Stuck in a black hole

[Alexblow]

Roo,come on it's easy to find a place for you,build a place for you...

[mad mind on]

Don't worry about money...jus sell one of your childs :jump: .

[mad mind off]

Like everybody here: take some time if needed...you're doing wonderfull work.

For the positive part: I give you a special free HUG :D

If you smile reading this...I'm happy

Alex

[leatheroo]

you guys are right about not having my own space, unfortunately my house is overflowing, we dont have a garage so stuff is stored everywhere! there is no money for a shed etc....however we do have a dining room for 'special occasions' that doesnt get used that often (not the kitchen table for everyday meals where i do the leatherwork at the moment).. i think i will get rid of that table and large sideboard (where do i store all that sh**) and claim that area as my own.

thanks everyone for your helpful and kind thoughts

[howardb]

Roo,

I've not been leathering long enough to have developed a rut, but I've been in ruts before. So many, in fact, that they named a band after me. Perhaps you've heard of them: The Ruttles? The band started out as Howard's Ruts, but changed soon after they caught the notice of the record companies. And the rest, as they say, is history.

Anyway, I too suffer from workshop envy. My solution? become a part of the mess rather than trying to usurp the mess. (see picture).

As you can see, I am part of the rest of the mess. Bench and storage bins right in amongst the sofa, puzzles, and clutter. Not pretty, but functional. AND in with the family while they watch TV and generally lay about. The best thing is that NOBODY needs me to clean up my bench for dinner or anything else!

It's like I've become one with the clutter... almost invisible in fact. Might as well call it Claude Raine's bench. :D

Brent

[krains]

i've felt similar to this, only for a much different reason. i'm just starting in leather and i want to learn it all. i''m being pulled in so many different directions that i keep spending money and time on a lot of different things. as a result..nothing gets done, and i get frustrated nothing gets done some more...

i hope u get out of it. you make beautiful work. try going in a different direction. make some cases or something. i have no idea what im talking about, but maybe it helps you

[JRedding]

Some days you just gotta' go fishin'

[TomSwede]

Felt like this a couple of weeks ago. Then i stocked up on material for the two fly rod tubes I'm gonna make, hardware for my own style bootstrap arrived. Started making of strap two days ago, almost done. Today I started to make a box (pursestyle) for flyfishing reel, only assembly and topcoat left. Also I picked up the important plastic innertubes to start production of those tubes + had a day at my job Saturday aswell.

Hey time flies right now, so many things in my head now that I'm almost dizzy. In a positive way, just dreading that lockout that probably appear after this...oh yeah I can always attend to those planned motorcycle seats top coat sealer has been an issue for me in Sweden but I'm nearing a solution, hopefully.

Tom

[LarryB]

I am an older guy, 60 years old. I have worked with leather for almost 40 years and during those years I remodeled 2 homes and finished a basement in another home. I have been where your at... at times no money... other times I was to busy with the family..or working on the house. Sometimes I would start a project and get burn't out on it so covered it in a cloth and put it away. One time I had like four items I started and didn't finish. One day I decided to grab one of the old ones and totally enjoyed it. So, to answer your question ... yes it will pass and you will see something that will grab your attention and away you'll go. Take a break but don't leave your hobby... If your like me its in your blood. I'll be watching for more work from you to see what great ideas you come with.