Our version of retirement: Living a childhood dream

[Gary O']

I've seen duct tape used for a lot of things over the years but that's a new one. "Going away" is good. Have the missus keep a close on it though.

Yeah, she's my administrator and analyst

Our eldest son had a huge wart on his thumb.
I mean it was HUGE
Applied some duct tape
Took awhile, but that beast just fell off

We'll see
I'm on day three
Wife keeps sayin' WOW! when she pulls 'em off of a morn
She applies new one's after my morning shower

 

[Sliverfox]

I've got planters wart on my one one.
Duck tape wasn't removing them quick enough to suit impatient me.

Applied some wart remover, put a thin pad over it,, than the tape.

It did help make the biggest one a bit smaller.

Given that I have to be very careful of open sores on my feet,, stopped the wart remover & tape.

 

[Gary O']

Dad had a mole the size of a gopher on his back.
We shared a motel room.
He was sittin' on the bed with his shirt off, when I discovered it
His back to me
I came outa the shower
Saw that gargantuan thing
GNAH!
Didn't know whether to swat it with a newspaper or club it with a shovel.

I don't want any growths taking over like that

 

[Tommy]

Wife keeps sayin' WOW! when she pulls 'em off of a morn

Is that a "good WOW!" or a bad "WOW!"?

 

[Gary O']

Is that a "good WOW!" or a bad "WOW!"?

It's a good one

The rough patches are smoother

 

[RadishRose]

Thinking about this order frenzy;

My son took the 300 mile trip to deliver the three pieces I'd just finished.

They do look good in her place
(she has yet to fill them, but wanted to send me pics right away)

The tall bookcase on the right is the new addition;
(the short one on the left was delivered a few days ago)

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and the bathroom (by the sink) units, built to be somewhat level with the sinks;

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Anyway, every time he stopped to fuel up, or give the kids a stretch, folks would comment on them and where they need to place their orders

So, I've been thinking a bit differently on 'orders'

I've come to like building to spec, loose specs mind, but building what people envision, and to fit somewhere.

The good thing about that is, NOT building then trying to sell.
Just an example piece or two.

The other good thing is no real due date
Just whenever I get finished

Yeah, I'm rethinking things

I'm not so big on rustic decor for myself, but that dining room is beautifully done!

 

[Gary O']

I'm not so big on rustic decor for myself, but that dining room is beautifully done!

Yeah, she's got a knack for it.
Told her as much

I'm not so into the mustard colored walls, but she makes it work with the dark trim

 

[Gary O']

Yeah, giving it a rest today

 

[Sliverfox]

Going shopping?
Time to stock up after having guests?

Yeah,, I know I should change my name to nosy old biddy.

 

[Gary O']

Going shopping?
Time to stock up after having guests?

No.....trying to put a dent in leftovers
Sent food home with everyone, but.....there's only two of us.
Soup today
...and tomorrow
....and the next day

My bud did come over to return the plate.
We shoulda filled it up again

 

[Sliverfox]

Freeze the soup so it can be used on one of those days when both of you come in in dire need of quick meal.

Used up part of our turkey breast as sandwiches for the hunters.
Rest went into freezer to be made into turkey pot pie at a later date.

Left over stuffing,,, will admit I ate it all myself.

 

[Aunt Bea]

No.....trying to put a dent in leftovers
Sent food home with everyone, but.....there's only two of us.
Soup today
...and tomorrow
....and the next day

My bud did come over to return the plate.
We shoulda filled it up again

 

[Gary O']

Freeze the soup so it can be used on one of those days when both of you come in in dire need of quick meal.

Maybe

Might not last
Too good

All three freezers are pretty full already

 

[Sliverfox]

We have 2 big chest freezers.
I cleaned newest one cleaned before hunting season,,looks bit empty.
Son's deer was small enough that he could take the meat home.

Freezer looks empty,,, so far hubby hasn't taken his gun out for exercise.
He left it out,,so, IF I see a nice buck I can frighten it.

Any thing I would shoot at should be safe ,, haven't shot a rifle for awhile.

 

[Gary O']

Any thing I would shoot at should be safe ,, haven't shot a rifle for awhile.

Good time to do some sighting in

 

[Sliverfox]

Sunny day,,no snow,, don't think many are out in this area.

Local villages are having Christmas events going on.
New tavern opened up its doors for the main event.
Lots different kinds of brews will be offered.
Crafts for the ladies to look at while the men enjoy a beer or 2?

 

[Gary O']

Finished the 2nd of three 72" tall units

Not unhappy with it



Used the premium live edge I have in stock
Lotsa bark




She liked the pics

Said a media guy was out to her place

Took pics

.....of the avian abodes

go figure

 

[Sliverfox]

That one looks heavy,,,,is it?

Media guy may equal more work for you,,if he has article about her house published?

 

[Gary O']

That one looks heavy,,,,is it?

Yeah, it is.
Even though it's more shallow than the others, it's heavier.
Must be the extra shelves.

Media guy may equal more work for you,,if he has article about her house published?

Yeah, I don't think that's such a good thing.
Gettin' kinda burnt out.

Gonna take a break from this order and make a door for our foyer.

I don't know if her place is published, but it sure could be.

 

[Sliverfox]

She'll send you a clipping,,,maybe?

 

[Gardenlover]

After you get famous - I'll be able to say, "I knew you when"

 

[Meanderer]

Gary, have you got any Santa gigs lined up in town?

 

[Gary O']

She'll send you a clipping,,,maybe?

Clipping schmipping.....looking for royalties

 

[Gary O']

After you get famous - I'll be able to say, "I knew you when"

Already famous......wait........infamous.......guess that's not the same

 

[Aunt Bea]

Gettin' kinda burnt out.

It happens.