Well, the tire store was pretty much a comedy club but it all got done. Arrived 15 minutes before my appointment time ... they were already behind ... but glad I did what I did because people kept streaming in. This is only a 2 man shop. An old guy who is forgetful and a 'worker' who is easily confused and crabby.
Worked out, in advance, twice, the new tire is going on my spare's steel rim. The spare is coming off that same steel rim and being put onto my alloy rim.
Of course they didn't remember. And I had to help remove the spare and help put the new spare back into place (
they didn't even tip me for my efforts).
But its all done.
Went back home, picked up the Lovely Mrs_Bob and we drove up to our 'flip' house where I grouted a bathroom floor and about 2/3rds of a shower. Arthritis really was kicking my butt ... actually my hands, arms and shoulders. So only worked for about 3 hours but got a good bit done.
My contractor was also working there with one of his guys. They are legal Mexican workers, super nice guys, inexpensive, and honest. I told him I'd TRY TO buy a house for him to 'flip' (
we already looked at it and did an inspection, but at the time we looked at it I did not commit). The house is being auctioned so we may get it. May not. If we get it then I'll pay 100% of the costs, split the profits 65%-35% with him, he does everything. I don't want to pick out paint or tile or anything. He needs to raise some funds, he has treated me very well, this is a way to pay him a bonus above and beyond his normal labor. Auction ends the ends on Good Friday so we will see if we get it.
Cooking BBQ ribs and sipping on some Indiana made
SPRING MILL bourbon right now. Ribs are in the INSTANT POT pressure cooker. First 2 racks came out great. Final rack is in there now. They go in with dry rub and some apple cider vinegar. 29 minutes in the pressure cooker = FALL OFF THE BONE tenderness. We love them that way. Want them a little firmer, just cut the time back 4 to 7 minutes. After they come out they go under the broiler for just long enough to caramelize some BBQ sauce on top.
Movie night tonight. Not sure what. Don't care. Sore, tired and probably won't stay awake even if it is the GUNS OF NAVARONE