So when Dale and I had a look at the garage last week, we decided that the moment had arrived when we simply could not put it off any longer. The fact that both our vehicles have been parked outside for the last 4 months due to lack of space in the garage should have been a big enough motivation, but ironically it is the looming threat of a snowy winter that got us going...
Our garage is such a convenient dumping ground. We have stuff in there that I never knew even existed! So we started by sorting through all the crap and relocating a large number of farming tools and equipment to the workshop. Then it was time for Dale's lesson in shopwork - welding! Old pops gave Dale the 1-0-1 on how to do the basics, and before long he was cutting up steel and welding 90 degree angles like a boss.
Building your own shelves from scratch is hard work, but so rewarding at the end of the day to know that you did it all yourself!
Would you believe that he is not only a handsome doctor, but pretty good at DIY too! His new nickname around the house now is DocDIY...
The first order of business was getting some shelves up, so that we could make the remaining garage crap appear all neat and tidy.
While Dale did all the hard graft, I was in charge of sifting through all the paraphernalia and organising - in my element. I also kept the tea coming, and later on, the wine, of course...
Before long, our little space started to take shape, and provided us with the motivation to soldier on. This is no small task I tell you!
The final pieces of steelwork provided for some nifty new bike racks, and some implement hooks, that just finished off everything so nicely! Then it was time for some well deserved dinner and bed. Ahhhh, so satisfying!
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