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Dave(inMA) 
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Posted: 25 Jun 2010 at 1:01pm |
Skyhighballoon (aka Mike) and his wife Cindy and friend John came by today to inspect the orange fleet. We spent an enjoyable hour or so discussing the finer points of living with and restoring everything from C's to D17's! Here's a picture of Mike and myself in the new shop with the current project, the WD45.
Mike's the good looking fellow on the left. Really nice that they could stop by on their way into Boston for the day.
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Calvin Schmidt
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Posted: 25 Jun 2010 at 1:25pm |
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That looks like some mischeif about to happen. Mike you are wearing my favourite T shirt. Have fun guys.
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CTuckerNWIL
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Posted: 25 Jun 2010 at 4:46pm |
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I wonder if anybody ever took a picture of Mike when he wasn't smiling? LOL Hope yall have a good time out there.
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Don(MO)
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Posted: 25 Jun 2010 at 6:02pm |
Well Dave I hope you looked in Mike's little bag he is wearing, He might be needing some WD45 parts for his tractor. lol
I just looked through all my photos of Mike I have and Charlie you are 100% right not one pic of him frowning.
Mike and Cindy are the best of friends, But don't tell Mike I said that about him.
Don
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3 WD45's with power steering,G,D15 fork lift,D19, W-Speed Patrol, "A" Gleaner with a 330 corn head,"66" combine,roto-baler, and lots of Snap Coupler implements to make them work for their keep.
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Skyhighballoon(MO)
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Posted: 25 Jun 2010 at 8:17pm |
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We just walked in the door back at my friends's in NH from being tourists all day in Boston...will post some pics of the whole trip when I get back home.
Don...dang another check I have to mail you for the paid promotion, LOL!
Dave & Diane were wonderful to visit and I really enjoyed seeing his orange fleet and his new shop that's in progress. Very fine people that showed us great hospitality. That talk about pie day really was something. Too bad we won't be around for it this fall. Thanks again to both of you.
Mike
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1981 Gleaner F2 Corn Plus w 13' flex
1968 Gleaner EIII w 10' & 330
1969 180 gas
1965 D17 S-IV gas
1963 D17 S-III gas
1956 WD45 gas NF PS
1956 All-Crop 66 Big Bin
303 wire baler, 716H, 712H mowers
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Dave(inMA)
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Posted: 25 Jun 2010 at 8:37pm |
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Mike, we were delighted to have you three visit. Surely enjoyed your company, and swapping stories about the orange gear was a treat. Now, "pie day" - you show up at my house for breakfast Thanksgiving Day and you get all the pie you can eat. Even better if you can hang around for several days........those pies take a while to get through!!
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Jim Lindemood
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Posted: 26 Jun 2010 at 7:56am |
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Looks like a good time. Dave. the shop looks great. Should be able to do twice as many projects - LOL.
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Rick
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Posted: 26 Jun 2010 at 8:44am |
Dave...the new work shop looks great from what I can see of it! You'll have to show us more of it sometime. Sure makes working on things easier when you have a nice concrete floor.
Mike...some guys have all the luck (and time) to travel around and see some of the AC guys that frequent here! Boy...do you ever work! LOL! Just kidding ol' buddy...hope you and Cindy enjoyed yourselves on your trip.
And...speaking of pies,that sure sounds like a good time right there! Cherry and Rhubarb are among my favorites! Rick
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Steve in NJ
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Posted: 28 Jun 2010 at 7:04am |
Mike,
Next time yer' on the eastern boarder, take some time out to stop by with us and have some real Italian cookin'. My newest "squeeze" JoAnn is a killer in the kitchen. There goes my girly figure...! LOL! Yer' invited also Dave, and anyone else that's in our neck of the woods. BTW, she drives orange tractors and Streetrods, and she likes the smell of Nitromethane fuel. She's a keeper....
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StanOhio
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Posted: 28 Jun 2010 at 7:56am |
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Hey Mike, if ya come close to me on your way home, get ahold of me, I got something for your cornhead. Have a fun and safe trip.
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Dave(inMA)
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Posted: 28 Jun 2010 at 1:46pm |
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I tell ya, there's nothing better than the AC community. Thanks for the invite, Steve. As for the shop....this is day 10 of recovery from back surgery, so the shop sits there waiting for me! The WD45 that's in the picture is my current project, but the shop needs some attention: air compressor install, welding power outlet in side and board and batten siding outside. I am usually around, so give a yell if you're in my area.
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Skyhighballoon(MO)
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Posted: 28 Jun 2010 at 7:22pm |
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Well we got back this evening from our side trip to Kennebunkport, ME to my friend's house in NH. Great little get away....will post some pics including more Orange from Dave's later the week when I'm back. We fly home tomorrow early afternoon so Stan I'll wave as we come over. Sometime I hope I get to meet you in person as well. Steve - you on on my list to visit. I on rare occasion get (or is that forced to????? LOL) to come to NJ on business...one of these year's I'll find a trip when I can drop in. And I LOVE Italian. Mike
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1981 Gleaner F2 Corn Plus w 13' flex
1968 Gleaner EIII w 10' & 330
1969 180 gas
1965 D17 S-IV gas
1963 D17 S-III gas
1956 WD45 gas NF PS
1956 All-Crop 66 Big Bin
303 wire baler, 716H, 712H mowers
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