I'm thinking I'm well on my way to getting that accomplished. Externally, the old body doesn't look too bad for a guy who turned 74 last week, but there's definitely some signs of rough treatment that I notice every day - that's what happens when you do your own stunts, I guess.
The "Big Boy" came through on Monday. I wasn't able to go see it due to work commitment, but Cuzzin Ricky went over and got to see it under power and was kind enough to send me a couple of photos. We went to see it a few years back, but it was parked at that time. Over a million pounds on the rail - impressive!
I welded up a couple of small cracks and some worn or otherwise slightly damaged spots on an aluminum boat yesterday. I would have done it Tuesday, which was the original plan, but the helper the boat owner had lined up was a no-show. Come to find out, the helper hit a deer while on his motorcycle and crashed pretty hard. He posted a photo on social media and his face looked like he was bested by a wildcat. The welding on the boat went smoothly other than I had to work it outside and I ran out of length on my foot pedal and had to do some creative positioning to get in position to weld and still reach the pedal. I also welded up a couple of dings on the skeg on the lower half of the motor.
I got the brake rod finished Tuesday for the vintage trials bike. I need to make one more piece and the brake should be finished. I'm closing in on having that one done. Also getting more organizing done. Surly came down and after helping flip the boat over, installed the brackets for steel storage I made the other day. We also discussed the battle plan for the next stage. I need to go shopping for some shelving, it seems. I'm just following his lead, mostly because he always has good ideas, and because me being in charge is what got me into this mess.
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