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We had a pretty doggone cold weekend down here.  Wind was just a screamin' on Saturday early AM and into the early evening.  Lows were back in the 20's after a couple weeks of pretty mild temps made for an inside job weekend.  I finished up our taxes and sent them off, got all the vinyl stencils cut for window sash #3 and pictures printed to boot.  I did get some shop time in and managed to get drawer parts cut out for a headboard I started last week.   And, early Sunday evening, went to a birthday party and early supper.

 

For the week ahead it looks like today is run errand day.  In no particular order for the rest of the week I am looking at finishing up those drawers, painting the headboard, painting the third window sash, sandblasting mirrors and glass panes, cleaning up the yard and woods from Saturday's wind storm - a lot of debris to clean up before I can mow the lawn.  And too, continue getting the garage ready so that I can begin the paint prep, I think the end is in sight for the first half of the project.

Waiting for things to dry up. 

My favorite little SandCat belt sander quit on me. So, yesterday I tore it open and, it looks like it needs brushes. Found a pair but they're an hour away. I'll see if they'll send them. In the meantime, I'm putting together another file and rasp container for 12 pieces I just found in a plastic tool box that I need for more router bit storage. Sooner, or later, I'll get back to those Limbert tables. It seems like that every time I turn around there's something else needing attention. Focus, Gene. Focus!

 

Froze at a wedding Saturday afternoon.  Was to be a outside wedding. They moved to inside a barn. Not much better. Was 30F inside. Could see everyone's breath. Ceremony lasted 30-35 minutes. We did not stay for reception. 

"The History of Boring"- my life's story 

 

Got the last coat of poly on the manzanita turning and finished up a jig for making Celtic knots on small bowls and vessels a la Alan Stratton. Still need to test and fine tune it.

15 minutes ago, lew said:

"The History of Boring"- my life's story 

Another cold and WINDY weekend. Helped the missus clean house Saturday. Church yesterday. Several small projects on the docket this week weather permitting. Truck coils should be here tomorrow. Got 8, Bosch with Lifetime Warranty for less $$'s from Rock-Auto than 4 from Advance plus only have to walk to mailbox to get them.  Thursday, last laser treatment for Mr. Cat at vet. He's healed pretty well. Friday, heading across state to PU youngest grand-daughter. Her Spring break begins after classes (mid-terms) end. Wedding to attend on Saturday.

Survived the snorkeling at the reef yesterday and managed to get more sun than I wanted. Beautiful on Kauai but bring lots of money.  Tonight, a luau.

My memories of Hawaii are of the vivid colors of everything. 

Monday?   Monday?    Call me when Tuesday shows up...

Heard from family in Ukraine and several friends in military there.  The fight continues and while they have yet to push the invaders out.  The price that they are inflicting upon the invaders has been high.  

Worked on handles for one item in my store Saturday and have to make handles for 3 more items sometime. Did some erands with son this AM to get water meter at his place. This afternoon we got his Saint Victor zeroed and finally my Mosin Nagant is spot on at 100 yards. I forgot the spotting scope and am now sore from all those trips down range.

 

Tomorrow cardiologist appt to see if the ticker is still ticking or needs jumper cables.

1 hour ago, Gerald said:

Tomorrow cardiologist appt to see if the ticker is still ticking or needs jumper cables.

Prayers for you Gerald that all checks out and goes well.

16 hours ago, steven newman said:

Monday?   Monday?    Call me when Tuesday shows up...

 

 I think it's Tuesday Steve. 

10 hours ago, Gerald said:

Tomorrow cardiologist appt to see if the ticker is still ticking or needs jumper cables

Hope everything goes OK

My son is home from Merchant Marine Academy, be busy next few days.

Edited March 16, 20224 yr by Gunny

25 minutes ago, Gunny said:

My son is home from Merchant marine Academy, be busy next few days.

Enjoy the time Gunny. Thanks for his service too!

On 3/14/2022 at 10:24 PM, Gerald said:

and am now sore from all those trips down range.

Yes, my doc would have a suggestion for that issue . . . 

 

On 3/14/2022 at 1:21 PM, lew said:

My memories of Hawaii are of the vivid colors of everything. 

Walking down the steps at Big Island's Kona airport, 5:30am, after being up for 30 hours ... surreal stillness ... and the smell of the air.