Also happened to be Louis' birthday. He has quite a fondness for all things truck/tractor/digger/logger ect. He was also fascinated with the tree. Everyone was still getting over a bug so activities were restricted but Nina got a lot of "Stack the States" and Crazy Eights in; she has her own rules of course.
Weather was a little cold but still had it's perfect moments each day, allowing for some playground time. Judy and Nina even hiked the canyon home from the playground on one of the days.
Went to our monthly COW (Central Oregon Woodworkers) meeting which is hosted by a different member on he first Monday of each month. This month we went to the Sisters high school wood shop. The teacher there runs a curriculum where each student can learn basic skills while making an Adirondack chair and then move on to build his/her own guitar or ukulele. The teacher has a cadre of volunteers (many from our group) that work with the kids to guide them through the process.
The results were amazing! I got so involved with the guitars and ukes on display and talking to the guys I managed to leave without taking any photos. Sorry.
Meanwhile, back at the ranch. I've been making a lot of sawdust and noise, usually simultaneously; sometimes there is smoke too. Next project is 21 full extension slide out drawers for the kitchen. Materials work out to almost $40 a drawer. But the labor and having your kitchen turned inside out for two weeks is free. I work for whiskey.
Weather was a little cold but still had it's perfect moments each day, allowing for some playground time. Judy and Nina even hiked the canyon home from the playground on one of the days.
Went to our monthly COW (Central Oregon Woodworkers) meeting which is hosted by a different member on he first Monday of each month. This month we went to the Sisters high school wood shop. The teacher there runs a curriculum where each student can learn basic skills while making an Adirondack chair and then move on to build his/her own guitar or ukulele. The teacher has a cadre of volunteers (many from our group) that work with the kids to guide them through the process.
The results were amazing! I got so involved with the guitars and ukes on display and talking to the guys I managed to leave without taking any photos. Sorry.
Meanwhile, back at the ranch. I've been making a lot of sawdust and noise, usually simultaneously; sometimes there is smoke too. Next project is 21 full extension slide out drawers for the kitchen. Materials work out to almost $40 a drawer. But the labor and having your kitchen turned inside out for two weeks is free. I work for whiskey.
I hear it's a little cold out in the rest of the US.
Weather here should be perfect. For working in the heated shop, that is.
Stay warm wherever you are.
