Sadly yes, Stacy. Fortunately, there's some remaining greenery that's shielding the barn from the summer sun. Still no a/c, so any respite is welcome. 😉

@@heartpursuer ugh, I'd be melting!

Other than your concluding entrepreneurial vision, that's a pretty sad account. My experience, as I explained in the video and a couple of my replies to comments, has been the exact opposite. I'm pretty easy to find on the Internet, and if you'd care to send me an email, I'd be glad to offer a bit more detail.

@@heartpursuer Maybe email at some point. Have you done a video on Gardena? New as of the past year, Gardena secateurs are stated to be made in Germany. That is what is actually on the shelves throughout Scandinavia (Clas Ohlson, Plantagen, etc). Half the price of Felco. Quality unknown to me. I was born in the south of Europe (now 60). Parents used Felco, so I am simply used to having that around. I finally bought a Felco 6 from Clas Ohlson, online order only (not stocked). Not the model I wanted, but only relevant model sold. I have projects next weekend. One can discuss waiting until 60 to purchase any secateur.

@@deewells1965 The Felco® review was a one-off, and now that I'm disabled, I won't be making any more.

@@heartpursuer I appreciate your input. I wish you the very best in managing your disability.

@@deewells1965 Thank you.

First concert I remember, I was 10 1957

I finally had a chance to fiddle around with the wrist strap. For whatever reason, it was really easy to adjust. All it took was pulling the short strip to shorten the strap. As far as making it larger, it was factory set at the max.

The stick is out in the car and it's raining cats and dogs, so I'll have to check later and let you know. Of course my memory ain't what it used to be. haha

And now I feel a kinship with a complete (but like-minded) stranger. Thank you for your post. I suspect we may have more in common than we'll ever know -- at least in this life.

Fair enough. 😉 Thanks for watching!

No argument there. Thanks!

Thanks for the kind comment, Wendy. I love George Shearing, which of course is why I chose this piece to help draw the narrative together. I was hoping to check out your uploads. Any coming soon?

Thanks so much, Chuck. I hope 2022 will be brimming with promise for you and yours.

That's a lot of bile to be harboring eleven years after the fact. My heart goes out to you. I can't speak to what Glenn's expectations were, but there was nothing in what he said that supports your comments. In the spirit of the season, I encourage you to watch the videos I posted, opening your mind and heart as you do. I'll be praying for a Christmas miracle. Seriously.

@@heartpursuer I watched another vid about Beck about an hour ago and this was brought to mind. Haven't seen this since I watched it live. I don't dwell on the man, never found him very interesting or insightful, just a bit pompous and self-important. It's fine that you got something out of this...but I don't, and didn't at the time either. Nevertheless, have a good Christmas and any prayer is appreciated. EDIT: A side note: if this event was instrumental in helping our veterans and their families, then it was definitely worth it, whatever I think of its content.

@@MelancoliaI I appreciate your hat tip regarding the rally's success in raising a huge sum in support of our vets. I also appreciate your softened tone, very much in the spirit of the season. Speaking of which, I often found myself put off a bit at Glenn's tone. As with #45, however, I focused on his many altruistic accomplishments, and forgave the rest. As Paul said, I am the chief among sinners.