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Just a great day…

Sarah was doing a horsey day so I took the kids out to the Groynes for a play and bit of fresh air. They had a blast and just ran around heaps. Was great to see them having fun! They’re cool kids and really love each other!

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Quick GoKart project
When we got back, Olivia was asleep in the car, so Jack and I hit the workshop and in an hour or so we knocked up the start of a pretty cool GoKart! It’s just a push one, but it’ll be fun. They picked up a couple of extra wheels for the front from Bunnings today so we’ll finish the front axle tomorrow.

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Jack’s Bed–Done!

We may add a rock climbing wall on the side but other than that, the bed is done! Jack loves it and it’s quite a fun place for him to play as well. I’ve built it to come apart if we ever move house.

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This is the cubby-hole which he loves playing in.

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Progress on the bed…

Getting there! A bit more to do yet, but getting close!

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Jack’s Model Boat…

Check out this 1/50 replica of the family boat. My boy is doing well in the workshop. He did this himself.

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Jack’s Man Cave!

Jack is starting to collect a few tools so him and I went on a mission today to build him a new workbench in the corner of Dads workshop.

We butchered an old set of draws, glued and screwed a decent top on it and put his new vice on. Added some power and he’s good to go!

He’s so happy to have his own spot out there… 

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Jack’s invention

Jack spent the afternoon in the workshop today making a ‘Robo-Dog!’. He invented this and made it completely by himself! He has his own little toolkit and drill and loves doing little projects.

Awesome seeing my wee boy becoming a workshop lad!

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Jack’s Robo Chum!

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Jack’s Robot get eyes!

Jack and I are working on a robot project and aim to do a little bit more each week. Today Jack installed and soldered the led eyes, 300ohm resistors and connected the switch and battery.

Tomorrow he’ll finish soldering the circuit board for the electric piano we’re strapping to the arm. He’s really getting into this!

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Robot Takes Shape!

Jack and I are getting there slowly on our little project…

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Dad and Jack’s Invention

Jack and I whipped up this little invention in the workshop tonight. It’s a locked ‘Coconut Safe’ to hide his robot ‘Hinge Dog’. I think we may be onto a whole new line of toys!

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