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With the Boring till now put back together and hanging in its spot on the wall (finally). Last touch left is to secured it to its top and bottom cleats, 2 screws each. Not necessary, just making it small earthquake proof, for the tools to remain safe in place without falling over. Being facetious here, where I am, if my underground basement walls move... I have a bigger problem... I really like the contrast between the hardwoods (Yellow Birch, stained) and the color of the till. I'm also glad I gave it a fresh coat of paint prior to re-installing the holders  But the sad shape of the shop is causing me to pause for a minute. While I have a few projects  on the go, it is seriously hampering my efforts, and in response to Sylvain concerns about waiting too long before introducing the grand peanuts into the shop, I know that my first order of priority right now is getting this shop safe..er to walk around. As it stands I can take my life into my hands everytime I walk in, but it ...

OK, tongue in cheek, but I need to do that in order to refocus my limited attention span on...squirrels!... What was that? For some time now, I have not spent any significant amount of time in my shop, and it shows... Like everything else with a flat surface downstairs, it has becomes a magnet for piles of stuff, that keep moving around as I sort thru years of my life being unboxed. It is a very slow process, lots of small things bring back flood of memories, and I find that more and more I am able to think of Heather without crying...too much.. Oh I still get the occasional tears but mostly now it makes me smile. And it's a good thing, cause life waits for no one... SOOOO... what is holding me up regainning my workspace and get on with it? I dont know, lost some interest no doubts, but above all, I must re-owned it. It was always my (read our) dream, I want it back. First things first, everytime I want to get started, I remember quickly why I stopped earlier... Oh, yeah got a few ...