Some of you may have seen this, the Boyce homestead where I grew up and where my parents still live. My 84 year old dad still maintains this and mows a lot more with a walk behind Gravely that is as old as me - 58.
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Myles,
Glad to see you got some time with a grandson on the lighting. It is looking good.
Spectacular showcase guys!! Beautiful work....
Alan
Mark! That's excellent! Is it part of a layout or a self-standing diorama?
Originally Posted by Trainman2001:
Mark! That's excellent! Is it part of a layout or a self-standing diorama?
Thank you. It is a self standing diorama. I built it about 25 years ago, intending to install it on the layout, but that was before the girls were born and we moved several times. (Funny the youngest had her bridal shower today). One day it will go on a layout. I will have to work on reacquiring those skills. ;-)
Congratulations Dad!
Those skills come back fast. It's like riding a bike—not a mountain bike with 24 speeds, just a regular old bike.
I've got plans drawn up for our current and last house that will be built and put somewhere on the layout.
Originally Posted by Trainman2001:
Congratulations Dad!
Those skills come back fast. It's like riding a bike—not a mountain bike with 24 speeds, just a regular old bike.
I've got plans drawn up for our current and last house that will be built and put somewhere on the layout.
Yes, you have been an inspiration in trying old and new skills and showing good results.
Thanks Mark! That's because even though I'm 69, my older grandson thinks I'm about age 20 inside. Maybe in the brain... the body? I'm not so sure. I'm always pushing the envelope. I did this throughout my professional career and it continues to this day.
Mark:
Beautiful model of the family homestead. Your Dad has to be very special to maintain this.
Originally Posted by Passenger Train Collector:
Mark:
Beautiful model of the family homestead. Your Dad has to be very special to maintain this.
Brian,
Dad grew up farming and helping his dad with his plumbing business. Dad never went to college, but I am convinced he could have made a great engineer. He has an uncanny ability to figure out ways to make repairs and improvements on buildings that were built of materials you can't replace today. He taught me a lot about working, being a good citizen, husband, father, and Christian. Now he is teaching me how to age properly by his example again. Of course he isn't as strong as he used to be and only work a few hours a day, but he knows how to pace himself. I often ask if he needs help with anything, and his answer almost always is, "No I'm okay, you have your own work to do." Thank you.
