I did not hit the goal for the number of trips to pick up fill-sand.
After spreading the third half-yard today, we were looking pretty good and decided to drive some stakes, stretch some string and use the level to see where we were.
We decided that we needed another half-yard. We wet down the fill and then stomped on it. Then wet it again and shaved off the high spots to fill in where it was puddling.
Any guidance regarding the slope of the ground next to a house? We were shooting for 2" vertical in 12 feet of horizontal for slope and we have more than that.
I have a new mower
Well, new for me.
A gentleman was selling his 2014 Husqvarna, 22hp, 46" deck lawn tractor for a small sum.
It isn't perfect. One of the blades is bent and one of the spindles squeaks when turned by hand. All fixable issues. The motor runs great and the machine was very clean.
I think he just wanted a new mower.
I mowed most of our lawn with it today. I am getting soft in my old age.
Canning tomatoes
I have today's second canner-load of tomatoes in the kettle right now. The weather-guessers keep teasing us with promises of rain tomorrow so tonight was a good time to pick. I have another 30 minutes before I can pull this batch out and call it a night.
I don't want to jinx my luck, but I got a fair amount done today.
Your days are an inspiration for some! I wish I could get half the things done you seem to some days. Good on you!
ReplyDeleteYesterday was an exceptionally productive day for me.
DeleteWe are enjoying tomatoes from our kitchen garden, the varieties being Marmande and Gardeners' Delight.
ReplyDeleteFred in Texas, it's probably made by MTD. Look at the tag under the seat. They've got a lot of parts available online. And double check Amazon. Some parts are considerably less on the Zon. Some parts are only available on the Zon. Such as the carburetor I just ordered.
ReplyDeleteFor the slope away from a house, we have six inches over ten feet in our code.
ReplyDeleteExcellent. Fantastically useful information.
DeleteMrs ERJ will be happy to have had an expert weigh-in.
I have found that husquavna (compatible) parts are pretty cheap on Amazon. I tend to hit things and break the spindles on my Zero Turn (lots of obstacles in some parts of my yard) and ahve found that the spindles onAmazon are as good or beter that OEM at half or less price.
ReplyDeleteNote: Squeeks can often bi fixed with grease, often caused by a dry bearing. Even the "Non greaseable" spindles can be disassembled by taking the top nut and pulley off and then greased by taking the shaft out.
Make sure it isn't the takeup pulley that is squeaking.