Pig in a Poke ?:

James was able to get rid of his Bronco the other day. He sold it to one of his co-workers who wanted to use it on his farm down in the Vibank area. This guy had the front bumper from another Bronco with a winch and a blade on it. He'll be able to mount this on James old truck and use it around his farm. Good thing as I don't think the old Bronco would be much for driving on the highway any longer. I'd be afraid the fenders would fall off :-) From what I gather this guy (Mike) will be picking it up in a week or so when he has run through Hanley towards Regina. He'll just drive it onto his trailer and truck it down south that way.

To replace his Bronco, he bought a 82 Chev Vandura van. This vehicle has a diesel engine, however, it is a 1982 model so it is old. I question the wisdom in his purchase, but it is his money and his wish, so I hope it all works out for him. The old adage of 'pig in a poke' does come to mind though!

It appears the new van is not working quite right. I think the first indication of this was when James went to pick up the truck a couple houses down from us. The darn thing wouldn't start. Mind you it has been sitting for about the last year and a half or so, so maybe the battery is on it's last legs. The fellow he bought the van from put it on a charger for awhile and eventually it ended up in front of our house. James took it out for a spin and it worked fine. James was then out last night and this morning he couldn't get it started. Finally he came home and got his old Bronco and took it over to boost the Chev.

Meanwhile, James boss called looking for him. We missed the phone, however, could see it was from Roger. When James got here, he gave him a call to let him know what is happening with his new wheels.