Friday, April 17, 2009

Ms. Good Wrench??????

I have been pretty busy again this week. I finished mowing, with the tractor, all the areas we usually mow outside the lawn area.
I began cleaning out a space for a flower garden, I tilled and picked up a huge load of rocks. I am again putting a massive flower garden beside the workshop, so when I look out, I see beauty instead of the side of a building.
I pick up flower seed today. Sunflowers, zinnia, four o'clocks, etc.
Now on the Ms. Goodwrench!!! LOL
David was using his DR and it suddenly would not pick up power. I had him turn it over. I looked inside. Sure enough the pulley was awfully lose. I told him I would fix it.
We took the shield off and I began removing screws. (much to his chagrin).
Yesterday after he went to work, I put my work jeans on and began the process. I took the entire bottom off the DR and have now removed the old belt. It was shredded.
I then drained the oil and cleaned the air filter. I have to buy a new one today.
I then washed it really well, Bucket, rag and soap. It looks new.
Now since I am doing this, I may as well do the same to the mower. I saw a tooth on the mulch blade broken off, so a new blade is in order. I cleaned the mower, changed the oil and it is now show ready.
Both units are bright red and look like they just left the show room. I am pretty pleased with me. (As I pat myself on the back) I think of how proud my Mom would be of me for letting nothing hold me back. Even aching hands and body.
I love doing this stuff, however my house is suffering, (a little). It is not really bad but I have to mop and vacumn tonight. I want a clean house for the weekend.
So for now I have to eat breakfast and get ready to go to town. Man I hate leaving my house. I am a REAL homebody.

1 comment:

Madi said...

Hey mamaw! I can't wait to see you guys! I updated my blog and this time it was a REAL post not something like "Hey guys I'm bored" or anything it's about a couple days ago.