Serendipity

[MsNomer]

I need to rename my van "Serendipity" given the number of times serendipity has intervened in its build. I can't count the number of times an odd cut-off was exactly what I needed somewhere else. Sometimes even the curve or angled cut of a cut-off was an exact fit elsewhere. We have an articulated bed because LOML misunderstood me and hooked a strap in the "wrong" hole. I could go on and on.

But yesterday takes the cake. I'm still trying to wrap my head around my good fortune. I had spent days making the template for the counter. No simple rectangle, but including eight variously sized curves. Fastened it to my one remaining piece of BB and started routing. As I was contemplating how smoothly this new Whiteside bit was cutting, the bit slipped in the router and gouged template and piece. D#%*. In the back of my mind I recognized that the slip occurred at a spot that might could be adjusted. So I adjusted and finished.

When I put the counter in place I realized that the original template was wrong. If the bit had not slipped, the inset lid would not have opened right.

[museumguy]

How about Karma ? Good things happen to good people,

[MsNomer]

Maybe my daughter is sending me good will. The van helped me muddle through the recent anniversary of her death.

[museumguy]

I truly believe that you may be right. I won't get into it on here but, my wife has made me a firm believer in just such a thing. You obviously are a good person and deserve a turn of good fortune.

[fredhargis]

Good things happen to good people....probably why stuff like that never (ever) happens to me.

[Steve N]

Some old saying I've heard more than once.......I'd rather be lucky than good

[Joel H.]

fredhargis said:

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Good things happen to good people....probably why stuff like that never (ever) happens to me.

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Fred, I don't know you personally, but I'd guess you're right.

But you've helped me a lot with your insight.

Joel

[Bill Holt]

Carolyn, I had an experience with the router bit slipping and ruining the template, not as lucky as you, but I was able to recover. I have also had many "serendipity" experiences in the shop. I frequently tell people "God loves you, but He loves me more." I know that is not a true statement but boy, there are those times when it feels true.

[Richard D.]

For things like that to happen you have to be in a frame of mind to recognize them.

[KyleD]

Ding ding- winner winner chicken dinner!

I think you pegged it Richard, goes along with "when life hands you lemons make lemonade"