The Planters

A couple of weeks ago, the owners' parents of our house came to rebuild the deck. They had some scrap lumber that they were going to have hauled away to the dump. I noticed some new boards that were about 3 ft long and thought that it would be such a waste for those to not be used to make something. So, I asked Scott if he thought he could make me a planter out of the boards. Scott looked at the materials and you could see the little wheels starting to turn in his head. There was a little hemming and hawing, but he finally said that he would attempt to make the planters for me.

Now, as a scientist, I realize the importance of having the right materials and tools to complete a project correctly. And Scott being somewhat partial to the analytical way of thinking decided that he needed a workbench to complete the project properly. Thus, appeared the portable work bench from Lowe's for $29.99. I thought it was pretty snazzy looking and it folded up for neat storage, so it appeared to be a good idea. Scott sawed, glued, and hammered, concealing the work from my eyes, so it could be a surprise. Finally the first planter was done - ta da! I was thoroughly impressed. I like my new planter :) There was even enough wood to make two, maybe three planters.

But, now Scott's has a larger scheme in mind. He wants to make something for the kids. He bought a new circular saw ($49.99) and is building a real workbench now.

I thought I was being economical and resourceful by proposing the building of the planters, but those are some of the most expensive planters I've ever encountered.

OK, OK. I really think it's great that Scott has found this new hobby. He's so excited about building things and working out in the garage. He's really enjoying himself and the kids have been 'helping out' here and there, too. Yesterday, the kids even took some of the cut out pieces and made a little art.