Grace to a new born infant is like colostrum to a new born calf.
Sunday, March 19, 2023
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Power Steering
My power steering pump had been leaking and making noise for a while. We'll Sunday evening, she gave up the ghost. So I called Ernie to borrow a truck and Dave to borrow his shop, picked up a pump at the dealer, and went to work.
One thing I love about White Horse is she's simple. Small block Chevy just like my truck in high school, basically. One thing we have on this girl, though, is a hydraulic pump for the flatbed, which sits right over the power steering pump.
No YouTube video here. We just went for it. Once the hydraulic pump was out of the way and the alternator was set aside, we could start to see the pump more clearly.
In the end, it was easier just to remove the whole bracket with the pump still attached.
The new pump didn't come with a pulley, so I ran down to a shop up the road and they switched them for me.
Bam! Back in business.
When you're pushing 300k miles, breakdowns are bound to happen. I plan on this being the last pickup I buy so I replace what I can with GM parts. Special thanks to Ernie and Dave for their generosity. A desperado like me is quite dependent on the assistance of others. May God greatly reward you. On to the next one!
Monday, March 13, 2023
Sunday, March 12, 2023
Friday, March 10, 2023
Boys are Back
Kurt and I had been planing our annual cabin trip for quite awhile. Thankfully the Lord kept winter around just long enough for us to get in some good riding.
Looking cool is the #1 rule.
Sure is nice having a camp cook around.
Air time.
Some of the best snow we've had the chance to ride in.
That'll shut you down.
So will running out of gas.
Thank you Lord.
I love it. Snowmobiling gets you into some backcountry that could never be experienced in the winter. This'll probably be the last ride of the year as spring is creeping up on us. But I'm thankful for the fun we've had. True recreation is just that, it re-creates us. Once revitalized in God's providential love, we are able to once again serve Him with all our heart, mind, soul, and strength. On to the next one!
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Monday, March 6, 2023
Sunday, March 5, 2023
Friday, March 3, 2023
Dave, Dad, and I
Dave mentioned to me last week that he'd like to go snowmobiling sometime. I said, done! So we borrowed Kevin Geis's sled, fueled up Whitehorese, jumped our ponies in the back of Paddy Wagon, and met Dad up at the cabin.
We arrived just as the sun was setting.
By the time we got to the cabin it was dark.
But Dad had her all warmed up.
... with meat in the skillet.
If nothing else it was worth the trip just to have Dad's Greasies.
Bon appetit.
After a good night's sleep and celebrating Mass, Dad was at it at again.
Had to keep it meatless this time.
Then we headed out for Battle Park. The safety shelter on the upper left of the map was our destination. We started out around Deer Haven.
The true mark of a cowboy is not if he gets bucked off or not, it's whether he gets back on again.
Dave handled the Ski-doo pretty well.
It was kind of whiteout conditions so the terrain was tough to judge. Hence me nose diving into this creek bank.
Dave waded into the snowy waters as well.
Arrived.
On to the next one.
A fun time was had by all. Snowmobiling has to be the worst sport in the world. Nothing but work. But what else is there to do in the winter? I wouldn't have it any other way. The mountains call us, and we must go!
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