How Unlucky Can I Get

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Drove my Single Wheel CA up to my Son's house. He was sitting on the front porch admiring how nice it looked since he took down the farm fencing, pulled the T posts and  removed the rusty old gate from his front yard. I drove right up to the front porch between his parked car and a Water Hydrant where the fence once was to have him tell me I had a flat front tire.  He says. I bet you drove over that rusted off T post I couldn't pull out.    Sure enough the little bit I didn't see in the grass and had no idea was even there put a 1 inch cut in the side wall getting the tube.   Looked like a scratch is all.
    First thing Monday the tire goes to Firestone Ag Tires in town. I hope a new tube and a possible boot can save this High Doller Firestone 6 ply to roll again another day.  
     What makes no sense is,  how was it a 5" wide tire could find a 1" rusted off T Post on a 65 acre farm. I almost missed it. Just getting close would have been  more better.
      I came back later with a 12 pound sledge and drove the damn thing way deep and outa sight.  Something He said he had planned to do before he mowed.

Edited by Ken in Texas - 21 Oct 2018 at 9:21pm

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Ken in Texas Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Henderson, TX Points: 5919	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ken in Texas Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: How Unlucky Can I Get Posted: 21 Oct 2018 at 9:18pm
	Drove my Single Wheel CA up to my Son's house. He was sitting on the front porch admiring how nice it looked since he took down the farm fencing, pulled the T posts and removed the rusty old gate from his front yard. I drove right up to the front porch between his parked car and a Water Hydrant where the fence once was to have him tell me I had a flat front tire. He says. I bet you drove over that rusted off T post I couldn't pull out. Sure enough the little bit I didn't see in the grass and had no idea was even there put a 1 inch cut in the side wall getting the tube. Looked like a scratch is all. First thing Monday the tire goes to Firestone Ag Tires in town. I hope a new tube and a possible boot can save this High Doller Firestone 6 ply to roll again another day. What makes no sense is, how was it a 5" wide tire could find a 1" rusted off T Post on a 65 acre farm. I almost missed it. Just getting close would have been more better. I came back later with a 12 pound sledge and drove the damn thing way deep and outa sight. Something He said he had planned to do before he mowed. Edited by Ken in Texas - 21 Oct 2018 at 9:21pm

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Ted J Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 05 Jul 2010 Location: La Crosse, WI Points: 18943	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ted J Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 Oct 2018 at 10:38pm
	Kick his azz for not doing it right away!!! And then for not warning you about it!! Darn kids anyway... Don't suppose he offered to pay for fixin the tire?
	"Allis-Express" 19?? WC / 1941 C / 1952 CA / 1956 WD45 / 1957 WD45 / 1958 D-17

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	welcome to my world!

Ken in Texas Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Henderson, TX Points: 5919	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ken in Texas Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 Oct 2018 at 6:58am
	If it wasn't for bad luck I would have no luck at all. Gloom and despair and agony on me. Deep dark depression and excessive misery . Who was it that said that and when? Was it on LAUGH IN TV? I will be heading to Longview pretty quick right after breakfast. Wish me better luck with getting the tire repaired. Sure can't afford a NEW one . Broke the bank to get this one. It really don't look all that bad from the outside. Can't stand the thought of missing the Shreveport LA State Fair Antique Tractor pull Friday and Saturday. Weather forecast is for Sunshine Saturday. 60% chance of rain Wednesday. My luck needs to change. 3 full pulls both days would be great. I know I'm asking for too much

Dusty MI Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 13 Sep 2009 Location: Charlotte, Mi Points: 5059	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dusty MI Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 Oct 2018 at 7:33am
	Ken, I think that was on Hee-Haw every Saturday night. Dusty
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Grayray Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Ambridge PA Points: 3858	Post Options Post Reply Quote Grayray Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 Oct 2018 at 8:00am
	YEP! HEE HAW. [TUBE]ZAAKPJEq1Ew[/TUBE]

Ted J Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 05 Jul 2010 Location: La Crosse, WI Points: 18943	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ted J Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 Oct 2018 at 11:25am
	Ken, I'm pushing for 3 FULL pulls each day!! Git er Done!!
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JC-WI Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: wisconsin Points: 34337	Post Options Post Reply Quote JC-WI Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 Oct 2018 at 11:32am
	Ted, "pushing for 3 full pulls..." On them jugs above?
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Ken in Texas Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Henderson, TX Points: 5919	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ken in Texas Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 Oct 2018 at 12:02pm
	Back with a fixed flat. Needed a tube and a boot. Cash and carry for less than 25 bucks. I'm good to go. Could have been a lot worse HEE HAW Edited by Ken in Texas - 22 Oct 2018 at 12:03pm

tadams(OH) Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 17 Sep 2009 Location: Jeromesville, O Points: 10906	Post Options Post Reply Quote tadams(OH) Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 Oct 2018 at 1:45pm
	That's sure good to hear. Tom

Ray54 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 22 Nov 2009 Location: Paso Robles, Ca Points: 4734	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ray54 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 Oct 2018 at 4:17pm
	Good that you got it done for so little. I was think I had to pay more than that for a tube for a trailer tire out here.