Coach Jen and I went to the Golden Gloves prelims Thursday evening. I haven't been there too much these last few years due to working or the Covid cancellations. I had a good time both at the fights and having the opportunity to catch up on a few things with Jen. I'm trying to decide if I want to be involved with amateur boxing in the future and we kicked a few ideas around on the drive down.
While I was at the fights I received a text about fixing another piece for the pickle ball courts at the rec center - no rest for the wicked. I picked the pieces up Friday after rehab, welded it up and sprayed a little paint on it, giving the paint time to dry, so I can deliver it today. I certainly don't mind repairing these things, but it's not all that easy. Originally, the round tube is fastened by soldering or brazing it to the rectangular tube. In order to TIG weld the two parts together, the solder must be removed, as well as the paint. Since the round tube is only about .020" thick, you can't get wild with the sander and take much stock off. It went fairly smooth until I burned a hole in it. Patching the hole was a pain but I got it, it's done and will be gone later today.
The weather is supposed to be warm again today, so I'm going to do a little outside stuff and then work on the trials bike or maybe put the electronic ignition in the Sportster. Just looking forward to being out there with the big doors open and the sunshine coming in.
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