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[Crusty]

Thank you all! It's been a Very Good Day for me.

[Dusz]

Happy belated Birthday. Glad you enjoyed your day. Your meal sounded great.

[Crusty]

Gott’er Done




Today was a day of accomplishment.


It actually started last night. I decided that I had to fix the leaking faucet in the laundry sink, so I watched a few Youtube videos on Sharkbite Fittings and valves. It seemed pretty simple, except for one problem. The water pipes had been painted and for the Sharkbites to work, the pipes have to be clean. And I couldn’t just sand the paint off. Sanding the pipes would lead to leaks.


So, this morning, after David came by to change the bandage on my back, I went over to Home Teapot. I had made a list of items that I wanted; a deburring tool, a pipe cutter, and a ball valve. I started looking at different ball valves and found one that used Compression Fittings. That meant that I could sand the paint off the pipes and the repair would be permanent. The ball valve was about five bucks cheaper than a similar Sharkbite ball valve. The pipe cutter was a nice compact one that didn’t take up much room, so it works in tighter areas. Everything went smoothly and the leak is now cured. Considering how much water a leaking faucet goes through, the valve will pay for itself pretty quickly.


It was a job that I had been putting off, but I’m not sure why. At any rate, it’s done now. I also did a bit of cleaning around the basement, sweeping up loose dirt from the drain pipe repair and washing down the clothes folding table and the outside of the washer and dryer. Then I cleaned up and put away a number of motorcycle related items; that Chineseum POS horn and some other parts that were on the workbench. I checked the gas tank that Roy is coming to get next week and while I did get many things put away, I’m contemplating a serious reorganization.


Earlier this summer, RD and I had discussed visiting the Air Force National Museum up at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. It’s the largest military aircraft museum in the world and both parking and admission are free. The drain pipe job has put a real hurt on my finances, but I can afford Free. I have a real itch to go someplace and going up to Dayton to look at beautiful aircraft has a strong appeal. I talked with RD a bit and we have to work out final details, but it looks like this coming Wednesday would be a good time to go. I’ll definitely bring my camera. The Museum has aircraft from various eras, missiles and spacecraft. One thing I saw on the website is that no weapons are allowed and they consider a pocket knife to be a weapon. I’ll have to leave my Leatherman at home.


After dinner (Hot Dogs - it’s Saturday night!) I got restless and took a spray bottle of hot water and a putty knife into the bathroom and released the Cherubs into the Wild. They’re residing in the waste basket for now, but on Thursday morning, they’re flying away for good. They have left the nest. Flown the coop. They’re gone. I don’t know why I waited so long to get rid of them. I can’t afford to remodel the bathroom at present, but it looks a lot better without those ugly pieces of tacky tastelessness.


I think that tomorrow, I’ll go out on the Express and ride some backroads. The weather forecast for the next week shows daily high temps in the 70s and low 80s (F) (22 to 28º C) and sunny. Perfect riding weather. I might as well enjoy it while it’s here. Winter is coming.


OH! I found out who sent me that Grandfather Mug and T-shirt. I don’t know if they desire anonymity; but to be safe I’ll just say that they came from a friend.

[sportsterpaul]

John, keep me posted on the museum, would like an excuse for a ride!