tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907351225641788258.post4687975598257659534..comments2024-03-27T23:26:29.187-06:00Comments on Lovin' Life At The End Of The Dirt Road: Quality Time with the BackhoeRanch Wifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08581852590008365006noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907351225641788258.post-26362034887646305912014-12-10T15:05:07.697-07:002014-12-10T15:05:07.697-07:00I am really grateful for the abilities Tracy has, ...I am really grateful for the abilities Tracy has, I suppose I even take it for granted that he will be able to fix things. He can weld almost anything. But doing carpentry work is an other thing. In his own words he has said "I cut that off 3 times and it is still too short!" But he is learning, he is doing all the remodeling here. And I might add is doing a GREAT job. Merry Christmas Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198607495039049504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907351225641788258.post-82336154168673057452014-12-07T15:07:35.178-07:002014-12-07T15:07:35.178-07:00I suppose your going to keep him considering the t...I suppose your going to keep him considering the time you have invested in him, but what about a rental plan or better yet periodically trading for sort periods of time. Mine can paint (art), play almost any instrument, great with kids (Santa you know), will try and fix anything (but take the hammer away from him} and loves the farm life.<br /> <br />The more I think about it, guess I'd allthingzsewnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09210000823417432398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907351225641788258.post-91835476047165411812014-12-07T10:26:19.139-07:002014-12-07T10:26:19.139-07:00It sounds like a day around here! My dad is the ha...It sounds like a day around here! My dad is the handy one with tractors and such. My husband is great with wood and electrical stuff and many times I get to be his helper.Connie Kresin Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02522467890442085228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907351225641788258.post-43354584464016959352014-12-06T10:53:31.884-07:002014-12-06T10:53:31.884-07:00My hubby (of 45 years), is also pretty handy, a re...My hubby (of 45 years), is also pretty handy, a retired Sears mechanic, he has fixed most everything we own. We own a much smaller tractor but they are fun! Glad you are such a handy girl yourself and thank you for warning about the snake. They scare me and I have bad dreams. Your posts are so interesting! Have fun with your decorations. jlblvn@gmail.comJudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01241473395869677237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907351225641788258.post-4530188454636198952014-12-06T10:42:00.709-07:002014-12-06T10:42:00.709-07:00I just love your attitude. Ca you spread it around...I just love your attitude. Ca you spread it around a bit?Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07970078212794027289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907351225641788258.post-80871003461025909322014-12-06T08:40:06.583-07:002014-12-06T08:40:06.583-07:00My hubby is not a rancher but grew up in the back ...My hubby is not a rancher but grew up in the back country and it always blows my mind what he can turn his hand to doing... If only it was easier to push his start button!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06651396265516069702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907351225641788258.post-68174463785348364952014-12-06T04:29:58.444-07:002014-12-06T04:29:58.444-07:00Your honey and mine sound very similar. Mine can f...Your honey and mine sound very similar. Mine can fix just about anything too :) I miss the days when it was me helping him out, now he just hollars for a child. LOL. The youngest one (he's 2) is going to be Daddy's helper for many moons, as he has that same handyman gene. Glad the backhoe is up and running again. Have a great day!Dorianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05161301722715338900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907351225641788258.post-85236066703454146952014-12-06T03:39:21.205-07:002014-12-06T03:39:21.205-07:00When I was a child my dad worked for the Case comp...When I was a child my dad worked for the Case company - that would be in the late 50's! It was fun to see this post. :) blessings, marleneStitchinByTheLakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501479854150315011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907351225641788258.post-35116544708187349432014-12-05T19:59:41.886-07:002014-12-05T19:59:41.886-07:00What would we do without our backhoe men!!???? We...What would we do without our backhoe men!!???? We went through the hydraulic bit about a month ago and you are right, the laundry was no fun!! LOL!!! He dug our house foundation, all the trenches for water and electrical lines,and did the septic system. Saved us a bunch of money. Think I'll keep him!!!Gwynette in NW Arkansashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927073930202226621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907351225641788258.post-65721667482588549762014-12-05T15:01:51.526-07:002014-12-05T15:01:51.526-07:00same here. i do the tech and he fixes every thing ...same here. i do the tech and he fixes every thing else, second marriage working on 18 yearsbarbara woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07824180957906837061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907351225641788258.post-81341575360068711642014-12-05T14:58:27.262-07:002014-12-05T14:58:27.262-07:00What a fun post!
My oldest brother was much like...What a fun post! <br /><br />My oldest brother was much like your husband: he could confidently tackle and fix any mechanical problem.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18296050573667055406noreply@blogger.com