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MacGyver and an almost Royal Flush!

9/6/2011

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In case you are wondering why a picture of a cell phone, well it had to be dried out due to a slight problem. Being what cell phones are used for, Maureen had hers with her whilst having a potty break. Said phone was not in holster but in a pocket. Well, said phone has a problem staying in her pocket while in a sitting position with pants around knees. Need I say more other than there was a shriek from the loo (toilet) and a few other words. None that can't be published as you know Maureen does not swear. Well I didn't know Maureen had such quick reactions. But they were not quick enough as the phone did land in the yellow coloured water. Now anyone knows that it is not the most pleasant thing to plunge one's hand into. Luckly it was before the flush or the phone would have been a lot harder to retrieve without major activities. Why is it that sheep poo, cow poo and all that other stuff down at the barn doesn't seem to bother us, but having to retrieve the cell phone from the toilet bowl was not pleasant for Maureen. So now the phone is drying out and we will see how well it works. So for those of you wondering why you can't reach Maureen on her cell, hopefully it will be on again in a day or so!!
Yesterday also struck panic in the milking parlor. I went to switch on the vacumn pump and there was just a low hum. Dooh!! now what? Panic for a moment or two but the swear jar remained empty. All I could think of was full udders and no pump. Oh dear. Back to the old fashioned way. Milking took twice as long and oh my hands did hurt. Arthritis is setting in to my fingers and squeezing teats is not the best exercise for them. I managed to get 3/4 of the usual quantity, so Hol-ley was able to get her ration for the evening also using with some of the left overs from the morning. After the chores it was a late night in the workshop for me, though. MacGyver and dad, thanks for the training. Out came the hay elevator motor, specifications matched old pump motor and off it was to rigging up the pump for the morning run. Success!!  Hands are comfortable again and usual volume of milk should be available for Hol-ley and us. Phew... Good thing for the ranchers hoard of bits and pieces in the workshop! Tony, now you know why a try to save everything usable (or sometimes close to usable!). I don't ever want to throw anything away just for this reason.
Otherwise yesterday was a quite day. It was off in the afternoon for a bit of a shop for house remodel supplies and an afternoon at the neighbors for a Labor Day hamburger and chat.
We have included some animal photos for those of you needing a fix on critters. It was lovely to talk to L&D yesterday as well. Good luck in the job search Lesley.
Well enough from this end. Time to close this activity and get on with the morning feeds and cleaning animal poo. Stay safe and later ya' all.
Greg for M this morning.
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Mom S
9/6/2011 03:12:12 am

I guess you learned to save all the bits and pieces from dad. I also do that with my sewing, aub now I am beggining to clear some of that out. Mom.

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mum j says
9/6/2011 05:57:26 am

sorry yesterday was a bad day hope all is ok today. i enjoyed our short visit.i love you both. mum j.

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