New washer and dryer came in today. I need to figure out where I am going to put them. I can't even find where the quarters go. Funny how just a year ago I was selling a new set of front loader washer and dryer.

So now I have a new fangled way to clean my clothes. I think ,for me, getting back to doing for myself all that I can should prove to be a lot of fun.  I have spent the biggest part of my life learning how to be self sufficient. 

I also had my canning kettle show up today. Yes, I do know how to use it. When I get Mary Lee down south I have to build some storage drawers I designed to keep jars in on boat. When done, I can just put up food, including meat. I don't think the food you buy in cans is worth the money they charge for it anyway.

It is just after 5pm and finally down to 98 in the boat. It is going to be another late night on engine. Feeling less exhausted from lack of sleep on night I pulled engine. I know when I am to tired to mess with something. I will have it pulled apart tonight and know the extent of damage. I am pretty sure I spun a rod bearing. Sounds like it. Engine still runs. Turns over easy. Has a little knock that does not belong.

I think I have missed doing engine work. The more I work on this one and the more I think my way through the little problems. The more I realize that I have to have puzzles in my life. Figuring out" HOW", is important to me. It might also be why I tend to procrastinate some of the small things and push into the big ones. The small things take no effort so are not worth doing until the last minute. Aaah, now the big troubles that you can really sink your teeth into. Thats the ticket :-) 

You are right Linda and Steve. Looking back at where I have fought my way from leaves a sense of accomplishment. Not big enough yet, but enough to make it all worth it. I just have this little hard push here.

  I know a lot of people don't understand it, but then they didn't lay in bed for years thinking all the fun stuff was over. It is not all bad. The important people in my life who keep offering encouragement sure deserve a lot of credit. I would do this even if I had no encouragement. But it is nice to know people care.

Maybe someday I will share more of what I went through while layed up. A lot was just a blur of pain and pain meds. But it was hard. Oh yes, it was hard, and it is still to soon to want to talk about details. Maybe I am still in denial ;-).

Well, I gotta get to work.Seems like I am the only one who does any work on this boat :-)  Yes, I am still enjoying myself.