Another Use for a Leaf Loader?
Josh and I tried out his new Giant-Vac leaf loader and walk-behind blower. Josh’s buddy Luke was helping out. When we were done Josh used the big vacuum to clean out Luke’s hair.
Josh’s Leaf Loader – Productivity Booster
Josh bought a Giant Vac 13 HP leaf loader yesterday for his lawn care business. It has the ability to vacuum up leaves at the rate of 2,750 cubic feet per minute (cfm), and reduce the volume to 1/12 while blowing them into a trailer. That machine, in conjunction with a 7 HP Giant Vac [...]
Stuff I Saw Today
Had a couple of GCN rehearsals, and went to the UR – Rhode Island game at Robins Stadium. Here’s some of the stuff I saw.
Awesome American metal
Josh and I had to go to the NAPA store to get some things a week ago, and while we were there, we took a look at this awesome ’70 Monte Carlo SS454. Sweet machine. Wish I could have gotten better pictures, but it was parked between a truck and a trailer, which limited the [...]
Corolla Vacation – the kayaking incident
My nephew Chris brought down a couple of kayaks. He has a larger one, and another smaller one that he bought for his wife, Courtney. He and Josh were out this morning on the water, trying to ride the waves into the beach. Josh got tossed from Courtney’s boat, and the thing was launched by [...]
What happens when the alternator dies…
We got what will be a well-remembered lesson in what happens when the alternator in a vehicle dies. Debbie, Lindsey, and I (and Bob the dog) were heading up to my parents’ place in Nottoway County yesterday to cut their grass. My Dad has been getting chemo treatments for the past 9 weeks, and has [...]
Josh is 19 years old. Where did the time go?
Reflection on, and admiration of my son, Josh, on the occasion of his 19th birthday.
