Most of the replacement pieces are cut out and ready for sanding down to final shape. Somehow, I can't seem to calculate my needs correctly as I have now been to that big orange store three times to buy wood. The first time, I knew I would be back as their selection was terrible so I only picked up one piece. Thought I had it right the second time, but I was wrong.
The next project, I am informed, is to sand and refinish a couple of garden benches at the local seniors residence. We donated them several years ago as part of a small memorial garden when my mother-in-law passed away. My wife tends the garden and tells me that the benches are in rough shape and need refinishing. I guess that will take priority over our own bench, but everything will have to wait as we are off to Stowe, Vermont for a couple of days to celebrate our anniversary.
On another subject, way back, I mentioned we were looking at a new BBQ and had trouble finding anything made in Canada, or even North America. Well we finally got a Canadian made stainless steel Napoleon model at about double the price of a "made in China" product with similar features. Napoleon is similar in quality to the made in U.S.A. Weber models and carries a lifetime warranty on the SS and burners. I hope I made a good decision, but at the price we paid, we decided we better start using it more, so we are into the BBQ cookbooks. Should be interesting!
I think I'm being told it is time to pack.
Have a Safe and Fun week!
John
so I am still 25:D 
