The first steps back into the shop

[Blogwitch]

It doesn't seem like much, but this little item, a set of mounting rails for a tiny commercial engine, is the first real item I have managed to make in many many months. The engine fits where the crappy plate and screws are.

It has been a long uphill battle, but I managed to get nearly a full day in the shop, all band saw and mill work.

I won't know again until tomorrow if there are any residual problems like the last time I tried, but if not, I will be in there again tomorrow.

You honestly can't realise what I feel like, it is as though I can breathe and be alive again, rather than just being stuck in a chair watching my monitor.

Bogs

 

[Deanofid]

I'm really glad to hear this news, John. Glad, and happy!
It truly makes a difference to a fellows head when he can get his body to do something productive.
A BIG difference.

Thanks for sharing your good news!
I'm smiling, really.

Dean

 

[bearcar1]

John, glad to hear of your accomplishment. Do not overdue things at first though. You need to ramp up to the full blown, all day shop adventures in increments. Like you said, it has been a long time coming and we all would hate to see you knocked out of the box before you ever get started again. You are so right about feeling like a whole person again, there are just a few things in life that gives one that feeling of belonging and I for one can appreciate that.

BC1
Jim

 

[Captain Jerry]

Great. Good to see you back at it. Don't go at it too hard though, until you find your limits. A setback can be really crappy. Not bad production for a day's work. I can spend all day with less than that to show for it and all of the following day cleaning up.

Jerry

 

[steamer]

Hi John,

I am really glad to hear of your progress.....go for it!

Dave

 

[mklotz]

I got less than that done today. Of course, I'm not electrically motivated.

Good onya, John. I'm really happy to hear that you're back at it. We're all looking forward to your next fantastic creation.

 

[tel]

ONYA John, I'm sure you will be back up to speed in no time! Good to hear.

 

[deere_x475guy]

John, glad to hear your back up and about...

 

[ksouers]

Glad to see you back in the shop, John.

Like BC said, don't over do it. Take plenty of breaks. Savor and enjoy the moment, don't rush into it all at once.

Congratulations!

 

[Cedge]

Attaboy John... just use common sense and don't get carried away too quickly.

Steve

 

[ozzie46]

HOOORRRAAAYYYY JOHN, but easy does it for a little bit ok?

Don't want to be laid up for a week after only 1 day.

Ron

 

[4156df]

John,
Great news that you're back in the shop!
Dennis

 

[Tin Falcon]

John: good news and good luck
Tin

 

[SAM in LA]

I got less than that done today. Of course, I'm not electrically motivated.

Good onya, John. I'm really happy to hear that you're back at it. We're all looking forward to your next fantastic creation.

My wife has threatened me with a cattle prod. Now thats electrical motivation.

SAM

 

[Blogwitch]

Many thanks indeed gents.

As you can see, I am into my early morning surfing routine (about 3-30 am) and I have no side effects at all of yesterday's long session, so it looks like I have got the system cracked. I did the same almost two weeks ago, and it laid me on my back for a few days.

You won't be seeing much from me for a short while, as I have some private stuff to finish off, but after that, I have enough planned to keep me going for a couple of years.

But Bandit has now deserted me, he is still hanging around with the boss. But I have his basket tucked away in the shop, just in case he changes his mind. Vinnie the Mog has taken up almost permanent residence in the covered way, he can keep an eye on the garden now, and not get wet.

So things are almost back to normal.


John

 

[dsquire]

John

Glad to see that your back in the shop. Easy does it and remember everything waited for you so if necessary it will wait another day or so. All the best John. :bow:

Cheers

Don

 

[doubletop]

Well done John. Good to see you back where you belong ;D

Pete

 

[T70MkIII]

Great news, John - glad yesterday didn't ruin you for today! All the best, and we're looking forward to seeing what you cook up now that you're back in the workshop.

 

[arnoldb]

John, that's very good news indeed - both getting into the shop, and no side affects!

Kind regards, Arnold

 

[Maryak]

Good one Bogs,

Now that you've made them................take it slowly and stay on the rails. ;D

Best Regards
Bob