I had to do some work on a blind sans electricity lately too. Best part of it for me was that it gave me a reason to use hand saws (remember what those look like??) that Dad had given me last year. They belonged to my grandpa and when Dad asked if he owned anything I might want to inherit I mentioned only those. My goodness what good saws. Compared to the cheap-a$$ miter box chop saw these were a dream and made short work of the small tasks. Thank God Dad knows how to keep stuff sharp.

Didn't mean to hijack- just wanted to share. Hopefully you will build some memories while building the blind too. Looking forward to seeing your final product. The blind I am working on is getting a new cam paint job soon. I will share.....I mean unless it looks awful. :-)


When a country is well governed, poverty and a mean condition are something to be ashamed of. When a country is ill governed, riches and honors are something to be ashamed of
. Confucius