10-10-2004, 11:35 PM
Hey Rob!! We met just a few days ago. We are currently stuck in Kona with a car problem, waiting for a shop to open and get it repaired. I have spent worse unplanned weekends!!
We ended up speaking at length with your friend Wylee and he gave some excellent informationl. After careful assessment and visits to the three major tractor firms in Hilo, we went with New Holland. They are certainly looking to break into the "new market" of the transplant land buyer (instead of the traditional farmer) for their tractor options. They were most helpful.
We have had good and considerate warnings from many now regarding our first uses of the tractor. Bacon Universal, where we bought the tractor, will deliver it this next week and it comes with several hours "education" r/t safe use and maint. of the tractor.
I also have several new neighbors who have offered to help us get started; one is laying in the road. We plan on walking in front of the tractor for the first passes with a large walking stick and checking for ravines, etc.... but also have a 4 WD vehicle to back-up any towing needs.
We will indeed do our best to be careful. Thanks for all your time and concern. It was great meeting you. We are carefully considering all the information we have gathered r/t building materials and are factoring in costs of archetecture, drafting and a general contractor. Wish us luck!! Mahalo.... Pam
May you live in interesting times.
We ended up speaking at length with your friend Wylee and he gave some excellent informationl. After careful assessment and visits to the three major tractor firms in Hilo, we went with New Holland. They are certainly looking to break into the "new market" of the transplant land buyer (instead of the traditional farmer) for their tractor options. They were most helpful.
We have had good and considerate warnings from many now regarding our first uses of the tractor. Bacon Universal, where we bought the tractor, will deliver it this next week and it comes with several hours "education" r/t safe use and maint. of the tractor.
I also have several new neighbors who have offered to help us get started; one is laying in the road. We plan on walking in front of the tractor for the first passes with a large walking stick and checking for ravines, etc.... but also have a 4 WD vehicle to back-up any towing needs.
We will indeed do our best to be careful. Thanks for all your time and concern. It was great meeting you. We are carefully considering all the information we have gathered r/t building materials and are factoring in costs of archetecture, drafting and a general contractor. Wish us luck!! Mahalo.... Pam
May you live in interesting times.
I want to be the kind of woman that, when my feet
hit the floor each morning, the devil says
"Oh Crap, She's up!"
hit the floor each morning, the devil says
"Oh Crap, She's up!"