I just have to ask one question: When installing an oil filter, and it says that once the gasket grabs, you are supposed to turn it one quarter turn, does this mean to a dealership that you need to torque it down until the 8' breaker bar you are using snaps at the strongest point?

And on a related note, the Subaru dealership in this locality is both the most ridiculously expensive car repair facility I have ever had service performed by, but months later I discover they also don't know what they are doing.

The other day we went to Lowe's, and picked up a lot of supplies to prepare for Spring.

One thing we picked up was a lawn roller. I attempted to build my own, but that was a horrible disaster. I decided that it made sense to just buy one.

Another thing we bought was a ladder. We looked at a forty foot ladder, but there was no way we could transport it, let alone where I would keep it.

And then I bought a mole trap. If I can't kill these vermin using these traps, the next thing is a backhoe, and a few tons of cement....

We bought some new blinds too. We went with a nice 2" plantation plank style. They are very good at shutting out the light, but they are also incredibly heavy. When you pull on the cord, you really need to pull on the cord.

Long day ahead of me. I should have probably stayed late last night, but we had house guests. I'm afraid that I am going to have to go to work this weekend, too.

I wish there was someone out there that I could throw this whole project over the fence to.