Hot and humid, probably clear and sunny. Brain boiling hot in the sun. Yesterday wasn’t crazy hot but the humidity made it very unpleasant to be working outdoors. I spent most of the day in soaking wet clothes.
I did get some of the maintenance done on the mower. I didn’t have the right washer to use as a spacer with the new front wheels and tires, so I put the old one back on. It only leaks slowly and was fine for the day. I sharpened the blades, they were in rough shape but the grass was so long I didn’t want to abuse a new set. The cheap chinese blades don’t hold up for very long, but they are easy to sharpen. I broke them mower deck drive belt half way through, but I had a spare in the shed. I can get the deck on and off in minutes since I’ve had so much practice. I also replaced the blade engagement cable. Nothing wrong with the cable, but the plastic end that makes it all work was worn out. Poor design choice. Or not, if you think they want you to spend money replacing stuff.
We did get a spatter of rain while I was cutting, but not enough to stop.
There was a bit of putting stuff away, and some organizing, but mostly the day was spent working on the mower, or using it.
Today I’ll finish trimming the yard, and if it’s not raining, I’ll run the mower over everything again in mulching mode to get rid of the rows and rows of grass cuttings. Maybe I’ll do the park too.
I’ve got quite a bit stacked up here, but not all of it is well organized or put away. That will be an ongoing project.
Always be working. And stacking.
nick