Lock, Stock and Chitchat a Seacht

whelan2 · 10-08-2016 01:18PM

conseng wrote: »

Mine never breaks a shear bolt, what would the reason for that be? I hit a stone yesterday and broke a blade but not the shear bolt. I'm sure more damage could be happening when the shear bolt should be breaking and isn't.

what strength of a shear bolt is in it? I got mine from the guy I bought the topper from, they say 8.8 on the head of them with a locking nut on it

Nekarsulm · 10-08-2016 01:20PM

The 2 parts of the Hardy-Spicer joint that the shear bolt connects, are rusted together probably.
This is why the first shear bolt of the year seems to be made of "better stuff" then all the subsequent ones ........

_Brian · 10-08-2016 01:27PM

whelan2 wrote: »

what strength of a shear bolt is in it? I got mine from the guy I bought the topper from, they say 8.8 on the head of them with a locking nut on it

Ours busted the shaft last time out, when I checked there was a stainless bolt in place of the shear bolt.

conseng · 10-08-2016 01:28PM

whelan2 wrote: »

what strength of a shear bolt is in it? I got mine from the guy I bought the topper from, they say 8.8 on the head of them with a locking nut on it

8.8 I'm sure but not near it at the minute, I don't think I've changed one for about 2 years. Should I leave well enough alone or open it up and maybe free it a bit?, I'm afraid of wrecking the whole thing as some of our ground is rough enough.

whelan2 · 10-08-2016 01:28PM

_Brian wrote: »

Ours busted the shaft last time out, when I checked there was a stainless bolt in place of the shear bolt.

ye prefer the shearbolt to go than a blade or the shaft

Buford T. Justice XIX · 10-08-2016 03:01PM

whelan2 wrote: »

Field is called the rox, plenty of rocks just peeping through on the ground, broke 4 on the first run around the field

I get a local lad with a mini digger and rock breaker on it to put down corner posts and he takes out a few of those every time I come across one. Found a new one last week in a bit of rough ground I'm doing up atm so when he comes again, we'll take that one out too. You would get a good few out in an hour.

whelan2 · 10-08-2016 04:52PM

Buford T. Justice V wrote: »

I get a local lad with a mini digger and rock breaker on it to put down corner posts and he takes out a few of those every time I come across one. Found a new one last week in a bit of rough ground I'm doing up atm so when he comes again, we'll take that one out too. You would get a good few out in an hour.

This land was all furze bushes and rock, when the motorway went through we removed most of the rock and furze bushes. Not many rocks left, it hasnt been topped in a few years . King pin went in digger today and got it fixed and back tyre just blew on it there now

Muckit · 10-08-2016 05:11PM

Never a dull moment ........

or a chance to use the cheque book!!

Reggie. · 10-08-2016 05:16PM

Muckit wrote: »

Never a dull moment ........

or a chance to use the cheque book!!

I like that statement

A cow called Daisy · 10-08-2016 06:18PM

Muckit wrote: »

Never a dull moment ........

or a chance to use the cheque book!!

Reggie. wrote: »

I like that statement

I don't like the effect those cheque books have on my bank statement

Muckit · 10-08-2016 06:23PM

A fella said to me once..

'It's made round to go round.'

It's not the change I'm worried about though!!!!

carrollsno1 · 10-08-2016 07:23PM

davidk1394 wrote: »

I started working for a dairy farmer with zero experience and learnt all I know now from him. If your a good stock person you'd get on fine

Dunno lad can't teach an old dog new tricks

Buford T. Justice XIX · 10-08-2016 09:10PM

Quick question. Do you get extra N&P allowances if you are reseeding grassland?

Base price · 10-08-2016 10:09PM

You learn something new every day

This evening I discovered that dragonflies hunt/feed on midges. I watched one performing aerial acrobats around me while I was trimming weeds under the fence. I never before thought about what dragonflies eat.
For those who are into dragonflies it was large, mid brown in colour, with a thickish hairy body.

ganmo · 10-08-2016 10:31PM

Base price wrote: »

You learn something new every day
This evening I discovered that dragonflies hunt/feed on midges. I watched one performing aerial acrobats around me while I was trimming weeds under the fence. I never before thought about what dragonflies eat.
For those who are into dragonflies it was large, mid brown in colour, with a thickish hairy body.

I want more dragonflies!
midges love eatin me

davidk1394 · 10-08-2016 10:41PM

Anyone know of a good way of curing migraines. I'm doubled over all evening and living in the dark

Base price · 10-08-2016 10:42PM

ganmo wrote: »

I want more dragonflies!
midges love eatin me

They love eating me too especially when I'm out at the bog footing turn.
I suppose it's handy that we have a lake on part of the farm. Lots of dragonflies/damselflies around the lake shore but the field that I was working in is about 5 hundred meters uphill away from the lake. I was surprised to see it so far from the shore and how large it was.

sonnybill · 10-08-2016 10:50PM

Anyone have one of these for towing trailers /water bowser behind tractor?

Bought one yesterday from the north

_Brian · 10-08-2016 10:55PM

Base price wrote: »

large, mid brown in colour, with a thickish hairy body.

Say that describes many lads here...... Maybe the odd lass too 😱😱

Kovu · 10-08-2016 10:57PM

davidk1394 wrote: »

Anyone know of a good way of curing migraines. I'm doubled over all evening and living in the dark

A couple of people I know have gotten massive relief by cutting certain things out of their diet- bit of trial and error and keeping a food diary of what they eat and when they get the headaches.

For your current one, you could try jumping into a bath with some ice cubes. Mightn't cure the migraine but it'll take you mind off it

Base price · 10-08-2016 11:00PM

davidk1394 wrote: »

Anyone know of a good way of curing migraines. I'm doubled over all evening and living in the dark

I used to get them regularly when I was in my teens/twenties and would feel nauseous as well. I found Nurofen Plus helped to ease the throbbing. I bought extra heavy curtains for the bedroom to block out light.
I normally got them coming home after attending a show with cattle/horses. My Doctor recommended that I keep myself well hydrated, eat small amounts of food regularly and if I got really bad he would prescribe me Valium. Apparently Valium calms the nerve endings which reduces the pain.
Thankfully I don't get them as regurarly as I used too.

Genghis Cant · 10-08-2016 11:01PM

Base price wrote: »

You learn something new every day
This evening I discovered that dragonflies hunt/feed on midges. I watched one performing aerial acrobats around me while I was trimming weeds under the fence. I never before thought about what dragonflies eat.
For those who are into dragonflies it was large, mid brown in colour, with a thickish hairy body.

There's Skimmers, and Darters, and Chasers, and Hawkers. They're very territorial too and aggressive.
As nymphs some of them can eat small fish and even give you a nice little bite.

Reggie. · 11-08-2016 06:18AM

davidk1394 wrote: »

Anyone know of a good way of curing migraines. I'm doubled over all evening and living in the dark

Avoid dairy products for a start anyways. That's what my granny used to say

pedigree 6 · 11-08-2016 07:09AM

Reggie. wrote: »

Avoid dairy products for a start anyways. That's what my granny used to say

I used to find 7 up didn't agree with me and I would get a migraine after drinking it. For others it can be chocolate.
Could even be your eyesight is getting bad and need new glasses.
Especially in this strong Sun might be better wear sunglasses or/and baseball cap.
Maybe even too much time at computer screen and smartphone screen.

davidk1394 · 11-08-2016 09:59AM

What triggers it for me is flashing bright led lights or that low winter sun. So that's why I always have sun glasses on. Luckily I don't get them too often and I know the warning signs within an hour before a fully blown migraine which is blurred vision and a temperature. I took migralieve tablets which did the trick and went to bed at 7 and closed the curtains

Mrs cockett · 11-08-2016 10:44AM

Anyone going to Tullamore show?

Reggie. · 11-08-2016 12:49PM

Mrs cockett wrote: »

Anyone going to Tullamore show?

Yep if I can get all the work done before hand

bogman_bass · 11-08-2016 03:42PM

Just launched a new business venture today. Exciting times!

ganmo · 11-08-2016 04:00PM

bogman_bass wrote: »

Just launched a new business venture today. Exciting times!

Inspired by boards?

All the best with it!

bogman_bass · 11-08-2016 04:13PM

ganmo wrote: »

Inspired by boards?

All the best with it!

Not inspired by because I alredy had the wheels in motion but a topic that was discussed on boards.

I don't want to get in trouble with Kovu so PM me if you want more details to back up this cryptic message

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