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That's a lazy way to mix your paint

Here's a cheeky pic of the chassis in the sun this weekend.

I've been informed that the skimmer has been successfully loaded and is on it way to me, unfortunately it was loaded with a telehandler so not sure if it rolls (guessing brake bands are siezed from standing) will get some pictures tomorrow afternoon when it arrives.

It's been a while since I posted an update although there is nothing really exciting to say. It is now just over a year since disposal of John's collection started. Most items have gone to collectors, MoM members ( you know who you are, thanks ) plus eBay sales, and other things by word of mouth. A lot of small items, Austin 7 & 10 parts, which John inherited years ago have also gone. Things which we didn't think were worth the bother listing on eBay sold for a lot more than expected. One mans junk ............ worth the effort in the end although a lot of time spent in the process. Still various mowers to sort including a J.P Super Simplex which was classed as the Rolls Royce of mowers in it's day. A Villiers 20 engine, 3 Westwood tractors which are only fit for spares and a lathe of unknown make, unless someone knows otherwise. About 5" center height by 20". Surface rust, which I have cleaned up in places. Would have this myself but probably wouldn't use it much and no room anyway. Most of John's cars have also gone. Ranging from parts doners to runners to a few in VERY good condition, the best one of the lot is this Marina automatic which the Showman got running late last year after about 10 years of storage. It was a bit erratic, traced to a leaking fuel pipe which was changed a few days ago. Thanks Chris. Now running nicely Chris couldn't wait to drive it out of the shed for a photo session even though it wasn't painted in his favourite red. Even though he can't drive now John THINKS he would like to hang on to this one for now, at least until his land is sold. I expect he will decide otherwise soon. Still enough to keep me occupied for a while yet, and also a day out each week for the Showman which stops him from getting into trouble at home.

Bolens husky. pictures from it in my pics.. or somewhere mom

Todays effort. The chassis may get another coat in the morning. The roller itself just got a quick spray over. It's not going to be a show piece after all. Tomorrow it will be re-assembled.

Good luck to your son, I am going to study Architecture.

Go for it Harry...... Chris mentioned you might have a crack at it.

As I was painting the land roller, I decided to earn some brownie points and do a Round Tuit job. SWMBO is quite chuffed.