A Little Winter Work

Hey there!  Just another quick post to let you know what's been going on in my garage the past few weekends.  Yes, I do some things other than fishing.....Really!   I recently cleaned out my garage, built a work bench and organized my tools so that I'm ready to tackle some projects.  See below.

Tire tracks from a vehicle that veered off the driveway and into my yard.   The tire tracks lead directly to my mailbox.  To protect the guilty, I will not name names. 

When I heard all the "book club" ladies out in my yard laughing, I had to go see what all the cackling was about.  I had my suspicions and I was right.  So this little episode was the biginning of some overdue winter projects.  Project #1?  Build a new mailbox.  Built, painted, installed......consider it done! 

While I had all the tools out I decided to dig into project #2.  To build a headboad out of a solid wood antique door.  I think it turned out ok.  Done!!

This idea came from our friend Mary.  She provided the wood doors and Theresa offered my limited woodwoking skills.  Now that I know how to do this, I need to make a duplicate for Mary.  Thanks for the doors, Mary...I think. 

Project #3...just started.  I'm sure most of you have never seen our spare bedroom upstairs.  Well now that we don't have a house full of kids, we are taking some time to dress up this room for future visitors.  On the right side you can see where we tore out a bunch of built-in shelves.  We plan to turn this into some sort of bunk room with a lake theme.  The walls and moulding need serious repair, the carpet has to go, the ceilling needs paint and I need to make some bed frames.  We can fit 6 twin beds in here but we'll probably keep it at 4.  I'll post more pics later as the room takes shape. 
So, the plan is to get a lot of this "indoor work" done before it get's really nice outside.  I have some serious yard plans for this spring so I need to get this room done in the next few weeks.  Plus......it'll be FISHIN' time too!!  

Seems like I always have an "oh by the way" at the end of each post.  So this terse ending is a reminder that tennis league starts next week.  I'll keep you posted on any torn tendons, twisted ankles, and sore muscles as the season progresses.  I need to stock up on BenGay and Aspirin.  Wish me luck!  Later!