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Re: Family is good
By:Shawn Baker
Date: 5/12/1999, 9:42 am

> Build on your own time not your wife's time. Not on your kids' time.

> I build 1500 boats hours a year (30 hours a week). When my wife calls, I
> drop what I am doing and I do what she needs done. To avoid stopping in
> the middle of glassing - I always ask for a half day of time a couple days
> in advance.

That's great advice, George. Last night I went out and mowed the lawn, (even though it was her turn) when I got done, I started re-varnishing the deck of my boat. She said, "Thanks for mowing. How's the varnishing coming along?" Blew me away! Guess you gotta be proactive.

Shawn

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Re: Family is good
Shawn Baker -- 5/12/1999, 9:42 am