Well, I’ve had enough.
It’s been nine years since I started to do handyman work after moving here. I have learned so much in that time, I really have to say a huge thanks to Sean for all the things he taught me.
In that time I have met some great people. I feel blessed to be able to call some of my clients friends as well, relationships that will outlive my working life.
Yet the time has come to hang up the tool belt and empty the Schneider ring, returning the keys people have entrusted to me. For the past couple of years I have come home at the end of the day to see the state of things on my own property, half started projects and deferred maintenance items. These things have begun to weigh on me, making a not insignificant impact on my peace of mind.
I look at the hobby supplies I have collected in the last ten years and sigh. So many things I wanted to do and so few tried. So the time has come. By the end of summer I will take down my shingle and retire for the second time.
Did I save enough to put up a workshop? Nope. But I did buy two vehicles, two purebred dogs, a LOT of tools, a greenhouse, hundreds of feet of fencing, new furniture. In short, lots of things that will be good for the home and family, just not for my hobbying. Not sure what I will do about that now, still scratching my head. I do have the rented workshop still, and there is always the driveway. Maybe I can move the enclosed trailer up to the house and convert it to a workspace in conjunction with the shed.
So looking forward to the days ahead
My Elysium 