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Limestone Cowboy

have2flushtwice wrote: »

What's the cost for a 15 Ton digger, tractor and dump trailer, two drivers per day?
I'm thinking 100 per man, 150 for the tractor, 200 for the track machine?
About a weeks work and ten miles from his base?

350 cash for machine with driver is the cheapest you'll get around here. Don't think you'll get a tractor and dump trailer for that either.

Base price

EU market forecasts for the next 10 years.
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/eu-2030-outlook-good-for-dairy-poultry-and-protein-crops-bad-for-beef-425096

have2flushtwice

Limestone Cowboy wrote: »

350 cash for machine with driver is the cheapest you'll get around here. Don't think you'll get a tractor and dump trailer for that either.

Thanks, a good operator would make it cheaper than self drive/hire.

patsy_mccabe

Say my name wrote: »

Des Cahill has a new book out Patsy.

From what I hear about it you'd find that interesting.

Ya, I know his story. Heard him on the radio during the week too.
I was reading that thread thinking my family are very boring, but when I thought about it, maybe not.:D

148multi

have2flushtwice wrote: »

What's the cost for a 15 Ton digger, tractor and dump trailer, two drivers per day?
I'm thinking 100 per man, 150 for the tractor, 200 for the track machine?
About a weeks work and ten miles from his base?

200-250 for tractor and dump trailer with driver,
35-45 per hour for track machine, so the dear lad could be the best value, unless you have plenty of experience self drive won't be cheaper.

Say my name

patsy_mccabe wrote: »

Ya, I know his story. Heard him on the radio during the week too.
I was reading that thread thinking my family are very boring, but when I thought about it, maybe not.:D

There's skeletons in the closet of every family in this country if you go back far enough.

There's people living beside each other in this country and they haven't the foggiest that they're related to each other.

whelan2

Christmas tree up.

roosterman71

https://www.facebook.com/zac.crockford.96/posts/10217811947113159

I took a few looks, and I do see an indicator on the front of the tractor blinking

Jb1989

roosterman71 wrote: »

https://www.facebook.com/zac.crockford.96/posts/10217811947113159

I took a few looks, and I do see an indicator on the front of the tractor blinking

Hard to make out, but if so, back indicator may not have been working. Wonder did he pull in too quick too in the eyes of the law. Looks like he should have went further up main road to stay on his left hand side when entering minor road . Bad luck either way.

Muckit

roosterman71 wrote: »

https://www.facebook.com/zac.crockford.96/posts/10217811947113159

I took a few looks, and I do see an indicator on the front of the tractor blinking

I could be wrong but it didn't seem like the car made any attempt to brake. Seems to have picked up a lot of speed for a car that was following a 40-50km/hr tractor. Should the car have made the overtake so near a junction?

The tractor driver didnt seem to have checked his RH mirror before making his move. Was he meeting the lad pulled at the junction? Looks like he had planned to pull in in front of him. Was he distracted by this? I'd never trust indicator alone on a tractor.

wrangler

Muckit wrote: »

I could be wrong but it didn't seem like the car made any attempt to brake. Seems to have picked up a lot of speed for a car that was following a 40-50km/hr tractor. Should the car have made the overtake so near a junction?

The tractor driver didnt seem to have checked his RH mirror before making his move. Was he meeting the lad pulled at the junction? Looks like he had planned to pull in in front of him. Was he distracted by this? I'd never trust indicator alone on a tractor.

correct, you're supposed to look in your mirror before doing any maneuver .......unless of course if you're on the phone

Water John

€45/hr for digger + operator, tractor might be a little less, but not a lot. €700+ per day.

have2flushtwice

wrangler wrote: »

correct, you're supposed to look in your mirror before doing any maneuver .......unless of course if you're on the phone

Tractor indicator may not have been in the drivers view, if the car was ready to overtake he was looking for a gap to pass ... And not expecting the change of direction. In my opinion .

Reggie.

roosterman71 wrote: »

https://www.facebook.com/zac.crockford.96/posts/10217811947113159

I took a few looks, and I do see an indicator on the front of the tractor blinking

Totally Cars fault. Indicator on well in advance. I bet the driver was concentrating on the oncoming car as he made his manoeuvre instantly after it passed. Pure tunnel vision I bet. Don't forget tractor indicators are usually higher up than cars so far easier for drivers to not see them, then of course add a little muck or the likes

selectamatic

The tractor isn't turning onto a road either, Its pulling into a layby and it appears to have began its manoeuvre ever so slightly before the car. However the car enters the oncoming lane just before the tractor.

Its still the cars fault though imo.

Muckit

have2flushtwice wrote: »

Tractor indicator may not have been in the drivers view, if the car was ready to overtake he was looking for a gap to pass ... And not expecting the change of direction. In my opinion .

Of course the car driver should have been expecting the change of direction if they were reading the road signs. The tractor didn't turn into a field. You are not supposed to pass out coming near a junction because of this. Also a vehicle could have came out of that junction without looking left.

Say my name

I see some very mixed reports on slurry bugs on the net.

But this is the second batch made up today. The solution is bubbling away beneath the surface.

Slurry King is this stuff.

This started bubbling away quicker than the first batch. The water was warmer though.
I guess you'd want it the same temperature as if making cheese (34c?)

wrangler

Base price wrote: »

EU market forecasts for the next 10 years.
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/eu-2030-outlook-good-for-dairy-poultry-and-protein-crops-bad-for-beef-425096

Good outlook for sheep anyway, no harm, anything less than €100/lamb is a joke

whelan2

Anyone rearing turkeys this year?

Lady Haywire

Dilemma here, my brother is coming home for Christmas but hasn't told our parents yet. He's left it up to me to decide if we leave it as a massive surprise & I just turn up with him or telling them so they're prepared.

I dunno which to do cause we'll definitely have enough room/food etc for him yet i know Mum gets a bit pensive thinking about him being away for Christmas. Yet if I tell them, she'll be panicking about everything being perfect and the house being pristine for him coming home.
Mammies and Daddies of the forum, which would you prefer?

(there's no gift being posted to him, i have checked that in advance)

Base price

Lady Haywire wrote: »

Dilemma here, my brother is coming home for Christmas but hasn't told our parents yet. He's left it up to me to decide if we leave it as a massive surprise & I just turn up with him or telling them so they're prepared.

I dunno which to do cause we'll definitely have enough room/food etc for him yet i know Mum gets a bit pensive thinking about him being away for Christmas. Yet if I tell them, she'll be panicking about everything being perfect and the house being pristine for him coming home.
Mammies and Daddies of the forum, which would you prefer?

(there's no gift being posted to him, i have checked that in advance)

Personally I would prefer not to know in advance and enjoy the surprise.

Eldest came home from Australia for Christmas 2 years ago and it was a wonderful surprise and totally unexpected. His best friend was the only one who knew he was coming and collected him from the airport.

dzer2

Nothing like surprising mammy

emaherx

Jb1989 wrote: »

Hard to make out, but if so, back indicator may not have been working. Wonder did he pull in too quick too in the eyes of the law. Looks like he should have went further up main road to stay on his left hand side when entering minor road . Bad luck either way.

If rear indicator was not working front one would have been flashing faster. It's a typical regular event where car drivers completely ignor tractor indicators. Also tractor was pulling into a layby not a minor road.

sea12

Lady Haywire wrote: »

Dilemma here, my brother is coming home for Christmas but hasn't told our parents yet. He's left it up to me to decide if we leave it as a massive surprise & I just turn up with him or telling them so they're prepared.

I dunno which to do cause we'll definitely have enough room/food etc for him yet i know Mum gets a bit pensive thinking about him being away for Christmas. Yet if I tell them, she'll be panicking about everything being perfect and the house being pristine for him coming home.
Mammies and Daddies of the forum, which would you prefer?

(there's no gift being posted to him, i have checked that in advance)

Well it will make your mama Christmas even now looking forward to her son coming home. She will be in good form for longer in these dreary dark days so I’d tell her

BENDYBINN

sea12 wrote: »

Well it will make your mama Christmas even now looking forward to her son coming home. She will be in good form for longer in these dreary dark days so I’d tell her

Agree,much better that she knows and is looking forward to seeing him.

grassroot1

BENDYBINN wrote: »

Agree,much better that she knows and is looking forward to seeing him.

Dont tell them your mother will drive you nuts with the preparations and by the time your brother get here she will be exausted

Mrs cockett

Lady Haywire wrote: »

Dilemma here, my brother is coming home for Christmas but hasn't told our parents yet. He's left it up to me to decide if we leave it as a massive surprise & I just turn up with him or telling them so they're prepared.

I dunno which to do cause we'll definitely have enough room/food etc for him yet i know Mum gets a bit pensive thinking about him being away for Christmas. Yet if I tell them, she'll be panicking about everything being perfect and the house being pristine for him coming home.
Mammies and Daddies of the forum, which would you prefer?

(there's no gift being posted to him, i have checked that in advance)

Personally I would like to know and I would enjoy the bit of fussing and getting
everything he likes ready for him.

Lady Haywire

Base price wrote: »

Personally I would prefer not to know in advance and enjoy the surprise.

Eldest came home from Australia for Christmas 2 years ago and it was a wonderful surprise and totally unexpected. His best friend was the only one who knew he was coming and collected him from the airport.

dzer2 wrote: »

Nothing like surprising mammy

sea12 wrote: »

Well it will make your mama Christmas even now looking forward to her son coming home. She will be in good form for longer in these dreary dark days so I’d tell her

BENDYBINN wrote: »

Agree,much better that she knows and is looking forward to seeing him.

grassroot1 wrote: »

Dont tell them your mother will drive you nuts with the preparations and by the time your brother get here she will be exausted

Mrs cockett wrote: »

Personally I would like to know and I would enjoy the bit of fussing and getting
everything he likes ready for him.

:D:D:D
Hence my dilemma, pros & cons to both!!

Water John

Maybe just give a few days notice, a nice quick gallop.

Base price

Lady Haywire wrote: »

:D:D:D
Hence my dilemma, pros & cons to both!!

What does your brother want to do - let your parents know or keep the surprise.

Lady Haywire

Base price wrote: »

What does your brother want to do - let your parents know or keep the surprise.

He's left it up to me, nice way of passing the responsibility off :pac:

Reggie.

Lady Haywire wrote: »

He's left it up to me, nice way of passing the responsibility off :pac:

Clever lad

Lady Haywire

Reggie. wrote: »

Clever lad

I'm starting to see the intelligence in his ways.

greysides

Wait and see how things go in the lead up. Keep your options open.

Reggie.

Wife is at her work Christmas party. Kids finally in bed. Now time for some tractor porn

_Brian

Lady Haywire wrote: »

Dilemma here, my brother is coming home for Christmas but hasn't told our parents yet. He's left it up to me to decide if we leave it as a massive surprise & I just turn up with him or telling them so they're prepared.

I dunno which to do cause we'll definitely have enough room/food etc for him yet i know Mum gets a bit pensive thinking about him being away for Christmas. Yet if I tell them, she'll be panicking about everything being perfect and the house being pristine for him coming home.
Mammies and Daddies of the forum, which would you prefer?

(there's no gift being posted to him, i have checked that in advance)

Awesome surprise, go for it.

Muckit

Reggie. wrote: »

Wife is at her work Christmas party. Kids finally in bed. Now time for some tractor porn

Make sure and clean up after yourself!

Reggie.

Muckit wrote: »

Make sure and clean up after yourself!

No promises

Ard_MC

Lady Haywire wrote: »

Dilemma here, my brother is coming home for Christmas but hasn't told our parents yet. He's left it up to me to decide if we leave it as a massive surprise & I just turn up with him or telling them so they're prepared.

I dunno which to do cause we'll definitely have enough room/food etc for him yet i know Mum gets a bit pensive thinking about him being away for Christmas. Yet if I tell them, she'll be panicking about everything being perfect and the house being pristine for him coming home.
Mammies and Daddies of the forum, which would you prefer?

(there's no gift being posted to him, i have checked that in advance)

I surprised mine, walked in the back door. Great fun it was.

MickeyShtyles

In Cavan for the night at a Mike Denver dance.
They sure love country music up here!
:P

wrangler

Ard_MC wrote: »

I surprised mine, walked in the back door. Great fun it was.

I've heard of people doing their christmas phonecall while they're walking up to the door, you can imagine it ''hang on dear there's someone at the door'' and then mammy keeps talking on the phone even though he's standing in front of her

Ard_MC

wrangler wrote: »

I've heard of people doing their christmas phonecall while they're walking up to the door, you can imagine it ''hang on dear there's someone at the door'' and then mammy keeps talking on the phone even though he's standing in front of her

Ah yeah, we'd be a close family so i had them all told i was headin to the outback for 3 days so id be off the grid till then. I landed home with a pup under my arm. The mother nearly was for puttin me out again as no dogs in the house! He got the night!

_Brian

MickeyShtyles wrote: »

In Cavan for the night at a Mike Denver dance.
They sure love country music up here!
:P

Hotel Kilmore ??

MickeyShtyles

_Brian wrote: »

Hotel Kilmore ??

That’s it ya!

_Brian

MickeyShtyles wrote: »

That’s it ya!

I always like the Kilmore, Great spot for a wedding.
Country music wouldn’t be my gig but it pulls in the numbers there.

MickeyShtyles

_Brian wrote: »

I always like the Kilmore, Great spot for a wedding.
Country music wouldn’t be my gig but it pulls in the numbers there.

Sure does now infairness.
Bitta craic, bitta bad dancing, few drinks and a night away!

_Brian

MickeyShtyles wrote: »

Sure does now infairness.
Bitta craic, bitta bad dancing, few drinks and a night away!

Couldn’t beat it with a big stick !

Reggie.

The morning after her Christmas party the OH claims she has a dose of the flu.......me hole she does :rolleyes:

whelan2

Reggie. wrote: »

The morning after her Christmas party the OH claims she has a dose of the flu.......me hole she does :rolleyes:

As long as its not man flu she'll be grand

davidk1394

whelan2 wrote: »

Anyone rearing turkeys this year?

Yes I’m doing 30 of them