Hi Pat,
Whoops!,
No, I'm not a "...die hard insurgent in the color wars!"; as I said it was just a "tongue in cheek" remark. Although, I do know some people who really, really do bleed green. As a matter of fact, I almost did buy a Kabota BX2400. The choice came down to either the 2400 or the JD2305, and I ended buying the 2305,with a FEL,MMM, and backhoe...the John Deere dealer is closer! Since I only have 3 wooded acres I don't think I need anything much bigger.
At one time, "made in America" really did mean, made in America; but now who knows where anything is really made!? However, maybe because of the recent problems with what's been coming out of China, "made in America", will be making a come back.
I've been reading your Oklahoma Farm House, actually it's kind of interesting, along with some of the comments you were getting from other members!
BTW, when you were talking about CAD software, did you happen to try FloorPlan 2D/3D along with TurboCad? I'm using them both right now for my latest, "Honey, I've been thinking...." project, and I kind of like them.
Ray