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11-20-2015, 11:10 PM
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Coming out of the shadows...
Well... I've been lurking for about three months now. I decided to make my first post, since I have finally got my first Cub. We'll just say its been a rough four months to get here. My mom was actually trying to get me my stepfather's 71. Its the one I learned how to mow grass on, when i was 11, 25 years ago! Unfortunately, he has too many "memories" invested in it. Our relationship has been tentative, at best, over the years. So, I think that may be another reason behind it. Its a shame... Its just sitting in his garage, growing rust. Add to fact he doesn't realise what he has. To that side of the family, its just an old lawn mower. They don't realise its potential, or what it truly can be.
Well, I decided to strike out on my own, and at least get one. I'm still holding onto a little bit of hope that I'll be able to fenagle the 71. My wife and I now have 1.13 acres to take care, and we at least needed something. Which translates to "I" have 1.13 acres to take care of! I knew a little bit about Cubs, and knew I wanted a narrow frame. I have a cousin who started out pulling Cubs, so I had a little bit of info, to start with. I joined here , started lurking, and kept researching. The other side of that coin was the wife... "Why do you want something old?"... "Why don't you just get something newer?"... "That looks like a piece of junk!"... SIGH... My responses: "Why do you think they still run after 40+ years?"... "Easier to work on!"... "Better quality built, even though they are older!". We went back and forth a lot! So we came to a compromise. As long as her father OK'd what I picked out, I was good. And... I picked up my first Cub yesterday. A 104, in pretty decent shape. Serial # 303499. I acted quick, and made my move. I knew I had to. The seller said he'd already had a bunch of calls asking if he would sell the deck, only. As well as calls on the tractor itself. Luckily for me, I was the closest prospective buyer, and he was motivated to sell. She needs a thorough cleaning, and tune up, but I think I did well. I'll close with a huge thank you to all that contribute here, and to those that help keep this place going. Its a valuable resource, and greatly appreciated. 
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