Our version of retirement: Living a childhood dream
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OK.....made one more
a tad different
Don't like it
Looks like it's taking off
Not as unusual as I'd hoped
Inventory shelf is full enough
Meanwhile, my lady is cranking out another Afghan
Tomorrow I'm gonna design and build some planter boxes
Just piddling my time 'til spring
OK.....made one more
a tad different
Don't like it
Looks like it's taking off
Not as unusual as I'd hoped
Inventory shelf is full enough
Meanwhile, my lady is cranking out another Afghan
Tomorrow I'm gonna design and build some planter boxes
Just piddling my time 'til spring
Well I don't say I don't like it but the first pick is kind of scary. Looks like it might be a predator looking to eat the bird, that might freak them out. Just adjust a little and it will be fine, they don't want to be flying into something scary to their eyes.
As to the Mrs. Gary'O, that is beautiful. Looks like crochet to me. I learned a little years ago and I can't remember how to do it. I have been looking into classes for crochet or knitting but have not found on yet. She has a great gift. I have a throw on my couch that was crocheted by my husbands Aunt. I have many I received after she passed, along with a couple of quilts. They are prized possesions to me. I hope her work is apprieciated by all who have received a gift that she made with her own hands. I have a couple of baby blankets I never used, they are so beautiful, they should be passed on for future generations. I know it is silly, they were made for my son and they will go to to his first birth child. I hope he will keep them safe and pass to his grandchildren and so on. They are worth as much as a fine piece of jewelry that should be valued and passed on.
HAH!
Now I gotta hang it outside
It is
This one is for our commercial fisherman son when he's on one of his boats
Most are for the homeless
Now, I told the honest truth, don't torture the little sweet birds, please. Just change it up a little at the front.
I know the young man that receives that blanket is going to love it. I would venture to guess that he will never take it out on the boat but give it a place of honor on his bed at home!
Well, his 'home' right now is our cabin
it's stuffed with her blankets
His other home will be a barge he's modifying
He's pretty tired of the moorage fees for three boats
They're not small
A couple are around 70 foot
I'll give it a twist
Well, it's tomorrow
2nd proto
not unhappy
took just a few minutes
no stain on the interior
cedar holds up just fine
simple handles
Sliverfox
Well-known Member
What even you plant in there will probably hang over the edges.
Am I seeing marks for drainage?
Am I seeing marks for drainage?
Thinking herbs for folks in apartments
Maybe green onions
whatever
I'd considered allowing a slit or drilling holes
but leaving that open to whoever has an interest in whatever
I've found that undrilling holes is difficult
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Trish
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The bird box you don't like - I think it will look good when it is hanging in a tree, especially when the your visitors are sitting on the branch.OK.....made one more
a tad different
Don't like it
Looks like it's taking off
Not as unusual as I'd hoped
Inventory shelf is full enough
Meanwhile, my lady is cranking out another Afghan
Tomorrow I'm gonna design and build some planter boxes
Just piddling my time 'til spring
Love the blanket. You and your wife are a talented couple
Sliverfox
Well-known Member
Here's a thought about the planter boxes.
I have used the long plastic planter boxes to hang off my back porch railings.
If I were to use a wooden planter box,,probably would try to fit a plastic one inside of it.
Then add the soil & plants,, & watered them.
Now the planter box has become Heavy.???
It probably isn't going to hang off any railings due to the weight.
Ok, so will whoever buys them wants to leave them at ground level.
To get good drainage of box,,may set them on bricks?
Yeah,, I over think things.
I have used the long plastic planter boxes to hang off my back porch railings.
If I were to use a wooden planter box,,probably would try to fit a plastic one inside of it.
Then add the soil & plants,, & watered them.
Now the planter box has become Heavy.???
It probably isn't going to hang off any railings due to the weight.
Ok, so will whoever buys them wants to leave them at ground level.
To get good drainage of box,,may set them on bricks?
Yeah,, I over think things.
Trish
VIP OAP
Oh @Sliverfox you are right or, better still, four little legsHere's a thought about the planter boxes.
I have used the long plastic planter boxes to hang off my back porch railings.
If I were to use a wooden planter box,,probably would try to fit a plastic one inside of it.
Then add the soil & plants,, & watered them.
Now the planter box has become Heavy.???
It probably isn't going to hang off any railings due to the weight.
Ok, so will whoever buys them wants to leave them at ground level.
To get good drainage of box,,may set them on bricks?
Yeah,, I over think things.
Hey @Gary O' have you thought of making a tiered set of plant boxes so they could be used separately or stackable with struts in-between so there is enough room for the plants to stand and grow?
I think your planters would be great outside but under cover, say on a patio or balcony with a shade over the top to protect them from too much rain or, in a garden room or conservatory.
Oh! maybe a smaller version for your lady to store her craft things!
See, now I am overthinking too - blame @Sliverfox
Good idea
They are whatever someone wants them to be
My lady suggested a kitchen utensil holder
I'd install a plate near the top with holes
Not a bad idea
Trish
VIP OAP
Yes, they would be good too. Look forward to seeing what else you make
Well, the first (really rough) prototype is now housing
about 20 or so kitchen utensils
I pretty much hate when my prototype is used
It's not a finished product, and a bit of a reflection on what I accept
but
it's her kitchen
I suggested it could be a container for her knitting needles
'YES!.....YES!'
So, it looks like I'll be making one for those
....or, maybe 50 of those
She's got hundreds, maybe thousands of long needles
about 20 or so kitchen utensils
I pretty much hate when my prototype is used
It's not a finished product, and a bit of a reflection on what I accept
but
it's her kitchen
I suggested it could be a container for her knitting needles
'YES!.....YES!'
So, it looks like I'll be making one for those
....or, maybe 50 of those
She's got hundreds, maybe thousands of long needles
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Trish
VIP OAP
That looks great!
Trish
VIP OAP
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Jp6L81nRL.__AC_SX300_SY300_QL70_ML2_.jpg
You're going to have to make one of these too then.
I think she has those
Let's just leave it at that
Gardenlover
The world needs more love
All the better to motivate you. There is always a needle close at hand in the event that you misbehave (but that probably never happens
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