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Farming Chit Chat

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  • #7502
    Muckit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,173 ✭✭✭✭Muckit


    td5man wrote: »
    He was running behind a hedge to open a gate two lads in the next field saw something behind the hedge and fired.
    He said there was a flash and the grass lay down and stuff started to land all round him.
    The two lads disappeared fairly lively and the gun club said none of their lads where in the area that day despite the description
    matching two of them.

    This is exactly why all gun club members should ask for permission each and every time they want to come onto a farm. This thing of asking for blanket permission is no good. I've all lads warned coming into our land that they need to clear it with me every time they want to come on shooting.

    What kind of lugs were those pair anyway?? They shouldn't be allowed carry a stck, let alone a loaded gun!!


  • #7503
    freedominacup
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,920 ✭✭✭freedominacup


    td5man wrote: »
    He was running behind a hedge to open a gate two lads in the next field saw something behind the hedge and fired.
    He said there was a flash and the grass lay down and stuff started to land all round him.
    The two lads disappeared fairly lively and the gun club said none of their lads where in the area that day despite the description
    matching two of them.

    Not gun club I'd have called gardai would be first call


  • #7504
    rancher
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,142 ✭✭✭rancher


    Suckler wrote: »

    This was a problem long before "Urban Dwellers" moved out to the countryside. They are just an easier group to point the finger at.

    True, but I did say ''has escalated'' which it has around here anyway,
    As regards gun clubs, I think you'll find that the members are very clued in to their responsibilities and I know its drilled into them how to behave on farms and would seldom give hassle


  • #7505
    stanflt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,831 ✭✭✭stanflt


    have to dry off 14cows that are due the last week in january off in the morning:eek:


  • #7506
    pakalasa
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,552 ✭✭✭pakalasa


    Manoffeeling wrote: »
    Are you comparing putting a cow down to shooting wild animals for pleasure? Please tell me that you can see a difference.
    Idon't know what to say to that. Of course there is a difference.


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  • #7507
    Manoffeeling
    Closed Accounts Posts: 931 ✭✭✭Manoffeeling


    pakalasa wrote: »
    Idon't know what to say to that. Of course there is a difference.

    Stupid post by me. I misread it and got confused. It's the recession! Sorry


  • #7508
    gozunda
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,992 ✭✭✭✭gozunda


    rancher wrote: »

    True, but I did say ''has escalated'' which it has around here anyway,
    As regards gun clubs, I think you'll find that the members are very clued in to their responsibilities and I know its drilled into them how to behave on farms and would seldom give hassle

    Tbh - I have no problem with Gunclubs - it's the random shooters that turn up any time day or night without asking that pees me off
    These boyos appear to reckon anything fair game....:-H

    I suppose in some ways I am lucky in that I have a excellent relationship with the local hunt who always ask for permissionand only turn up twice a year. They have also stood me a couple of good turns with regard to difficult to access sick / Mangey foxes out of their season.


  • #7509
    Bizzum
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,034 ✭✭✭Bizzum


    gozunda wrote: »
    Tbh - I have no problem with Gunclubs - it's the random shooters that turn up any time day or night without asking that pees me off
    These boyos appear to reckon anything fair game....:-H.

    I think this is spot on. A well run and regulated gunclub is an asset in an area.
    These travelling "All Ireland" gunmen have little regard for anywhere nor any ambition to put anything back, it's take,take,take.
    Give me a well run club any day!


  • #7510
    freedominacup
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,920 ✭✭✭freedominacup


    Bizzum wrote: »
    I think this is spot on. A well run and regulated gunclub is an asset in an area.
    These travelling "All Ireland" gunmen have little regard for anywhere nor any ambition to put anything back, it's take,take,take.
    Give me a well run club any day!

    Yup and they're inclined to take a dim view of the "All Ireland" gunmen as well.


  • #7511
    vanderbadger
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,087 ✭✭✭vanderbadger


    http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/tractors/4290724
    seems very cheap :rolleyes:


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  • #7512
    simx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,556 ✭✭✭simx


    vanderbadger wrote: »
    http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/tractors/4290724
    seems very cheap :rolleyes:

    tad on low side alright:D


  • #7513
    pakalasa
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,552 ✭✭✭pakalasa


    vanderbadger wrote: »
    http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/tractors/4290724
    seems very cheap :rolleyes:
    There's always something in the add that gives it away. Sean Murphy's wife Jessica....:D


  • #7514
    vanderbadger
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,087 ✭✭✭vanderbadger


    pakalasa wrote: »
    There's always something in the add that gives it away. Sean Murphy's wife Jessica....:D

    sure one of the pics has front linkage and the other doesnt


  • #7515
    pakalasa
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,552 ✭✭✭pakalasa


    vanderbadger wrote: »
    sure one of the pics has front linkage and the other doesnt
    Never spotted that.:D I was looking for number plates in the background, types of building etc.


  • #7516
    Username John
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,237 ✭✭✭Username John


    vanderbadger wrote: »
    sure one of the pics has front linkage and the other doesnt

    I think one of the interior pics shows a different control panel (not sure what the right name is, my 135 doesn't have one) ;):D
    pakalasa wrote: »
    Never spotted that.:D I was looking for number plates in the background, types of building etc.

    There is a sign for this crowd in the background of one of the pics, they seem to be based in the UK...
    http://www.agritracexports.com/


  • #7517
    vanderbadger
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,087 ✭✭✭vanderbadger


    let the bull back in with cows there this morning, was trying to leave him out there for another while and stick to ai but cows gone mad there the last day or two, impossible know who is bulling..annoying..hopefully when settles down will let him out again


  • #7518
    just do it
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,422 ✭✭✭just do it


    What do you think of this on donedeal? If it's ok what would it be worth?


  • #7519
    Timmaay
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,392 ✭✭✭✭Timmaay


    Anyone know what 1 or 2 wk old dairy bull calves are making at the minute? Stupidly late in the year I know, I'd usually bring them to Carnew. (anyone here know if there are many on a Saturday there now?). Or am I just wasting diesel going down with them? All big and strong in fairness from big holsteins cows.


  • #7520
    Richk2012
    Closed Accounts Posts: 528 ✭✭✭Richk2012


    Timmaay wrote: »
    Anyone know what 1 or 2 wk old dairy bull calves are making at the minute? Stupidly late in the year I know, I'd usually bring them to Carnew. (anyone here know if there are many on a Saturday there now?). Or am I just wasting diesel going down with them? All big and strong in fairness from big holsteins cows.

    What about Thursday morning in Blessington??


  • #7521
    reilig
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,401 ✭✭✭reilig


    just do it wrote: »
    What do you think of this on donedeal? If it's ok what would it be worth?

    I'd prefer if it was on the tractor so that I could see that it was working properly and that there was no wear on the main pin. Also that it wasn't leaking any oil. Years and years ago we bought a new kit for our 168. It cost 450 pounds at the time. Have no idea what a kit costs these days.


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  • #7522
    just do it
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,422 ✭✭✭just do it


    reilig wrote: »
    I'd prefer if it was on the tractor so that I could see that it was working properly and that there was no wear on the main pin. Also that it wasn't leaking any oil. Years and years ago we bought a new kit for our 168. It cost 450 pounds at the time. Have no idea what a kit costs these days.

    A quick google threw up this. About half way down is a power steering kit (original type) for €420. Would a novice mechanic like me be able to fit this? Does this kit include everything i.e. is there anything else I'd need?


  • #7523
    freedominacup
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,920 ✭✭✭freedominacup


    Mrs FIC left the house to go to work at 7 this morning temp on the car thermometer read 5.5 degrees C when she got to work in Kilkenny at 7.45 the outside temp was -1.5 degrees C. 7 degrees in less than 40 miles:eek:. I felt it got a little colder after 6.30 but not that much. Would have put it down to wind chill if anything.


  • #7524
    Suckler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,219 ✭✭✭Suckler


    freedominacup wrote: »
    7 degrees in less than 40 miles:eek:. I felt it got a little colder after 6.30 but not that much. Would have put it down to wind chill if anything.

    Call me sceptical if you wish, but I never put too much faith in car thermometers. Like you said I think wind chill on these on a moving car is going to be a factor. Hard to beat the auld mercury!

    I've worked in places where it hits +50 to +55 during the day!


  • #7525
    reilig
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,401 ✭✭✭reilig


    freedominacup wrote: »
    Mrs FIC left the house to go to work at 7 this morning temp on the car thermometer read 5.5 degrees C when she got to work in Kilkenny at 7.45 the outside temp was -1.5 degrees C. 7 degrees in less than 40 miles:eek:. I felt it got a little colder after 6.30 but not that much. Would have put it down to wind chill if anything.

    -3 when I left the house this morning. Went to -5 in longford. Back to -2 in westmeath.


  • #7526
    reilig
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,401 ✭✭✭reilig


    just do it wrote: »
    A quick google threw up this. About half way down is a power steering kit (original type) for €420. Would a novice mechanic like me be able to fit this? Does this kit include everything i.e. is there anything else I'd need?

    I spoke to the old man about this last night. Ours was put on in 1997. It cost £450 which included 2 new heavier duty front stubs/pins. Local mechanic installed it in about half a day. Don't think it was too big of job.

    Depends on how much of a novice mechanic you are. Have you done anything like it before?


  • #7527
    Username John
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,237 ✭✭✭Username John


    reilig wrote: »
    I spoke to the old man about this last night. Ours was put on in 1997. It cost £450 which included 2 new heavier duty front stubs/pins. Local mechanic installed it in about half a day. Don't think it was too big of job.

    Depends on how much of a novice mechanic you are. Have you done anything like it before?

    Your old man must have some head to remember what he paid for something in 1997 Reilg. ;)


  • #7528
    ootbitb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 631 ✭✭✭ootbitb


    -7 to -1 in six miles, back at -7 now and the cattle are hoping the tractor starts for their grub:)


  • #7529
    reilig
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,401 ✭✭✭reilig


    Username John wrote: »
    Your old man must have some head to remember what he paid for something in 1997 Reilg. ;)

    He can tell you what he paid for stuff in 1970, never mind 1997.
    Engine rebuild in 1996 cost £1250.
    Hydraulic transport box in 1995 cost £700.
    20 diesel in 1972 cost £1000
    Cublcles in 1976 cost £7

    I could go on, but I might bore ya! :D


  • #7530
    pakalasa
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,552 ✭✭✭pakalasa


    reilig wrote: »
    He can tell you what he paid for stuff in 1970, never mind 1997.
    He probably has a small notebook where he wrote it all down.


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  • #7531
    Bizzum
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,034 ✭✭✭Bizzum


    pakalasa wrote: »
    He probably has a small notebook where he wrote it all down.

    Some lads are just wired that way, and have a remarkable ability to retain detail. I've an uncle and he's some man to tell ya what the weather was like year in year out for the last 60 odd years. I can hardly remember 2 year ago!


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