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Thursday, April 22, 2021
Werewolf
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
A Breather
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"You wanted to see me Sir?" 2nd Lt. Bob Poole had been summoned to the company commander's makeshift office which was situated in an old barn not far from Charlie Company's latest battle with the retreating Germans.
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
On the Slopes of the Brocken
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Monday, April 19, 2021
Progress
Well....Haven't made a lot of progress clearing things off the "To Do" list this past week. I did, however, find someone who makes house calls for riding lawn mowers. Made calls to several lawn mower repair places, unfortunately, all required me to deliver the mower to their facility. Which wouldn't be too difficult if the mower would start or move into neutral so I could, possibly, push it up a ramp into the bed of my pickup.
No, Beans, you're right. I'd have to bribe the two teenaged boys that live close by to come and help push.
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In the Jungle, the Mighty Jungle, who knows what sleeps tonight! |
Anyhow, just because I like the sound of rejection and the jungle was closing in, I called one final person. I explained that the mower wouldn't start. It made a click and then nothing. I told him that I'd replaced the battery when I first encountered the issue, but that hadn't fixed the problem. It merely went from no reaction whatsoever when the key was turned to a click with the new battery. I couldn't open the hood to see if I could see anything wrong, because the last operator (She shall remain nameless, since she HAD mowed the lawn) parked it right against the house. Since the hood is hinged at the bottom front, the house interfered with opening. Since I couldn't get it into neutral/disengage the brake, rolling it backward wasn't possible either. I then asked if he, by chance, made house calls. Surprisingly, he did. For a mere $70, he'd come take a look. He suggested a few things I could check vis a vis the transmission and brakes. None of which were in my skill set. So, Saturday arrives as does he. He mounts the beast, turns the key...and...
No, Beans, it didn't start. It just clicked.
I felt vindicated. He popped the seat up, checked the connection to the battery. (Which I had done). Disconnected it and took a wire brush to the ends of the connecting wires. Hooked it back up, got back on, turned the key...And...
Yes, Beans, it started right up.
I rationalized the visit expense by thinking that the cost of back surgery trying to get the mower into the truck, even with two strapping teenage boys to assist, would undoubtedly be more than that $75 bucks.
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My job will be to use the push mower to finish the yard. Yay! |
We've also made some progress on refinishing the dining furniture on what will be a second guest house on the property. DIL is currently living in it and will until she leaves with Tex, the Wonder Dog. for their next assignment. She's been very patient, but the finish on the chairs has been peeling off and the cane in the seat back has failed in one. So, this operation (as yet unnamed, suggestions always gratefully accepted) has several phases. (Yes, Beans, just like all my Operations.) Phase One ( now underway) is to repair, re-stain, recover the seat cushion, and re-cane the back of two of the four chairs.
Progress was made in that, the old finish has been sanded (and sanded, and sanded, and...) and re-stained. The seat cushions have been recovered, quite nicely I might add, through no real skill of my own. (No, Beans, handling a staple gun does not require great skill. Folding the fabric around curves, pulling it tight while maintaining the pattern alignment with the front of the chair, on the other hand...).
This only leaves the re-installation of the cane. Which is our project for this week. According to the YouTube videos, this should only take about 2 minutes. YouTube videos are filmed in real time, Right????
We shall see how this turns out, then debrief for lessons learned and start on the last two. But, right now, it's looking pretty nice.
Personal projects? I read a post on Instapundit about this pamphlet "Before I go". After the episode at Dead Man's Curve last week, I figured it would be worth it to take a look at what we've got in place and make any needed changes. While the subject is difficult to address, I'm about halfway through it and already it's proven its worth in pointing out things I need to change/add/or update. Highly recommended.
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Those are "To Do" slips sticking out the top and side. |
Mrs J has decided to learn to paint using water color. Been at it a few weeks now. Frankly, I think she's doing great.
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Our new House (with two imaginary trees) |
Finally, Mrs J, the Dogs, and the Chauffer are planning to take a vacation the end of May. We've decided on visiting Palo Duro Canyon, near Amarillo. The plan is to rent an RV, pick up a rental vehicle when we get near and scope out the area. We've never visited there, so any suggestions on must see/do things would be appreciated.
Peace out, y'all! Remember, we ain't getting any younger. Besides...I've got a date with a push mower.
Sunday, April 18, 2021
Back Stories
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Saturday, April 17, 2021
Promotions and Replacements
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Garrett Weber promoted to Corporal, Assistant Squad Leader, 1st Platoon/1st SquadJohn Chapman promoted to Sergeant, Squad Leader, 2nd Platoon/2nd SquadDaniel O'Neill promoted to Corporal, Assistant Squad Leader, 2nd Platoon/2nd SquadRobert Poole promoted to 2nd Lieutenant, Platoon Leader, 3rd Platoon
S/Sgt Homer KincaidPvt. Matt McDanielPvt. Jeff O'NealPvt. Matt SwansonPvt. Billy PiresPvt. Jim WilhitePvt. Charles BennettPvt. Tomas RamosPvt. Dan JacksonPvt. Bob CarrollPvt. Drew MorganPvt. Drew Lewis
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The 1st Infantry Division in the Harz Mountains April 1945 (26th Infantry is underlined in blue) (Source) |
Friday, April 16, 2021
Caged
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