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There some 'things' in this short life of ours that are worth while. and there a lot of things that we spend a lot of time on, that in the long run, don't amount to a hill of beans. Family, heritage, history, preservation for the future, and laboring toward a worth while goal and cause (whether big or small) are those things that to me, spending time on, provide some sort of purpose and meaning. When I read your post, I jumped to the category of "rebuilding your grandfathers barn is a worth while thing to do." I mean, just through your deliberation, your grandfathers efforts cause you to think about him, his effort and the legacy that old building has built in to it. Seems to me, that keeping the heritage and family legacy through the process of using your hands, sweat and resources, would mimic your grandfathers efforts and become one of those lifetime accomplishments, that when you look back you will say: "boy, I'm glad I did it." My two cents; probably not worth a hill of beans...but my sentiments about those kinds of things. 9N'er
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