1/10/23- there is an inverse relationship

...Between the availability of parts and the ability of time for said parts

The welder finished our new pipe, 300 dollars was paid and we were back in the races. 

Except my helper had boy scouts camp this week and rodeo camp next week 

Hopefully soon 

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