LOL Spike! There's a story behind the Cat off-load, but basically I stacked all the ties by hand. All 26 of 'em! The truck bringing the Cat had no ramps, so I first had dug an unloading "ramp" with my other tractors but all the rain we've been getting filled it up. So we went with the cross-tie ramp, but when the truck went to back into the property it bogged down outside the gate. I had to move all the ties and re-stack behind the truck then move them all back in the gate afterwards. I got smart on that move and bundled them up with chain and used my front-end loader. Made it in two trips that time!

Yeah, I found the balloon, 308 and Super 7 interesting as well. I've just been reading up quite a bit on homebuilt balloons and there's quite a bit out there. In any case, at every VX meet I've found other common interests between owners and just absolutely love the comeraderie of this group! No matter what the background, demographic or income, VX enthusiasts are awesome folk!