Just a Swinging!
November 5, 2009
What better way to get that first kiss? What better place to receive that last kiss from your loved one? There has always been a special place in American social history for the porch swing. I built a three level wood deck this spring, with a 12′ x 16′ screened in gazebo, and had plans for a ceiling fan and porch swing. Well I completed everything except the swing, I searched high and low for a well made, high back porch swing and found nothing. So, I built one. This high back swing is made of tiger maple (because of the tiger patterned grain), it seats three adults and weighs a ton. I have so many memories as a child, young adult and adult swinging on a swing with those I love. Everything from my grandparents having one and getting after me for swinging to high, to swinging with my wife when we were just 16 and started dating, to swinging with my own daughters from little babies, to the age of getting after them for swinging to high (learned that from my grandparents), to now when they both are beautiful ladies with a little time to talk to dad while swinging. I hope someday they can swing on their porch and remember all the good times and talks they had while swinging with their mom and dad.
I’ve always said, the family that eats together (at the same time and table) stays together. But I think the porch swing runs a real close second.
Wow! That looks great! So nice that your kids will also be able to remember how you built that with your heart and soul. I’m sure they will have lots of wonderful memories from it.
You are one very talented man. This swing is spot on.
Thanks Leslie, there’s nothing better than swinging in Indiana at this time of year, well that’s if it’s not snowing!
What a wonderful blog, wouldn’t it be great if more families in the world practiced the same thing. I’m sure the violence would be lessened everywhere. Kids spending less time on the streets and more in a loving environment, surely helps to spread love around instead of hate.
Thank you so much for the kind comment. I truly wish more parents would step up and take the responsibility back for their kids and house hold.
My family has gone through troubled times, don’t get me wrong, but it was the discipline, love and quality time spent together that brings it back together. By eating at a table together, you’ll find out a whole lot more about your kids, than eating in front of a T.V or in different rooms and I think that’s what missing out of kids lives today. Not just time, but quality time together! Thanks again!