Well, this kind of sucks

 Hello everyone,

The last couple of weeks I had some medical tests ran and they’ve shown I have some blockage around my heart. Apparently quite a bit. I’m going to the doctor tomorrow to discuss the options and see where I go from there.

I’ve been told I have no damage in the heart muscle so I have a good chance of recovery whether it’s stents or bypass surgery. 

My wife and I are not real “medical “ field followers so we’re into uncharted territory. We’ve been natural practitioners for most of the 40 years we’ve been married. I guess we’ll see where this part of our journey leads us.

As far as my projects go, they’ve ground to a halt as I’m not supposed to do anything for the time being including going to concerts. That really sucks!

I’ll keep you as informed as I am as this thing progresses.

Talk to you soon,

TVI 

Getting started

 Hello everyone,

Finally pretty done with the pool project, so I started on the old Gator project. Got the old engine out and the new one just setting in the frame.

I also have the pump and cylinder set in the approximate locations.

Progress will be slow, but hopefully steady.

Well, I think that’s all for now.

Talk to you soon,

TVI

Getting there

 Hello everyone,

Got all the railing up on the deck by the pool, and got the solar lighting up as well. Did a clean up around the pool, got rid of most of the construction debris. Still trying to figure out the sidewalk and I still have a small amount of electrical work to finish. 

I have a doctor’s appointment today so I’ll have a little time this afternoon to do the electrical work. 

The music events this past weekend were both very good, but the wife and I discovered we’re getting a might old for back to back events! Had a little trouble making it through Saturday night!

I’ve been pondering the gator engine swap situation for awhile and I think I have a basic plan of attack when I get it ready. It won’t be straightforward but I don’t think it’ll be to frustrating either. 

I’m going out with my brother and “Shop Teacher Bob” for breakfast this week and I need to ask Bob about some sheet metal prices. Also this week we’re going to go see Foreigner down in Indy, plus spend a day at some friends house. Should be fun!

Well, I think that’s all for now.

Talk to you soon,

TVI

Almost finished

 Hello everyone,

The pool project has gone relatively smoothly. It’s been 11 days and it’s almost finished. Just railings, landscaping, put in a walkway, etc., etc. So, still another week or so! Here’s some pics:

I managed to make some new holdowns for the Moon Shade for the van:

The legs will go in the pipes and the tie down cords will go on the hooks, should work well.

I also picked up the new engine for the gator, hopefully get started on that when the pool is finished.

Got some shows coming up this weekend, Heartsfield on Friday and a band we haven’t seen before, Marakesh Express, that’s a CSN and Y cover band. Should be fun.

Well, I think that’s all for now, talk to you soon,

TVI