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Originally Posted by Grizz1963

Mark, if the mental health services were to see my face and hear me cackle here on a Sunday morning, cat on my lap and reading your updates, I would surely be arrested and sectioned under the mental health act, as no one on his own should be having as much fun......

Your updates alwYs amaze me, and as mentioned, thank you so much for the tutorials on various aspects of your build.

Your seats and buttons are inspirational.

I think I will go out and rake up the leaves in the yard and cut the grass, at least I am a master at that.

I have the same issues. My wife frequently asks “what’s so funny?” when I’m on the forums and burst out laughing.

Thanks for the tutorial feedback. I realize much of what I detail has limited interest to many forum members, but I’m thankful to have this forum for posting information that frequently reaches a much larger audience. For example I’ve had numerous responses from non-forum members on the Unity Spotlight Repair thread, because it pops right up on a Google search and there’s very little help available on the subject anywhere on the web except here. It’s the same thing with tufted upholstery. There remains very little “helpful” information available for those trying to learn (including me). I’m hopeful what’s posted here will be inspire someone, and while they’re poking around they might find interest in other features on the site and provide us with more new members.

Originally Posted by bj383ss

Mark,

As Grizz said you posts are very inspirational. Seeing you button making brought back some memories for me. My grandmother had an upholstery shop and always had me making buttons for her. She had about 10 different dyes. And huge boxes of the the buttons. I still remember running my hands threw them.

Your scale models and diorama look awesome. I too love scale cars but haven't built any in the last few years. I have all of the different 60-66 models they have. I even built a replica of my father in laws truck before he passed. I also started a scale hot rod garage.

Sorry to hear about your hands but as you said at least you are still capable.

Look forward to your next post.

Bret

Your childhood memories are also being experienced by one of my granddaughters. My youngest son has his daughter make all his buttons. Before he moved into firearms gear, he did custom upholstery for a living so she got a lot of experience and had fun doing it.

Your garage looks very cool. I really like the checkerboard floor. A scale garage can be great fun and gain a lot of detail, much like a gas station. I enjoy the creative process of building, but the biggest problem for me is finding a place for any more stuff! That’s why none of my 1/8th scale cars ever gets completed.

We have a rather pragmatic approach to living with pain. My years in the Marines were around aircraft, so my wife and I have a brief exchange every morning that is somewhat like a pre-flight check. Before we head out on our daily adventures we share a systems review to see what works and what’s questionable. If the wings are firmly attached and the motor works we’re probably good to go. If the landing gear is about to collapse, the control systems aren’t working, or the tail feels like it’s going to fall off we’ll probably sit this one out and wait and see if tomorrow brings a better report!