Walk to the shop with me

[John K Jordan]

Flashlights are like tape measures around here. They all end up in the same spot which is never where you need them.

Ah, maybe you need a system. I've bought a dozen or so of the Fenix LD22: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01418RAZY, in my opinion the best small light available, for several solid reasons.

I keep on in each vehicle, one with the bee equipment, two hanging in the shop on the door, two on a ledge in the house just inside the door, and two more on a shelf in my "nest" (reading chair, bookcase, laptop). I'm the only one who touches them. If going out from the house or shop close or after dark I grab one of the two by the door. If I forget to return to where it belongs there is still one at the original location and three at the other location, an obvious disparity which I fix on the next trip.

The only time I got stressed about a light was after an hour of catching a wild chicken at night. Somehow I dropped the light (but caught the chicken.) I retraced my steps and searched for two weeks before I found it! I now keep an extra light on a shelf in the shop, new in the box. Just in case.

JKJ

[Frederick Skelly]

What a great shop space. Good for you!
Love the scenery too!

[Alan Lightstone]

Beautiful shop, and nice exercise for the walk.

My commuting to my shop exercise involves pushing an elevator button. Frankly, your walk looks like far more fun, and clearly more beautiful.

Is that all your property? Wow!!

[John K Jordan]

Beautiful shop, and nice exercise for the walk.
My commuting to my shop exercise involves pushing an elevator button. Frankly, your walk looks like far more fun, and clearly more beautiful.
Is that all your property? Wow!!

Thomas has a beautiful place or two not far from where I live. A bit hilly but much of this part of the country is.

JKJ

[Thomas Wilson]

Beautiful shop, and nice exercise for the walk.

My commuting to my shop exercise involves pushing an elevator button. Frankly, your walk looks like far more fun, and clearly more beautiful.

Is that all your property? Wow!!

No. I have two lots on Norris Lake. One is on the water, one is off. The shop is on the offwater lot. It is a long story but has to do with building restrictions. The road is public except for the driveway.

[George Yetka]

"No honey I think I'll spend the night at the shop"

[Tim Janssen]

That shop is a beauty!

Tim

[Alex Zeller]

Ah, maybe you need a system. I've bought a dozen or so of the Fenix LD22: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01418RAZY, in my opinion the best small light available, for several solid reasons.

I keep on in each vehicle, one with the bee equipment, two hanging in the shop on the door, two on a ledge in the house just inside the door, and two more on a shelf in my "nest" (reading chair, bookcase, laptop). I'm the only one who touches them. If going out from the house or shop close or after dark I grab one of the two by the door. If I forget to return to where it belongs there is still one at the original location and three at the other location, an obvious disparity which I fix on the next trip.

The only time I got stressed about a light was after an hour of catching a wild chicken at night. Somehow I dropped the light (but caught the chicken.) I retraced my steps and searched for two weeks before I found it! I now keep an extra light on a shelf in the shop, new in the box. Just in case.

JKJ

My system for tape measures is to just have so many that I can't not find one. Back when I was building my house (or maybe garage) Lowes and Stanly had a deal. Spend $60 and get one of the 1" chrome tape measures they've made for decades free. You had to buy one to get the coupon on the back but once you did everytime you went back you could get a free tape. Since I was working during the days I could only swing in after the normal lumber places were closed. Dropping $60 was easy to do so I got at least a dozen. If a Harbor Freight was close by I bet I would have just as many of their free flashlights.

[julian abram]

Thomas, that is a beautiful shop in a beautiful setting, enjoy the walk on pretty days and the drive on rainy ones.

[David Lageman]

What a beautiful walk in a beautiful setting to a beautiful shop!

[glenn bradley]

I am spoiled with the short walk to the shop but my setting and surroundings can't compare. Keep in mind how wonderful it is to be where you are when you are dreading a "quick trip" to the shop for something ;-)

[fred everett]

Wow beautiful walk and shop. I could see myself walking, breathing, and clearing the mind. You are very lucky sir!

[Steve Rozmiarek]

What a beautiful shop and walk!

[Tom Fox]

Beautiful!

I love your walls. Plywood? It goes so well with the frame. How did you finish it?

[Thomas Wilson]

Beautiful!

I love your walls. Plywood? It goes so well with the frame. How did you finish it?

Thanks. Yes, the walls are 3/8 inch T1-11 exterior plywood. The finish is Minwax Polycrylic, one coat, sprayed on. If I hadn’t seen the sheets being sprayed, I would not know they did it. It is invisible.