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Around mid October she was asked what she wanted for Xmas? "A new bed" was the reply. What type.. color.. etc. "Not too light and not too dark. Not too delicate and not too masculine. Not fancy, but not plain. And I want a dropped book shelf behind the pillows for the novels I read at night". I never question her call... if that's what she wants... that what she usually gets.
She's so easy to please! On October 29th the bed was designed and the lumber was procured. Cut down to length that afternoon and saw the jointer and planer the next day. Two weeks of construction.. a week of sanding, burnishing and detailing joints.. two weeks of finish to allow the oil to cure properly before the coat of wax.
And on the 40th day the first bed I have ever made was delivered. As most of what I have designed, not museum pieces ( I applaud those that have that talent) but simple, functional, sturdy pieces built to serve a purpose now and long after I turn out the lights in my shop the final time.
And when ask how she liked it as she was not allowed in the shop... "I absoulutely love it sweet-heart... and you're going to make a low and tall chest of drawers to compliment it". A big hug and kiss and off she went to take care of whatever foxy ladies take care of.
So.. the "judge" had ruled and pronounced the sentence. Another 60 days in the "hole" with hard labor! The Cavalry saddles back up and rides again on Monday it appears. Nobody warned me of price you will pay for love of wood and love of women! Go figure....
Sorry.. as my photo skills are even worse than my WW ability. Don't know much about either, but.....
She's so easy to please! On October 29th the bed was designed and the lumber was procured. Cut down to length that afternoon and saw the jointer and planer the next day. Two weeks of construction.. a week of sanding, burnishing and detailing joints.. two weeks of finish to allow the oil to cure properly before the coat of wax.
And on the 40th day the first bed I have ever made was delivered. As most of what I have designed, not museum pieces ( I applaud those that have that talent) but simple, functional, sturdy pieces built to serve a purpose now and long after I turn out the lights in my shop the final time.
And when ask how she liked it as she was not allowed in the shop... "I absoulutely love it sweet-heart... and you're going to make a low and tall chest of drawers to compliment it". A big hug and kiss and off she went to take care of whatever foxy ladies take care of.
So.. the "judge" had ruled and pronounced the sentence. Another 60 days in the "hole" with hard labor! The Cavalry saddles back up and rides again on Monday it appears. Nobody warned me of price you will pay for love of wood and love of women! Go figure....
Sorry.. as my photo skills are even worse than my WW ability. Don't know much about either, but.....
Loring in Katy, TX USA
Good work.
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