[jayco]

Tom, I can identify with your 'lack of time' at the forge.
Even though I'm a semi-retired farmer , it's still difficult to get everything done that
I want to do.
I often find myself in that strange position of being busy all the time , yet not getting anything done!

I've been helping my son with his lawncare business. ( In short, I run a weed eater)
Also, I finally got my new shop under roof.........which has taken some time.

As far as what I'm 'supposed to be doing'....I'm making small leaf things and little Christmas tree silhouettes to place in some local craft stores........though I'd admit I'm not making much progress on that work. Maybe I'll get them done when the weather gets a bit cooler.

I've been smithing as a hobby for 35 years and I don't think you ever get done with making tools.
This summer I've made a guilotine tool, several spring swages,spring fullers, a 3/8 in. ball swage ,( now I need more sizes!)
Just something else to put on the 'to-do' list.......

But I'ts all fun, and I enjoy it all!

James Flannery