@Buco posted:I am waiting for the cyclone (Alfred) to completely pass, start cleaning up the mess (tree branches and leaves, lots of leaf debris) in the back yard, then I think the Boss will let me get back into the workshop to have yet another go at testing my patience and sanity.
Just tell her that the debris from the storm will still be there after you get done with the coupler repair. That's no problem, right? 
