So much I left early, Tire torture, Financial relief, Party

I had a ton of things I wanted to get done last night so I left the office about an hour early to get a head start.  After giving the chickens their afternoon visit I hopped on the tractor to mow down the two front drainage ditches.  We actually have had light rain this week, light enough that these were mowable.  I also buzzed down the other past flooded areas, just in case we get another deluge soon.

Inside the house I did some more work on the KS 16X, trying to load a firmware update that I still have been unsuccessful in completing,  I also slimed the freshly installed inner tube to prevent a small puncture from forcing another wheel disassembly.

I disconnected and packed up my FlashForge Finder, the very first 3D printer I ever owned.  I am giving it to one of my co-workers to make room for the Prusa printer which has just been thrown in the middle of a desk so far.  I have given away three or four 3d printers at this point.  It always feels good to do so because it means other people get a chance to enjoy the hobby as I do.

I also compiled the video footage from the tire install fiasco which is pretty funny to watch.  I was able to unlock the speed restrictions on the 16X.  I took it out for a very quick spin down the road last night.  It feels great so far.  I am hoping to be able to get some ride time in this abbreviated weekend.

We got some fantastic news last night, the trailer has finally been sold.  Cindy is going to take the title to Camping World today and afterward I will be meeting her at the credit union so we can deposit the check.  The sale of the RV is bittersweet from Cindy’s perspective because she did really like the unit.  For me the bitterness comes from the big financial hit we are taking, selling the RV for a big loss.  However the bright side is at least I will be able to use the funds to completely pay off the Tacoma and apply the rest to the home equity line of credit.  Carrying two car payments since buying the Tesla has not been exactly fun.

Tonight we are hosting the fantasy draft party once again, just as I have the last decade or more.  Once I get home this afternoon it will be a fire drill of furniture moving, food prep, cleaning, and various other things that go into the process.  At least I don’t have to worry about waking up for work the next morning.

So like I said this weekend is abbreviated.  I leave around lunch on SUNDAY for another conference, again in Orlando.  This one is a little longer as I won’t be returning until Wednesday evening.  It’s a good opportunity to learn what is coming down the road and a chance to meet with various vendors regarding what their products and services can do for our office.  Once again I will be making the trip on pure electric power.