweeter the mash. Considering the name, though, I'm torn between honoring the South and honoring the brand. I may have to go out late at night and buy a bottle. The Old No 7 is running a little low. Be glad you can, you can't buy booze in Pennsylvania right now!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,706 #25 Posted March 21, 2020 Binny's, a huge liqueur store here in Illinois has it. This stuff just came on the market this last December. If you look at the label near the bottom, you will see batch #1. I bought a case to take for those that wanted one at the Big Show...if there is a Big Show this year. I also know some of you don't drink anymore...for those I have a few empties. The empties I can mail...just send me a PM. @c-series don Thank you for letting us get those horses. Be assured they will be well taken care of. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
