I hear ya Todd.
I have been on tractor-by-net as a registered member, and really good info is quite sparse. They keep sending me email's, but I can't remember my login and password. They have too many fights between Red and Green. Just don't log onto AgWeb, ya know that rural Agricultural program on Sunday mornings at 5:00am. These guys are brutal. BTW, expect Beef and Pork prices to go a bit nuts this year.
Good tools and equipment make light work out of rather time consuming tasks, and have the benefit of saving time, especially if you have to work and bill on time basis to earn a living.
If it is a time saver at all, and fit's in to your plans, even though it cost's a chunk up front. It most likely will be a benefit.
Choose your tools wisely, and if they do not contribute to the Net Gain Overall...
I like to make anything I purchase pay for itself -vs- other options. But you have to calculate what the payback would be -vs- big boy toys. Both have their merits, but one will not be a sink hole.
Overall, I am satisfied how things are going, It just takes time and patience
Just my opinion.
