Today, I am working on building a brick stove, starting with laying the foundation. I tried using a product called "Home Mortar Compound" for the first time, and it's quite physically demanding! I had heard rumors about it, but it takes a lot of strength to mix it with water. Quite a bit, actually!
It's similar to making a cake, but imagine making it about 500 times heavier. As long as it sets properly, it should be fine, but I wonder if it will be okay?
After that, I mended my father's old cardigan. It was filled with holes due to poor storage conditions. It's not like fixing it will make any difference, but it has a nice feel and keeps me warm, which makes it perfect for working in the garden. It's enjoyable to do handiwork while sitting in a heated table and drinking coffee.
It's like living the retirement lifestyle depicted in paintings.
It would be great if it was always like this, but the reality is that it's not easy to find a calm and uninterrupted time for handiwork.