Muffler #1

 

I've got the first muffler just about ready to go. As you can tell from the photo it's drooping a bit, so I need to bend the new bracket to raise it up a bit. The bracket's made from a piece of 3/16" angle, so I'll need to heat it up a bit in order to bend it. When I'm happy with that one I'll tackle the one on the front cylinder. That one will be easier - just a tab on the stock muffler bracket. 

It's supposed to be a beautiful day today, so I want to cut the grass, mainly to chop up the leaves, and install the bracket on the outside wall for the ham radio antenna wire. I need to get the snowblower ready to go as well.

I got a membership at the local recreation center. It's one of those big inflatable structures with a walking/running track, weight room, pickle ball courts and fitness classes. It's part of a local church, it's only about a 5-minute drive from the shack and it's only $25.00 per month with no contract. I've been going there a couple days a week and walking briskly for 45 minutes, as well as doing some strength training and Tai-Chi on the off days. I'm starting to feel some improvement. I needed to do something since I'm not coaching any boxers anymore. And the way things are going, we might all become hunter/gatherers in the future. Best to be in shape.