I have not posted on LJs for a long, long time, but this article came up and I thought a few might like to see it. As for me, just hard to get into my shop since my mother is now 94 and needs constant companionship and watching….and my shop isn’t big enough for me to roll her in there and I don’t think the noise, etc, would be good for her. This site amazes me…I was number 1600 plus when I joined and it’s now in the 50,000s….congratulations…truly remarkable.
-- /\/\/\ BarryW /\/\/\ Stay so busy you don't have time to die.
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chrisstef
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#1 posted 12-14-2012 04:52 PM
Very interesting article there Barry. Thanks for popping in and sharing. I, for one, would love to take a peek at that old shop.
-- "there aren’t many hand tools as awe-inspiring as the #8 jointer. I mean, it just reeks of cast iron heft and hubris" - Smitty
Bagtown
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#2 posted 12-14-2012 08:58 PM
Thanks for sharing.
-- Mike - In Fort McMurray Alberta
gfadvm
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#3 posted 12-15-2012 02:27 AM
Hey Barry- Missed your input but understand your priorities. You are a wonderful son to look after your mom like you do! I think about you every time I use my bandsaw log sled that you inspired me to build. Don’t be a stranger. Hope you and your mom have a good Christmas.
-- " I'll try to be nicer, if you'll try to be smarter" gfadvm
woodworker59
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#4 posted 12-15-2012 02:38 AM
Barry, I commend you for what you are doing, been there and done that.. you can be sure that you will never have any regrets for the time you are spending with her.. I know that in my case, I have siblings who only now wish they had spent the time when they could and now they can’t.. God Bless you in all that you do.. Papa
-- Papa@papaswoodworking.com
Bagtown
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#5 posted 12-15-2012 02:54 AM
Papa, wish I could like that comment the same as on facebook.
-- Mike - In Fort McMurray Alberta
kepy
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#6 posted 12-15-2012 12:23 PM
I hear you as I am taking care of my 93 yr old mother. I do manage to get to the shop for short periods tho.
-- Kepy
NormG
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#7 posted 12-15-2012 06:50 PM
Wow, what a find
-- Norman
patron
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#8 posted 12-18-2012 05:24 PM
good to see you again barry
keep on keeping on
bless you both
-- david - only thru kindness can this world be whole . If we don't succeed we run the risk of failure. Dan Quayle
Dave
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#9 posted 12-18-2012 11:39 PM
Very cool. I would have loved to been there.
-- Superdav "No matter where you go - there you are." http://chiselandforge.com
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