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Kali

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8. we're doing a little plumbing project right now

Reply to LuckyCharms (Original post)

Wed Feb 11, 2026, 04:49 PM

Feb 11

but the alternator on the backhoe went out.

(just drilled a new well, hooking it into existing pipeline. backhoe for trenching and a little side job filling in a sinkhole by the barn)

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Whew! I love it when a plumbing job works out. [View all] LuckyCharms Feb 11 OP

So , did you check it dweller Feb 11 #1

Yes, I checked it before I even reattached the handle. LuckyCharms Feb 11 #3

Wow. I was insufferably pleased with myself EverHopeful Feb 11 #2

I had to use YouTube because I had no idea how to replace the cartridge. LuckyCharms Feb 11 #5

Good job! 2naSalit Feb 11 #4

We have a really old school, high-end Italian restaurant in town... LuckyCharms Feb 11 #6

AI is already replacing plumbers, gab13by13 Feb 11 #7

we're doing a little plumbing project right now Kali Feb 11 #8

I'll be right over with... LuckyCharms Feb 11 #9

one of the crew called the boss looking for a 10 mm socket a little while ago! Kali Feb 11 #11

The 10mm ones grow legs and walk away! LuckyCharms Feb 11 #12

I hate plumbing Mosby Feb 11 #10