Our version of retirement: Living a childhood dream

Ready to build the top

Not unhappy with the larger live edge bookcase

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I really wanted a solid center piece, but didn't have one as narrow as I like with the same thickness as the other front pieces. But, I'm happy with this one, even though its a bit wide at the bottom
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Found a unique little tree dropping

I don't recall ever seeing anything quite like it

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Certain views looks like a large bird in flight
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Tommy said:
Beautiful bookcase, Gary. I really like that blend of colors and I think the shape of the center piece adds to the rustic charm. Nice work!
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Thank you very much, Tommy.

It's done and will be delivered Monday
She wants me to etch or burn my initials in a corner of each piece.
I love customers like that

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I'm giving her a pick of avian abodes

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Now she wants three more of various sizes.....
 

Well, I am now.

I've gotta find a good medium

My 'initial' adventure

I emailed this to my cousin (the buyer);

Well now…..apparently I’m still no good at etch-a-sketch…

I’ve signed my initials around 500,000 times over the years as a pencil pushing desk jockey.

I practiced with paper…looked OK…(mistake);

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And with a sharpie;

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Happy with it (mistake).

Moved directly on to the corners of the units without practicing on some wood (BIG mistake);

It looked like a rat ate some licorice, then wiped his hind end on a corner of the unit.

Sooooo…..to fix that, I etched it (horrific mistake).

It looked like that same rat tried to take his tiny claws and scratch his way inside.

Finally ended up with these (less than optimal);

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But…..if they’re too big, or just unacceptable…they’re sandable….sorta


She loved 'em!

Best customer I'll ever have.

My son is delivering them tomorrow.

Thought I was done.

She wants four more units of varying cabinet types and sizes

....oh, and a dining table top.....live edge of course
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Gary O' said:
My exact thought, Jim!

No time for these units, but YEAH!
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L&H Branding Irons has irons for branding steaks and meat, but have electric "wood-burner type irons that are plugged in. You might be able to make your own and heat on grill or with blowtorch.
You can also raise the price to cover this cost, and add to their value by adding your Mark!
 
Shero said:
Have to say I am so in love with your "first cabin" that I would like you to build me one
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Well, for a very long time, I wanted to build an A frame.
Had to do that.
The thoughts romanced my soul.

Thing is, most the heat goes to the peak.
And the side walls leave one scratching one's head.

The roof pitch is 58°, so cutting that and the matching 32° to equal 90° was a bit of a poser.

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However, we made it work;

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But

The main cabin served us well;

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Gary O' said:
Well, for a very long time, I wanted to build an A frame.
Had to do that.
The thoughts romanced my soul.

Thing is, most the heat goes to the peak.
And the side walls leave one scratching one's head.

The roof pitch is 58°, so cutting that and the matching 32° to equal 90° was a bit of a poser.

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However, we made it work;

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But

The main cabin served us well;

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I guess I never thought of the practical aspects but was caught by the romance of it. Keep doing your lovely work
My new house is full of wood, jarrah floors, trimmings and I just love it!
 
Sliverfox said:
Would you show us some pictures of your home,,Shero?
Perhaps start another thread of its own?

Always nice to see few pictures of other's homes.
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I am flattered you wish to see photos but you will have to wait a little longer. I plan to use photos of my life, homes, etc and a picture of myself on the backflap of my book or books. Doing so now would spoil it all for me :)
 
So, I had to reorder my BP meds
Just small doses of losartan and amlodipine
But, without 'em my BP shoots up to a dangerous level
So, I'm hooked.

Had to have my annual wellness check to get 'em filled

Rather simple;
Questions
BP check
Temp

Poop on a stick
No touchy feely
No finger wave
No nuthin'


Bought the whole year's worth
The pharmacy asked me three times if that's really what I wanted to do
Finally I said, 'yeah, that's exactly what I want to do,
you've got 'em in inventory now, you might not in 90 days'

Tuesday, I brought my tube of poop to the lab
Tried to hand the sealed envelope to the person at the desk
It was like I had leprosy
'Put it in that basket'

Anyway, that outa the way, I'm good for a whole year
 
Gary O' said:
So, I had to reorder my BP meds
Just small doses of losartan and amlodipine
But, without 'em my BP shoots up to a dangerous level
So, I'm hooked.

Had to have my annual wellness check to get 'em filled

Rather simple;
Questions
BP check
Temp

Poop on a stick
No touchy feely
No finger wave
No nuthin'


Bought the whole year's worth
The pharmacy asked me three times if that's really what I wanted to do
Finally I said, 'yeah, that's exactly what I want to do,
you've got 'em in inventory now, you might not in 90 days'

Tuesday, I brought my tube of poop to the lab
Tried to hand the sealed envelope to the person at the desk
It was like I had leprosy
'Put it in that basket'

Anyway, that outa the way, I'm good for a whole year
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I had my wellness interview a week ago

The question that cracked me up is are you
left or right handed. Why on earth does the government or anyone else care.

I suppose that it’s good for the economy, creates a few jobs.
 
The town deer are not shy

...and getting a bit fat, for black tail

This one stays by our fence every night
Usually four come around about 4 or 5p
couple does, a fawn, and the young buck

Looks like he dropped an antler
Kinda early for that

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