tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721950935860033351.post6960329269327406201..comments2024-03-28T15:43:03.306-04:00Comments on Life's Funny Like That: Bucking tractors and little bearsDebbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721950935860033351.post-60607680447691709952022-08-02T10:52:01.046-04:002022-08-02T10:52:01.046-04:00LOL. Not even a town really. The nearest 'town...LOL. Not even a town really. The nearest 'town' has a post office. No stores. One horribly expensive fast food place up on the hill. We are in the suburbs of THAT little town. :)Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721950935860033351.post-55423495417656520552022-08-02T10:49:43.640-04:002022-08-02T10:49:43.640-04:00No talent required. I think it's one of those ...No talent required. I think it's one of those things that even a person of little brain could accomplish. Because really, the first time those wheels popped up, I thought to myself, "Self...this is the stupidest thing you've ever done." Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721950935860033351.post-38697249017250283002022-08-02T10:48:13.860-04:002022-08-02T10:48:13.860-04:00When Tim walks in the door and says, "Get yer...When Tim walks in the door and says, "Get yer clogs on, I need help," I tend to just go help him. Usually, it scares me to bits. Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721950935860033351.post-18840045333438506912022-08-02T02:26:52.060-04:002022-08-02T02:26:52.060-04:00You are braver than me. I wouldn't be anywhere...You are braver than me. I wouldn't be anywhere near that tractor.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721950935860033351.post-78649829220050067832022-08-01T21:54:43.717-04:002022-08-01T21:54:43.717-04:00You are a woman of many talents and now you can ad...You are a woman of many talents and now you can add tractor rescue to the list. And baby bear whisperer. I am in awe.sparklingmerlothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12600695778999486566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721950935860033351.post-79148422503442103692022-08-01T21:21:53.850-04:002022-08-01T21:21:53.850-04:00Ahh. Understood. Life in a small town.Ahh. Understood. Life in a small town.Lynn Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04326695931684876331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721950935860033351.post-36981399443178264652022-08-01T21:21:13.055-04:002022-08-01T21:21:13.055-04:00Don't think the word did not pop into my head....Don't think the word did not pop into my head.Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721950935860033351.post-15397519576413009902022-08-01T21:20:05.162-04:002022-08-01T21:20:05.162-04:00The tractor wasn't moving. Tim had a tow chain...The tractor wasn't moving. Tim had a tow chain hooked to his tractor. He pulled as I let off the clutch. It raised up because the back wheels were digging down into the mud instead of moving me forward. No talent involved.Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721950935860033351.post-59354123552956862472022-08-01T20:16:30.914-04:002022-08-01T20:16:30.914-04:00One time when I was quite inexperienced on my new ...One time when I was quite inexperienced on my new motorcycle I was taking it up a short, steep hill on the property. My brothers were at the top and one of them yelled give it the gas and downshift. I did and the front wheel lifted straight up. Not knowing what to do, I stood on the pegs and leaned over the front, which lowered nicely. My brothers scattered, laughing loudly, as I was looking for which of them to run over. <br />It takes a lot of learning and practice to do what you did first time. Good for you.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721950935860033351.post-979705795476753792022-08-01T19:56:50.523-04:002022-08-01T19:56:50.523-04:00I thought maybe the B in Bucking was a misplaced l...I thought maybe the B in Bucking was a misplaced letter. Perhaps that was on your mind even so. Tim's tractor driving instructions were very clear and you made them work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721950935860033351.post-23850217106087746822022-08-01T12:27:39.677-04:002022-08-01T12:27:39.677-04:00I have heard it called that. In fact our 'brus...I have heard it called that. In fact our 'brush hog' is a Squealer Bush Hog by name. However I have always known it as brush hogging.Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721950935860033351.post-60895222729793682572022-08-01T12:24:53.151-04:002022-08-01T12:24:53.151-04:00It was scary. I am not a heavy equipment person. It was scary. I am not a heavy equipment person. Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721950935860033351.post-29467960954634142572022-08-01T11:49:20.361-04:002022-08-01T11:49:20.361-04:00They never plan for things to get stuck, but it su...They never plan for things to get stuck, but it sure does happen... <br /><br />It always throws me off when you say "brush hog" since we say "bush hog" down here. <br /><br />-KellyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721950935860033351.post-15132411047248859032022-08-01T10:58:52.679-04:002022-08-01T10:58:52.679-04:00Sounds scary to me but congrats to you for getting...Sounds scary to me but congrats to you for getting the tractor out!<br />I am glad the bear cubs got safely across! That was a cute sight to witness! Ellen D.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721950935860033351.post-28157894210167936022022-08-01T10:43:04.588-04:002022-08-01T10:43:04.588-04:00It exasperated me for sure.It exasperated me for sure.Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721950935860033351.post-69535172070817617962022-08-01T10:02:17.072-04:002022-08-01T10:02:17.072-04:00Getting stuck in the mud is maddening. And as in y...Getting stuck in the mud is maddening. And as in your case, getting the tractor out of the mud can be a challenge.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721950935860033351.post-57978930639526936572022-08-01T09:54:23.630-04:002022-08-01T09:54:23.630-04:00There is a difference between you and Tim. You did...There is a difference between you and Tim. You did it once. Tim does it a couple times a summer. If it is a wet summer, it will be a regular occurrence. Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721950935860033351.post-48972197123352622812022-08-01T09:50:08.754-04:002022-08-01T09:50:08.754-04:00Hard to tell what was going through his mind. The ...Hard to tell what was going through his mind. The first one was ducking into the underbrush. The second scampered out immediately after. The third started across, changed his mind, headed back, and must have gotten a lecture from his mother (who we never saw). He started to cross the road again, but stopped to give us a good look.Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721950935860033351.post-11324737363129631102022-08-01T09:45:17.496-04:002022-08-01T09:45:17.496-04:00It irks me. He's always ready to boldly go whe...It irks me. He's always ready to boldly go where no man has gone before. And my question is always 'why? Why would you do that?' He seems to think it's a good time. Men are a curious critter aren't they?Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721950935860033351.post-33550703193574515372022-08-01T09:43:57.287-04:002022-08-01T09:43:57.287-04:00I got my new zero turn lawnmower stuck. I first tr...I got my new zero turn lawnmower stuck. I first tried with her pushing and me working the levers but she didn't have the strength. I swapped positions after a lengthy block of time explaining how to drive something with levers that she has never driven before. Quarters where I had gotten it stuck were very tight with not much wiggle room. I gave a big push and she took off. It got very exciting really quickly. The end result though was that the mower became unstuck and nothing was seriously damaged. <br /><br />I empathize with Tim!Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214319366049620074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721950935860033351.post-36796290311392156592022-08-01T09:40:52.968-04:002022-08-01T09:40:52.968-04:00They were really cute. They were really cute. Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721950935860033351.post-21261720822094927562022-08-01T09:38:57.393-04:002022-08-01T09:38:57.393-04:00One of those talents not mentioned. I am a good dr...One of those talents not mentioned. I am a good drywall sander and I sure don't talk about that either for fear someone will need a drywall sander.Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721950935860033351.post-57584752648481260112022-08-01T09:35:58.898-04:002022-08-01T09:35:58.898-04:00Scared the mess out of me to be sure. Where did yo...Scared the mess out of me to be sure. Where did you get you tee shirt?Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721950935860033351.post-35136007312959907412022-08-01T09:32:10.102-04:002022-08-01T09:32:10.102-04:00It would be considered pushy. Offers were made an...It would be considered pushy. Offers were made and gratefully acknowledged with a 'we should be able to get it, but we'll let you know if we need help.'Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721950935860033351.post-71146508276919468972022-08-01T08:56:40.290-04:002022-08-01T08:56:40.290-04:00Surprised none of the observers/commenters/helpful...Surprised none of the observers/commenters/helpful suggestioners was available when it came time to drive the tractor out. But that's often how it goes.Lynn Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04326695931684876331noreply@blogger.com