Pullstart 62,834 #1 Posted March 3, 2021 If I’d just realize “stay out of the deep stuff” things would probably work out for the better. I get that. But where’s the fun? I’ve quote Lee Brice’s “Life Off My Years” a few times in the past. “Some's born to take life easy, I was born to live life on a dare I never worried about the fall, y'all, just how high I got in the air” After an hour or more riding the field, I took a chance and buried Poppy the 552. Taking a Hail Mary out of Uncle Jim’s Play Book of Regerts I decided to stick the tractor in reverse and make my hands into the front axle by pushing the tires backwards. I slipped my right hand off and right into the flywheel screen. One knick was all it took to tell me that’s not a smart decision. Out came the shovel and no tractors were abandoned in the making of this story. 2 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,834 #2 Posted March 3, 2021 I made it a good ways before sticking into the slushy snow again... 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,834 #3 Posted March 3, 2021 Then finally made it to safety. The plentiful amounts of clean snow surrounding helped keep my finger clean and well. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,717 #4 Posted March 3, 2021 I really feel sorry for that 552. 1 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,834 #5 Posted March 3, 2021 1 minute ago, stevasaurus said: I really feel sorry for that 552. What for? It was a carcass when I got it, used parts I had on hand to make little kids, along with myself, smile many, many times. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,297 #6 Posted March 3, 2021 @pullstart you are an accident waiting to happen . Hope you have good insurance . 4 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,834 #7 Posted March 3, 2021 6 minutes ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: @pullstart you are an accident waiting to happen . Hope you have good insurance . When I really need it, it’s pretty decent! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,434 #8 Posted March 3, 2021 Time to add 4 wheel drive. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,067 #9 Posted March 3, 2021 Nothing like beating on an old tractor! ATV's are made for that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,814 #10 Posted March 3, 2021 39 minutes ago, stevasaurus said: I really feel sorry for that 552. yer replaceable... the tractor I hear tell they don't make them anymore If a guy smashes his thumb getting a hitch pin out that's an honorable would and can not be held against him .... smashing it out of stupidity now,,... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,535 #11 Posted March 3, 2021 I don’t know... Gonna consult the Bumps & Bruises mods on this one... That looks like just a plain ole’ flesh wound... no spurting’, oozin’ or bone showin’... Gotta say it’s not up to your usually high injury standards... Slow day in the mid-Mitten? 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,834 #12 Posted March 3, 2021 18 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: I don’t know... Gonna consult the Bumps & Bruises mods on this one... That looks like just a plain ole’ flesh wound... no spurting’, oozin’ or bone showin’... Gotta say it’s not up to your usually high injury standards... Slow day in the mid-Mitten? Not terrible you’re right, but could’a been worse. Imagine left hand slipping into the drive pulley. That would’ve resulted in leaving a tractor in a field in a snow bank, now that’s a terrible thought! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,717 #13 Posted March 3, 2021 My horse died...I am thinking about parting it out. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,717 #14 Posted March 3, 2021 Kevin, stick that finger in a shot of Wheel Horse Bourbon. It will only sting for a minute. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,136 #15 Posted March 3, 2021 1 minute ago, stevasaurus said: My horse died...I am thinking about parting it out. How much for the mane.....been thinkin about a transplant. 1 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,373 #16 Posted March 3, 2021 I see your problem, in drag racing and you should know from sand dunes, the big fatties go on the back not the front so instead of you just float on the slysh instead of calling the . 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,834 #17 Posted March 3, 2021 22 minutes ago, WVHillbilly520H said: I see your problem, in drag racing and you should know from sand dunes, the big fatties go on the back not the front so instead of you just float on the slysh instead of calling the . I thought about getting back to the summer tires this morning, but thought I’d rather have the digging power of the skinnies. Maybe I’ll throw the 26x12-12’s on and try again! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldlineman 1,481 #18 Posted March 3, 2021 My moto is and has been, skin grows back but gloves cost money. Bob 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,360 #19 Posted March 3, 2021 Kevin I'm just happy to see this didn't require an emergency room visit 1 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,814 #20 Posted March 3, 2021 2 hours ago, stevasaurus said: My horse died...I am thinking about parting it out. I'll take the rear end ....aaahhh second thought there's enough of them here to go around.... 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,834 #21 Posted March 3, 2021 I don’t understand what makes you fart smellers think I’m taking it apart? This is one round hood, that will possibly maybe be up for sale after my funeral. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,535 #22 Posted March 3, 2021 2 minutes ago, WHX24 said: I'll take the rear end ....aaahhh second thought there's enough of them here to go around.... I represent that... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,130 #23 Posted March 3, 2021 You just wasted some good pics for front end Friday & side shot Saturday & Sunday, the heck with your finger, we don't know where it's been. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,732 #24 Posted March 9, 2021 On 3/3/2021 at 12:00 PM, rmaynard said: Time to add 4 wheel drive. No, he will only bury it deeper. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,360 #25 Posted March 10, 2021 And here I was thinking this was going to be another post from Kevin and a trip to the ER 😅 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
