Our version of retirement: Living a childhood dream

[RadishRose]

Went to mow the back lawn this morn

Couldn't quite bring myself to do it just yet

Too many tiny purple flowers carpeting the yard

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Maybe tomorrow........maybe not ever

This might be one of several wild, creeping thyme.

 

[Gary O']

This might be one of several wild, creeping thyme.

Whatever it is, I hope it takes over and chokes out the dandelions

 

[Sliverfox]

It seems you get rid of one yard weed ,,, another takes over.

I get even by weed wracking them down to the dirt.

Yeah,, all sort of bits & pieces of weeds cling to my jeans, boots,, face, when I'm done.

 

[RadishRose]

Here's a project for you Gary.....

 

[Gary O']

Here's a project for you Gary.....

Y'know @RadishRose my mind was just going there.....

 

[RadishRose]

Y'know @RadishRose my mind was just going there.....

I think something like this would look good over one of your bureaus. Turn it sideways, the branches are a place to hang milady's jewelry.

 

[Gary O']

I think something like this would look good over one of your bureaus.

Yeah, I've toyed with this idea.
I know a master glass cutter
We may hook up

 

[Meanderer]

 

[Gary O']

Building an end table, or nightstand....

These pics will show how butt ugly my framing looks
But.......I need to record how I built it, and pics do it for me

Finished the end table (tables......gotta have two if for bedside)

Glad to cover the framing









The tops remain rough (on purpose)






Someone with a cabin will prolly buy them in a a few days (if my lady doesn't cajole me into keeping them)

 

[Tommy]

Nice work, Gary! . . . again!!!!

 

[Gary O']

Nice work, Gary! . . . again!!!!

Thank you, brother.

Gotta get back on the tiny abodes
My inventory is way down
Had ten on the shelf, now only three

 

[Sliverfox]

Was going to send you a picture of a drawer size, wooden box that was on Craigslist.
The grain may have been highlighted as there was a darker streak in the front .
Then maybe blue/green paint applied , wiped off to give it bit of color.

Knob looked like piece of repurposed jewelry.

It was interesting to look at,, could see that idea being used on a larger piece of furniture.

 

[Gary O']

Was going to send you a picture of a drawer size, wooden box that was on Craigslist.

There certainly is a lot of interesting stuff out there

True craftsmen can turn a piece of barnwood or even pallet wood into a masterpiece..

There's a place in Portland OR called TWIST

All kinds of odd, weird stuff, mostly made from odd, weird stuff (what we'd see as trash)

Fun place to visit, but waaaaay over priced

 

[RadishRose]

Yikes!

 

[Meanderer]

Double Yikes!

 

[RobinWren]

I love that people can find odds and ends and make them into something quite stunning.

 

[Gary O']

Took the day off from wood butchering and did our hike around the lake.



Nice park

Tree blossoms are lush this time of year










Like us geezers, some of the ancient trees have developed some real character

Seating for one

 

[Gary O']

Finished the end table (tables......gotta have two if for bedside)

Someone with a cabin will prolly buy them in a few days (if my lady doesn't cajole me into keeping them)

Heh, she wants 'em

Happily, mine fits 'tween the wall and bed



aaaaand....... the drawer is big enough

 

[Gary O']

Took a drive up to a mountain lake to scout out some fishing holes

A bit rainy, but a worthy trip





There's a point that's made for bank fishing
aaaand...picnic tables with fire pits



The ponderosa trees up there ('pondies' we call 'em) are thick in girth




Got home to a little visitor



a good day well spent

 

[Gary O']

Back on the tiny abodes

This one has a tree root that was a bit simple
A bit gnarly, but not a whole lota action



So, I took it to the edge in the roof dept






Of course, branded it with my initials on the back




Not unhappy with it

 

[Meanderer]

Gary, it seems like since you have moved to town, you have the best of both worlds!

 

[Tommy]

a bit simple . . . a bit gnarly . . . not a whole lota action . . .

I can relate.

Another nice looking and highly creative abode,my friend!

 

[Gary O']

Gary, it seems like since you have moved to town, you have the best of both worlds!

It feels that way most times.
I have my moments I so miss that life up there.
Then I take a proper shower
Then I flick a switch to run the saw
Then I jaunt the 2 miles to the hardware store.....

Still......I so miss that life

 

[Gary O']

'a bit simple . . . a bit gnarly . . . not a whole lota action . . .'

I can relate.

Now THAT'S funny

 

[Gary O']

Hate to be redundant, but

Hacked out another tiny abode
A little busier than the last one



and the sig brand on the back



Happy with it

One more to go