@Anastasia @Maggie @SJT63 @Gwynn
@Anastasia I know you were keen to hear how my visit went with the guy I was seeing on Monday. I am in a very low mood myself, but yesterday went well with him and I. I spent two hours with him. He took me to his house and showed me everything about his workshop, all his jobs he had on and the work he had done. We obviously talked a lot about wood, woodworking and other bits and pieces. So, I was talking about tools with him and said I am going to also buy a corner sander as well. They are good to have for getting into tight spots that other types of sanders will not.
He was so nice, he gave a me a corner sander and a belt sander. I have an orbital sander. Sanders when working with wood are pretty important. You need a few because not one will do everything. He also gave me a tonne of nails and another tool for clamping which is a great tool to have. I asked him if he wanted any money for it and he said no. He wants to help me get started with my woodworking. He said you have such an enthusiasm and passion that I just want to help you. I wasn't sure what to say except thank you and that I am very grateful to him.
I did ask him what he needed. How I could help him. I asked because that was the original reason I was there. He actually couldnt answer the question really. I did not want to press or prod him, so I just moved on with the conversation and thought I will bring it up another time. He has given me a coffee table. He said it is mine to work on and sell. I was like wow, that so cool and I said thank you. I plan to work on it and sell it. I want to give him something when I do sell it.
Then we loaded everything up and he was going to take me home and he asked me if I have spare time. I said sure. He said I will take you to my friends house and show you some more stuff there. His friend is away but it is his work buddy and he ahd keys to the house so it was OK. WOWSERS. That house they built from scratch together and what a house!!!! Everything was made from wood except the frame. It is a kit steel frame. The house was just absolutely amazing and I wanted to suggest calling better homes and gardens to see what these guys had done. It was majorly impressive and absoluetly goregous. I did complement them a lot because it deserved that. I said ti should be heritage listed so it could never be knocked down.
He is coming over in the next few days to teach me how to upholster these chairs. I feel comfortable around him which is unusual because I actually never feel comfortable around men. I find that actually very hard. I am still a bit on my backfoot, but hopefully over time I can gain more trust.
So, I have not had much time to really process yesterday, but it was a very good day. I did tell him when he dropped me off, if ever he needed anything, help or whatever, dont hesitate to get in touch with me. I wanted him to at least know that. So then it is up to him but I will still remind him now and then in case he forgets.
Not sure what to make of it all yet, but I am happy and it was a good day.
