Our version of retirement: Living a childhood dream

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I finished the private order today
Told the guy, 'if yer not happy, I'll take 'em back' (I have many places I can sell these now)
The guy was happy
I really don't care to do private orders
It puts me under pressure to perform above my normal standard of acceptance

…...aaand, this time I put 'em into production mode
certain stages of completion
It became more of a work thing, and not so much in 'creating'

I'm not gonna do that again

I'll make 'em
Folks can either buy 'em.....or not

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Today was extraordinarily nice
Maybe edenic is the adjective
Temps low 70s
Gentle sun

We both had many chores
Sometimes they came together
Everything flowed

After all was done, we bathed, in tub and sun

There's something to be said for bathing outside

Had a light meal at the picnic table, then strolled the woods and meadow
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The lupine are in bloom

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...and other blue flowers with no name

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I wouldn't complain if tomorrow was the same


However, looks like I'll need to mow the lawn....

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Weren't me, my butt was in my chair feet up eying a nice full moon. ( real one)
Howled a couple of times, helping a neighbor out...lol he tries to get the wolves to answer him when they are up.
:D:D:ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO: Scares his partner to know end. She was outside one winter night years ago, myself and another neighbor went out
to howl at the moon. Surprised the h...l out of me when they answered. The real wolves I mean.:love::love::devilish:
 
Gary O' said:
So I'm getting into the chipnic table thing
Even doing a bit of a promo

Took some pics today for it

If you'd be so kind, need y'all's help in picking which pic to use

Which one gets to ya:

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The star of the show (rather cheap too, got him for peanuts)

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RadishRose said:
You're going to be a rich man with these Chip-Nics and birdhouses.
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I think I've proven riches prolly won't be realized in these endeavors.....but it's fun, and I haven't lost money.

RadishRose said:
The houses are beautiful, like from a Hobbit's fantasy woodland. I just love the stuff!
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Me too

The latest one on the shop bench is gonna be called Medusa
Really twisty roots intertwined in themselves
I'll take a pic of it when it's done


Unless...….it doesn't become what I envision
Then I'll take a pic of the fire
 
Knocked off doing stuff today
My lady wanted to see where the marsh burn was

Rather close to the base of our little mount Yamsay


Went there
Looked like the same ol' marsh
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So, we turned back around and journeyed nearer our place
Lotsa logging roads thru there

See, we get the sun rises
Viewing our little Mt Yamsay 20 mi east

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But sunsets, none
Too close to the base of the Cascade mountains to the west


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Still;

lotsa deer

an Elk

Nobody but us

A fun trip

We're gonna do more of those
 

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Medusa! One of my favorite myths. Scary but attractive. I have one here if it's any help, but she's a bit much.

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Well, the little lady 'Medusa' is done
Pardon all the pics, but I got a bit shutter nuts

This thing may just drive an unsuspecting new tenant over the edge
Then again.....they already do have bird brains

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Personally, I'm more fond of the 'plain jane' I took much less time on
But hadta give Medusa's twists a good go

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....aaaaaaand, after all the chores (from yesterday's neglect), I still had time
for a cuppa joe during what has become my favorite part of day

early even

Guess I like it 'cause it matches the season of this life
Darkness comes
But rays of brightness prevail here and there....for yet a time

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RadishRose said:
In way I like it, but do prefer the plainer version. But, in a big yard, with no others around, it would be outstanding!
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I'm right there with ya, RR

RadishRose said:
You're somethin' else Gary!
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Yes, I've heard that before
Could go either way
Has gone both ways

Well, the morn is almost over

I best get into 'something else'
(my lady's raised beds ain't gonna raise themselves)
 
I am so pleased I found this Forum. How, I do not know. Think I was being directed by some external force as I'm going through a bad time but to see the beauty of your home (I love wood - I have a piece 100+years old which I feed with a beeswax), to experience your poetry and see such beautiful photos, I feel blessed. Thank you. Having a ball on this Forum😍
 
Treacle said:
I am so pleased I found this Forum. How, I do not know. Think I was being directed by some external force as I'm going through a bad time but to see the beauty of your home (I love wood - I have a piece 100+years old which I feed with a beeswax), to experience your poetry and see such beautiful photos, I feel blessed. Thank you. Having a ball on this Forum😍
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Hey, Teacle.....that is so very kind of you to say.
Thank You

I'm very happy to be a part of these Senior Forums, and if someone enjoys a thread of mine, well, mission accomplished.

A bunch of fun folks here

Cheers
and Welcome
 

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