Spring Already??

It feels like it, at least about mid day. The temp rises to approximately 71 and hovers there. A nice spring feel is in the air.
Yesterday I finally sprayed my orchard. I should have already done it, at least once in November but I failed. Not sure why, I guess I thought David would remember it needed done, but how could he? The orchard is my project.
I also started up my tractor and was going to check it out. I finally got it running smooth (sort of) then it died. I moved it again, it died, Finally I left it and raised the hood. When David got home I showed him the gas filter, it had dirt caked on it. Not a good sign. That meant moisture. He thought it was normal. I said, "NO Way". That is bad. I began fiddling around and felt a little gas dripping, Then as I moved the hose it poured out. The hose had been tied to the frame and with each bump it rubbed. The hose finally wore through.
David said"Call sears, they can come fix it".
We do not have a contract any longer so we have to pay all of it.
I pulled my book out, 9(under his protest). He kept saying ,"NO NO you call Sears."
As of now I have looked up all the [arts needed and will save at least 100 dollars by doing it myself.
That is one thing I have not ever done and we all know I love to learn.
Next project is put new gas lines on the tractor. Then on to rebuilding the mower deck.
I can do it, I know I can. All you have to do is have the parts and put them on as you take the old ones off. Bye the way it will take two lines, with a new filter in the center of the line.
I am going to summarize it also. New plugs, new filter and general maintenance.
I already do my own oil changes. I rather enjoy that part of my day. I had to train myself but it was not a big deal. Wonder why sears charge so much for it? Dumb Question!!!!
I may as well pull out the information on Davids mower and DR and summarize them.
I know he wont do it, He never has, Why start now???
OK I admit I am a go getter, I was trained to do things, Especially if I wanted them done now and right. He on the other hand was an accountant for 32 years and hired all our work done. That was fine then, in our days of milk and honey, but those days are over. Now it is Bread and water. Just joking. I enjoy my contribution to our home and finances.
I plan on continuing as I am. At least as long as I am able to crawl around under the equipment. Or at least bend to do the maintenance.