Hi Kurt,
We also wish and pray for those in danger. Never quite sure where that will turn out to be. We’ve been out of the way before. Just never know. I spent the greater part of yesterday preparing for heavy rains here. Cleaning drainage ditches with tractor.
I recognize your tractor issues. Most projects begin with expending your slotted time and energy getting ready. Tending to issues that you thought were good to go.
I had a bandsaw throw a bearing the other evening. Helps to be handy with alternative methods until you can regain ground level again.
Hope you got it working. And hope your neighbor buys the idea that his starter fell off on the road, on his way home from work last.
Gary