I started playing with Ornamental Iron when I was 43 years old and had never seen a welder. I am totally self taught, no classes or lessons but I have read a lot of books. I know the Romans tested and tempered their swords with the blood of willing slaves. It is hard to find good help these days.
By now I am 70 years old and although a bit slower, still get around and can carry half my weight in steel. That is the process of getting fatter and weaker, balance in nature. I can't count the jobs I have done. When I am doing a job, at the time it is the most important thing in the world to me. I work the job 24 hours a day until it is finished. I sleep with it, dream about it and do the very best that I can. And, once finished, pretty much forget about it. I sometimes run into past clients who have, years later, thanked me and praised my work and I am embarrassed to admit I have no memory of the project.
This last job, almost at the finish line might just be the exception to this process of forgetting! First, it was a Big Job. Not the biggest I have ever done, but the Biggest while 70 years old! I will show it to you!
By now I am 70 years old and although a bit slower, still get around and can carry half my weight in steel. That is the process of getting fatter and weaker, balance in nature. I can't count the jobs I have done. When I am doing a job, at the time it is the most important thing in the world to me. I work the job 24 hours a day until it is finished. I sleep with it, dream about it and do the very best that I can. And, once finished, pretty much forget about it. I sometimes run into past clients who have, years later, thanked me and praised my work and I am embarrassed to admit I have no memory of the project.
This last job, almost at the finish line might just be the exception to this process of forgetting! First, it was a Big Job. Not the biggest I have ever done, but the Biggest while 70 years old! I will show it to you!
3 comments:
Truly amazing! I am always in awe of the beautiful and hard work you do.
Even though you've 'forgotten' me too, I still think your the best at everything.
Your work has always amazed me, I've never seen anything so beautiful. Your wisdom, understanding,ans compassion for others is why I've never 'forgotten' you.
Your work is beautiful and your legacy lives on eternally! Bless you Jerry :)
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