Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF

~ John W. Howell

Funny Friday

 

Another week has flown into history. I am happy to see Friday’s shining face. A lot of work got done this week, and I’m looking forward to the weekend. Last weekend saw the demise of my old lawnmower. I have had it since 2001, and it has serviced me adequately all these years. Last week it stalled, and when I pulled the starter rope, the engine came off the platform. I guess the metal just couldn’t stand the strain of coastal living. So I bid a fond farewell to an old workhorse. I did buy a new one and can bet it won’t last sixteen years. Today’s JohnKu is about wearing out. I hope you like it. (It may not be just machines)

Break Down by John W. Howell © 2016

One day working fine,

Next day a major breakdown . . .

No way to predict.

41 thoughts on “Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF”

  2. Impressive lawnmower age. They really don’t make machines to last any more, which is rather frustrating. Seems 2001/2002 were the final years of solid tech being made. Even my iPod from that era lasted 10-12 years before it croaked while my wife went through 3 of them in that same time span.

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    1. I agree. I think one of the problems is younger folks get tired of their things and are secretly happy when they need to get a new one. This is the first year I have had a new phone. (I always got the hand me downs) Thanks, Charles. Will catch up with Raven. Was out last night. 🙂

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  6. I like the JohnKu 🙂 Sorry to hear about the old lawn mower, but I guess on the plus side far better the mower than something like a car. My husband’s family had a place along the east coast for fifteen years. Love the salt life, but that air is rough!

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  7. I love your Friday JohnKu offerings! Built-in obsolescence, hmmm. Perhaps as writers, we’re missing the boat. Our paperbacks should disintegrate, and E-books fizzle on screen after a few years – forcing readers to buy them again!

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  10. Sadly, many things aren’t built to last the way they once were (how about light bulbs??) Well, at least your old workhorse gave you many a good year. Probably time for it to retire! Nice JohnKu — enjoy your weekend rest!

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  11. Good post, John. I know the feeling. I recently bought a new fridge. The old one was leaking water all over the floor. The new one is great but I don’t know if it’ll last as long Great Friday picture.. 😀 — Suzanne

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  12. I’m surprised when most of the things I buy last 15 months, let alone 15 years, John. I bought some fancy (read: expensive) work shoes a few months ago and just took one of them in to get the sole fixed. Happy Friday to ya!

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  13. Coastal living can certainly take its toll on machines. The built obsolesce for household machinery seems to be decreasing with time when it should be increasing. Have a good weekend.

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