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My riding mower has been moving slow, going forward, the last couple of times I mowed, I was concerned that the hydro transmission might be going bad....that could easily cost over $1000 to fix/replace. A few days ago, I pulled the deck, and crawled under it to see if it was anything obvious. One of the belt pulleys seemed to have little "wobble", so I bought all 3 pulleys and a new drive belt, on EBAY. The parts all arrived yesterday, and I spent about 4 hours today replacing everything. It now runs like new....I ran it around the yard for about 1/2 hour and it looks like I may get a few more years use out of it.
 

Boring house stuff, grocery shopping and three walks. Why do things tend to happen on a holiday weekend when no one is available. Right after 5, DH went to close the garage door. Clang, bang, crunch and grind. It’s at a slight angle. He managed to open in manually and get the car out so at least we have that.
 
I'll not be doing much today. A while ago I fell badly whilst photographing a wedding and, amongst other things, hurt my back. It took a few weeks to settle down. I slipped on a wet, leafy floor in Lancaster yesterday and stuck my arm out in reflex to balance. My foot only slid about 3in lol. Can hardly walk today so it's the old Ibuprofen and Paracetamol piggyback shuffle time.
 
Well I'm joining @-Oy- today... I;ve woken up and hardly able to move because of the dreaded lower back pain. It's quite a time since it was as bad as this.. I could barely get out of bed and it took me about 15 minutes to get dressed, yelping all the time with the agony of it.

I managed to get downstairs, and get a heat pad.. and take some meds.. but I have no idea what's caused this, it's super painful. I felt it coming on yesterday, but I didn't expect it to turn into a full blown crawl on your knees because the back won't support me ..type of agonising show.. so all I can do is allow the heat and Painkillers to do their work..😣
 
hollydolly said:
Well I'm joining @-Oy- today... I;ve woken up and hardly able to move because of the dreaded lower back pain. It's quite a time since it was as bad as this.. I could barely get out of bed and it took me about 15 minutes to get dressed, yelping all the time with the agony of it.

I managed to get downstairs, and get a heat pad.. and take some meds.. but I have no idea what's caused this, it's super painful. I felt it coming on yesterday, but I didn't expect it to turn into a full blown crawl on your knees because the back won't support me ..type of agonising show.. so all I can do is allow the heat and Painkillers to do their work..😣
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Run a bath Holly, as hot as you can comfortably tolerate, and let the water run deep too but not so deep that the water slops over when you get in. The heat from the water, like the pad, is therapeutic and being deep, the buoyancy is also a therapy. Once out of the tub and dried, get that heat pad back on then rest laying on your back.
 
Today I am hoping to walk across the street to the parks. There is supposed to be another Saturday of vendors set up out there until noon. I will see what they are doing and selling. Last week they had music playing so maybe again today. I haven't been walking much the last couple of weeks due to other circumstances. Want to do it if I can today.
 
Coffee and a quick breakfast for me then I'm off to the roller rink!
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Have a great weekend! 👻
 
Packerjohn said:
I hung 7 paintings or photos on the wall. The last place I rented was so bad that my paintings all just stayed in a dark closet. Now, this place is more "my speed" so I am staying and up go the paintings. Living in the old place I only met 2 people in 10 months. Here I already know several; including the nice chatty couple across the hall from me. On November 18 we are having a "Fall Super." Bring your own drinks and the charge is $5 CND. Now, tell me, where can you go and have a great evening with nice folks for $5? Nice thing is if you have "too many freshments" you don't have to drive anywhere and have your car impounded by the police. However, you should stay sober enough to remember which floor you are on. Here we have 10 choices. I think it's gonna be a FUN night with a lot of single/widowed ladies there.
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I’m so happy for you, Packerjohn…..looks and sounds like you have a wonderful home now, with a lot of nice neighbours…ENJOY.
I think I mentioned this before…..I live about 2 1/2 hours southwest of you.
 
I'm so disappointed. It's a beautiful crisp sunny morning.. and I was going out to the shooting range today, but my back went into spam this morning, and I could barely stand up, much less walk, excruciating pain...... so I've had to cancel .

Instead I had to take painkillers and heat treatment for my back, and just sit here and let it take it's course.. how annoying.. :(
 
beautiful sunny warm day here today .....

we wont go out as its always so busy the weekends ,

ive had my grocery delivery , , and i had a short 20 min walk up my lane
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pushed hubby in his wheelchair around the back garden as it so huge ,.....first time hes been all around the gardens .....it was nice , then we sat and watched the birds eating their lunch

now im doing housework while he naps .....
 
Some time after 9am will drive up to San Francisco for the fourth time in recent weeks. Today is the main air show event for the military's annual Fleet Week event of their Pacific fleet. Huge crowds on the city's north shore. Yesterday several huge ships came into the bay. Spread out over Marina Green will be a bunch of military folk in uniform and equipment swarming with crowds and festivities.

Mid September thru October are always major public activities in this region. Three weeks ago went to the Doobie Brothers concert. Last weekend was the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival. Next weekend is an Oktoberfest a short few blocks away. Then will be The Who Tour rock concert. A nephew had a wedding a weeks ago, and my own 74th birthday is before Halloween. Too much fun for an old guy. ;)

https://fleetweeksf.org/air-show-schedules/

Saturday, October 8, 2022
(Air Show) Performers and times are subject to change
National Anthem(s) - Flag Jumps 12:35
US Navy Parachute Team 12:41
United Airlines 12:49
USCG C-27/MH-65 Demo 13:01
F-1 - Break 13:11
Ace Maker - T-33 x 2 13:13
C-17 Demo 13:26
Patriot Jet Team 13:36
F-2 - Break 14:02
P-3 / P-8 Demo 14:04
F-35 Demo 14:14
F-35 x 2 / T-2 - Legacy Flt 14:34
F-3- Break 14:44
United Airlines 14:46
F-4 - Break 14:58
Blue Angels - Fat Albert 15:00
Blue Angels Team 1 - 6 15:15
 
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I'm so disappointed. It's a beautiful crisp sunny morning.. and I was going out to the shooting range today, but my back went into spam this morning, and I could barely stand up, much less walk, excruciating pain...... so I've had to cancel .

Instead I had to take painkillers and heat treatment for my back, and just sit here and let it take it's course.. how annoying.. :(
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Sorry to hear about your back Hollydolly. Hope you get it sorted out soon. What sort of shooting do you do? Clay pigeon, rifle ?
One of my nieces was an international clay pigeon shot. I don't know if she still competes.
 
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Sorry to hear about your back Hollydolly. Hope you get it sorted out soon. What sort of shooting do you do? Clay pigeon, rifle ?
One of my nieces was an international clay pigeon shot. I don't know if she still competes.
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Target shooting .. small bore, .22 and air pistols only... :D we have a clay pigeon range very close to me , but I've never been interested in Clay pigeon shooting tbh...
 
Ack! @hollydolly! That's no fun at all. I used to get spasms in my back often. Hasn't happened to me in a long time...knock wood! Maybe the lifting and carrying things has strengthened it. I dunno. Just grateful that it hasn't happened for a couple of years.

Supervisor had to rush home and take his mother to ER. Don't know why and didn't ask. He's off tomorrow so I probably won't know anything before Monday.

At least today wasn't a repeat of yesterday's Sh!t Show, even with supervisor having to leave early.

Before I left the store, I bought a huge pot of mums. It has rust, purple and yellow buds that I hope don't open for another week or more.

And now I'm gonna eat leftover red beans and rice with cornbread. Then I'm gonna take a nap.
 
MickaC said:
I’m so happy for you, Packerjohn…..looks and sounds like you have a wonderful home now, with a lot of nice neighbours…ENJOY.
I think I mentioned this before…..I live about 2 1/2 hours southwest of you.
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I have always said if you don't like the place where you live, then move. No use sitting around getting old and just complaining and complaining until everyone who knows you starts to avoid you. I didn't like the old place where I came from so I moved. Now, as they say, "I'm a happy camper."
 
Packerjohn said:
I hung 7 paintings or photos on the wall. The last place I rented was so bad that my paintings all just stayed in a dark closet. Now, this place is more "my speed" so I am staying and up go the paintings. Living in the old place I only met 2 people in 10 months. Here I already know several; including the nice chatty couple across the hall from me. On November 18 we are having a "Fall Super." Bring your own drinks and the charge is $5 CND. Now, tell me, where can you go and have a great evening with nice folks for $5? Nice thing is if you have "too many freshments" you don't have to drive anywhere and have your car impounded by the police. However, you should stay sober enough to remember which floor you are on. Here we have 10 choices. I think it's gonna be a FUN night with a lot of single/widowed ladies there.
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What a great looking group of people!
Have fun.
 
Morning hasn't even broken, yet here I am all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. Sort of.

It's blasted cold this morning. 45F is C O L D!

@hollydolly Is your back better today so that you can go out and play?
 

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