Old blocks

were put together so I could use them to try my hand at ruler work on Gertie. She and I decided we like rulers--they are our freinds!(I know, I spell it like Jane Austen--on purpose!)
I am warming up after being outside for a couple of hours splitting wood. If I were actually working, I wouldn't get cold, but I stand in one spot and push the lever, then pull the lever....push, pull, push, pull. I just have to make sure I don't try to split DH's fingers!