Mercury in Retrograde

Glad I got my colonoscopy on June 6th.

Today our power went out. No big deal, we'll just crank up the generator.
Went out to the garage, put about a gallon of gas in it, opened the gas valve, set the choke and switched the kill switch to the on position. Usually takes just 1 or 2 pulls to get it purring along. Not this time.
pulled it a few more times, then a few times more and it fired up, sputtered, then died.
Set the choke again, 1 pull it started stong, died again then refused to start again.
We decided to head on out to a local resort that has an indoor aquatic center for a couple of hours. They have wifi, satellite tv, a swimming pool, hottubs, sauna and a workout room. I go there for physical therapy.
We stayed for a couple of hours and by the time we went home the power was back on.
Still gotta figure out what's wrong with the generator. Old gas maybe?
 
Ok, so we have mercury in retrograde. To further add to your paranoia, this week we also have an extremely rare Full Moon Friday the 13th. The next one of these doesn't happen again until August 2049.

ITS A BAD LUCK TRIFECTA! :eek:

I think I'll just stay in bed. :rolleyes:
 
Today our power went out. No big deal, we'll just crank up the generator.
Went out to the garage, put about a gallon of gas in it, opened the gas valve, set the choke and switched the kill switch to the on position. Usually takes just 1 or 2 pulls to get it purring along. Not this time.
pulled it a few more times, then a few times more and it fired up, sputtered, then died.
Set the choke again, 1 pull it started stong, died again then refused to start again.
We decided to head on out to a local resort that has an indoor aquatic center for a couple of hours. They have wifi, satellite tv, a swimming pool, hottubs, sauna and a workout room. I go there for physical therapy.
We stayed for a couple of hours and by the time we went home the power was back on.
Still gotta figure out what's wrong with the generator. Old gas maybe?
It's alive!
I went out to the garage today, looked a little closer at the fuel shut off valve and saw that the "off" position was opposite of what was on the diagram on the side of the generator. I opened the valve, which put it in the "off" position, set the choke, turned the kill switch on and it fired up in one pull.
My wife said, "That'll teach ya to not read the instructions."
They're calling for severe storms and possible tornadoes this evening, I'm hoping we won't need the generator but we're prepared in case we do.
 
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Here is a checklist of things not to do during Mercury retrograde.
The Eight Don’ts
1. Don’t Argue with Lovers, Friends or Co-Workers—Especially the Boss.
2. Don’t Start a New Project.
3. Don’t Make a Commitment or Sign an Agreement.
4. Don’t Purchase Computers or Install Software.
5. Don’t Make an Offer on a New Home or Sign the Documents to Buy One.
6. Don’t Buy a Car.
7. Don’t Accept or Start a Job.
8. Avoid Unnecessary Travel.
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Thankfully, I don't see "Don't buy any revolvers." on the list.
But, then, I do have this decision, do I sell the 337 Airlite and buy the Colt Trooper?
Hmmmmmmmmmm.
And I have been seeing weirdness escalating lately.
I thought it was because Full Moon Friday the 13 is...
OMG! Tomorrow already?!
I will have my shields up and proceed with caution.
Thanks for the heads up, Greyrider.
 
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Here is a checklist of things not to do during Mercury retrograde.
The Eight Don’ts
1. Don’t Argue with Lovers, Friends or Co-Workers—Especially the Boss.
2. Don’t Start a New Project.
3. Don’t Make a Commitment or Sign an Agreement.
4. Don’t Purchase Computers or Install Software.
5. Don’t Make an Offer on a New Home or Sign the Documents to Buy One.
6. Don’t Buy a Car.
7. Don’t Accept or Start a Job.
8. Avoid Unnecessary Travel.

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Pretty much all that's left is drinking and fishing. See y'all July 1st. Oops...saw # 8. Well I've still got drinking.
 
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