been a while .... but ... finally got back into the saw shop .. ;-)

[GusGustin]

Care taking for a 93 year old amputee .. and .. a dimentia'ed 90 year old wife of his (wife's parents) .. man .. that is FULL TIME !!! I didn't realize it.

I even took my scroll saw over there when we moved in back in February .. Cut out a manger scene .. and .. that was all I had time for. But .. got this one done this week for my Grand daughter for Christmas.

It's cut out of an old SOLID MAPLE HEADBOARD .. with .. that BURL WALNUT I get for a base. Used a Pegas 2/0 MGT and a Flying Dutchman 2/0 - then - finished it off with a #1 FD .. Thanks the the CLOCK Kevin! (@kmmcrafts) and both you and TDP(@TDpainter) for your advise on the pattern I was drawing for it.

I think it came out alright. And .. there's the pattern if anyone wants it. It was a FUN cut.

 

[Gordon 121]

I take my hat of to you for caring and cutting, I know how hard it is to fit both in you did a neat job, good on you

Gordon 

[dgman]

My hats off to you Gus for being a care giver! You did an excellent job on the clock. She is sure to love it!

[Denny Knappen]

Caregiving can be a full time job.  Been there done that.  As for the project, very well done.

[wombatie]

Being a full time carer is a full time job, there are no half measures in it.  Give yourself a pat on the back and your wife too.  You made a beautiful piece for your granddaughter, she will love it.

Marg

[daveww1]

very nice work, I know the problems your dealing with. My wife has Alzheimer's and I seem to take forever to finish any projects along with helping her. 

[kmmcrafts]

WOW! that turned out nice, I'm surprised that you was able to get it done. I knew you was busy with the caregiving per our PM's and I figured it'd be a longer time before I seen the final product.. I bet the scrolling helped ease some stress from the caregiving.. Gotta take some time to relax and do some scrolling every now and then.. glad you was able to do just that.  Take care of yourself.. you can't be a caregiver when you're down too. 

[heppnerguy]

20 hours ago, GusGustin said:

Care taking for a 93 year old amputee .. and .. a dimentia'ed 90 year old wife of his (wife's parents) .. man .. that is FULL TIME !!! I didn't realize it.

I even took my scroll saw over there when we moved in back in February .. Cut out a manger scene .. and .. that was all I had time for. But .. got this one done this week for my Grand daughter for Christmas.

It's cut out of an old SOLID MAPLE HEADBOARD .. with .. that BURL WALNUT I get for a base. Used a Pegas 2/0 MGT and a Flying Dutchman 2/0 - then - finished it off with a #1 FD .. Thanks the the CLOCK Kevin! (@kmmcrafts) and both you and TDP(@TDpainter) for your advise on the pattern I was drawing for it.

I think it came out alright. And .. there's the pattern if anyone wants it. It was a FUN cut.

 

Wow  that is a very nice piece. I too have a barrel racer in our family and she will definately be getting one of these too. Thank you so much for offering to share the pattern.. love it

Dick

heppnerguy

[amazingkevin]

Now at my age I see more and more people that need such help roaming the streets, Not knowing what they do.

[meflick]

Prayers for you and yours as you handle the care giving. I too know the toll it can take, especially with dementia as my mother too had Alzheimer’s. I found scrolling shortly after we lost her and I found it very therapeutic to sit at the saw. I hope it breaks you the same comfort and joy. Your granddaughter will love this beautiful piece you have crafted.