Hoping for another beautiful day. I’d take a bit less bright sun, and a bit less humidity than yesterday as they were a tiny bit too much. But then again, it’s Spring and it’s supposed to be sunny and moist. Since I’ve got a pickup that can’t wait, I really need it to not rain. National forecast says “clear sky” but we know we can get localized showers in Houston anywhere and any time.
Did some stuff yesterday. Got the scrap that was in the truck dropped off. It’s definitely worth doing, and I’ve got just as much waiting for breakdown. Other than shuttling the kid around and auction stuff, I didn’t get much done. Some domestic bliss. My chonies are folded and put away, as well as the rest of my laundry.
I did some grocery shopping since I needed to pickup a prescription anyway. Soda, juice, snacks, and various things mostly for the kids. Not a cheap day. Only one item was on sale. Kid cost me $500 in doctor visit (eyes- so no insurance) and we haven’t even bought contacts or glasses yet. Dang kids with their wanting to see, and eat.
Today I’ve got some pickups to do. It’ll be a big loop day. I won a nice wood lathe, a dirty, crusty welding machine, some other shop stuff, and several items of classic audio gear. I thought I might need a trailer but I should be able to fit it all on the truck. Gonna be a challenge and some lower back strain… but I’m used to moving heavy things slowly and with minimum effort.
Once the big stuff is loaded, I can make room for the little stuff, like three more propane tanks, and do a couple more pickups. Sometimes, when the opportunity is there, you have to take it.
Propane lasts forever, the 15# BBQ bottles are fairly convenient to move, and I can run lights, cooking, heat, and power generation from them. I’ve got a lot of bottles. I’ve also got the adapters and even some certified refillable 1# bottles for the stuff I standardized on using the small bottles for. And of course the BOL runs on propane, so there is continuity there. Pro tip- put the bottle in a milk crate to keep it from rolling around in the truck or tipping over.
Most of what I bought was for me or the BOL, but there are a few things that were for resale if they’re not running. The lathe for instance, might have a three phase motor. I’ll probably part out the tailstock, banjo, and mounting plate if that is the case, because just those three things sell for over $500 on ebay, and I bought the lathe for $50. Now I’d love another lathe, but I’ve already got a couple, and I don’t need a project. We’ll see. Money is good, but I do like stuff.
Keep working to improve your situation, and stacking what you’ll need.
nick