Olivetroad Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Boy number three got permission from the blushing bride to start mowing the yard this year and it happened I was standing at the auto auction Friday when one of these drove down the lane. I loaded it up at their dock onto a flatbed truck and hauled it home - now how to unload it?We put the extensions on the shop forklift and #1 son backed it onto the forks while I drove out from under itI let him stay up there a while, until he said "pretty please can I come down?"Boy number three took right off with it and mowed the yard. You always have to blow the grass into the chicken pen so they have a treat.I raced boy number two on his john deere mower back to the shop - the John Deere winsThen they all took turns on the gas line reel trailer "Merry-go-round".While I started cutting up this fine 1987 Shaggin' wagon I drug home from the auction - nice paint scheme. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24244-flying-lawn-mower-other-saturday-nonsense-around-here/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Its sunday, I could grab that 4th chicken from the right and wrang his neck for a right tasty dinner,,,randyp 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24244-flying-lawn-mower-other-saturday-nonsense-around-here/#findComment-111704 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 Its sunday, I could grab that 4th chicken from the right and wrang his neck for a right tasty dinner,,,randypWhat do you think we do? The only yard bird I like is the one coming out of the cast iron skillet. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24244-flying-lawn-mower-other-saturday-nonsense-around-here/#findComment-111747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Does the blushing bride know about the mower on forklift trick? Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24244-flying-lawn-mower-other-saturday-nonsense-around-here/#findComment-111796 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 Does the blushing bride know about the mower on forklift trick?What mower? What forklift? I don't understand what you are talking about. I resemble that statement. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24244-flying-lawn-mower-other-saturday-nonsense-around-here/#findComment-111821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 looks like a dangerous but fun amusment park. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24244-flying-lawn-mower-other-saturday-nonsense-around-here/#findComment-111826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 It's like I always say at work-"OSHA Smosha!"What mower? What forklift? I don't understand what you are talking about. I resemble that statement.As a 21 year veteran (and survivor) of marriage, I fully understand your situation. The excitement tolerance is even lower with girls. I mean c'mon, I'm just trying to make men out of them. Sheesh, Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24244-flying-lawn-mower-other-saturday-nonsense-around-here/#findComment-111833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 It's like I always say at work-"OSHA Smosha!"As a 21 year veteran (and survivor) of marriage, I fully understand your situation. The excitement tolerance is even lower with girls. I mean c'mon, I'm just trying to make men out of them. Sheesh,I don't know...the wimmons get exited on this... Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24244-flying-lawn-mower-other-saturday-nonsense-around-here/#findComment-111939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 I don't know...the wimmons get exited on this...awesome!!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24244-flying-lawn-mower-other-saturday-nonsense-around-here/#findComment-111942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I hope that operator is gettin' an extra 50 cents an hour hazard pay. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24244-flying-lawn-mower-other-saturday-nonsense-around-here/#findComment-111945 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumperAndSon Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Cool. Those look like Golden Comets, that's what I have. Did you make you're fork extentions yourself?Ben Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24244-flying-lawn-mower-other-saturday-nonsense-around-here/#findComment-111963 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I hope that operator is gettin' an extra 50 cents an hour hazard pay.The fueler don't like it for some reason??? I thinks hes afraid of bricks or mortor. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24244-flying-lawn-mower-other-saturday-nonsense-around-here/#findComment-112112 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 The fueler don't like it for some reason??? I thinks hes afraid of bricks or mortor.Or having the video of his death go viral on YouTube. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24244-flying-lawn-mower-other-saturday-nonsense-around-here/#findComment-112126 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Is anyone here familiar with the old "Hammerhead" Crane at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard? It was used to lift and lower turrets onto battleships that were built in Philly.....At one time it was suppsedly the largest-capacity crane in the world, able to lift several hundreds of thousands of pounds or something like that. I was a Civilian Navy Firefighter at the PNSY before it closed completely back in 96-98, and was there while they tore down the old hammerhead crane. They actually lifted a Bobcat with a pecker up into the ass end of the crane (like 200' high) in order to break up the concrete counter-weight......I wish I had taken pictures.EDIT: 350 ton capacity...... Here is a link to a Library of Congress Page on the hammerhead crane, click on the links on the left of the page for pictures and technical data.http://www.loc.gov/p...es/item/pa3398/ Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24244-flying-lawn-mower-other-saturday-nonsense-around-here/#findComment-112129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 That's a nice detailed collection of pictures for those of us that have never been able to get close to one. I once climbed up to an overhead crane that was atop a 34 story building I was working on when in construction. I couldn't operate it, just sat at the controls. You almost feel as if your suspended in mid-air. The solitude is nice, but you know when there's a breeze. They actually lifted a Bobcat with a pecker up into the ass end of the crane (like 200' high) in order to break up the concrete counter-weight......I wish I had taken pictures.http://www.loc.gov/p...es/item/pa3398/I'm glad I know what a Bobcat witth a pecker is and that ass means rear section Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24244-flying-lawn-mower-other-saturday-nonsense-around-here/#findComment-112135 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I'm glad I know what a Bobcat witth a pecker is and that ass means rear sectionWould you believe me if I told you I typed that without even thinking or with any dirty thoughts???? Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24244-flying-lawn-mower-other-saturday-nonsense-around-here/#findComment-112137 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Would you believe me if I told you I typed that without even thinking or with any dirty thoughts????Uh...yes, of course. Those are legitimate terms so you still get the "Good Housekeeping Seal Of Approval". Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24244-flying-lawn-mower-other-saturday-nonsense-around-here/#findComment-112150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Impressive!! As for the bobcat with a pecker,just read it as what it's called....only momma thought those thoughts. hedge trimming by Tim The Toolman... Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24244-flying-lawn-mower-other-saturday-nonsense-around-here/#findComment-112179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24244-flying-lawn-mower-other-saturday-nonsense-around-here/#findComment-112248 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 WOW! Can't say more! Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24244-flying-lawn-mower-other-saturday-nonsense-around-here/#findComment-112342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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