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World Donkey Day is celebrated on May 8 every year. It is a day dedicated to recognizing the donkey and bringing attention to their many amazing characteristics. For many years, the donkey has been of great service to humans. All around the world, this animal has served as a beast of burden and mount. It has survived and thrived even in areas with harsh climates and tough terrains. Donkeys are known for their endurance and persistence. This makes them respected and loveable animals. Their ability to succeed is partly due to their stubborn nature. World Donkey Day was created by Ark Raziq, a scientist whose focus is on desert animals. He realized that the hardworking donkey wasn’t being recognized for its efforts in building our society. Their input has improved the quality of life for people all around the world. He started by creating a Facebook group talking about the animal. In 2018, World Donkey Day was officially set up and it’s been celebrated every year since. Its purpose is to spread information about donkeys and how they impact human lives. The modern donkey has two ancestors, both subspecies of the African wild ass, namely, the Somali wild ass and the Nubian wild ass. Current evidence suggests that donkeys have been working for humans for centuries. Donkeys are bred all around the world for their various uses. Donkeys helped build a society by providing energy before there was electricity or steam power. They can travel long distances, they are sturdy, somewhat self-sufficient, and they can bear some really harsh conditions. These animals are respected and celebrated for their strength and diligence. They do not shy away from work. They are capable of pulling cargo for miles, which is where the idea of donkey pull carts comes from. They can work much longer and harder than most other animals. Their running speed can get up to 31 miles per hour. Their life span is between 50 to 54 years.

I hear these guys are nasty when they get cornered.

I don't remember if I've posted a picture of my ugly orange C10 here before. If not, here it is. If I have, enjoy another picture:

We’re glad to know you’re still around to talk about it, and have enough gumption to suffer the humility! It’s not fun to admit to a screw up, but I do it often enough I’m used to it

Could have possibly been a fisher. They are a very aggressive animal that would fit through that hole.

Raccons have thumbs, maybe they know how to use side cutter pliers??

Denali turned 8 today... enjoying his Birthday present with his favorite ...

I just picked up a snowblower off CL free. 29" Crapsman with a 9hp Techy. Was on CL for 2 weeks. I was sure, for free, it didn't run. The guy drove it out of the back yard. Runs perfect, new AG tires too. Moving and had to get rid of it. Threw in an extra starter motor to boot! Jack pot.

If'n they are that stubborn, ya may have to celebrate it on the 8th and into the 9th....

When asked what brand of plug I prefer I answer ABC (Anything But Champion)

Got us some nice new fresh loam for the garden.

Stairwell is enclosed now. Used every single 2x10 I got including the ones I pulled up from the floor that I saved. So it was just the right amount, I still have quite a bit of 2x8's I can use for the chicken coop.

I was a pre-teen when, in response to our neighbors having pony, my Dad brought home a burro--a Jenny, to be specific. It fell to me as the oldest to coax her to take a blanket, then a bridle, then a saddle, then a rider. Ginger snap cookies were her reward! She kicked me off a few times but I was young and sturdy then. My brothers and I rode her for hours at a time all over creation for many years and I can vouch for the strength and durability. She would walk or canter but not trot or gallop. Also, she would simply refuse to go anywhere with unsure footing which limited the risks we ignorant kids could dream up (our friend with the pony was less fortunate).

Juvenile Tasmanian Devil ???

14Ga. is fine for everything on a Horse cept the bat cables

And some folks call BG and Seafoam " Snake Oil." The stuff WORKS!

Nope, no idea how many made it to the cylinder, but after I got the majority out, I fired it up, the rest were cremated I suspect.

As @WHX?? says. Shoot !!! We'll check for horns later. For free I'd grab it. or not, it's gotta be worth some thing.

During my career designing business systems, I observed that pretty much no project EVER had a “Phase 2”. Hence, I pushed back strongly whenever someone suggested a feature or capability could be added in Phase 2--my response was “Be real--if it isn’t in phase one it isn’t going to happen". As Yoda said, "Do or do not. There is no try”. I don’t personally care about the specific colors, but it you want to save yourself a LOT of future troubleshooting grief, bite the bullet and keep all the grounds in one color and all the “hots” in other colors. Alternatively, buy a set of durable wire number labels. Then make a list of what you did so you’ll be able to find when you need it.

We had a large tree fall on the side yard, got out my old Sthil chainsaw and chopped it up. When I pulled out the log splitter, it wouldn’t start so I took off the air cleaner and the carb was loaded with ants!

CRC makes a product called electric motor cleaner specifically for applications like this.

Liscenced in Mi for insurance reasons, residing currently in Mo.

Great... Mrs. Sylvan now thinks there is a World Day honoring me... except she uses the two word version - Jack A$$...

SOLD Dual Wheel Kit. $100

I know that this will go unseen, but I did manage to mark this “Rylee’s 875” and date it “2025” before welding it up.

Not a mechanic but same here... no issues...

If worse comes to worse you can purchase an early Cub Cadet steering wheel. You will have to drill the center out to 3/4" and drill a hole cross ways for the roll pin. Other than these alterations to the center hub they are an exact match. https://www.amazon.com/Reliable-Aftermarket-Parts-Name-Says/dp/B07BBWR8BS?gQT=1

21 years in small engine repair ive never used a torque wrench on a spark plug. Tapered seat...finger tight then 1/16-1/8 turn. Gasket type...finger tight then 1/2 turn. Almost every stripped plug hole i have to repair is from someone using a torqe wrench and it pulls the threads going in, and galls coming out.

Gave the 310-8 a workout. Nuther tree blew down in the field. The new Carlisle Turfs nuver spun a wheel. Cut, split, and stacked. Now for some cervical maintenance.

E-tank will be your best friend for that one!

@stevasaurus has a post on the three piece that is outstanding. He may have a cluster gear or two kicking around too.

Believe it or not some of the gears are salvageable but the entire cluster gear is missing more teeth than an old school goalie! I will need some help with finding some gears, seals and bearings.

I wouldn't go any smaller than 16

Thanks but I think I will pass but thank you for the offer

Sounds like you did the required reading Neubs... I wouldn't have replaced the brushes either after see the crack. Probably not a big deal but no sense in sticking brushes into it if that piece lets loose. Good idea to pop the flywheel and clean & check things out behind there.

I'm guessing chipmunk. Their holes are bout that size...

Sometimes the specification takes out the threads too🤣

Sunset off the dock in Newburyport. Sunset over Salisbury, Ma.

Morton, Illinois. That the home of Morton Buildings? Heat shrink is a good idea. It gives the wire more support and adds some water resistance to the joint. @ebinmaine buys 7 conductor trailer wiring harness cable for his tractor wiring harnesses. He breaks it down Iinto separate wires to build the harness. Turns out to be less expensive than buying the different colors and sizes of wire separately. I used this method to rewire my 1948 8N last fall. Worked well.

You noticed, too! Whew, I thought I was losing it.

ME would be better.

You can try some heat and bending it back but getting it flat/straight is another story if the outer circle of the wheel is bent. I would certainly give it try and then fill/shape the scratches broken plastic with epoxy like JB weld and paint. If it doesn't meet satisfaction after bending it back, buy one.

I've seen that all the way back into the 90's. Lucky for me it was an AC plug on a GM 4 banger so it was a straight shot to get it out.

Glad you're ok! Those are nice!!! Rule 1 - roll, push, winch or let them go up ramps in low by themselves...

Miles is usually a pretty funny guy. Now he’s a financial genius! I tried the new truck thing, twice. No fun at the end of the loading up 4 Wheel Horses day…