Get off my LAWN! "Grumpy Old Farts"

[ric426]

Maybe you overthought this - his comeback has simplicity and elegance.
I like it.

Part of the reason for the NASA spec gift card holder is that 5 years ago he organized a bunch of family members to help pay for a benchtop mill for me as a Christmas/retirement gift, so I liked making something for him with it.

Something to consider for next year:

Trick Bolts - Lee Valley Tools

Trick Lock - Lee Valley Tools

Actually, his birthday is in February, so I may come up with something to incorporate one or both of those. Thanks for the tip!

 

[alaskaleftybass]

Part of the reason for the NASA spec gift card holder is that 5 years ago he organized a bunch of family members to help pay for a benchtop mill for me as a Christmas/retirement gift, so I liked making something for him with it.



Actually, his birthday is in February, so I may come up with something to incorporate one or both of those. Thanks for the tip!

In high school I once made a pair of wood bookends for my final project.

 

[agedhorse]

We had a very quiet Christmas this year. Wife Carey got the usual number of phone well wishes. We watched a bunch of Alfred Hitchcock films on TCM and loved it. We did something different this year. Since it's just the two of us, we bought a turkey breast instead of the whole bird. It's literally the turkey that's had it's legs and wings amputated. Well, it took less time to cook and the meat was still very moist and tender. I'm always a dark meat kind of guy but this little Norbest bird convinced me I could eat the healthier side and still enjoy it. Stove Top stuffing, premade microwave mashed potatoes. Wife made her own mashed sweet potatoes and they were divine. Add some cranberries, olives, and Knorr Turkey gravy. It was a heavenly dinner.

We got a great deal on Calphalon Commercial Quality 13 piece cookware for Carey, she's a retired sous chef and makes heavenly tidbits and we both love quality cookware. I got the new Sony flat screen TV because the other 5 year old was starting to go dim. I bought it on Cyber Monday and got a great deal on it. So at our age, those two gifts were enough. And the quiet company of each other and a good meal.

Thank you GOF's for listening to my ramblings from time to time. I enjoy talking to guys that can relate to my life experiences.

Hell, that's why we're GOF's!

We did a very small (like 2 pound) chunk of ham for much the same reason.

 

[RandM]

I made my Grand Daughter these for Christmas - she's not doing bad with 'em
for a one year old.

Maurie.

 

[ric426]

View attachment 2855166 I made my Grand Daughter these for Christmas - she's not doing bad with 'em
for a one year old.

Maurie.

I like how the child fence isn't set up to contain the child, but to protect the entertainment center. Wisdom comes from experience.

If that were my grandson we'd have to leave at least 3 feet between the fence and whatever it's protecting.

 

[BadExample]

View attachment 2855166 I made my Grand Daughter these for Christmas - she's not doing bad with 'em
for a one year old.

Maurie.

Not your talkin' Christmas fun. I couldn't figure out how to skip the kids and go straight to grand kids, so I got a great niece about that age.

What a gift! That will probably be passed on for generations!

 

[BassmanPaul]

[QUOTE="BadExample, post: 20766456, member: 288587”]What a gift! That will probably be passed on for generations![/QUOTE]

If one doesn’t go through the TV screen first! It’s a big target!! LOL

 

[BadExample]

[QUOTE="BadExample, post: 20766456, member: 288587”]What a gift! That will probably be passed on for generations!

If one doesn’t go through the TV screen first! It’s a big target!! LOL

[/QUOTE]
Seems a bit young to throw that far and hard... but then, she's an Ozzy!

 

[alaskaleftybass]

Well GOF's, travelling to Virginia Mason in Seattle this morning to take wife Carey to the Heart Institute. We're hoping they can get her medication managed properly, she's been subscribed too much by General MD's just reading information from the Interweb. We're worried and hoping for the best information, she's healthy and sharp minded, but I think these dang general MD's in Sitka got her started on too much medication. Flying out shortly. I'm thinking good news and will let everyone know. Have a great week GOF's.

 

[BadExample]

Good luck brother! I wish you both well!!!

 

[ric426]

Hoping all goes well for your wife and for you. They've gotten pretty good at controlling heart issues once you find the right doctors. Sounds like you're on the right track. Best of luck!

 

[BassmanPaul]

Well GOF's, travelling to Virginia Mason in Seattle this morning to take wife Carey to the Heart Institute. We're hoping they can get her medication managed properly, she's been subscribed too much by General MD's just reading information from the Interweb. We're worried and hoping for the best information, she's healthy and sharp minded, but I think these dang general MD's in Sitka got her started on too much medication. Flying out shortly. I'm thinking good news and will let everyone know. Have a great week GOF's.

My best thoughts and wishes fly with you Will.

 

[RandM]

I like how the child fence isn't set up to contain the child, but to protect the entertainment center. Wisdom comes from experience.

If that were my grandson we'd have to leave at least 3 feet between the fence and whatever it's protecting.

Actually the barrier is to stop her climbing - she's like a goat - likes to be at the highest point she can get to and climbs
ANYTHING. So ......... why frustrate the kid
sticking HER in jail when you can just block access : )

All the best Lefty for your wife and you.

Maurie.

 

[ric426]

Actually the barrier is to stop her climbing - she's like a goat - likes to be at the highest point she can get to and climbs
ANYTHING. So ......... why frustrate the kid
sticking HER in jail when you can just block access : )

Yeah, she looks pretty content with the nice blocks that grandpa made for her.

 

[BadExample]

I actually remember being imprisoned by my parents, in the basement playroom, watching my brothers play through the bars. I won't go back to prison!

 

[RandM]

Yeah, she looks pretty content with the nice blocks that grandpa made for her.

It seemed to offer less opportunity as a "Weapon of House Destruction" compared to this -

And offer less chance of personal injury than this :

I actually remember being imprisoned by my parents, in the basement playroom, watching my brothers play through the bars. I won't go back to prison!

Eggzactly.

Maurie.

 

[BassmanPaul]

And in the meantime the dog didn’t give a damn!

 

[RandM]

Probably scouting for food : )

 

[BassmanPaul]

Off topic for a memory: when I got to picking the good food from a chicken or turkey I’d do it beside the kitchen sink with our green compost bin in one of the sinks. On one side of me would be our big dog Bailey and on the other our little dog Tia. Both would be sitting very respectfully with their “can I eat that?” look. As some not so good bits came off they would go to one side or the other to the open mouths. Tia, being a Chihuahua, would rise up on her back legs to receive her titbit then back down to sit again.

I miss them both so much! Both had good lives and were well loved. Why are pets so easy to get into our hearts and difficult to get back out again?

 

[agedhorse]

I miss them both so much! Both had good lives and were well loved. Why are pets so easy to get into our hearts and difficult to get back out again?

Very good question Paul.