The pain of giving it all (Page 2): I know what you mean. Actually when I look out of my eyes I think I'm that old, but things change when I look in the mirror. One of my son's is just...

Leon S Loc: Minnesota

Erv wrote:

But you look so young in your avatar Leon.:):) With work and the kids I am haven a hard time keeping up with folks. I just played on the site today.:) Was nice just to sit a try to catch up with folks.
Erv

I know what you mean. Actually when I look out of my eyes I think I'm that old, but things change when I look in the mirror. One of my son's is just finishing a house he was contracted to build for his older brother. That poor guy decided to build it alone to save some money for his brother. Like you, he is a contractor and does beautiful work,but this house turned out to be bigger than first planned. The brother and family are moving in in a few days so I thought he would get some rest. I just found out he is starting another contract home for someone locally as soon as he decides to start. He has three kids in sports and supports them when ever he can. I don't know how you and my son can keep up the pace.

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

My Dad pounded the work ethic in to me. After I got big enough, I had to do all the work around the house. I think I was 10 when he taught me how to shingle the roof.:) But I couldn't take it and moved out of the house at 14. Been a worker sense then. But I am the type that has to keep busy. Janny says I still have the willpower of a 20 year old.:) Most days I do, and there are some I do feel my age.:)
Erv

Leon S wrote:

I know what you mean. Actually when I look out of... (show quote)

Leon S Loc: Minnesota

Erv wrote:

My Dad pounded the work ethic in to me. After I got big enough, I had to do all the work around the house. I think I was 10 when he taught me how to shingle the roof.:) But I couldn't take it and moved out of the house at 14. Been a worker sense then. But I am the type that has to keep busy. Janny says I still have the willpower of a 20 year old.:) Most days I do, and there are some I do feel my age.:)
Erv

Sounds like we had the same father. I left home after refusing his abuse any longer. I don't think he even knew he was so physically abusive since he grew up in a family even worse. It wasn't all bad but at the age of 12 , I cut all the fire wood to keep the house warm in the winter, could build a wall, plumb a water line and shingle a house like you. You either learn a work ethic or spend you life in trouble. So aside from my legs I'm pretty healthy and still pretty strong for nearly 70 years young. My avitar is one of my grandson's at his uncle's wedding. Love what he did with food to his tux. Have a good night. Leon.

Jim Soholt Loc: California Central Coast

Leon S wrote:

... my legs will not get me where I want to be without so much effort....Things don't always fall perfectly do they, so we need to be happy with what we have.... Leon

Leon,

I empathize. I can still get around pretty well, but getting up and down from a kneeling position isn't near as fun as it used to be....

Hope you and your family have a fine holiday.

Regards,

Leon S Loc: Minnesota

Jim Soholt wrote:

Leon,

I empathize. I can still get around pretty well, but getting up and down from a kneeling position isn't near as fun as it used to be....

Hope you and your family have a fine holiday.

Regards,

thanks, but it sure beats the alternatives.

juicesqueezer Loc: Okeechobee, Florida

Nice action shots Leon and great white balance too. Gym's are hard to get that right. Love the crop on #3. The faces tell it all.