If I had only known then what I know now, I would have surely dedicated more time to my grandfather. I still remember looking at him drive out to the lake, going to Benjamin Franklins (craft store) for grandma's yarn.
We are a working class family. One of the things that my grandfather taught me was to enjoy every minute of your life doing what you do best. Of all the things that my grandfather could do it was Fishing and Tradesday he loved the most.
This weekend I set out on a mission to make something for my grandmother. It had to be unique and special. I chose the avenue of mixing tradesday and fishing. I came up with this really retro Steam Punk-esque Photo viewer for my grandma. I bought everything at tradesday and built it in about 3 hours. It was made from old brass lamps and a vintage reel.
The end result was better than I had expected. I am really happy with this, and come to find out. When I drove to my mothers house to show her my grandma was there. "It was in the stars" as they say. My grandmother was awestruck, which to be honest wasn't my intention. I just wanted to make something for her, for the nights she feels lonely and misses looking at him. There are days when all I can think about is our camping trips.
Grandpa if your are watching this was for you!
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