After being chosen to go on the Honor Flight I have been even more of a Patriot.

This cutting is now proudly hanging on my "Patriot Wall".

Love it and simply amazing work Fred.

Awesome you were able to receive your recognition and reward on your Honor Flight.

One of the greatest and most humbling experiences of my lifetime as the Guardian for my stepfather on bis Honor Flight.

Thank you, Dave

Yes, memorial, memories for a lifetime

I received a call from a social media contact about signing up for one of those flights. I declined because I feel there are a more deserving veterans, who experienced way more life changing events, then me.

6 hours ago, lew said:

I received a call from a social media contact about signing up for one of those flights. I declined because I feel there are a more deserving veterans, who experienced way more life changing events, then me.

Lew, while I understand, appreciate and value your humbleness regarding this opportunity, please reconsider. IIRC, you served in the Vietnam era in or near Vietnam in support. You are deserving and have earned your opportunity to do so.

There is no cost to you as a veteran. "Scholarships" are often available for your guardian which cannot be your spouse with exception of extremely rare cases. I'd be humbled and honored to be your guardian if only I was closer although after my health issues the past five years probably wouldn't be up to the task.

Please, please reconsider. You've earned the privilege to experience this recognition for your service. Trust me on this one, you won't regret it.

Lew, I fully agree

Really Nice work Fred !

Thank you all for thoughts.

Yes, we were honored but we were just doing our jobs to protect our country.

Hey Fred, how long does work like that take? From grabbing the plank to final finish?

This one took about 5 hours !!!

A little over 280 inside cuts (Yikes)

3 hours ago, Fred Wilson said:

This one took about 5 hours !!!

A little over 280 inside cuts (Yikes)

Wow Fred, a love of labor for sure! Absolutely wonderful work sir. Hows the Velocipede doing these days?

Velocipede bit the big one a couple of years ago. Main flywheel came apart scattering bearings all over the shop. Decoded not to rebuild.

1 minute ago, Fred Wilson said:

Main flywheel came apart scattering bearings all over the shop.

Did it come apart during use Fred?

Nope - during a tune up of axel