Re: re cement mixer

Posted by greenbeanman in Kansas on March 26, 2010 at 09:37:59 from (99.38.200.87):

In Reply to: re cement mixer posted by ken in texas on March 26, 2010 at 07:19:26:

I have and use one but not the kind with the tire. Mine uses a PTO shaft and the drum continues to turn even during dumping.

First use of it was with my good friend and neighbor. We poured a small vault or treasure chest of concrete into a hole we dug. Into the rim of the chest were four U brackets. The chest was closed with a steel lid fitted with slots to accommodate the U brackets with a combination lock fitted to each one.

For three years he sent clues to his parents and brothers and sisters on birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas, etc. Each clue had to be used with the others so no one alone could solve the location of the treasure. The main idea was to bring the family closer together to compare clues, etc.

A year before the final day of searching we filled the chest and I started farming over the site to eradicate signs of digging. A fine oak box was made and inside it was filled with costume jewelry for the appearance of a pirate treasure, true silver coins and ingots, a few fine knives, and ?? Total value of the treasure was around $1,000.

Finally all met at the neighbors house and from there they all drove clue to clue and eventually to my farm which few were aware of.

Using a lone tall tree they had to calculate the distance from it using shadow measuring. We had provided them with a soil probe and they were within 6 feet of the chest after stepping off the distance from the tree.

Once they uncovered the chest they had to use clues to work the locks. Each lock was a different color and each family member had only one number clue or direction of turn.

At last they opened the chest to find the real treasure awaiting. We all went back to the neighbors house to actually open the chest. A newspaper reporter/photographer did a write up on the event.

Though the kids (cousins) are now grown they no doubt will always remember the treasure hunt. The chest remains on my farm for refilling. Maybe a good site for a geocache. lol

Replies:

Add a Reply Name: E-Mail: Subject: Comments: Optional Link URL: Link Title: Optional Image URL: Optional Video Title: Optional Video URL: Advanced Posting Options Email Notification: If you check this box, email will be sent to you whenever someone replies to this message. Your email address must be entered above to receive notification. This notification will be cancelled automatically after 2 weeks.   Advanced Posting Tools   Upload Photo  Select Gallery Photo  Attach Serial # List  Return to Post

TRACTOR PARTS	TRACTOR MANUALS

We sell tractor parts!  We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]