There is a time and a place for everything and I am glad this transition seems to be to the place you need at the right time.

 

And just to add a smile to your face and hopes that you will have the extra energy to get back in the shop more, here is this morning’s pile of zen…

9 hours ago, Fred W. Hargis Jr said:

Having spent all week at the hospital with Marie and her 2nd back surgery, nothing else got done at home. She was supposed to be released by Thursday but things changed. She might come home today after which it will be mostly caregiver duties for me, at least for some time.

Prayer, Fred.

I feel for her Fred.  Hope this one works for her and life gets better for both of you.

Thanks to all for the well wishes, payers and thoughts. Marie did get home today around 1:30, so at least the hospital part is over. She's doing as well as can be expected, only time will tell if the surgery worked this time.

Edited May 18, 20242 yr by Fred W. Hargis Jr

22 hours ago, John Morris said:

It was a good run in the field, but I'll end my career in the office reviewing and submitting for recordation Parcel and Tract Maps submitted by the private lands industries. I plan on retiring relatively soon.

 

Congratulations John.  I'm happy that you were able to transition to the office to complete your working career.  I think a lot of employers would have just let you keel over out in the desert or force you into a medical retirement.  Now you might actually find the time and energy to do some woodworking or maybe do some retirement planning with a clear head

@John Morris Another step of this thing called life. You’ve worked in field and earned the right to ‘enjoy’ those fruit. I hope this move continues to be a blessing!

On 5/18/2024 at 10:46 AM, John Morris said:

I joke with the young guys there, and they don't know what to do, they just slink back in their chairs and look at their PC's.

Probably thinking "The old man's on a roll AGAIN!"

But seriously, CONGRATULATIONS, John. Sounds like you've earned it!

Project for a lazy Sunday. 

No wood was harmed in the making of this project. 

 

3 hours ago, HARO50 said:

Probably thinking "The old man's on a roll AGAIN!"

No doubt John!!! And thanks

18 minutes ago, Larry Buskirk said:

Project for a lazy Sunday. 

No wood was harmed in the making of this project. 

 

Mechanical switches!

Was quitting time today...after 2 hours in the shop.

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Sitting on it's top, as a repair was being done...other than the Top and the drawers,,case is done...

11 hours ago, lew said:

Mechanical switches!

Clicky's at that! 

Had to modify the space bar, and the large shift keys to fit the Logitech MX Mechanical Wireless Keyboard. (Got cheap due to a broken key cap) 

Outer post spacing was a bit off on those two keys, easy fix with a few bits of scrap plastic and a little PVC cement.