Our version of retirement: Living a childhood dream

[Meanderer]

Hat racks!

 

[Meanderer]

 

[Gary O']

Hat racks!

Well, there ya go

Hat racks it is

Thanks ol' pard

 

[Aunt Bea]

How about a cribbage board.

https://www.petersenshunting.com/editorial/5-unique-uses-for-shed-antlers/272452

 

[Pinky]

How about a cribbage board.

https://www.petersenshunting.com/editorial/5-unique-uses-for-shed-antlers/272452

How unique!

 

[Meanderer]

Mebbe something to help with the paperwork!

 

[Meanderer]

Or to keep a light!

 

[jerry old]

toilet paper holder-good to look at, to costly to buy.

pen holder, uhhuh I'd pay money for that rascal;

 

[Gardenlover]

I've got this pile of deer antlers
Considering mounting and hanging on the shop walls

I know, I know......lotsa folks don't like to see 'trophies' of animal kills
I really don't care one way or another
At the time, it was meat...dinner.....many dinners

I just can't bring myself to tossing 'em

Most are 4 point (8 point eastern count)

I've got plenty of gnarly wood

Any suggestions?

I've seen some nice deer antler chandeliers or lamps.

Something like this:

 

[Gardenlover]

duplicate

 

[Gary O']

So, I get in from my chores before sundown, and plop into the Lay-Z-Boy
Happen to look out the window
Seems an odd, brightly colored bush is growin' outa the huge currant bush

Step back out

It's just ol' sol, picking out a place to extend his last rays

Had to go back in for the Nikon

 

[Gary O']

Yesterday I thought a day couldn't get any better

...that was yesterday

I hope I'm not disappointed in heaven

The sun shown to 88°F

A bath, soaking up sun and water, never felt so good

Our summer bathe room

Geezer attached;

Naked I came....

Managed to finish another avian abode

But forgot something
Notice what it is?

Also forgot to mow the 'lawn' again

Still fat though

Eventide didn't disappoint

 

[Gardenlover]

You're living the life that many dream about having - it's heartwarming to see your deep-felt gratitude and appreciation.
Thanks so very much for sharing it with us.

 

[Gary O']

Thanks so very much for sharing it with us.

Hey, pard, thank YOU

A good lot of us here enjoy sharing pieces of their lives
I'm no exception

Our abode is ever so humble

But, turns out, the simple life can be as fulfilling as one cares to make it

At least it has for me

 

[MarciKS]

~honks & waves~

 

[Gary O']

Always discovering different stuff out here

Like this pine apple core

Those darn chippies

 

[Meanderer]

Pine cone art....

 

[Gary O']

Took the day off, sorta
Yeah, the 4th
But, more than that, my lady and I have been hard at it the last few days
It was time
Time to take

We sat a bit in the camp chair
watching
a flock (murder) of crows flew thru

Got the Nikon

They were gone

But got a lousy pic of a mourning dove on the wing

Can you see it?

...didn't think so


The pine tree with the suet cage can be entertaining

Of course, Zippy has to get into the act

Woody has been quite frequent
Took these a few hours ago

Then we watched an amazing thing transpire

The dining woody took his little meal around the tree
...and fed it to his (her?) mate, beak to beak

Put the Nikon away
….and sat back to watch two avian beings show us how to go out to dinner

It lasted about a half hour

Day maker

 

[RadishRose]

Day maker

I'll say!

 

[RadishRose]

Gary I just loved the visit with you guys out there. Gave me several smiles.

I did see the dove, it's to the left.

Was it a perch missing from the avian abode? Otherwise, I don't know.

Oh yes, the tub is out again. Nice legs ya got.

Thanks for a great time!

 

[RadishRose]

@Meanderer , those antler items are pretty neat, perfect for a cabin or lodge. I understand they shed them, so no lives are taken. (if I'm wrong, I don't want to know)

 

[Meanderer]

 

[Gary O']

Was it a perch missing from the avian abode? Otherwise, I don't know

I'd forgotten the trim pieces that normally go under the eaves
Turns out, it may be better (?)

 

[RadishRose]

I didn't notice, but if you put the trim on, I have a feeling I'd like it better.......you're the artist anyway!

 

[RadishRose]