Yesterday was cut short by hair cuts, taking one of our dogs to the vet and other domestic choirs and this happens because we have lives that demand our attention. It can be frustrating at times but I always try to let it go and realize that all one can do is the very best they can.
I managed to get some time with Bryan’s Battlestar which I did enjoy. Being upstairs in the art-model room is nice and warm and cozy.
I did spend some time in the bay working on model rocket parts too. I got an order from Balsa Machining for my rocket kit supplies, hair from Burman Industries for my mask orders and today more rocket body tubes placing all my ducks in a row to complete my orders.
Today I have another dental appointment but luckily they are only 5 mins. from our studio and the visit is a short one today. Still yesterday I was thinking to myself (as I stood over my P-51), I’ll have an uninterrupted day tomorrow. Then the phone rang and my dentist asked me to come in for a test fitting. I’m having my teeth adjusted.
I’m thinking of just turning my phone off for Thursday and Friday in blind for no further interruptions.
And the other thing I run into sometimes is this. “You’re 70 now. You just play with models and monsters. You should be retired now. Most normal people are by now.”
In some people’s perspective (they being well meaning), intrude. It’s much like being a child again. People just don’t take you seriously. There’s little one can do about it except let it roll off and put one foot in front of the other. And proceed with a smile on your face. But these are some of the things that we seniors face.
I did break time at the end of the day and covered the intake on the Mustang. I swear I’ll finish this plane by next week.
The Art of Steve Neill 
Steve,
You set the most wonderful example, make the very best role model. All the studies show that those with a passion and purpose in life, and especially in “retirement,” live the longest, happiest and healthiest lives. Ignore all those retirement naysayers; they’re stupid or envious or both. Keep going—I love watching you shine! (Why do you think I’m so involved in my submarine publication work, much of it you don’t even know about? It’s my purpose, lately my passion, and it keeps me going with something to dedicate myself to, something that gets me up in the morning—even if it slows down my modeling process…. 😉) I’m only four years behind you at 66, and you are convincing me I’ll be able to keep going too!
Love to you and Mary, Jeff
From my iPhone aboard USS Harder (SS-257)
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Jeff thank you so much! Mary and I love you very much. Your following your passion means the world to us. I just saying to Mary the other day we got to get down there to see you at the lake. I miss running subs.
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I know you’ll be with us again; no rush, you’ve got plenty to do! Meantime, it won’t be much longer before I’m up there presenting you with MORE work to do! I’ll be in touch… Jeff
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