I agree it was a MONDAY!!! One good thing is I found a shovel for 5 to replace the one I broke digging a root. Went to deliver a Keurig we have been trying to get out of here . Got there too early so killed some time at Bass Pro. Went to Sam's then back to deliver and she was not there....my day.....Got back home and had text from the buyer. I relented and asked for gas money to go back and she agreed, SOLD Whoopee. Finally back to the shop just unpacked from the weekend a little.

I got to wake up, home, in my own bed! No alcohol for next couple of weeks (not really a hardship these days), and I can eat whatever I want, and as much as I want, as long as it’s relatively low fat. See gastroentologist doctor on Wednesday. Gotta replace washing machine tomorrow cause it crapped out while I was in hospital. i did learn one thing after 36 hours with NO food or water, you wanna get me to cave and give you any info I have? Lock me in a room for 2 days with no food or water, I’ll tell you whatever you wanna know for a cracker, and a sip of water.   

Artie, not laughing at your trials, but the confession you made at the end.  I sympathize with your experience.

 

Wife just had colonoscopy last week.  It is the last one she'll ever have according to the doctor.  I guess at this age, there is no longer a need.  But, the prep work and all that goes with it is not a joyable task.  All because Cologuard found a positive for something.  

24 minutes ago, Artie said:

I got to wake up, home, in my own bed! No alcohol for next couple of weeks (not really a hardship these days), and I can eat whatever I want, and as much as I want, as long as it’s relatively low fat. See gastroentologist doctor on Wednesday. Gotta replace washing machine tomorrow cause it crapped out while I was in hospital. i did learn one thing after 36 hours with NO food or water, you wanna get me to cave and give you any info I have? Lock me in a room for 2 days with no food or water, I’ll tell you whatever you wanna know for a cracker, and a sip of water.   

Artie I think you could make it to a cracker and a cookie. Gotta have desert.

Been wanting to make a couple small tables for different purposes.  Got one done and the other mostly done.

 

 

 

Took these pictures with my phone.  First time.  Camera does a better job.

9 hours ago, FlGatorwood said:

 

 cook bean burritos for us old folks.    Who knows what tomorrow holds? 

I'll bet I know what tomorrow holds...or at least what it would be for me.

8 hours ago, FlGatorwood said:

Artie, not laughing at your trials, but the confession you made at the end.  I sympathize with your experience.

 

Wife just had colonoscopy last week.  It is the last one she'll ever have according to the doctor.  I guess at this age, there is no longer a need.  But, the prep work and all that goes with it is not a joyable task.  All because Cologuard found a positive for something.  

Sending both of you our best, wish there was more we could do.

Artie, glad you survived the fast. BTDT with a bout of diverticulitis. Not fun! Hope the gastrinterologist has good news for you. 

Neat little tables, Dan. What's the wood? Maple? Those pics are fine. I Can't get good pics with our phone. That curly cord is too short. 

Got a final mowing in yesterday before our two week hiatus for a mini reunion. We leave Thursday for OK. The Automatic irrigation seems to be set and adjusted well enough to leave it for awhile. 

More organizing done in the shop. Down to separating the smalls as to function. That particular job may be ongoing, as  it can be accomplished piecemeal. After we get home from OK, assembling the Frankensmith is on the agenda. Then replacing some helix cutters on the planer. Doing some work with something other than scrap 2 bys, plywood remnants and pallet wood will be welcome! It's been over a year since the smell of cut walnut has wafted past my nose. Plus, it'll be a joy to work with something that doesn't require screw and nail removal. 

 

Customer informed me he did NOT need spark plugs.

 

Yeah, about that.   Correct gap is .045 or half of what is pictured.

 

His wife told him quit being a pain.

 

Truck runs much better with new plugs and wires.

 

 

2 hours ago, Gene Howe said:

Neat little tables, Dan. What's the wood? Maple? Those pics are fine.

 

The legs are some old growth fir.  I have some cabinet door I saved years ago I cut up to make things with.  The top is a Black Walnut veneered top scavenged from a discarded sewing machine cabinet. 

So therefore none of the new growth, expensive lumber producing trees, were harmed for this build.

4 minutes ago, Gunny said:

Yeah, about that.   Correct gap is .045 or half of what is pictured.

 

Wow!  For some reason I didn't expect to see that gap setting tool.  Haven't seen mine for quite awhile.  I guess in my head all of my stuff is obsolete.

4 minutes ago, HandyDan said:

 

Wow!  For some reason I didn't expect to see that gap setting tool.  Haven't seen mine for quite awhile.  I guess in my head all of my stuff is obsolete.

Gap setting tools, spark plug cleaners and, whatever that tiny little file is called....all obsolete???

1 hour ago, Gene Howe said:

Gap setting tools, spark plug cleaners and, whatever that tiny little file is called....all obsolete???

 

Nah, I used those regularly. We do all vehicles. Including older models with points ignition. Even have dwell meter.

Customer wants a radiator.

 

3 minutes ago, Gunny said:

Customer wants a radiator.

 

For once the customer is right!  He really needs one.

He may also need a new hood and lights.  The rest will work fine.

18 hours ago, Fred W. Hargis Jr said:

I'll bet I know what tomorrow holds...or at least what it would be for me.

Nothing like good colon sweepers.  

 Spent the morning yesterday with my Dad having a VA provided Reese hitch & a lift for his scooter. His knees are pretty well worn after 94 years but his get up and go is still holding at 43 years. 

19 hours ago, Gunny said:

Customer wants a radiator.

 

Looks like a brake inspection might be in order, too. 

20 hours ago, Gunny said:

Customer wants a radiator.

 

Might need to get the SRS reset also.