Our version of retirement: Living a childhood dream
- Thread starter Gary O'
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Lara
Friend of the Arts
- Location
- Mid-Atlantic Coast
So Cool 
Of late, I've been missing cabin life
However,
I'm so happy my son is buying the place
Its so great for his little girls
They have so very much fun romping thru the woods, chasing rabbits and other little furry beings
They will be going fishing in a few days, as its the season for our commercial fisherman son to head into the deep seas
He's got a couple 90 foot boats that need to be busy while the seasons last
He'll button up the place, but we'll go up there about twice a month to tend things
We had to go up there today, as his eldest girl (7 years old) was running low on her Duvets syndrome meds (pretty heavy duty stuff).
She's not expected to live very deep into her teens
It was FedExed to our place today, as the cabin property has no address, and up in the boonies
It was a great day
The topper was, I saw my little buddy sittin' on a wood pile, and he recognized me right off the bat
My son said you could see the love in his eyes
Last time we were together was when we moved
he seemed to know it was the last time we'd see each other
it was a very great day
However,
I'm so happy my son is buying the place
Its so great for his little girls
They have so very much fun romping thru the woods, chasing rabbits and other little furry beings
They will be going fishing in a few days, as its the season for our commercial fisherman son to head into the deep seas
He's got a couple 90 foot boats that need to be busy while the seasons last
He'll button up the place, but we'll go up there about twice a month to tend things
We had to go up there today, as his eldest girl (7 years old) was running low on her Duvets syndrome meds (pretty heavy duty stuff).
She's not expected to live very deep into her teens
It was FedExed to our place today, as the cabin property has no address, and up in the boonies
It was a great day
The topper was, I saw my little buddy sittin' on a wood pile, and he recognized me right off the bat
My son said you could see the love in his eyes
Last time we were together was when we moved
he seemed to know it was the last time we'd see each other
it was a very great day
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Lara
Friend of the Arts
- Location
- Mid-Atlantic Coast
You've got talent! These are so creative and fun! Can't wait to hear your gospel lyrics. Do you set it to music as well?
There is nary a note anywhere in this ol' bean of mine
I'm gonna peddle it around for those that are good at putting music to words
I'll start with the Gaithers and go from there
The cool thing, if it goes, the lyrics will be listed as anonymous or unknown
Dear Diary-
Two very blessed days
Sitting in the backyard in the cool of the evening was the topper
Sipping sun tea
Chatting with my lovely lady
We talked about anything and everything
Ending with discussing cabin designs...the roof much like my tiny abodes
May need to go with glue lams
Ought to be interesting
Speaking of.....
finished another
Makes it eight on the shelf
Two on the bench
Once ten are in stock, I'll Craigslist 'em
Local only
The shop was a tad warm today
100°F
Bought a big fan
Nice
Good days
Really good days
Two very blessed days
Sitting in the backyard in the cool of the evening was the topper
Sipping sun tea
Chatting with my lovely lady
We talked about anything and everything
Ending with discussing cabin designs...the roof much like my tiny abodes
May need to go with glue lams
Ought to be interesting
Speaking of.....
finished another
Makes it eight on the shelf
Two on the bench
Once ten are in stock, I'll Craigslist 'em
Local only
The shop was a tad warm today
100°F
Bought a big fan
Nice
Good days
Really good days
RadishRose
SF VIP
- Location
- Connecticut, USA
Sending a surprise gift your way, Gary O'!
A rubber ducky to help keep you company!
Pool and bath-time just isn't without a trusty rubber ducky!
My kids (when they were little) wouldn't bath without one! LOL!
Aunt Bea
SF VIP
- Location
- Near Mount Pilot
The 'Bird Brick' is Built Directly into Walls to Act as a Birdhouse.
"The Bird Brick by designer Aaron Dunkerton places birdhouses in walls. Dunkerton created a series of bricks with cavities to act as a shelter for birds. Since urban nesting sites have decreased, building birdhouses into walls helps to keep the avian population up".
"The bird brick consists of a series of blocks arranged to form a circular cavity. Filling the cavity is a hollow and removable brick. The brick was made to be removable to allow it to be cleaned. According to Dunkerton, the cavity must be cleared every 2-5 years. All you have to do is twist out the brick, remove any debris and place the brick back into the cavity".
"The Bird Brick by designer Aaron Dunkerton places birdhouses in walls. Dunkerton created a series of bricks with cavities to act as a shelter for birds. Since urban nesting sites have decreased, building birdhouses into walls helps to keep the avian population up".
"The bird brick consists of a series of blocks arranged to form a circular cavity. Filling the cavity is a hollow and removable brick. The brick was made to be removable to allow it to be cleaned. According to Dunkerton, the cavity must be cleared every 2-5 years. All you have to do is twist out the brick, remove any debris and place the brick back into the cavity".
Dear Diary-
I stubbed my little toe today
Actually, I didn't 'stub' it.......I almost tore it off
Supple little thing
Didn't know it could bend so far back
Sorta the reverse of touching my toes.....it touched me
Now, it's no longer my little toe
It's rivaling my big toe
Hate being maimed
So, i duct taped it to my foot so I could put my shoes on
There's some pain
However, I did manage to hobble out to the shop and finish the last of ten tiny abodes
This one is not as busy as the others, but I'm quite fond of how the root encases the entry
And, without so many roots, the grain is more exposed
I stubbed my little toe today
Actually, I didn't 'stub' it.......I almost tore it off
Supple little thing
Didn't know it could bend so far back
Sorta the reverse of touching my toes.....it touched me
Now, it's no longer my little toe
It's rivaling my big toe
Hate being maimed
So, i duct taped it to my foot so I could put my shoes on
There's some pain
However, I did manage to hobble out to the shop and finish the last of ten tiny abodes
This one is not as busy as the others, but I'm quite fond of how the root encases the entry
And, without so many roots, the grain is more exposed
Sliverfox
Well-known Member
Sorry to read about your little 'piggy toe'.
Any injury to toes seems much more painful.
Tape it to its next toe & ice it once in awhile.
Any injury to toes seems much more painful.
Tape it to its next toe & ice it once in awhile.
Those birdhouses are really lovely!
I just love birdhouses! My husband promised me that when he retires he's going to make a couple for me.
We even saved a stash of pennies to use to roof the birdhouses when they're done.
Pennies no longer exist in Canada.
Thanks, Sly
It's all but healed and down to a normal size
Although there's nothing 'normal' about my toes
But, I heal fast
Even with some pretty serious cuts
Quit bleeding within the hour
Wend back to work
No stiches (they heal faster without 'em)
