Too long away from forge

Today marked a bit of a milestone.  I finally dragged the forge out at home.  I've been doing demos and such but not at home.  With my job change I unfortunately got out of the habit of doing smithing.  So today I finally fired up the forge at home for the first time in a very long time.

Since I know that I am out of practice, I decided to help me get back in the groove I would focus on making some needed tools.  So I started with a pair of tongs to hold round bar vertically.  I was able in just a little over an hour get the basic shape done and get the handles welded on.  I had to stop due to the sun setting but I don't have that much left to do.

So if I can get myself back into the habit, I'd like to spend the next few weekends geting back into the habit and working on tools.  Then I need to finish up a camp set and a few other minor projects.  I would like to get back to the clock around April when it stays light long enough that I can work after I get home from work.