tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9922132.post111857997311422950..comments2023-10-29T09:34:54.428-04:00Comments on Code, Code World: It’s all about the paint (job)…Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07338910000372628114noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9922132.post-1118698820148576852005-06-13T17:40:00.000-04:002005-06-13T17:40:00.000-04:00Karyn: I guess I focus on the happy endings. Or ma...Karyn: I guess I focus on the happy endings. Or maybe as in this case, put a decent spin on what was at the time a not very happy event. After all, it's the process that we remember most, not that instant of 'outcome'.<BR/><BR/>As for saving the assets... well, I've lost nearly everything material on several occasions. The key word being 'nearly', and I consider myself very fortunate in that respect.<BR/><BR/>Thanks!Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07338910000372628114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9922132.post-1118692839818081652005-06-13T16:00:00.000-04:002005-06-13T16:00:00.000-04:00Nothing like a happy ending! It seems like some op...Nothing like a happy ending! It seems like some opportunity always comes a long at the last minute to save your assets...<BR/><BR/>:)Karyn Lyndonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13571088798286939007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9922132.post-1118609652705504772005-06-12T16:54:00.000-04:002005-06-12T16:54:00.000-04:00Thank you Knitter! For the visit, and the comment...Thank you Knitter! For the visit, and the comment!<BR/><BR/>I have to agree, and like Firehawk mentioned, that feeling, along with others seems to be universal. I can see from your blog that you're getting that same sense from your efforts.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07338910000372628114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9922132.post-1118608765634180312005-06-12T16:39:00.000-04:002005-06-12T16:39:00.000-04:00I don't think anything replaces the feeling of "re...I don't think anything replaces the feeling of "real work" and a job well done. Just was passing by. Nice story.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17335415338155220244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9922132.post-1118608410607031732005-06-12T16:33:00.000-04:002005-06-12T16:33:00.000-04:00Spirit: I know far too much, about far too many t...Spirit: I know far too much, about far too many things I rarely use anymore! Turning wrenches is one I hope I never give up. As an aside, I 'cut my teeth' on British cars, Triumphs, MG's, Jag's, everything from the late 50's through the late 70's. I owned at least nine that I can recall.<BR/><BR/>I'm also a fair cook, in fact, in about 20 minutes I'm making dinner with some of that Yellowfin tuna we caught!<BR/><BR/>Comfort: Thanks, the truth is, each of these guys, had skills far beyond my own. Joe was one of the best fabricators I ever worked with, as skill I struggle with even today, he made look simple.<BR/><BR/>My wife, is also the perfect 'other side' to me!<BR/><BR/>Firehawk: I think you're very right on that! I've always liked those endeavors where I could stand back and look at what I'd done. Programming fills that bill at times, but never like hearing a big block come to life for the first time!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for reading, and especially for the comments. As for the continuing stories... well I'm glad you like them, they seem to be pouring out these days for one reason or another.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07338910000372628114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9922132.post-1118605265045798252005-06-12T15:41:00.000-04:002005-06-12T15:41:00.000-04:00Bill,I think that, when you look back on a time wh...Bill,<BR/><BR/>I think that, when you look back on a time when you were busy with "real work", that stuff that leaves a tangible impression...those times seem more alive in your memory than others. When you've really put your all into creating, building, improving your own environment, it's a very satisfying feeling.<BR/><BR/>That feeling of hollowness when something that's been a good and exciting part of your life ends is a universal, and you said it well. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the continuing stories, Bill.Patrick M. Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14366666601869757080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9922132.post-1118604311806823482005-06-12T15:25:00.000-04:002005-06-12T15:25:00.000-04:00I'm so with comfort addict. If I couldn't cook I t...I'm so with comfort addict. If I couldn't cook I think Mrs Owl would have little patience left with me. But I <I>think</I> comfort addict means his wife has compl<B>e</B>mentary skills? Mind you, either works, really, I guess. LOL!Spirit Of Owlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12650481514046944156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9922132.post-1118597410142652552005-06-12T13:30:00.000-04:002005-06-12T13:30:00.000-04:00What a wonderful story, Bill. I'm definitely envi...What a wonderful story, Bill. I'm definitely envious of your manly skills. I tend to be better at cooking and cleaning than auto and home repair. Fortunately, I married a woman with complimentary skills.Comfort Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06748708787226855876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9922132.post-1118588826302905402005-06-12T11:07:00.000-04:002005-06-12T11:07:00.000-04:00That's a great story, Bill. Man, I was quite moved...That's a great story, Bill. Man, I was quite moved thinking of you sitting there in your car when the doors closed for the last time. It was like the last episode of Happy Days! LOL<BR/><BR/>You know far too much about cars. I manage to put the petrol in mine, and even drive it, but if <I>anything</I> goes wrong with it, I take it to a guy like you. :)Spirit Of Owlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12650481514046944156noreply@blogger.com