My dad was a work-aholic, both professionally and at home.
He'd put in a full day's work at the office, and when he got home, he'd put in at least an hour or two every night in his woodworking room.
When he retired, he did even more - and I knew he had to start taking advantage of free online photo storage.
Why? Because retirement was not agreeing with dad at all.
He's the type of guy who needs to make money.
Not that he was ever really hurting for money, and not that he's greedy.
But bringing in an income is simply part of his make up.
With digital photos and the Internet, I knew he could have fun with his hobby and make money.
Less than three months after he retired, his house was busting at the seams with coffee tables, end tables, rocking chairs, knick-knacky collectibles - and mom was going nuts.
So I came over with my digital camera and took pictures of everything.
Then I showed him how to save it online.
Then, I showed him how he could post his images to sites that let him sell his work.
The more he used free online photo storage and the Internet, the more he loved it.
He cleared out a bunch of items, and made some nice vacation money for he and mom.
Then, he started building more stuff.
Fortunately, since he knew how to use Internet, he was able to sell that as well.
My dad's experience got me thinking.
I learned woodworking from my dad, and I can make small things since I just have an apartment.
Me and dad decided to team up, and with our collective know-how, we are able to have a nice little side business selling our woodworking online.
Dad is busier than ever, and he and I get to spend some real quality time together during his retirement years.