Category Archives: Woodshop
Working In The Old Ways
Alright, alright. I am not working by candlelight out there in the shop; however, I did want to catch the ambiance while I was there. Below you will find a set of images taken as I flipped the board over … Continue reading
Working and Woodworking
Life always feels transitional to me. It is constant change. So, even when it is frustrating, like driving yesterday was, I don’t worry about it, because I know it will change. But before I worry about waiting for that, I … Continue reading
A Little Shop Time
I got some time out in the shop this evening after spending the better part of the day feeling low, and just kind of hanging out, and doing my laundry. I fooled around with that joint on the poplar top … Continue reading
All About Burning Out A Little
Today’s DoorDashing got to me after a few hours. I could have stayed and earned more, but sitting in the car, looking out at the same sort of view, maneuvering through traffic, dealing with all the people who are messing … Continue reading
Oh the Horrors!
I have been quiet lately because I have come back to the work-a-day life I was in 20 years ago and more. Once again, I find myself working day after day to make hardly enough money to get by on. … Continue reading
Thoughts on Earning Money for 2025
I am doing a lot of work for the money I am earning. I can go and spend loads of time in town just to scare up $100 in earnings for the day. A third of it goes right back … Continue reading
Driving, and Chainsaw Grinder Justification
I have not been at the keyboard for a bit because I have been at the wheel instead, delivering food to whomever required. It is a trip driving professionally again. I have got nothing to say about the food. I … Continue reading
Dreaming of Quitting the Road
There is a hole in Logan that the GPS can take a person to, but it is not where a person is meant to go. What is worse, I am programmed to follow the GPS no matter what. I got … Continue reading
Driving and Wood
I went into town and earned money today, but only after dropping Missus and the kids to do a market in Preston this morning. I am disappointed that the app keeps telling my I am not taking photos as I … Continue reading
Dashing Through Time
I got together a few of the smaller pieces of scrap from the walnut in the burn bucket in the shop and put them on the lathe. I was thinking of egg cups, but they were too small. I turned … Continue reading