Getting something done

We came up to Cullman Tuesday night, My plan was to get the carburetor fixed on the 284, fix the carburetor on the roto-tiller, and get the parts for the trellis sprayer assembly.

The initial work on the 284 turned out well. Preston was able to see that there was a problem with the needle valve and had a replacement that turned out to work just fine.

I got the tiller disassembled and am headed to Lowes for the bits I need to fix it. I also plan to pick up the parts for the side sprayer assembly from tractor supply. All this after dinner tonight.

My body is tired and sore. It probably means a much earlier bedtime.

The second day was rainy and cold. worked on the tiller first. I thought I'd pull that fuel nipple with the bolt but a pair of vice grips worked fine. Problem. The nipple on the replacement part was 8mm and the hole was 6mm. I did a little search today and I see where I can buy a 6mm brass nipple. Since I wanted to get the tiller running, I simply worked at it and got everything reassembled and working. If a problem arises later, I'll order the 90 degree 6mm inlet. Now the tiller runs like a top.

I discovered that Tractor Supply failed to include the gauge with my parts last night and charged me for a bag of pine bark. I rode back over and got that taken care of. Now I have almost everything I need to build the trellis sprayer.

The six wheeler front right tire had a slow leak so I pulled it off and took it over to be repaired. I also got a new supply of gasoline.

When I come back again, it will probably be time for the fertilizer to be spread under the pecan trees. I will also want to break out the tiller implement for the big tractor. The fertilizer spreader is tucked away behind an accumulation of stuff that needs to be moved. More organization in the barn is in order.

Effigy of Grief

Effigies are used in grieving by providing a tangible representation of what has been lost, allowing a mourner to connect with who or what they've lost , which can help with the process of acceptance and emotional expression, particularly when the loss is sudden or traumatic; they can be used to focus grief and memories around a physical likeness, offering a sense of continued presence even in their absence

Altras

So I've gotten around to buying those Altra Zero Drop running shoes and have begun the transition program to get used to them. My only problem so far has been that sore gluteus muscle I got from the scooter falling on me. But I've managed two days of running and will continue to extend my distance until I get up to something near the training program for the Half Marathon. I don't know if Joe has signed us up for the run or not.

There is an African proverb that says "when death finds you, may it find you alive".

On July 31st, I died.... After having several weeks of discomfort in my neck and jawline, I made an appointment to see my PCP to determine what was going on. The consensus seemed to center around a gall bladder problem. But he suggested that we should rule out cardiac. Once I got over to the hospital, I had a wait of 20 minutes or more before I was sent up to my room. Immediately I was taken for a chest x-ray. Once I got back I saw my nurse and the lab tech were there and I lay down to let her get the blood. As I leaned back, I felt a wave of nausea and everything went quiet and dark. I became aware again after a short period of time, I'm unsure how long. and from there it was a lengthy process to be transported to Grandview where I received a heart catherization and ultimately, bypass grafts. It was literally like hitting the off switch on your computer.

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