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Offline PJPickard

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Re: Officially Shopless
« Reply #15 on: November 13, 2018, 12:54:23 AM »
Chuck,

Best of luck to you, I have looked at your posts for years. As for passing on your tools, they will always remember it/them. Just the weekend I was using a tool my dad had and I thought about him, it would have been his 107 birthday.

My best thoughts to you,
Paul

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Re: Officially Shopless
« Reply #16 on: November 13, 2018, 05:41:23 AM »
Chuck,
I spent the last day thinking it must have been a bittersweet moment. But thinking that wasn't right, till someone else said it. I have to say it's a nice two generation photo. They will think of you when they use the equipment, and hopefully will frequent the forum. I am not the one in our household who writes nice things in cards, that would be my wife. You have me thinking about my Dad who's been gone 6 years now. to dad.... :DrinkPint:
Art
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Re: Officially Shopless
« Reply #17 on: November 13, 2018, 12:48:35 PM »
It is indeed a bittersweet moment but it makes me think about my own situation. I have three daughters and their husbands and my grandsons have no interest in my shop and would not even recognize most of the tools and equipment. They have only been in my shop a couple of times to borrow some tool or to have me repair something. They can out twitter and out smart phone me any day of the week. At 78 I am going to have to start thinking about what to do with my shop and finished projects. I know that I will be gone and not aware of what happens but it just bothers me to think of all of my stuff just dumped in the trash or sold to someone for pennies on the dollar. I do not know any others in the area who would be interested in it either but I have to admit that I have not looked too hard either.
Gordon

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Re: Officially Shopless
« Reply #18 on: November 14, 2018, 08:55:03 PM »
Thanks to all of you for the well-wishes and kind comments.  Unable to sit still for long, I've begun renewing my interest in micro computers and electronics.  I still have the tools and space to build circuits and interface with smart phones and computers.  Also lots of youtube videos to entertain me and teach me new things and new products.

Both of my sons are men of modest means and, while driven to be creative, have not had access to machine tools and accessories.  My shop is a real windfall for them and they are beyond excited to get started.  I had rented the truck for 5 days, wondering if that was enough.  Turns out they loaded it, drove 1000 miles to Denver, and unloaded it in under 3 days.  Didn't get any refund since it was rented under a flat rate, but the relief of getting everything out of my shop and safely delivered to Denver more than makes up for the cost.  Might take them a while to get things set up since it is pretty cold in Denver and the shared shop is not heated.  However, I imagine they are spending as much time out there as their cold hands and ears will permit.

Chuck
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Re: Officially Shopless
« Reply #19 on: November 14, 2018, 09:02:57 PM »
Chuck, I hope if they pass along any pictures of their progress you will share them with us. Happy to hear everything and everyone arrived in Denver safely.

Bill

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Re: Officially Shopless
« Reply #20 on: November 15, 2018, 02:54:28 AM »
Chuck, I hope if they pass along any pictures of their progress you will share them with us. Happy to hear everything and everyone arrived in Denver safely.

Bill

They did get a speeding ticket on the way home.  Guess they were in a hurry to get started...  ;)
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Re: Officially Shopless
« Reply #21 on: November 15, 2018, 12:32:06 PM »
Hi Chuck,

It must give you great peace of mind to know that all your tools and equipment will continue to be used and cherished long into the future. Like many others, I am in a position where I have no children and no-one in the family to pass all my tools and models on to when my time comes so will have to make a big decision at some point in the future.
I was looking at your YouTube channel the other day, as I have done many times before, and I never fail to be impressed with the diversity and quality of your numerous projects.
Best wishes

Ray

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