I know it's been quiet in the community for quite some time now as far as My posts go. In all honesty, I had to step away a bit and focus my attention elsewhere. That elsewhere has been studying for the entrance exam for the Trades. Which I passed with a score of 89%. As some of you know, I'm currently on a disability pension. As of July 1st there have been some significant changes to the qualifiers for said pension. Due to these changes I have had to reassess my plans in order to compensate for an upcoming reduction in income. Sadly, due largely in part to absurd weather consisting of wicked rain and crazy hail storms, as well as my health, I have not been able to get the community content to where I wanted it by now. Being completely honest here, it's actually quite hard to do when you have no idea what your audience wants and/or needs. The last thing I want to be is just another guy tossing out random DIY stuff that helps almost nobody, Youtube is loaded with that kind of information. Over the next several weeks, I will be doing the following: 1. Shifting my focus to week ends only for posting content and/or replying to any post or questions. 2. I will be redoing the scheduling for the live calls and removing the Friday and Saturday calls. Due to the nature of my upcoming educational requirements, My apprenticeship will require my Fridays and Saturdays to be open for my trades training. 3. I will be focusing more of my Skool time time on utilizing the classroom better. I am currently working on a set curriculum that I am hoping will be more useful to the community than just random posts. This will be an ongoing process and they will be released as the modules are ready. I'll be honest, I currently have no idea what's going to happen next, with anything. It's a day by day process. I do however want to thank everyone for their patience. It is muchly appreciated. Roy

today's project is a welded retaining frame for a firepit. When its done it'll be used to level and hold gravel for the base of a cinderblock firepit.

Seeing as I am the only driver in the household and i am required for a road trip todays live chat will be cancelled. I cannot safely do a live call AND drive.

Today I have to keep a promise that has been 5 months in the making. I'll be out and about with my son at a local Renaissance faire. I'll do a Live call from the faire IF the cellular service is good enough. We'll be checking out all the artisans and other makers.