Joy Of Giving

[jimmyG]

Made a couple of hundred items and would give some away wherever I went since I didn't want to sell anything 

Our veterinarian has many dozens of items on display throughout his practice and all employees have received plenty of things as well.   Was there yesterday and it's satisfying seeing my work displayed...

[Scrappile]

I agree.  I love to give things I make away.  The only way I can get rid of them.  But making military emblems and giving them to veterans I meet is the best for me.

[rjweb]

Paul, that's what I like to do give a few pieces to some military friends, the other stuff no body wants, RJ

[Hawk]

I also agree 100%, I've thought about doing craft shows but never really could wrap my head around doing it. I would much rather give things away!

[jerry walters]

I too, give most of my stuff away.  People are probably getting tired of them.  I'm asked why don't you sell them.  I tell them I'm retired and no longer want a job, just want to enjoy my hobby.

Jerry

[Denny Knappen]

Giving projects away is a real joy.  We have friends at church with health problems, and I give them Blessing Baskets, Alex Fox bowls.

A Coast Guard mom came into the store months ago.  Her son was deployed to Guam, and she was going to visit.  I gave her a Coast Guard plaque which she gave to her son.  It is hanging in their quarters.  What a joy.

[CharleyL]

I made 3D reindeer for almost 20 years and gave them away during the Christmas Season for every one of those years. I have never sold any of my projects as I don't want any part of running a business anymore either. Even my photography/videography is never done for money. It's for me and my extended family, or something that I just want to do.

I haven't been in my shop (in a separate building) for the past two and a half years because I'm taking care of my invalid wife (broken back and pelvis) and handicapped son with MD (in electric wheelchair). My other serious hobby is photography, and I had built my own digital photo/video studio upstairs in my home 5 years ago, so that is where I go when I get the chance. From the studio I can still hear them when they need me, but I'm usually here so seldom, and for such short times that not much progress happens. I have a ER Paramedic grand daughter who is helping me a few hours a week while she is on maternity extended leave, but otherwise it's up to me to do everything.  My cooking is improving, laundry acceptable, grocery shopping is also acceptable. My grand daughter usually cleans the house for me and, sometimes helps with the laundry, and makes lunch while here and helps with anything else in need including taking care of me. At 83, and with 8 heart surgeries, a pace maker, 2X cancer survivor, metal knees, and other metal and plastic all through me to keep me together and functioning, I'm not all that quick about getting things done anymore or moving heavy things. I consider myself to be Bionic, since BATTERIES ARE INCLUDED now. Yes, I need an extra electric shot every once in a while to keep me running at speed. These last 2 1/2 years have been quite an experience. Maybe some day I can make sawdust again and the shop is still there, but my time isn't. But I still try to check in here at least a few times a week, when I can though. 

Charley   

[Farmerdon]

I feel for you. I was a sole caregiver for my wife.  I know what you are going through. You're in my prayers.