May 8, 20179 yr Popular Post In a period 22-33 years ago, my three daughters were in 4-H woodworking. Yesterday, I ran in to the retired 4-H agent. He remembered me and remarked that the county judge was always in awe that my girls could explain what they had done and how they did it. They even corrected him a few times when he called a particular joint by the wrong name. We went to the state fair 12 consecutive years and the only year they didn't get a top 20% award was the year my 11 year old made something he thought was too complicated for the class she was in (jewelry box with mirror inside.) None of them do woodworking now but we had a good time with each other in the shop and I'm sure built their self-confidence up. They all still have all the things they made back then -- boxes, shelves, bookcases and a cherry blanket chest. Edited December 5, 20178 yr by Ron Dudelston tags added
May 8, 20179 yr Thats a great story and a great family, who knows in the future they may come back to woodworking as a hobby, they have all the basics in place and will never forget what Dad taught them. Herb
May 8, 20179 yr Keith that is some priceless one on one time with the kids. It doesn't get much better than that.
May 9, 20179 yr 2 hours ago, RustyFN said: Keith that is some priceless one on one time with the kids. It doesn't get much better than that. Well said,Rusty, my kids were too busy playing and even now don't know which end of the saw is the hammer. Oldest is 62 this year and twins are 58 yo. ,still playing ,running and biking,and skiing ,hiking,and too tired to fix a thing around the house. Herb
May 9, 20179 yr Great story Keith with even greater memories..."train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it." While they may not be active doing WW'ing now, the knowledge and maybe even the passion is still in there and smoldering. Thanks for sharing!!
May 9, 20179 yr Great one on one time with the kids. Memories that will always be with all of you forever.
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