Lost one more pound now down to 174.

In getting equipment ready for harvest I am noticing having less bulk can also be a negative when handling tractor duals and trying to move and hitch heavy things up. So many times getting that last 1/2 -3/4 inch for  pin alignment was easy to accomplish by just moving what needed moved now it's not quite so easy anymore. So while I am happy with carrying less weight around all the time I need to be more careful that heavy things don't get away from me and put me in a dangerous situation. May need to resort to making a few more tools and items to help stay safe with handling heavier items.

Had a wake up call this week on the potential dangers of batteries and their explosive power when the skidloader battery exploded when I turned the key. Other than ringing ears for quite a while at least I did not get splashed with acid but that event will forever change how I work around batteries in the future.

Glad to hear your surgery went well and your back on the mend. In no time you will be back to typing away at full speed.