Trip to the Hardware

Took Josiah to the local hardware outlet this afternoon. He explained the dilema he had recently found himself in. Our shed is full of timber, nails and glue, Josiah's head is full of ideas, but the tools have a lot to be desired. He asked if maybe we could invest in some wood working tools. So off to the hardware we went.

He chose sandpapers, a chisel, file, tape measure, and a couple of other things. It was great to see him explain to the shop assistant what it was he wanted to make, and the tools he thought he would need. The guy was so patient and helpful, he took a lot of time to show Josiah all the different tools, how to use them, and which ones he thought a boy just starting out would need.

When we got back to the car Josiah turned to me and said, "Well, Mum, what would you like me to make first?" I don't know. Perhaps a coat rack, or a hanger for all our keys, or maybe a nice kitchen dresser (or am I getting ahead of myself?)

I suppose I won't see much of my boy now, he'll 'be down in the shed'. Ah, the beginning of the Wallaby Scrub range of bush furnishings - sounds good doesn't it.