For at least three years, Mike has wanted a "mule". Not the four legged kind that bray at anything and everything. The mule he is talking about runs on unleaded fuel and drives like a golf cart. He explained how handy one would be at the Back Forty for hauling feed and especially how nice it would be during hunting season. Sam would just nod in agreement and tell him, "Son, if you've got the money to buy one then by all means do so."
I work across the street from a mechanic shop. About three weeks ago, I noticed an older model Kawasaki mule was parked over there. There wasn't a "For Sale" on it but my curiosity was piqued. Come to find out, it was for sale. After some negotiations and mechanical work, Mike became the proud new owner of a not-so-new mule.
The mule was hauled to the ranch last Thursday. Sam took it for another test drive to make sure the mechanics had done all that they said they would do. After 15 minutes, the damn mule quit running. I made a trip to town on Saturday and picked up a new fuel filter and spark plugs. Parts were replaced but the mule still did not want to cooperate. So it was hauled back to the mechanic on Monday. Seems that a couple of more things need to be done to it for it to work properly. It should be ready to roll this afternoon.
Remember when referrring to a mule meant it was actually a four-legged creature that was fueled with grass and water??? Could still be the cheaper route to go.....
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