Since tractors seem to play a large role in my mostly urban family, I figured I’d post my tractor woes. Last Thursday I towed my tractor to Las Vegas Diesel for repairs. Oil leak, nasty old muffler, battery not charging, and general service.

I stopped by with Erin after the bank and found the tractor missing the top half of the front section. My oil leak was actually 2 leaks on the same hydro tube and they had to remove all the top sheet metal. They are now searching for the needed fittings to fix this issue.

They also said that the muffler problem I’m having was broken brackets and they’re replacing them with new stainless brackets.

I also noticed that I have a new alternator in place, so I have to assume that my charging problem is now fixed.

My tractor is around the same age as me, well, maybe a few years younger, so it needs some TLC on occasion.

• Happy Birthday Nina!
• 30 again?
• I’m a lucky guy to have her in my life.
• If you’ve got her number, call her and wish her happy birthday.
• Wait until after 8:00 mountain time.

• I hate when our plans are put off because of employees not honoring their end of our agreement.
• I hate when I see something that foments hatred and I almost buy into it and post it here.
• I hate that I have to Google things to check their accuracy before posting it here.
• I hate cold weather on Sundays. Especially in spring.
• I guess that’s all I hate right now.

Pretty minor shit really, but it still ticks me off.

The Lone Ranger was ridng the prairie one day & met an Indian on a really nice horse followed by a dog and a sheep.

The Ranger says, “Hey, Indian, that’s areal nice horse you got. Can I talk to him?”

The Indian says, “Horse no talk!”

The ranger says, “I’ll try….Hey horse, how’s it going? Does the Indian treat you good?”

The horse says, “Yea he treats me good!”

The Indian is dumbfounded.

The Ranger says, “That’s a nice dog you got, can I talk to him?”

The indian says, “Dog no talk!”

The Ranger says, “Let me try…Hey, dog, How’s it going. Is the Indian good to you?”

The dog says, “Yea, he treats me good. He’s a good guy.”

The Indian is flabbergasted.

The ranger says, “That’s anice sheep you got. Can I talk to him?”

The Indian says, “SHEEP LIAR!”

Wow, I thought for sure that they’d be #50 to fall in the gay marriage fight! Oh well, you never know what the courts will do these days. Welcome to the 21st century Michigan!

Today

Errands to run. People to annoy. Naps to take. In fact, I feel a nap coming on in about 5 minutes. I better hurry and finish this thing!

Be vewwy vewwy qwiet, I may be sleeping.

• except for the TV
• and the hum of the refrigerator
• and the store’s door chime
• and the passing cars
• and Maylou coughing
• and Whiskey scratching
• never mind

While I may be more tired later in the day than I would be if I slept better, I kinda like getting up hours earlier than the rest of the household. As long as I’m somewhat quiet, I’m free to do what I want unquestioned.

Reasons for not having a TV:

• Not having to have my shows interrupted for sports
• Not having to have my shows interrupted political bullshit
• Not having to have my shows interrupted to see the big O
• Not having to have my shows interrupted by people here (Erin?)

Will I get rid of it though? Not a chance!

Friday Plans?

• Santa Fe, again
• Make 2 new doctor’s appointments for a colonoscopy and a neurosurgeon to talk about numbness
• Schedule a lab appointment for them to remove my blood
• Dinner with Nina
• Maybe lunch with Dennis
• I might annoy the Herns and visit with Erin the Interrupter
• I’ve already had breakfast, so I can check that off the list

Yesterday I did make my last visit to Dr. Green DO. I asked him what the DO was for and while he told me, the only thing I remember was his practice included holistic medicines into the practice of standard medicine. Too bad he’s leaving. He said I was very healthy except for my weight, which was no surprise to me. He’s sending me to the neurosurgeon as a precaution because my limb will get numb while sleeping. I think it’s circulatory but he’s more worried that it’s my nerves.  The colonoscopy is probably payback for me calling him a fucker for leaving the area. I knew I should have gone with bastard instead.

Well, my day is starting. I’m going to climb a ladder now since there’s no wind. Later everyone!

It’s truly amazing what happens when you let go of all the negativity and drama. Your days become so much better and easier

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