John Voigt wrote:
>
> "David A. Bandel" appears to have said:
>
> <Interesting mass-transit idea snipped>
>
> > Now, I own a Ford Ranger Pickup with crew cab (not the new double
> > cabin). I often have it loaded up up with 1200-1500 lbs of fertilizer
> > or herbicides, 300 ears of sweet corn or 1500 lbs of dried corn, etc
> > (not something I want inside with me).
>
> Hi all,
>
> I'm in a similar situation as a, albeit part-time, farmer. I
> unfortunately get tarred with the same proverbial brush as the SUV
> people because I actually _need_ a full-sized pickup to do useful stuff.
> If someone can figure out a way I can get 40 Mpg with a full-size truck
> -OR- a innovative way to fit a couple dozen hay/straw bales in a Honda
> Civic and still navigate a muddy field I'll certainly listen ;-)
That's why I only need a pickup. 10 acres hardly makes a full-time
farmer. 2500 acres, maybe, but 10?
>
> > SUVs just seem silly to me.
>
> I haven't figured out the "need" either. I guess minivans are passe now,
> so it had to be something.
>
> > But then, I have nothing to prove (already done that, got the T-shirt and the
> > left-over explosives).
>
> I could use some of those. (I have slight wildlife issue I need to
> address ;-))
?? Address wildlife issues in one of several ways (none with
explosives): pesticides or a good high-power rifle. Just what did you
have in mind? Draining the swamp maybe? A little late after you're up
to your gazoo in alligators. Besides, last time I tried, they wouldn't
swallow the hand grenades.
Ciao,
David A. Bandel
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