It’s about time that Betty said something nice about Bub’s project. Spouses are supposed to be supportive of one another. A hand-made bookcase might become a family heirloom. A store-bought mass-produced bookcase is just furniture.
We have a bookshelf my wife made in wood shop in high school in the mid-90s. You know you are in lumber country when the high school wood shop has walnut available.
A number of years ago the late Terry Pratchett came to town for a talk, and my wife and I attended. He was a very charming and entertaining speaker, as you might well expect. I particularly remember the story of his bookshelves. From memory, it went something like this (stripped of its charm and amusing details):
When I became somewhat successful and had some spare money, I decided that I needed to organize the piles of books I had all around the house. I had had some bookshelves of the kind that had shelves that bowed in the middle from the weight of the books—totally unsatisfactory, and inadequate for the numbers of books. I commissioned some handsome and strong bookshelves, enough of them to hold all the piles of books. When they were finished I put the books in them, and there was even one shelf that was only half-full, so I could add some. I was so proud. Then my wife asked me, What about the piles in the bedroom?
Ink blot Premium Member about 3 years ago
It’s about time that Betty said something nice about Bub’s project. Spouses are supposed to be supportive of one another. A hand-made bookcase might become a family heirloom. A store-bought mass-produced bookcase is just furniture.
catmom1360 about 3 years ago
Now fill it up with books and odds and ends.
The Reader Premium Member about 3 years ago
Cartoon character bandages?
david_42 about 3 years ago
We have a bookshelf my wife made in wood shop in high school in the mid-90s. You know you are in lumber country when the high school wood shop has walnut available.
Skeptical Meg about 3 years ago
If he builds another, he’ll look like The Mummy.
ChessPirate about 3 years ago
“It builds character!” – Calvin’s Dad
eladee AKA Wally about 3 years ago
I’m glad they are keeping it.
Gameguy49 Premium Member about 3 years ago
He still has all his fingers, that’s a successful build.
Scoutmaster77 about 3 years ago
No pain, no gain…
Sir Isaac about 3 years ago
Well I’ll be darn…she actually gave him a compliment.
Ukko wilko about 3 years ago
Thanks, Betty. Finally being supportive.
mikeywilly about 3 years ago
YEAH, BETTY. HOOT HOOT!
cherns Premium Member about 3 years ago
A number of years ago the late Terry Pratchett came to town for a talk, and my wife and I attended. He was a very charming and entertaining speaker, as you might well expect. I particularly remember the story of his bookshelves. From memory, it went something like this (stripped of its charm and amusing details):
When I became somewhat successful and had some spare money, I decided that I needed to organize the piles of books I had all around the house. I had had some bookshelves of the kind that had shelves that bowed in the middle from the weight of the books—totally unsatisfactory, and inadequate for the numbers of books. I commissioned some handsome and strong bookshelves, enough of them to hold all the piles of books. When they were finished I put the books in them, and there was even one shelf that was only half-full, so I could add some. I was so proud. Then my wife asked me, What about the piles in the bedroom?