Benjamin Wharton

Darcy's decided to become a punk, it seems.

Interesting, after correcting some anti-vax fuckwits on Facebook I no longer have access to it. Sounds like a potentially good feature if it could be used against ACTUAL SPREADERS OF MISINFORMATION. It could also be for the "fuck you" I gave to someone who equated autism with brain damage.

Interesting, I've been restricted for "spamming", despite doing no such thing. I could understand if I copy/pasted the same thing to several people but that's not the case. At least I have access to my account again, and more importantly, my business page.

The name's Bond, Darcy Bond.

Maybe of interest to no-one but just finished the structure for a new temporary shed to store stuff. Vastly superior to the previous one since I have some engineering knowledge now, this one could probably withstand a hurricane.

Been clearing out a huge area of grass/weeds at the front of the house today when I heard squeaking at my feet. Looked down and saw these precious 3 babies just out in the open. No sign of their mother despite searching, so we'll have to wait until night to see if she makes an appearance.

With my car being out of service for a few weeks it's been a long time since I've been to see the strays. I finally went back today, and saw Missy! It made me so happy to see this little stray angel again, and I think she was happy to see me (or the food I brought).

Started changing the timing belt on my car about 3 weeks ago, and disaster struck when I stripped the head of the screw that needs to be removed to insert the TDC timing tool, resulting in me having to drill and tap a new thread... and the insert subsequently dropped a piece of metal in the engine.

8. ... reinstalled about a billion parts that I had previously had to remove, like the starter, radiator, etc, filled it with coolant, AND IT STARTED. It's been a real nightmare but it's finally over, and I have my car back.

Started changing the timing belt on my car about 3 weeks ago, and disaster struck when I stripped the head of the screw that needs to be removed to insert the TDC timing tool, resulting in me having to drill and tap a new thread... and the insert subsequently dropped a piece of metal in the engine.

6. Ordered a class 10.9 M10x1.25 bolt and ground the length down to fit.

Started changing the timing belt on my car about 3 weeks ago, and disaster struck when I stripped the head of the screw that needs to be removed to insert the TDC timing tool, resulting in me having to drill and tap a new thread... and the insert subsequently dropped a piece of metal in the engine.

1. Remove engine mounts and timing belt cover. 2. Attempt removing TDC tool screw. Stripped head, fuck. 3. Spend many, many hours trying to remove screw through various means, including grinding the sides flat to turn it with tool that wouldn't fit. Eventually gave up and ordered a welder.

Started changing the timing belt on my car about 3 weeks ago, and disaster struck when I stripped the head of the screw that needs to be removed to insert the TDC timing tool, resulting in me having to drill and tap a new thread... and the insert subsequently dropped a piece of metal in the engine.

I had to remove the oil pan and replace the oil pan gasket, which was a huge job because standard tools can't remove some of the bolts without removing certain things like the driveshaft (no thanks), so I had to improvise my own tools.

Missy is pregnant.