Things that keep you out of the workshop.... - Page 2

kiljoy · #11 12-21-2018, 03:36 PM

Things that screw my work time:

1) work (**** need of money!!)
2) family (look I give up allotted building windows all the time to spend time with my wife who instead of reciprocating and telling me, 'oh... why dont you go build this afternoon' just remembers the times when I take extra building time and uses that against me... women!!)
3) other hanger duties (flying club maintenance officer duties)

DaleB · #12 12-21-2018, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by dwranda

For me some days it's just too cold to go into the garage. Winter really puts a damper on my progress.

I had the same experience. When we re-sided the house I insulated the heck out of the garage, so the kerosene heater I have out there actually makes it fairly nice (mid 60s).

Now I'm working on smaller parts down in the basement, since my current build is wood -- the epoxy needs warmer temps. It's still warm enough out in the garage to run the saw, though.

coffeeguy · #13 12-21-2018, 03:40 PM

I've had those build days too, but it seems that even if everyone is gone and I can put in a lot of dedicated time I have a tough time keeping with it after 4 hours. It's supposed to be fun and when it's not, or I make mistakes and get frustrated I quit and have a beverage. I do try to do something every day, though. Wednesday was busy for me, but I went downstairs and put in 1 rivet. Surprisingly, it felt really good to have achieved something.

ILikePike · #14 12-21-2018, 04:27 PM

Going to the ER to get stiches after a fly cutter accident... That also interrupted my wife's plans for the day.

wirejock · #15 12-21-2018, 05:13 PM

I'm retired and kids live 1000 miles away. Does that mean I have unlimited time? No
I have four cars. Youngest is 13. No payments but something always needs fixin'. No complaints. I love my 4x4s. I get in my shop several days a week.
Today I had enough of fighting the canopy frame and called Vans. Eric was really helpful and asked for photos. Maybe after Christmas the solution will present itself.

Ron B. · #16 12-21-2018, 05:43 PM

My situation is nothing like you guys, and I feel lucky to have the situation I have. My wife actually says for me to go out to the hangar, (maybe it's because I'm a grouch in the house). Been married for 34 years now and dated for 7 before getting married, she had her chances to dump me so I doubt she will now.
Kids are still living at home but are now adults (no rush yet). Always quit at 8:30 PM to spend time each night with them.
Planning on retiring from work soon and have already cut back on that. I enjoy building and flying. No real other hobbies.
Life is good

Bavafa · #17 12-21-2018, 06:31 PM

I felt that way with my work... Can you join this meeting? .... can you take care of this project?!??!?

Don't they know I was building a plane

ty1295 · #18 12-21-2018, 06:41 PM

Hard to justify going to hangar right now with one of my rental houses empty that still needs some repairs. I just keep telling myself the house will fund the airplane and it is related even if I have not seen and RV built with a tub or toilet.

Bavafa · #19 12-21-2018, 08:37 PM

I felt that way with my work... Can you join this meeting? .... can you take care of this project?!??!?

Don't they know I was building a plane

Mikeandmaz · #20 12-22-2018, 12:30 AM

Continuing on,

Can you put up the Christmas lights,
Would you mind boarding the inside of the porch
Could you make some more of your Mince Pies...
Can you take that unit out of the kitchen
And then paint over the yellow paint that was behind

However, I?ve got out of decorating the Christmas tree and wrapping presents due to not being good enough at it....er ok well I?ll pop out to the workshop ( it?s in the garden). But Honey, what about...........?!

I have 4 years to retirement, the twins are 2, I?m still confident I can finish it before 2022.