Used another one of my 9 lives yesterday.

[Musclerodz]

Had a forced landing due to a rod bolt failure in my neighbors Cessna 182 yesterday. Luckily I was right over a grass strip but it had not been used as one in over 10 years so it was a gamble to the condition of it. No damage to the aircraft, owner, my son, nephew, or myself. I have been in my share of forced landings and it is getting old to say the least. We were about 5 miles from home and it broke on que right after I changed power settings from climb to cruise. Engine had 1000 since overhaul so not sure what the deal is yet till we get it home and apart. Really considering quitting, but very hard when I have grown up with it and flying has been a part of my family for 80 odd years.

Mike