Professor Dr. SWMBO and I are "more than casually" looking for our "downsize" property. The two of us do not need such a large home and property going forward as our older daughter is already living "independently" in town (she's a special needs adult, so isn't totally independent) and the younger,...
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Alan a good start point would be to read this post provided almost a decade ago by Van Huskey
https://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthr...des!&styleid=4
Aaron
Honestly I didn't realize I had posted that. I was writing a longer reply and then thought I deleted it. To my surprise Jim replied to it
Mr. Evans, a comment like “even at your age” might start a few comments!
I just finished a garden gate, made timber framed, bridle joints and half
Mike, thanks. You have given us a break...but ....strangely: there’s no stopping you now ! Take care.
Mel Fulks Today, 3:46 AMI've read various posts over time about people having trouble removing cosmoline or other rust protectors.
This may already be known,
This thread may help. Besides Grandpa's 1950 Emerson I had a 1970's "113." contractor. I added a decent...
glenn bradley 02-26-2021 11:13 AM
Time for some levity
Thread Starter: Dave Anderson NHWith all of the negativity and political stuff going on with the Covid-19 virus it is time to look at the humorous side of things. Feel free to add more, but keep it clean or it will be deleted.
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