Engines, Machines, and Still No Baby!!!

[equusmaximus]

     Yesterday was quite a day, which is why I'm writing about it the next morning instead...

The day started off with replacing an electrical outlet in the baby's room.  I've been meaning to get that done for about a year now, but there has always been something else that needed doing first.  The job took less than 15 minutes, and that's one

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[cuprohastes]

Evidently the kid's messing with you! :)

[kevinbunny]

Agreed. You've got a neonatal sadist on your hands. Babies have a knack for 'no, this is *not* a convenient time, thank you'.

[xander_opal]

Wish I was there in person to help with the swather. Have you inspected the belts, chains, and/or clutches leading to the head? Loose or worn belts can cause the head to bog down even with a light load.

As far as doing it by hand, I grafted a sickle blade (as in, curved thing normally with a short handle) onto a maul handle. Doesn't run out of gas until I do, the only string is tightly wrapped around the end to ensure the wood doesn't split, and I can chop down brush with the thing.

Good luck as the Very Important Day nears!