Hobbies

The topic of needing a hobby came up from my friend Vicki. Well I did have several. I used to build model airliners. But after I got married that went away. Money needed for diapers and milk. Any good hobby costs money. Funny how that works. I got back into CAP for something to do even once a week, but again that costs money.

I did renew for a 3rd year, but it costs money for gas to drive to St. Cloud and back. I haven't been there since the first part of Nov. We meet on Monday nights, but tonight the adults don't have to attend, because the kids have P.T.  I will go back on the first meeting in Dec.  I just need to put more money aside for gas all month. We try and do all our shopping in two days a month, it saves on gas. if the kids want to go anyplace they know its gas for the car and a can of diet pop, or water for me.

With youngest daughter getting sick and having to run to the Dr. I passed on CAP last week. I have a ton of reading I can do for CAP, but the grandson seems to want my attention when I want to do CAP stuff, or online reading, watching movies, etc. I don't have a room to go and lock the door. We have a 3 br mobile. Wife and youngest in one, oldest daughter and grandson in #2, and that leaves youngest son a room to himself. When he don't work he is in his room watching movies or gaming. So I spend all my time in the living room. that is my bedroom, study etc. The oldest daughter and grandson are out here watching tv.  A lot of Disney Jr for Sammy. Oh goodie, goodie.

I keep talking about turning the shed into a hide out for me. Its big enough. Built of wood. BUT, there is that issue of money for insulation, and plywood walls. No heater, no power, but I could run a extension cord out there. I would need to find a small wood stove or propane heater. I was talking with my oldest son about it. He was surprised that I had a plan. He said you have put a lot of thought into it. Oh yes I have.  I can move my desk out there or build one.  I picked up a jig saw, miter saw, router, and a sander from my neighbor. For that project and some indoor during the winter work.

I could turn the shed into a wood shop for indoor projects then use it to hang out in. But I couldn't have my laptop out there until I'm done working too much dust. I have spotted wood from one of the machine shops siting around for anyone to pick up. but by the time I can get my son to help its gone.

I just need to work a better plan or something. Any way. all our snow is gone again temps around 33 or so just enough to melt.

Any way that's about it for now. have a good week all. Stay safe and Dry.......Rob