Richie Swift sale

[Hopperbin]

Richard at my age I will choose to pay taxes in place of updating. Dealers lots are quite bare thisspring compared to last. Never counted but looked like about 50 swathers last year in one group. So at what point do the smaller lower overhead farmers just quit bidding as their trades are worthless.

[LEP]

Hopper, I have seen this playout alot. As farmers reach the sunset years they replace less and less.

Then they face making a large expenditure to replace a wore out piece of equipment. Most times that is the impetus to make the decision to have an auction.

Personally, I would rather go out that way than have the banker decide for me.

[TOM4CWB]

Grasssy,

Lighten up a little!

I was hurting... and sensitive about out of hand arbitrarily badmouthing them.

The railways had just won over us in our class action...

YET I clearly commented on Hunter Harrison's lay offs and Loco move to reduce power/cars at CP.

I know how cold snowy winters can be... and am not one to easily add insult to injury... when I see someone (the RR) struggling like the RR were last winter.

Thanks for reminding me!!!

[foragefarmer]

Tom4cwb

"I know how cold snowy winters can be... and am not one to easily add insult to injury... when I see someone (the RR) struggling like the RR were last winter"

In other words when it's closer to home it becomes an issue for you. As usual it's all about what's best for Tom.

[freewheat]

I find it so interesting when we talk of a 300 000 piece of machinery as being a "good deal".

My grandpa, and dad would be shocked for so many reasons. I am shocked even.

[TOM4CWB]

Forage,

I can't see how you got that.

My ethical morals are:

1. Do unto others as you would have done unto you,
And the Negative Golden Rule, which states;
Do not do unto others as you would not have others do unto you;
2. The two fundamental principles of common law:
*Do not infringe upon the Rights, Freedoms or Property of others, and
*Keep all contracts willingly, knowingly and intentionally.
3. These maxims in common law which include:
a) That for every wrong there is a remedy,
b) The end does not justify the means,
c) Fundamental principals cannot be set aside to meet the demands of convenience or to prevent apparent hardship in a particular case,
d) Ignorance of the law is no excuse for breaking the law,
e) Two wrongs do not make a right, and
f) One can enlarge the rights of the people; however they cannot be taken away without their informed consent.

If the RR is having a hard time... I am to be compassionate and understanding to the particular plight they face. Rule 1.

How on earth is this being greedy???