Oh, The Frustration!
I had such high hopes for getting a million things done on Friday. OK, maybe not a "million", but I planned to get a lot more done then I did, that's for sure! It seemed as though everything I tried to do backfired. I've been trying to create a Buffalo piece of art, and I had a couple designs I wanted to try. Well, lets just say I'm back to the drawing board. Don't get me wrong, I'm not stranger to creation through trial and error. In fact, that's pretty much how I work on a daily basis, lol! But, for some reason, Friday was more frustrating then productive.
I guess I should preface by saying that I work with the most rudimentary tools, all of which are second hand (like most things in my life, lol!) . I was raised to shop thrift stores, yard sales and pawn shops for usable items. This has worked just fine for me, as I wouldn't have most of the things I have today if I only bought things brand new. Really, the age of my tools isn't the issue. The issue is I'm trying to use the wrong tools for the projects at hand. The Buffalo piece I mentioned before has a very narrow piece for the tail, which in EVERY attempt so far has broken off in the cutting process. Nothing breaks my spirit more then to have a project go wrong, time and time again. I tried at least 5 times to cut this Buffalo out, first using a jigsaw, then Mike suggested I try the Rotozip. Both did fine until I got to the tail. The Rotozip was better, but the tail still broke off. SO FRUSTRATING!!! I suppose I should also say that I am not an experienced wood worker. I honestly have no real clue as to what I'm doing, lol! I just pick up a tool and start playing with it.
Now, in addition to the frustration I was having with my lack of skills, I also had Spock and Bob (the goats) running around part of the time, to get their daily exercise. They are notorious for knocking stuff over, stealing chunks of wood and whatever else they could get their mouths on, and just, in general, a source of constant mayhem. I know, not my smartest move! Anyway, once they were good and tired, I put them back in their temporary pen and went back to work. At some point, I noticed Bob was out running around again, and when I took a closer look, I saw that Spock had somehow gotten himself trapped between the feed trough that is attached to the barn and the pallets that make up the temporary pen. I had to stop what I was doing and go out and rescue poor Spock. I always joke that he's cute, so he doesn't have to be smart, lol, but I'm beginning to think he's even "simpler" then I originally thought!!! Anyway, after completely tearing apart 2 sides of the pen, I was able to get him free. More time sucked away from working on my project, but at least Spock didn't get hurt this time, and I was able to put the pen back together fairly quickly.
Anyway, about the time I was ready to give up, in tears, I looked out the window and saw this:
Princess Bertha Belle! She always seems to know when I need a little love. I put my tools down, and went to the window and rubbed her pretty face and ears, and she snuggled right up to the window and offered wet, slimey kisses. If you've never known the love of a cow, you've missed out. She is so sweet and affectionate. I really needed that lovin' right at that moment!
I guess I should preface by saying that I work with the most rudimentary tools, all of which are second hand (like most things in my life, lol!) . I was raised to shop thrift stores, yard sales and pawn shops for usable items. This has worked just fine for me, as I wouldn't have most of the things I have today if I only bought things brand new. Really, the age of my tools isn't the issue. The issue is I'm trying to use the wrong tools for the projects at hand. The Buffalo piece I mentioned before has a very narrow piece for the tail, which in EVERY attempt so far has broken off in the cutting process. Nothing breaks my spirit more then to have a project go wrong, time and time again. I tried at least 5 times to cut this Buffalo out, first using a jigsaw, then Mike suggested I try the Rotozip. Both did fine until I got to the tail. The Rotozip was better, but the tail still broke off. SO FRUSTRATING!!! I suppose I should also say that I am not an experienced wood worker. I honestly have no real clue as to what I'm doing, lol! I just pick up a tool and start playing with it.
Now, in addition to the frustration I was having with my lack of skills, I also had Spock and Bob (the goats) running around part of the time, to get their daily exercise. They are notorious for knocking stuff over, stealing chunks of wood and whatever else they could get their mouths on, and just, in general, a source of constant mayhem. I know, not my smartest move! Anyway, once they were good and tired, I put them back in their temporary pen and went back to work. At some point, I noticed Bob was out running around again, and when I took a closer look, I saw that Spock had somehow gotten himself trapped between the feed trough that is attached to the barn and the pallets that make up the temporary pen. I had to stop what I was doing and go out and rescue poor Spock. I always joke that he's cute, so he doesn't have to be smart, lol, but I'm beginning to think he's even "simpler" then I originally thought!!! Anyway, after completely tearing apart 2 sides of the pen, I was able to get him free. More time sucked away from working on my project, but at least Spock didn't get hurt this time, and I was able to put the pen back together fairly quickly.
Anyway, about the time I was ready to give up, in tears, I looked out the window and saw this:
Princess Bertha Belle! She always seems to know when I need a little love. I put my tools down, and went to the window and rubbed her pretty face and ears, and she snuggled right up to the window and offered wet, slimey kisses. If you've never known the love of a cow, you've missed out. She is so sweet and affectionate. I really needed that lovin' right at that moment!
The critters here at the ranch give me so much joy and happiness. Yes, even Spock and Bob! They are young, and full of energy and curiosity. That is always a recipe for chaos, but for the most part, they are sweet and loving little gentlemen. OK, gentlemen is pushing it, but they are typical little boys, full of mischief and always looking for something to get into.
Anyway, Mike felt so bad for me that he looked on Craigslist for a scroll saw and we picked it up yesterday to try making the intricate cuts I was having trouble with before. Wish me luck! I don't know if I'll be able to master the scroll saw, but what I do know is that I am blessed, even when I get so frustrated I want to cry!
I will post the results of my first attempts of using the scroll saw, provided I don't accidentally cut of a finger or something, lol!
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