RichardA Posted December 24, 2022 Report Share Posted December 24, 2022 In 5 days I join the ranks of all Octogenarians. There are ups and downs to getting this old. For me after all the medical problems I've had I made it this far. I don't have a clue how. But I do know this. At my age things happen that allow you to live one more day. I will be a non woodworker from here on out. I can't remember for two steps what the measurement was that I took two steps ago. Having had a bunch of nerve problems my hands shake to much for me to put them anywhere near a moving blade of any kind. So, I'm getting out of the woodworking hobby. My shop is up for sale, most of my tools are for sale. Large items are pick up only, small tools will be mailed plus shipping. If anyone is interested drop me a line. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!! YEE HAW! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlyoak Posted December 24, 2022 Report Share Posted December 24, 2022 Congratulations for getting that far. I am 8 years behind you. Cant work on the floor or a ladder. But I am still good at bench level. Just 2 or 3 hours. John Wayne said," getting old ain't for sissies"! So true. Can you find another hobby? My back up plan is my orchid collection. All the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted December 24, 2022 Report Share Posted December 24, 2022 Merry Christmas, Richard! Sorry to hear that you’re needing to end your woodworking chapter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted December 24, 2022 Report Share Posted December 24, 2022 Merry Christmas Rick. I hope you have good luck selling your shop. I've really enjoyed seeing the work you've completed. I'll still appreciate your input and hope you continue to drop in here time to time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardA Posted December 24, 2022 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted December 24, 2022 On 12/24/2022 at 6:12 AM, Chestnut said: Merry Christmas Rick. I hope you have good luck selling your shop. I've really enjoyed seeing the work you've completed. I'll still appreciate your input and hope you continue to drop in here time to time. I'm not running away. I can still call it I just can't do it anymore. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted December 24, 2022 Report Share Posted December 24, 2022 Merry Christmas, everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legenddc Posted December 24, 2022 Report Share Posted December 24, 2022 Merry Christmas everyone! @RichardA happy early birthday! Even though you can’t woodwork anymore I hope you stick around here and continue sharing all your knowledge. Best of luck selling your shop. Post some pictures here if you have the chance. I’m sure some of us would be interested in picking some things up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted December 24, 2022 Report Share Posted December 24, 2022 Best wishes on this next phase for you @RichardA. Your input has been valuable and I am sure it still will be. Passing on our knowledge and experiences is one of the best things we can do for our fellow man. It took a bandsaw incident for my dad to understand that it was time to call it quits on the larger machines. I hope I do more like you as father time continues to make my future shorter and my past longer . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted December 24, 2022 Report Share Posted December 24, 2022 Merry Christmas to everyone and may you and your families be blessed in the coming year. Hey Rick, There's a saying, "Those that can, play and those that can't coach." So we want to see you on the sideline coaching. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted December 24, 2022 Report Share Posted December 24, 2022 That was a tough call to make I’m sure @RichardA, but I’m sure it was the best decision that only you could make, you’re very talented and I’m sure new and old on here will appreciate your input, I know that I have, great to have you here 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted December 24, 2022 Report Share Posted December 24, 2022 Like everyone has said, Richard, the time to call it quits is when you think it's time, not when you realize it was time, but we'll be glad for your continued presence here. And maybe another hobby will find your interest, too. Merry Christmas to you and a Happy Birthday as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted December 25, 2022 Report Share Posted December 25, 2022 Hey bud! You’re hanging it up at the top of your physical game is a good thing. As others have said, you still have mucho to offer. Don’t be a stranger! K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonPacific Posted December 25, 2022 Report Share Posted December 25, 2022 Glad you're sticking around the forum, and merry christmas to all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted December 30, 2022 Report Share Posted December 30, 2022 Happy Birthday @RichardA! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted December 30, 2022 Report Share Posted December 30, 2022 I second the motion. Happy Birthday, Rick! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted December 30, 2022 Report Share Posted December 30, 2022 Happy Birthday and Holidays. Don't know how I missed this earlier. Don't worry about how many more Christmas's are ahead. They're getting closer together than they used to be. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted December 30, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2022 Thank's guys..... I finally made the age of "O"! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardA Posted December 30, 2022 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted December 30, 2022 On 12/30/2022 at 11:55 AM, RichardA said: Thank's guys..... I finally made the age of "O"! For those of you that don't know...."O" is 8 tenths of 100. It stands for Octogenarian, And I'm sure that one or two of you don't know what that is. It means I've somehow survived to be 80 f**king years old. And that's downright scary. . 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wtnhighlander Posted December 30, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 30, 2022 1 minute ago, RichardA said: And that's downright scary. . Only if you think of it as 560 dog-years! 1 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 Happy Birthday, Rick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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