3.2 inches of rain due to Harvey in the last 24 hours. Emptied the gauge this morning about 7A. Even got about 15 mins of no rain and Luce and I took off for a mile walk about the hood. But, the last 1.5 blocks before getting home, rain greeted us again so got a little damp. Then, not long ago around 11:30A, the sun peaked though a hole in the clouds but that didn't last long. Looks like another break in the rain as the feeder stream moves East.
Did get the Craftman lawnmower drive all finished up with the cleaning of the assembly and ready to go back together when get the new parts in. It's around 14 yrs old and have rebuilt the drive system twice so far with this being the 2nd time for the spindle gears. Last time it was the gears on the wheels that wore out.
Now have Battery Tenders on both bikes and the Vette and all the batteries showing green on the charge. So that is good.
Brother in law over for a visit and coffee which is always neat.
Now, for a quick sandwich and maybe a nap. As time goes by.

Things your forget about putting up pictures when you stay away from your blog too long. The extension build for the truck cab mostly.

It is finished now. Do want to put a coat of sealer on top to cover the screw holes on the old sheets later.  I could not make it any longer due to building code restrictions which I'm over  with the whole lean to but just at the property line. Building inspectors say since it's in the middle of the block and not blocking views, no problem. 

    Over 4000 miles on the Corvette since buying it the 29th of March on my birthday. Loving it. Need to get a picture set of it and my truck side by side as they are nearly the same color and are the same '03 year. Did turn over 91K miles on the truck last month and the Vette is at 113K miles now. Hmmmmmm Suzuki Bandit is at 84K on the ometer but corrected over 90K and KLR Kawasaki at 49K miles. The KLR is the oldest with the least miles on it. 

     Last days have been watching Hurricane Walter do it's thing in the gulf and into Texas. And not wanting to go anywhere in a hurry since land fall just North of Corpus. So, been very rain filled time for us and predicted to get worst as the storm progresses inland. Have not checked the rain gauge yet this morning but it was at a 1/2 inch yesterday evening for yesterday. 

     Both lawnmowers out of commission a few days ago when cutting grass. The Self powered Craftsman eat up the gear drive for the front wheels. So took that all apart and order new gear and bearing.  The Dixon ZTR threw the belt when I took it out of engage so put that back together and tighten up the system yesterday. Plus ordered a new belt for it. 

    Yesterday was also watching the final Bassmasters fishing tourny and the last day is today for the finale 12. 

    Also watching the 450 motocross finale races and Tomack getting the Championship for the class. Glad for him. What was a wakeup call was the Dutchman from the World Motorcross coming here to race this one race for KTM and running away from everybody in the first race and coming from dead last in the second race to win it also with a little help from the 1st place rider making a big mistake the last 2 laps and going down. But Marvin did finish 2nd overall. 

    And this morning is MotoGP as was watching the warm ups in England. Races to start a little later this morning. And it is still a light rain outside so the morning walk is out. 

   Till the next.  

Wow! Time has flown by! Seems the older you get, the faster it goes. Here we are at the 18th day of August already.
So what has happened in the last month in my life.  The bad about skipping days and weeks is to remember what you did. But, being as I do a lot of posting on facebook on almost a daily basis I can always refer that direction.
Painting of the house is pretty much done except for the carport and it don't really need it. May do the outside of it to match the house when the weather is cooler and my head is into it.
Then some work done on Suzy the Bandit. Changed sparkplugs with Bike Bandit sending some plugs that 3 of them fit I have no idea. I called and reorder what I wanted and even gave the guy that was a bit argumentive, what I needed. Finally got the right ones. The others, I have to keep as I damage the package they came in. Oh well, had been dealing with BB for years and was very happy with them but that's come to a close as of this transaction. But, Suzy is up and running just fine. But, feeling it really needs the battery changed out as it's going dead over the course of about a week. But, keep it on a charger when not riding it so no biggy yet.
Fixed the broken tabs where the outter fairing screws into the under one. Or I think I have them repaired enough. Time will tell.
Only thing with it now is losing a bit of rear tire air pressure over the course of a week. But only about 5 to 8  lbs so no danger. Won't be that long before I have to change that tire anyway.
The KLR, doing fine and dandy. Just get on and ride.  Did have to change a little oring on the gas cap awhile back as it was leaking a little gas. Also the fuel inlet hose sprung a leak so changed that. All good with it now.
The Vette. Getting to where I use it more and more in the hot afternoons. Fun to drive and good fuel mileage. Needs a few things but not that important at present. Tend to the main one when the weather decides to cool off a bit. Then the other when I change out the radio next year.
Da truck,  2 times when I left the ac on when shutting down the truck, I came back the next morning and battery dead. Must have a shut off relay sticking. But, need to get n the habit of turning all off when I park it for the night.

Me! Doing good but hate the long lasting effects of my heart surgery . Chest still very sensitive, leg where the veins come from also. Really feel it when to too much of a workout involving the chest muscles. But, life goes on.

Still riding the bikes, though not as much as usual as the Vette takes their place with rain around or very hot.

Working on a friends lawnmower for her to help her out. The blade was too bent up to do anything with so had to order a new one from Sears. The worn pull rope I fixed yesterday. Have to take lots off to do anything to lawnmowers today.

So, till the next