Forum Index

Utility ATV
  All Terrain Vehicles
  John Deere Gator
  Mule Utility Vehicles
Cars
  All Brands
  Audi VW
  BMW
  Car Tires and Maintenance
  Chrysler
  Exotic, Sports, Racing
  Ford Cars
  General Motors
  Honda
  Hyundai
  Mercedes
  News
  Nissan
  Subaru
  SUV and Trucks
  Toyota Cars
Trucks Trailers
  Chevy Pickup Trucks
  Dodge Pickup Trucks
  Ford Pickup Trucks
  Toyota Pickup Trucks
Home Building
  Alternate Electric Energy
  Barns Pole Barns
  Buying Ranch Farm Acreage
  Carpentry
  Contractors
  Electric
  Excavation
  Moldings Finish Trim
  Other Home Building
  Pellet Stoves
  Plumbing
  Wood Stoves
Tools
  Electirc Power Tools
  Gas Power Tools
  Generators
  Shop Tools
  Techniques Howto
Landscape
  Flowers Shrubs Garden
  Golf Course Maintenance
  Irrigation Systems
  Landscape Design
  Landscape Lighting
  Landscape Maintenance
  Lawn, Turf, and Grass
  Vegetable Gardening
Current Events Health Happiness
  Current Events
  Dogs and other Pets
  Electronics And Computers
  Food
  Health
  Just For Fun Off Topic
  Movies Music Games
  Personal Finance Investme
  Sports Outdoors

New As Posted | Active Subjects

Click to Post a New Message!

Discussion Boards > Active Subjects > Messages as Posted > Just For Fun Off Topic Forum

Page [ 1 ] |

Reply |

Pop Up Window Reply |

Add Photo

02-06-2010, 10:36

Post: 168411

Murf

Pics
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Toronto Area, Ontario, Canada
TractorPoint Premium Member -- 5 Tractors = Very Frequent Poster

Posts: 7054

Return to Full

Oddest help here

I must say that over the years I certainly have seen some far-ranging topics and questions here. A couple of pretty 'out there' answers have been offered too.

However, some of the most interesting ones are those I got through the private message (email) function. Several in particular stand out.

The first was a lady, the wife of a member, who emailed me to ask if there was a way to convert a portion of their lawn to a putting green for her husband, and could it be done without him noticing. She wanted to surprise him for their anniversary.

The second was a guy who asked if there was something he could apply to his neighbours lawn to attract skunks. It seems he had a neighbour who everybody thought was a real jerk and who sat outside on the patio watching (and screaming at) sports on a TV out there till all hours. He figured if the yard was over-run by skunks the guy would shut up and go inside.

My all-time funniest was the guy who wanted the perfect lawn, sort of. It seems his son-in-law & daughter had moved in. After a while rent had been suggested as a 'motivation' for the kids to find their own place. It back-fired when the Mrs. suggested 'chores' as payment. So when his riding mower died he decided, while watching his S-I-L pushing a 19" mower, that making the grass cutting more work would help motivate the kid. He followed my instructions and had grass so thick and lush it had to be cut twice a week in the first season.

The kids were out by September.

I got a really big thanks, it seems I
not only got him rid of 'Freddie the free-loader', but the Mrs. actually suggested he buy a new tractor to cut this thick
new lawn!

Beat of luck.

Reply |

Quote Reply |

Add Photo

Bookmarks:

Digg It |

Del.icio.us |

02-06-2010, 20:23

Post: 168430

Murf

Pics
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Toronto Area, Ontario, Canada
TractorPoint Premium Member -- 5 Tractors = Very Frequent Poster

Posts: 7054

Return to Full

Oddest help here

No, sorry there Jeff, you're Acme electromagnet idea was way down the crazy idea scale in the greater theme of things that have been suggested.

The fancy frills on the sunshade canopy was up there, but still not top
of the list.

Best of luck.

Reply |

Quote Reply |

Add Photo

Bookmarks:

Digg It |

Del.icio.us |

Reply |

Pop Up Window Reply |

Add Photo

Page [ 1 ] |

Discussion Boards > Active Subjects > Messages as Posted > Just For Fun Off Topic Forum

(advanced search)

Picture of the Day
DennisCTB

All Terrain Vehicles - Seed and Fertilizer Spreader for ATV

Seed and Fertilizer Spreader for ATV

Unanswered Questions

Gas Generator Weather Protecti

Horse Injured Polyrope Electri

Do electric fences keep out de

Any Peruvian Paso Owners Out T

gas powered post driver

My new born foal is really sic

Trailer Axle

dump trailer blueprints

Active Subjects

Gas Generator Weather Protecti

Went to see Dennis Reis this w

Signs to look for prior to lab

leg injury

Broodmare has welts all over h

Some Christmas Humor For Horse

poles in the ground vs. concre

ever thought about moving?

Hot Topics

new app owner

Some Christmas Humor For Horse

Any Peruvian Paso Owners Out T

Heating a Garage

Gas Generator Weather Protecti

Do electric fences keep out de

gas powered post driver

Trailer Axle

Featured Suppliers

MountainCreekLabradoodles.com

New Forums on Gun Sport Shooting and Hunting -- BarrelPoint.com New Forums on Horses ManePoint.com

Talk Horses at ManePoint
Hunting + Gun Sports at BarrelPoint

Most Viewed

+ Joke o the day
+ Vandalism or Civil Matter
+ Merry Christmas
+ -17 degrees F
+ New Implements
+ Colonoscopy Tuesday how did your s go
+ Merry Christmas to all TP Members
+ Youth Christmas Gift Gun
+ What is your self-worth
+ Shooting at Mall in Kingston

Most Discussion

+ -17 degrees F
+ New Implements
+ one theory on Jobs
+ WHAT DID YOU DO TODAY
+ Empire farm days
+ Shooting at Mall in Kingston
+ Vandalism or Civil Matter
+ Joke o the day
+ A thought-provoking eye-opener
+ Hey Randy You are going to

Newest Topics

+ New Forums
+ The Tractorpoint Joke Thread
+ Things we say and what do they mean REALLY
+ Smile for the day Ole and Swen and others
+ Too much Snow Too Soon for me
+ Happy Thanksgiving
+ Commuting 335 miles to work
+ I m back
+ Some weather related news from North Dakota
+ How did you wind up where you are living Survey

Turbochargers for Tractors and Industrial Machines
Cab Glass for Tractors and Industrial Machines

Alternators for Tractors and Industrial Machines
Radiators for Tractors and Industrial Machines

Driveline Components for Tractors and Industrial Machines
Starter Motors for Tractors and Industrial Machines

No, sorry there Jeff, you're Acme electromagnet idea was way down the crazy idea scale in the greater theme of things that have been suggested. The fancy frills on the sunshade canopy was up there, but still not top of the list. Best of luck.

No, sorry there Jeff, you're Acme electromagnet idea was way down the crazy idea scale in the greater theme of things that have been suggested.

The fancy frills on the sunshade canopy was up there, but still not top
of the list.

Best of luck.