So, I have come to the conclusion that when in your 20's, since priorities are sex and alcohol (and not necessarily in that order) maybe welding should be left to the more experienced. Finally repaired/redone/finished the parachute mounting crossmember. My level of expertise at that time was "Make sure the snow plow doesn't fall off the front of the boss's tow truck!".

I'm getting close, Chip. Take a good look at the pic. Your going to be seeing this view a lot this summer.