The weather was not the greatest today, but the part was in to fix the tractor and dad came up to help me. He got here about 8:45 am and we went to go get the part. Got back about noon I was hungry so I whipped up some leftovers and we ate. The picture above is sort of what my tractor looks like with a few exceptions, such as age, use, and a loader on it.
Then came the dreaded part going to take the broken axle/spindle off the tractor and bring it up to the shop to fix. I sprayed the parts the other day with lubricant to loosen them which helped except two bolts dad broke off. They were old and rusty. That part wasn't too bad it was getting the broken piece off the spindle of the wheel so we could put the new on. It was a battle but we got it off and the new piece on, greased, and back out to the tractor to get it on. We put the battery back in and she popped right off and I was moving right along. Yea!! I love that old tractor. Dad wanted to go for a walk so I went with him. I have to admit I was kind of chilly, but I survived and the walk was good for me.
We got back about 4:30 I guess I finished up chores and scurried in the house to warm up and eat supper. Dad left and I thanked him for helping he said just ask when you need it. It was a good day for him. We spent many years not talking or being together so today was good.
Love and light
Liana
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