Been busy...just checking in!

[SherryT]

Just letting ya'll know I'm still around...I got started on my shop re-fit and, as you might imagine, I fell down a rabbit hole.

What started off as "Oh, I'll just de-junk, straighten up, and throw up a few more shelves and be done with it!" has turned into almost a complete gut...French cleats instead of regular shelves, tear out the original VERY tall workbench and build a new one at the right height, tear out the closet we added about 10 years ago to make more room (need space for a planer and my band saw), and build SOME sort of cover for the porch so I can work outside (sun's gonna get hot pretty soon!)...sigh.

The good news is that I'm not too far from the final stage (the tear outs)...probably another couple of weeks (please Lord!). What gets me is that as little as 5 years ago, I'd have ALREADY been done, but I don't need to be hurting myself by trying to get in a hurry...this Old Crone phase of my life is taking some getting used to!

Anyway, like I said, just checking in...hopefully, I'll be back to pestering you all again pretty soon!

Hugs to all!

 

[SmokingUPnorth]

Welcome back. What kind of work do you use the shop for

 

[SmokinEdge]

Welcome back Sherry.

 

[Fueling Around]

Howdy stranger.
I thought maybe you were trying to avoid the enablers.

 

[Brokenhandle]

Take your time and pace yourself! When it gets too hot come north... I could use the help lol!
Take care, and good to hear from ya!

Ryan

 

[GaryHibbert]

Yeah, take your time--it doesn't have to be done yesterday. Contrary to what they say, these are not the golden years, they're the rust years--seems like something new goes south every month.
Gary

 

[bauchjw]

Sometimes you gotta handle life! I get the same way! Sounds like you’re productive!

 

[SherryT]

Welcome back. What kind of work do you use the shop for

It'll be mostly woodworking, but I'll also be storing welding supplies in it (which I'll get to if I EVER get this finished!).

I don't build to sell...it's more or less a hobby and building what I need.

 

[SherryT]

Howdy stranger.
I thought maybe you were trying to avoid the enablers.

Nah, I've been enabled enough on this forum that I've made it my mission to return the favor at every opportunity...it's basically a sport for me now!

 

[SherryT]

Yeah, take your time--it doesn't have to be done yesterday. Contrary to what they say, these are not the golden years, they're the rust years--seems like something new goes south every month.
Gary

Rusty, dusty, and squeaky!

 

[JLeonard]

Well hello stranger!!! As a member in good standing (so far ) of this great community, you must of course post finish pics of the redo. LOL!

Jim

 

[SherryT]

Well hello stranger!!! As a member in good standing (so far ) of this great community, you must of course post finish pics of the redo. LOL!

Jim

Count on it!

 

[tallbm]

Just letting ya'll know I'm still around...I got started on my shop re-fit and, as you might imagine, I fell down a rabbit hole.

What started off as "Oh, I'll just de-junk, straighten up, and throw up a few more shelves and be done with it!" has turned into almost a complete gut...French cleats instead of regular shelves, tear out the original VERY tall workbench and build a new one at the right height, tear out the closet we added about 10 years ago to make more room (need space for a planer and my band saw), and build SOME sort of cover for the porch so I can work outside (sun's gonna get hot pretty soon!)...sigh.

The good news is that I'm not too far from the final stage (the tear outs)...probably another couple of weeks (please Lord!). What gets me is that as little as 5 years ago, I'd have ALREADY been done, but I don't need to be hurting myself by trying to get in a hurry...this Old Crone phase of my life is taking some getting used to!

Anyway, like I said, just checking in...hopefully, I'll be back to pestering you all again pretty soon!

Hugs to all!

Glad to hear you are doing well and keeping busy. You'll get it done!

I just rehabed my lone rental property and it took 2 months of my life.

Unfortunately the last tenants had to be evicted and they tore the place up and left it a disgusting mess. I'm glad the house is a house again and will be nice for someone to live in. Fingers crossed for good respectful tenants this time around :)

 

[Gonna Smoke]

Just letting ya'll know I'm still around...

Good to see you back, Sherry. I've been MIA a lot lately myself and have struggled to keep up with what's happening here...

 

[OldSmoke]

Next to boat upgrades, shop upgrades are the best! A good way to cope with winter blues. I just finished plumbing in my compressor with piping, regs, and filters.

 

[gmc2003]

My wife's workshop is the same way. One step forward two steps back. Judging by the scrap wood pile. I'm going to have one heck of a bonfire this year.

Chris