I stepped on the scale this morning and I'm still holding at 248 which is good considering I snacked a lot yesterday in between meals. Will do better today, may even take a walk if it's not raining. Tried pulling the pump this morning but I need a wrench with 3 1/2 inch jaws to get the pump intake loose. Visited Sears to look at tools. Bought an oil filter wrench which has large jaws. did not buy the socket set but I was tempted. Also stopped at K-Mart and looked at their tools and bikes but let empty handed. Surprisingly Ace hardware was gone. It's a hole next to K-Mart. Took the spa pump out - the filter wrench worked perfectly. This will be useful for oil changes. Tried repairing the starter mechanism in the motor but so far no love. I found a writers contest on Literotica with a nude theme. I started writing my entry which has a new couple moving to a housing development and the homeowners decides to have a nude welcome party. Worked outside a little on the grow boxes. I will need to put in the bigger stakes. Dinner was cucumber salad with bean burger and the dwindling Vidalia. After dinner I worked on my contest entry. Entries can begin June 20.