Ouch, brakes are expensive.

My truck went in for brakes and a battery today.  Ouch.  The battery is replaced too.  It all came to 850 dollars, and they only rebuilt the front brakes.  The fronts are completely rebuilt though, new calipers, rotors, pads, hardware, etc.  Hopefully this will alleviate having to work on them every couple of months.

The battery is smaller than I like, only a 600CCA, but it was the only one of the right style that he had in stock that would fit my truck.


I don't think the Nissan will make spring without more work, there is an exhaust leak starting to develop, and the car is getting noisier.  The rate of incidents with the transmission is starting to increase too, so I think I will probably be buying a new car this fall instead of next spring. 

While there is no chance of me completing the checklist at this point, this was one of the items on the checklist.

1. Propane
2. Smooth the yard.
3. Install Drainage.
4. Finish driveway repairs.
5. Fix the weed whacker.
6. Fix the push mower.
7. Fix the generator.
8. Replace the battery in the truck.
9. Refurbish the utility trailer.
10. Extend/insulate the front wall to prevent pipes from freezing.
11. Fix the power pole.
12. Build a lean to for equipment.
13. Clean the crap out of the shed.
14. Install windows in the shed.
15. Install power and lights in the shed.
16. Put in actual pilings for the shed.
17. Extend the roof on the shed to prevent snow from pushing on the side.
18. Paint the house.
19. Paint the shed.
20. Paint the ceiling of the house.
21. Burn the pile.
22. Get rid of the scrap metal.
23. Bury the power cables.
24. Install outside outlets at the panel.
25. Setup entertainment center
26. Build a real closet so I can hang clothes.
27. Install curtains and shelves.
28. Install trim.
29. Install a table in the house.