Yeah.. I *liked* Rosie, but couldn't see keeping her and the Mighty Scura. The guy said he loved Rosie and would never sell her. That lasted almost two years. Oh well.. I knew he was a flipper.
Just because the ground was tight, it doesn't mean that it is not corroded. I'd take it loose, take my stainless toothbrush to the mating surfaces, spread a little Vaseline on both, tighten and forget.
I have an "advantage" over normal photographers because I don't have any depth perception. The world is 2D to me, so taking pictures is easy. I have some blue ribbons from photo contests using a pocket camera and/or phone. True story.