A New Riding Mower

Monday morning dawned up at the farm and I was ready for a big day:

I started up the old tractor and drove it out in order and to wash it and, to be honest, to make sure it would run. I planned to trade it in for a new one later in the day:

I drove my car into the barn and used my battery operated air pump to fill the flat tire on my old riding mower. That done, I discovered that the mower wouldn't start. It did roll easily, though, so I pushed it out of the barn. It too was being traded in that very morning - for a brand new riding mower:

It was old and tired, with parts held on with wire, parts falling off, tires going flat - and, no small matter, it wouldn't start. But I'd gotten it cheap and used it for three years so I couldn't complain:

I'd planned to buy a riding mower at Home Depot, but my neighbor told me about a locally owned shop. I went there and discovered that they'd sell me a new Husqvarna for less that Home Depot, deliver it, pick up my old one and warranty it besides:

The workman unloaded it and gave me instructions in its use:

Then we pushed the old one across the yard and up the ramp into his trailer:

When everything was done and put away, it was time for me to head for Potsdam. My first stop was to be at Tractor Supply to replace this giant old stock tank. But I'll post about that tomorrow: