Results 1 to 8 of 8
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Sep 2012
    Location
    Ohio, USA
    Posts
    2

    Default Questions I Have As I Get Older

    Good Morning All...

    As I slowly get farther into ‘middle age’ (I'm 61) I find myself wondering about some things while I’m working in my shop.

    1. Why does stuff always have to fall on the floor?
    2. Why can’t I find things when they’re right in front of me?
    3. Why does the very last piece of oak that I have looks good for what I need but is always just a bit short?
    4. Why do a piece’s measurements make complete sense, the cut is right on, and it still doesn’t work?
    Maybe I’ll figure these things out, maybe not. Nothing that a hot cup of coffee and a smoke of my pipe can’t make worse!
    Last edited by Big Shed; 23rd September 2012 at 09:04 AM. Reason: Please use only standard font as per forum rules

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Nov 2008
    Location
    Brisbane
    Posts
    0

    Default

    ...yes, it does happen, sometimes frequently.
    I then realize that my glasses are on my head and not in front of my eyes.
    I'm still getting used to wearing glasses in the shed, as I don't wear them normally , yet.


  3. #3
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    Victoria
    Posts
    596

    Default

    Big philosophical questions there. Newton had a go when he saw the apple fall and Einstein carried on. On a more accessible level, Sod came up with the answer - because things are like that - and called it Sod's Law.
    Cheers,
    Jim

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Feb 2009
    Location
    moonbi nsw Aus
    Age
    70
    Posts
    228

    Default

    I am finding my fingers don't seem to get the message from the brain and so they do some awkward way instead of the purposeful stream line command the brain would have given it. Also....when I am working on something small that has to have another thing done to it, I put down the first piece to get that other piece then can't find the first piece. Yep right under my nose, but I couldn't see it.
    Why is the floor so far down and even further coming up?
    Is this the old age that we hear about?
    Just do it!

    Kind regards Rod

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Jan 2002
    Location
    Yinnar, Victoria, Australia
    Age
    66
    Posts
    247

    Default

    Hope this helps.

    Question 1..... if it fell on the roof, your not in Kansas anymore TOTO ( OH your not, your in Ohio)
    Question 2.... open your eyes, there is a whole new world out there
    Question 3... your too impatient, wait for the tree to grow a little bit more.
    Question 4... The instructions are sure to be in "chinglish" !

    I try and do new things twice.. the first time to see if I can do it.. the second time to see if I like it
    Kev

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Sep 2012
    Location
    Ohio, USA
    Posts
    2

    Default

    One technique that I've developed for finding what I need in the shop is to start cleaning up. I'll either find what I'm looking for or it's gone for good!

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Location
    Perth
    Posts
    1,174

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by smallcrafter View Post
    One technique that I've developed for finding what I need in the shop is to start cleaning up. I'll either find what I'm looking for or it's gone for good!
    That works for me usually in the following roundabout manner.

    I start job A and at some point need to use tool/fixing x
    Cannot find x so start on Job B and at some point need to use tool/fixing y
    Cannot find y so start on Job C and at some point need to use tool/fixing z
    Cannot find z, so time to stop to clean up.
    During clean up x and so continue job A
    ETC

  8. #8
    Join Date
    May 2012
    Location
    Woodstock (Cowra)
    Age
    75
    Posts
    832

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by jimbur View Post
    Big philosophical questions there. Newton had a go when he saw the apple fall and Einstein carried on. On a more accessible level, Sod came up with the answer - because things are like that - and called it Sod's Law.
    Cheers,
    Jim
    NO no no.....its O'Leary's Law.....which states that Murphy was an optimist

    When things go wrong or lost or don't work, adopt a positive attitude....... I'm positive its wrong / lost / doesn't work
    The person who never made a mistake never made anything

    Cheers
    Ray

Similar Threads

  1. You know you are getting older when....
    By beer is good in forum NOTHING AT ALL TO DO WITH RENOVATION
    Replies: 39
    Last Post: 6th January 2010, 01:32 AM
  2. now I am older
    By Kev Y. in forum JOKES
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 22nd September 2004, 06:31 AM
  3. You're Getting Older When
    By Barry_White in forum JOKES
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 18th April 2004, 03:34 PM
  4. Getting Older
    By ozwinner in forum JOKES
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 27th September 2003, 07:42 PM

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •