OK, so I took a deep breath...and fired up the smoker.
Jalapeno poppers and a chuck roast
Gertrude helping
Found some big truck mud flaps at the farm store. I'll be cutting these up and using them as gap guards in the rear wheel wells.
Spent Saturday and half of Sunday cleaning the garage. Over the last couple of months it had gotten pretty bad and I didn't want a bunch of dirt / metal dust flying around while I have the engine taken apart. Also helped a buddy put new wheel bearings in the front of his pickup.
Installed some new T8 flourescents in the front of the shop. They make a HUGE difference and come on instantly.
OCD called...
So all in all, I didn't really get much done, but I made some good BBQ and have a really clean shop. It saves so much time when I know where all of my tools are.
I will have to tackle Ol' Blue's engine another day, but I'll be ready. I'll quit whining now. I'm going to man up and figure out what the problem is next time I get a chance to be out in the shop.