Memorial Day Weekend, a time to pause, reflect and remember those that paid the ultimate price for our freedom. Sometimes it seems as though many just look at it as a long weekend and don’t even think of the meaning of the name of the day we are celebrating. Freedom is not free nor is the price cheap. I’m so thankful for those that answered the call, went, served and secured the freedom I enjoy. A salute to those!

 

This week we’ve been trying to catch up on some projects we stopped on to do the show last weekend. My two sons have been at it hard to finish this “L” shaped Cedar outdoor kitchen Egg table. 

 

 

Tops are done and they are just finishing up doors and drawers. Then part of it will get disassembled so that it can get delivered. Temps are in the mid to upper 90’s here and we are now having to work on assembly outside the shop. Set the tent up for some shade. 

 

My my wife and I just finished putting out 50 bags of mulch and we were 20 bags short so it’s back to get more. 

 

After this we are planning a little down time for the weekend. 

 

So what’s on your agenda this weekend? I love to see your projects and pictures. Share with us your Memorial Weekend plans. 

 

Whatever is on your agenda, have fun and be safe. 

 

 

John, thanks for reminding us of the real purpose of Memorial Day.

 

If it doesn't rain, I might be able to paint the deck furniture.

This is Indy 500 weekend and I have tickets for the race so we’re hoping for a dry Sunday. As far as the shop goes, I’m just finishing the 5th cabinet for our local Elk’s lodge.

Our son and wife, their one year old daughter, plus two dogs, will be pulling in from Tucson in about an hour. In anticipation, I donned my good jeans and a nice shirt, went to town and got my ears lowered. I've been directed to not go near the shop in my good clothes. And, to remain available in the house for the weekend. Yesterday, I managed to get all 40 of my gappy box joints filled with walnut and, all sanded smooth. Monday, it'll be time for the top and bottom. I'll probably laser the whiskey logo on the top, just for practice. Phyl says she wants it to store sewing stuff. I'm so glad she not picky. 

Doing as little as I can get away with....maybe finish a couple saws?   Maybe Reloader stand...for a Navy Colt?

need to shine up the brass...

Not much shop time today. Went to doc this AM and got two shots and two RX's . Was a little woosey at lunch so going to try to get to shop and weigh some bowl and then back to the easy chair. Maybe more shop time tomorrow , but I did get off a email for the turning club challenge for June.

Monday is a day to Remember the Fallen, I plan on attending a service with some other vets, was asked to give the speech this year.  Later in the afternoon my son is due in from Alabama.  He will be staying a few days before he heads out to see other family members.  Has to be at Merchant Marine Academy in Long Island NY by 5 July.  That starts 4 years of college, after that a branch of the military for who knows how long.

@Gerald hope you’re feeling better.

16 hours ago, John Moody said:

@Gerald hope you’re feeling better.

Wish I could say that but was better yesterday and did some time in shop and today it jumped back on me big time.

Take it easy, Gerald. Get better.

@Gerald  you need to get some more rest! You said you were looking for an excuse to watch some of those Wednesday’s... videos.

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Edited May 26, 20197 yr by lew

An emotional weekend for myself.  I would like to take this opportunity to say:  To the brothers and sisters who came before me.......Semper Fi!  To the brothers and sisters who come after me.......Semper Fi!    To all those I lost and to all those who remain......Semper Fi!

Gluing up some roof panels for the chicken coop......

 

1 hour ago, Thad said:

To all those I lost and to all those who remain......Semper Fi!

I will reply Devildog,  Death Before Dishonor!  So say we all!

 

On 5/26/2019 at 9:00 PM, Thad said:

Gluing up some roof panels for the chicken coop...... 

Looks like the chicks are digging the new roof!