While I was in Nashville Thursday Craig was repairing the driveway by moving gravel from the bottom of the hill and spreading it across the parts that were washed out. The driveway was ready for compacting. Friday, he had to make an unexpected trip to Nashville VA because one of his hearing aids broke. I received instruction on staring the compactor before he left. I even took a picture of the red button that needs top be turned UP to help remind me. I proceeded to soak the gravel with water which took about 30 minutes and took a bio break to “fill and empty.”, I went to start the compacter, I pulled on the string dozen times and then called Craig. Of course, he immediately asked if I had turned the switch to ON, which I had forgotten. This is amusing and horrifying at the same time – especially since I had taken a photo of a crucial step I had been concerned I was likely to forget.
The good news is that I correctly recognized that I was likely to forget about the starter switch and took a photo. Now I just have to train myself to check my photos before I call for help.
With the switch turned to ON, it started right up.
Tamara Unleashed 