May 18, 20179 yr Popular Post When we lived in Ohio, I converted a bedroom into a big sewing room. I built it all, just as she wanted it. That started it. Then her sentences started with "Can you make me?" I made cutting tables, 2 quilting racks, cabinets, shelves and on and on. Happy wife......happy life. When we moved to Colorado, it was the same thing again. Now 10 years later she wanted to reorganize her room again. New shelves, cutting board and so on. I made more than one trip to Good Will with things that she got at garage sales and didn't use I think I finally got to her with my philosophie, Never buy anything, no matter how good the price is, if you don't use it often If I don't use something for a long time, it goes. I've got my half garage shop packed. Another thing that occured to me, I started to climb up a tall ladder to cut a limb that the snow had broken. Hey! I'll be 75 my next birthday........let someone younger do it. If I do damage to me,,,,,,,,,it could take a long time to recover. So maybe I am getting a bit smarter as I age. Edited December 5, 20178 yr by Ron Dudelston tags added
May 18, 20179 yr Yeah, that "Can you make me ...." has happened to me, also. But she has learned that she has to use what I make or the next time there will be .... ahem .... some resistance. At 72, I keep going simply because I don't want to start the slow decline. I don't take unnecessary risks. If I can't do it, then I can't. hat
May 18, 20179 yr 21 minutes ago, Ron Altier said: let someone younger do it I keep hearing that from my wife, lately.
May 18, 20179 yr Popular Post Good advice, sometimes it's hard to admit we can't do the things we've always done. I tore a rotator cuff a few years ago. While consulting with the doctor I said I hadn't done anything I hadn't done before. He said, "you know, a guy can use a sledge hammer every day, all day, for his whole life. One day he picks up the hammer and feels something he never felt before, maybe in his shoulder, maybe in his back, his neck, or where ever......clearly, the sledge hammer hasn't changed". I thought it was a very eloquent way for him to tell me I'm getting old. For the record, he was an artist at what he does and did an amazing job on my shoulder. Steve
May 18, 20179 yr 9 hours ago, hatuffej said: Yeah, that "Can you make me ...." has happened to me, also. But she has learned that she has to use what I make or the next time there will be .... ahem .... some resistance. At 72, I keep going simply because I don't want to start the slow decline. I don't take unnecessary risks. If I can't do it, then I can't. hat Resistance is futile...
May 18, 20179 yr If it's heavy, I ask for help. Phyl's pretty strong but, some times we both struggle. Our backs are getting old, too. I've been wearing an OTC back brace lately. It really helps.
May 18, 20179 yr Popular Post You guys realize, of course, that all this talk of getting old will force us to take a nap just to rest from reading the thread... How about we switch it to physical accomplishments most recently performed...GET THAT TESTOSTERONE workin'... For example, last night I bought two 27 size batteries for my sailboat...I held the door while the young lad carried them out to the truck. For additional exertion, I opened the tailgate for him. And I'm not the least bit stiff from all that work...
May 18, 20179 yr Popular Post No excuse needed for a nap, Nick. Those tailgates can be heavy. Which one of you closed it?
May 18, 20179 yr 14 minutes ago, Gene Howe said: No excuse needed for a nap, Nick. Those tailgates can be heavy. Which one of you closed it? Closed it...??? What...???
May 18, 20179 yr Two things: * Took my grandson to the school bus stop this morning. He was telling me that the bus driver should be retired because he's like 65 years old. * I used to work with a guy who said you should have two desks in your office. Work on one of them until it became really cluttered. Then move to the second one. Work on that one until it became cluttered. Then go back to the first one and throw away everything on it because you haven't used it in a while. Sort of runs anathema to the handyman's "Don't throw that away, I may need it some day."
May 18, 20179 yr I think back to what I did for my dad to keep him from doing it and getting hurt. I'm at that age and don't want the down time.
May 18, 20179 yr Yes and I can still move my 600 pound lathe with a pry bar. But when I moved my air cleaner mount in the ceiling I did get my son to help, Hey i am only 69. Now have to stop for a little when the arthritis hits a joint. Discretion is the better part of valor so asking for help is a good thing. The hardest part is waiting for the help to get there (on their schedule ). You know what they say " be careful out there"
May 18, 20179 yr Popular Post 19 hours ago, Nickp said: How about we switch it to physical accomplishments most recently performed... got outta bed... had coffee out on the deck savoring the snowfall... read a couple of chapters of a book.. posted here... had breakfast... more coffee... time for a nap... Edited May 19, 20179 yr by Stick486
May 18, 20179 yr don't let 10 cents of lumber take up a dollar's worth of storage space. trees grow everyday, there will be more wood next week.
May 18, 20179 yr 3 hours ago, kmealy said: Two things: * Took my grandson to the school bus stop this morning. He was telling me that the bus driver should be retired because he's like 65 years old. * I used to work with a guy who said you should have two desks in your office. Work on one of them until it became really cluttered. Then move to the second one. Work on that one until it became cluttered. Then go back to the first one and throw away everything on it because you haven't used it in a while. Sort of runs anathema to the handyman's "Don't throw that away, I may need it some day." I have a rule: if I haven't used it in 10 years, I move it to a different spot. I'm running out of spots.
May 19, 20179 yr 13 hours ago, Nickp said: ow about we switch it to physical accomplishments most recently performed...GET THAT TESTOSTERONE workin'... Get up at 5 AM, wash face, do 25 pushups, 72 deep knee bends, 30 bicep curls with 25 lbs, pass out. Wake up, make a pot of coffee, check investments, head to wood shop. Walk 2 miles later with the wife after she gets up at 8 AM. Whew! har
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.