Another typical Montana moment

@TheHorse (238338)

Walnut Creek, California

August 10, 2020 6:24pm CST

When I go to our family cabin in Montana, there are always projects to be done. That is a big part of why I like being there. I am never bored. This Summer, two cross-pieces on my bridge had rotted out. They were near the "shore" or the creek, and there is high water there in the early Spring. I took three pieces out, cut down a dead Douglas Fir tree, and replaced those pieces. The bridge should last through the Winter. Here is a picture of the bridge with the pieces removed. The new pieces fit nicely. Do you like doing small projects like this?

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@Alexandoy (65302)

• Cainta, Philippines

11 Aug 20

Looking at the picture I thought you are promoting your shoe. Waheehee.

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@piyushbhatia1 (11695)

• India

11 Aug 20

I was focusing on the red thing.

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@TheHorse (238338)

• Walnut Creek, California

11 Aug 20

$29.00 specials. They don't even have steel toes. But my feet survived.

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@Alexandoy (65302)

• Cainta, Philippines

11 Aug 20

@TheHorse waheehee, discounted price.

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@LadyDuck (502657)

• Italy

11 Aug 20

I know you like doing projects like this. nice shoes!

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@LadyDuck (502657)

• Italy

11 Aug 20

@TheHorse No, those are not hiking boots, but good for working. I still have my hiking boots, I hope to go again.

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@TheHorse (238338)

• Walnut Creek, California

11 Aug 20

Thanks! Heh. They're my all purpose boots. They are NOT good for hiking, though.

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@TheHorse (238338)

• Walnut Creek, California

11 Aug 20

@LadyDuck I have some dedicated hiking boots around here somewhere. I never did wear them in Montana this Summer.

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@maximax8 (31042)

• United Kingdom

13 Aug 20

It is wonderful that you have a cabin in Montana. You go there to relax yet you find handy man types of jobs to do. Well done for mending the bridge.

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@maximax8 (31042)

• United Kingdom

13 Aug 20

@TheHorse Today I took my dogs for a walk and I could hear the wind blowing. It is lovely you get pleasure from doing little projects.

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@TheHorse (238338)

• Walnut Creek, California

13 Aug 20

@maximax8 I am glad you could hear the wind blowing. Does that mean you didn't have earbuds in?

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@TheHorse (238338)

• Walnut Creek, California

13 Aug 20

Exactly. It brings me pleasure to do my little projects. And to hear the wind in the trees.

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@DianneN (254926)

• United States

11 Aug 20

Looks good! Actually, we have an appointment for an estimate of a new deck today. My husband is in charge of small projects and does a fine job. A deck is not one of them. You know that I don't want to get my hands dirty.

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@TheHorse (238338)

• Walnut Creek, California

14 Aug 20

@DianneN I've always been easy to please.

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@DianneN (254926)

• United States

14 Aug 20

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@paigea (36143)

• Canada

11 Aug 20

I like the bridge. I would enjoy having the skill to do that.

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@TheHorse (238338)

• Walnut Creek, California

11 Aug 20

You already have it.

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@TheHorse (238338)

• Walnut Creek, California

11 Aug 20

@paigea It's really just a matter of doing it.

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@paigea (36143)

• Canada

11 Aug 20

@TheHorse hmmm.

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@piyushbhatia1 (11695)

• India

11 Aug 20

People in my country are more willing to be drowned in river than build a bridge.

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@sallypup (69204)

• Centralia, Washington

11 Aug 20

@TheHorse Lovely. So different than your life in California.

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@TheHorse (238338)

• Walnut Creek, California

11 Aug 20

@sallypup I would have to agree with you. But I do enjoy teaching kids about "projects."

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@TheHorse (238338)

• Walnut Creek, California

11 Aug 20

Small bridges are not that hard to build!

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@wolfgirl569 (135881)

• Marion, Ohio

11 Aug 20

I like tearing things up more.

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@wolfgirl569 (135881)

• Marion, Ohio

11 Aug 20

@TheHorse I would help with that part.

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@TheHorse (238338)

• Walnut Creek, California

11 Aug 20

@wolfgirl569 Come on up!

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@TheHorse (238338)

• Walnut Creek, California

11 Aug 20

I might have to tear my bridge up next Summer. One of the long spans is starting to rot.

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@RasmaSandra (98026)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

11 Aug 20

Glad you were able to fix that. I could only hammer my thumb and that is about it. The best I have done with hammer and nail is put up some pictures.

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@TheHorse (238338)

• Walnut Creek, California

11 Aug 20

Hammer my thumb? I would never do that! Heh. I put up some pictures too.

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@sallypup (69204)

• Centralia, Washington

11 Aug 20

I like watching my husband and others get things done. I have little talent with tools.

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@TheHorse (238338)

• Walnut Creek, California

11 Aug 20

Worikng with tools is fun for me since I spend so much time here (in California) writing and teaching. But you know I always have my "projects" going on the side. Heh.

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@JESSY3236 (22244)

• United States

12 Aug 20

I had some boots like that. Although Lily (my cat) scratched them up so I got some black ones and scratched up one, but it's not as noticable.

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@TheHorse (238338)

• Walnut Creek, California

12 Aug 20

I think scratches on such boots are a part of the fashion statement.

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@JudyEv (382328)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Aug 20

I'm in seventh heaven doing stuff like that. Mostly I fetch and carry, or hold things but I know I'm useful.

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@TheHorse (238338)

• Walnut Creek, California

11 Aug 20

I like the projects of yours that I've seen.

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@LindaOHio (222624)

• United States

11 Aug 20

Good job! I'm not handy or into DIY. I call someone! Have a great week!

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@TheHorse (238338)

• Walnut Creek, California

11 Aug 20

You can call me! I'll fuel up my Lear Jet. It's not like I have too much to do!

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@LindaOHio (222624)

• United States

11 Aug 20

@TheHorse Sounds good. We have a ton of work for you!!! :-)

@amitkokiladitya (171988)

• Agra, India

11 Aug 20

Not for me but my husband always loves to do such things

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@TheHorse (238338)

• Walnut Creek, California

11 Aug 20

I think it makes us feel "productive."

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@amitkokiladitya (171988)

• Agra, India

12 Aug 20

@TheHorse yes...he definitely feels that way...not me

@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

11 Aug 20

Keep your thumbs protected.

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@TheHorse (238338)

• Walnut Creek, California

11 Aug 20

User error. I laughed as the blood dripped on my cabin floor.

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