Greetings!

[boyandhisdogs]

Hello!

My name is Bill and I am a 5th grade teacher in California. I have always been a DIY kind of person, and do all my own work on my cars, house, computers, etc. Before teaching, I had lots of hands-on type jobs, including construction (mostly floors and trim), groundskeeping and farm work. In the classroom I am a major proponent of project based learning and do plenty of my own projects in my off time. Hardly a weekend goes by where there isn't grease on my hands or sawdust in my beard.

Somehow I always knew that I would be opening up a watch one day, and that day is finally here. Thanks for having me, and thanks in advance for all that I'm going to learn here. 

[Nucejoe]

Welcome to the forum Bill.

My professor used to call beard "cookie duster" he would have been happy to hear you have found it more versatile.

Regards Joe

[oldhippy]

Thank you for your introduction and welcome to this friendly forum.

[watchweasol]

Hello and welcome Bill  My hands are also always grubby, gardening etc its what keeps us going.

[VWatchie]

13 hours ago, boyandhisdogs said:

Somehow I always knew that I would be opening up a watch one day

Welcome to the adventure Bill! 

[HectorLooi]

Welcome. You have the second toughest job in the world. 

[KarlvonKoln]

Hello Bill!  Glad to have you!