I'm planning to take November and December off from the blog.
It's been 3 years, 2 months, and 418 blog posts since I started it and there are things I need to do that I've put off during that time.
Vacuuming comes to mind. The dust bunnies have morphed into dust rhinos.
Yardwork is another. A machete makes a handy appliance as you navigate the terrain to our front door.
And there are other things I've neglected. Like home repairs, cleaning out my business files, balancing my checkbook. Flossing.
Plus, I want to put some thought into VC 2.0. Maybe things will look a little different in two months. Maybe I'll write about things other than handtools. Like ball bearings. Or knitting.
Who am I kidding. I hate change. Things will look exactly the same as how I left it.
Anyhoo. Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, group hug, and see ya next year!
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Well that sucks... :)
Ah Kari, despite infrequent comments, I'm gonna miss ya.
But good on ya! I don't blog because I know too much would be left undone elsewhere.
So go enjoy what's left of the fall, and have great holidays. I'll see you at the end of winter at PATINA.
-T
PS - I wouldn't feel compelled to answer comments here either. Now GO!
Say "Hi" to your long lost mother!
As a public service, I've been conducting a scientific experiment. Preliminary results indicate that the house does not in fact fall down if you neglect the housework and yardwork for months. That frees up much more time for woodworking.
I'll be looking forward to your virtual return!
Have fun in the holidays Kari! See you on FB.
Kari,
Your holiday from the Village Carpenter is well deserved and understood. After producing only a fraction of the bloging you have (both in # and quality ) I know the stresses & time sink that regular content production brings.
I hope your sabbatical brings accomplishment on other fronts and new perspective and enjoyment to the Village Carpenter on your return. Enjoy the time and rest assured we shall all be here when you get back.
Dyami
I thoroughly support you taking a break though I will thoroughly miss your posts. I think it is good to switch gears now and then even if change is a little stressful. It shows we are multifaceted!
All the best,
Doug
Appreciate all the work you do on your blog! Happy holidays!
I know what you mean that other responsibilities are piling up. My wife reminded me of that at our house just this morning.
Enjoy your time off.
Jeff
Star Speed and hope you make it back!
NNNOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
Enjoy your break Kari. I often though about taking a break myself but just can't seem to pull the trigger. I envy this decision. Well, enjoy it and make the most of it. I wish you many relaxing days NOT having to document everything you do. :) And enjoy that housework! :) See you in the new year.
Hmmmm...?
Those who work in the new media deign world (that's your gig, right?) are fraught with project overruns due to poor estimating. So, some are inclined to pad their estimates a bit. (DAMHIKT) But, c'mon, two months for dust bunnies? Even our best padding specialist wouldn't be able to sell that one.
OK. OK. I guess we'll have to accept it ... and sit around and wait ...
Stay well! Safe travels! Enjoy wherever it is your going.
We are going to miss you Kari... be safe, stay well and above all enjoy your well deserved time off. Have a Happy Thanksgiving and a very Merry Christmas.
JimK
PS. My dust bunnies turned into tumble weeds along time ago, I think my dog collects them. Kind of like aluminum foil or belly button lint. As to yard work, it's highly overrated. Heck from my (basement) shop I can't even see the yard.
Take Care! See ya in 2011.
I do not know if it will survive kari!!!
Happy Holidays
ciao Vittorio
Kari, enjoy the time off! Always looking forward to your next blog post... and I will keep doing that for a couple of months, no problem.
In honor of your leave, my wife is taking me out to dinner tonight. My favorite kcsb (ucsb station) dj just took a leave until January. But amazingly this Saturday his voice appeared on a different show, THE FAIRY CIRCLE, where a woman reads classic fables and tosses in bits of history about the times it was written or hollywood versions, including local actresses or actors when appropriate. She has a very funny, fairy ring voice. Her guest co-host for the pledge drive week show was none other than my favorite dj, of ROCKET GARDEN HOLIDAY fame. Turns out Chris is her son. Never would have guessed that one. I love surprise connections. It was a blast listening to them share stories of early radio days and life with mom, son and sister. Just thought you should know. ; )
Hi Kari,
We will miss you.
We understand the need.
May the Good Lord continue to Bless and Keep you during the Holidays.
You are the Best!
Warmest regards,
The Village Sexton :)
Thanks, guys, for understanding. :o) I'm sure my neighbors will thank you, too, once I trim all the overgrown bushes around my house. heh.
The words you use are unfamiliar to my people - what is this "vacuum" of which you speak?
Yard work - those are two words that should never be used together. Allowing one's plants to grow enormous provides raw material for future products. This is a philosophy that frees up even more time for wood working.
Have a good sabbatical Kari. I for one don't swallow the old line about 'yard cleaning' or 'flossing'...utter tosh! Those of us who are savvy enough know that you're off to investigate first hand the green-wood bowl making capabilities of folk that inhabite the upper Tibbetan plateau (or somewhere similar)
As we say on this side of the big wet...have a good'un! - Rob
Here's a tool to help you enjoy the time off and realize your objectives:
http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/rubber_brooms.htm
My motto is "A morning without sweeping's like a night without sleeping."
Well Kari, if anyone deserves a break it's you. I know about playing catch-up around the house. You will be missed, see you next year.
Bill Akins
Enjoy your time off Kari and we'll be here when you get back.
Happy Holidays !
I just got through putting in a new spiral head into my jointer and came to catch up on more fun things. I am glad for you, but I will miss coming in to read what you have been doing in the shop.
Kari,
I have really enjoyed reading your blog the last couple of years and look forward to you coming back refreshed after the holidays. Thanks for all you are doing for the woodworking community.
Lloyd
PS It was great getting to meet you at WWA this year!
well, next year, then.
Enjoy your break, Kari. I tend to have blogging breaks, but that's not intentional. It's because I'm useless ;)
Look forward to seeing V2 in the new year. After you've flossed...... :)
Best regards
Philly
Thanks for the breather, guys. It's more difficult than I thought it would be to stay away from here. haha!
For your viewing pleasure while you're flossing:
http://www.nfb.ca/film/Cesars_Bark_Canoe/
(sort of that new-world old woodworking thing)
Hope you enjoy your time off, very much needed. Very useful information on your blog! Look forward to your posts next year :)
Looking forward to you starting up your blog again. Your's is always one I look forward to. Hope your holiday was fun and restful.
Jamie
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