Post by: Shredd on November 07, 2020, 10:03:34 AM
i have neglected my property which has three buildings and two sheds on it and they all need work... i am committing myself to most of this winter to roofing, painting and misc. repairs until all is done... at 59 these bones are starting to feel it and if i don't get it done now it's gonna get harder in the years to come... since i stopped making bows a month ago i am already feeling a lot better... i am having less pain and am gaining more flexibility and movement in my joints and my lower back, disc problem seems to be doing better also...
last week i dug a 220 feet long trench to get well water to another part of my property... this week doing roof repairs on my garage to prep it for a new roof... it will feel good when it is all done and i can coast for the next ten to fifteen years before anything major needs to be done...
the great part about all this is that i am all ready missing building bows again... i am coming up with new ideas and entertaining the idea of going for all out speed and making a 35 pound flight bow... maybe next time i will be more in balance and not spend so many hours standing that it does my body harm...
sometimes you need to take a vacation from the things you love...
--- excuse the absence of capitals, my computer is acting up again ---
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 07, 2020, 10:16:19 AM
I took off last year do to depression and other reasons.
Do what ya need to do to make yourself happy.
Post by: skeaterbait on November 07, 2020, 10:25:43 AM
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Post by: mmattockx on November 07, 2020, 11:16:34 AM
Can't blame a guy for taking care of himself. Rest well my friend
+1. Self care is important and us men are often too block headed to step back and look after ourselves first.
Mark
Post by: Longcruise on November 07, 2020, 11:17:32 AM
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it will feel good when it is all done and i can coast for the next ten to fifteen years before anything major needs to be done...
So that will make you 74. Speaking from that age point, it's going to be challenging! :biglaugh:
Post by: kennym on November 07, 2020, 02:09:14 PM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on November 08, 2020, 12:46:54 PM
After working a few hours on a project, I sit my ass down at our 1/4 acre pond or on the patio and see how many beers I can drink.
Seems to help, just sayen:)
Take care bro, things will come together..
Post by: Shredd on November 08, 2020, 03:12:52 PM
i am looking forward to getting this roof done on my garage... i stress every time a hurricane comes and wrap all my tools and important stuff in plastic inside my garage... i was gonna go with a metal roof but i weighed it all out and decided to go with a torch down roof... it is like a 3/12 pitch...
here is my beer drinking spot...
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 08, 2020, 05:36:29 PM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on November 09, 2020, 04:09:51 AM
Been there too, cost me $40,000 to keep my house.
Post by: bigbob2 on November 10, 2020, 12:19:05 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 10, 2020, 06:38:47 AM
Post by: Mad Max on November 10, 2020, 09:20:16 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/xmWn7d4.jpg)
Post by: Flem on November 10, 2020, 09:33:37 AM
Post by: Mad Max on November 10, 2020, 10:35:34 AM
Holy crap Mark, it looks like spots carved out of the rainforest!
That top left food plot is 6 acres
Post by: mmattockx on November 10, 2020, 10:59:48 AM
Holy crap Mark, it looks like spots carved out of the rainforest!
He's in Mississippi, so you're not far off. Those of us used to the prairies and mountains of the west never see forest like that.
Mark
Post by: Mad Max on November 10, 2020, 04:45:11 PM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on November 13, 2020, 12:27:09 PM
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From Richie Boy-not naming names but otherwise you turn into a crotchety old man before you know it
Ah just who ya talken bout son?
:wavey: :laughing:
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Post by: garyschuler on November 13, 2020, 08:25:18 PM
Tenacity despite the naysayers. You only need to prove things to yourself. Hope ya get things in order. Take care Gary
Post by: Shredd on November 14, 2020, 08:36:38 AM
Post by: George Tsoukalas on November 14, 2020, 09:44:03 AM
At 72, I work a 2-4 hours on it and come in a nd take a nap on my recliner. I enjoy that but I can't do much more.
Jawge
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 14, 2020, 10:42:43 AM
I'm with ya George, 72 here also so I pace myself and yes a nap every day:)
Sucks getting old.
Post by: Flem on November 14, 2020, 10:44:51 AM
Beats the alternative :bigsmyl:
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 14, 2020, 10:50:56 AM
Post by: Flem on November 14, 2020, 11:03:10 AM
Post by: mmattockx on November 15, 2020, 11:00:29 AM
Beats the alternative :bigsmyl:
+1. Getting old should be a badge of accomplishment and honour.
Mark
Post by: Mad Max on January 11, 2021, 06:04:18 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/ZVoNtTf.jpg)
My dad and I poured a concrete Donut to build a fire in the middle, when it rained would had to stay in the house, so the first summer we built the Gazebo with a gap up top to let the smoke out over the fire pit.
We spent many hours out there during hunting season solving the world problems. This was our favorite place to set.
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