My guess would be overgreasing. I have noticed my 10550s work the same as my 10525s as far as releasing the differentials go. I cant see how it would be different since they are the same parts on both models. I have over greased a 10515 transmission before and it wont even engage if it has too much grease inside. Likewise I have had a belt too tight on the transmission to driveshaft on a 10323 (due to wrong position on the driveshaft) and it wouldnt allow the diffs to disengage. Im sure the differentials will likewise act up if too much grease is applied. Cable adjustment seems to affect the quality of the operation as well on the 10550. Have you inspected the cables to see if one hasnt slipped from the hold downs? Perhaps the cable was out of adjustment and slipped into more correct orientation?

Krista, You mentioned low pay by UPS...I'd always heard they pay quite well. One of my son's best friends now drives a big UPS truck...not the daily local around-town type. He left construction work and was thrilled to start at UPS...I believe it was a nightshift loading job at first...he's worked his way up over several years. UPS has a good reputation around here as a fair and good employer...might depend on the local manager or what else is available, though. Glad you survived "boot camp"...you're a tough lady to be balancing all you do. josh

Leslie, How wet is your pile? I got the impression from one of your first posts that you are watering it a lot. It may be too much. If you can pick it up (and yes, I use my bare hands in my pile all the time; I just don't think that the bacteria that are interested in eating dead vegetation are going to be very interested in me) and wring a good bit of water out, it may be too wet. If it is too wet and there's a good bit of 'greens' in there, it will begin to stink after a few days. If it does, spread it out to dry or turn it more often to help it dry. If it is not too wet, I am a bit surprised that you have not gotten things to heat up in #2 yet. It seems like you should have a good pile going (plenty of size and the correct ingredients if your greens are still fresh - meaning not already composted). When I hit things right in my pile it begins to heat up over night and within two or three days it is often over 140 F (again, that's when I have gotten enough greens in with the browns and it is not too wet or too dry). But you should get some heating if you have a good bit of greens and browns (even if the ratio is not perfect) and if the wetness is anything close to correct. Your bins should be of adequate size (mine are 4 feet across and 3 feet tall and made of wire mesh as well. The rough material at the bottom of #3 should help your pile to breath. I would continue to keep my eyes open for some greens, continue as you are and trust that it will all be compost in time. Steve

"Shake and Bake" refers to the nickname given to the state of California, which it is not only named for, but it is the state flower for :) California is often referred to as "Shake and Bake, USA WELL DUH!...lol, FANNA WHO IS Hysterical laughing at herself for FORGETTING THIS FACT about Callie! See I am afraid to TRY any Poppy for breadseed because what if someone sends one they THINK is safe and it isn't? JASMINE, I ACCIDENTLY TYPED THE WRONG NUMBER! All is WELL it WAS Margos I was working on and since I believe I meanted the gift she gave me it was clear it was just a slip of the finger or brainwave or something along those lines..... Lisa I stayed up last night til 5:00 am or would that be stayed up this morning til? Oh well, which ever that is what I did. It is just a matter of me bring ODC and can't stop until I feel HAPPY with the results....lol!!! WOW you all are sending in some REALLY REALLY good stuff!!! Wendy, thanks for my GIFT...I will be on a CHOCOLATE high tonight, haha! That was so sweet of you to think of me, thanks again. I am actaully taking a breather at this minute to eat supper then I will get back to the seeds. :) Fran I will go ahead and post #11 thread!