Father’s Day - Building Together
Months ago, I expressed my desire to get a couple of big, solid bookcases to store my ever-expanding library. Currently, said library exists in numerous locations - mostly boxed up, but also on my bedside table, floor, the top of my wardrobe…
My Dad’s response was “don’t buy bookcases, I’ll make you some”. Now, many months of labour later - in the times he could spare it - the project is nearing completion! Nick, Dad and I spent the morning gluing together the second of my lovely bookcases.
My wonderful father has spent much time, money, and brainpower to design a magnificent set of two bookcases that will go a long way in housing my library. All there is to do on my next visit to my folk’s place is stain the wood, then secure the backing… and they will be done!
It was satisfying to spend the morning being constructive, and contributing a little to this project. The most satisfying thing of all, though, is that in 50 years time - chance willing I live that long - I will still be able to meander over to my hand-made bookcases, and know that the hands that made them were those of my wonderful and generous father.
So, thank you Dad, for all you’ve done for me - I am a very lucky woman to have such a father.
September 07 2008 06:45 pm | family
September 9th, 2008 at 10:54 am
They sound beautiful. What a great gift. I hope you post a picture once they are finished, and have books in.
September 10th, 2008 at 11:20 am
I certainly will, Rinelle
Nick and I just scored ourselves a 3-bed rental house out at Woody Point yesterday, so once we’ve moved in and set up, photos will be on the way!
September 21st, 2008 at 4:24 am
Savor every moment with your father. Mine passed away this year shortly after father’s day. Fathers Day next year will be very hard for me.