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Welcome to Varied Expressions of Worship

This blog will be written from an orthodox Christian point of view. There may be some topic that is out of bounds, but at present I don't know what it will be. Politics is a part of life. Theology and philosophy are disciplines that we all participate in even if we don't think so. The Bible has a lot to say about economics. How about self defense? Is war ethical? Think of all the things that someone tells you we should not touch and let's give it a try. Everything that is a part of life should be an expression of worship.

Keep it courteous and be kind to those less blessed than you, but by all means don't worry about agreeing. We learn more when we get backed into a corner.

Thursday, October 11, 2018

Opus 2018-246: Firsts: I Still Can’t Believe It

Part of moving to Texas is needing to begin to do my own yard maintenance.  That means I am now trying to mow the non-tree and rock free parts of our property.  I am guessing that means almost an acre.  I am getting into the swing of pushing a mower around.  I do about an hour at a time and eventually get it done.

What I was not prepared for was dealing with the machinery.  My wife brought home a used string trimmer with a two stroke-engine.  I have always avoided two-strokes.  I don’t understand them and they don’t want me to understand them.  The device slowly went down hill.  At first it was impossible to start once it was warm so I only could use it until the string wore down.  Then I needed to wait until the next day.  Eventually it started refusing to run. 

I had a choice to make.  I could keep taking it back to the guy who sold it to us and have him work his magic or I could try to fix it myself.  Since I am cheap and my manhood was on the line I decided to give it a go.  What was the worst that could happen?  I would fail and take it to him anyway.  I had nothing to lose.

So I did a search on You Tube and watched a few videos.  I ordered a kit that included everything I would need including a new carburetor.  The day came when all the parts were in my possession and I had no more excuses.  I started taking out screws and pulling things apart.  Eventually I did all I knew to do and the moment of truth came............It started.  I was in shock.

I did some trimming and then turned it off and renewed the string.  It started again.  I am impressed. 

So now I have actually fixed something.  I need a nap.

homo unius libri

2 comments:

  1. I sold my weed-whacker and went back to the scythe for similar reasons. Plus, there are always weed whips and clippers.

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    1. I am looking into a grass whip. I remember they worked well. I wonder if the machine I bought was your old one.

      Grace and peace

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