Hello

[Hobbes03]

Hi everybody, I'm new to the grumble, stumbled upon it 2 weeks ago and decided to join. I've seen nothing but great ideas exchanged.
Admittedly, I'm a relative newbie to custom framing. Having spent the last 20 years at a high-end furniture manufacturer in glorious middle-management, I felt it was time for a change and go out on my own. Actually spent about 2 years planning the switch before leaving. I was introduced to framing through my wife's friend who has a shop about 20 miles from here. Loved it from the beginning, went to the N.Y. Decor show, bought some equipment, enrolled in classes, bought books, videos, DECOR & PFM mags and set about practicing the craft for about a year and a half (framing for myself and relatives) before opening my small shop. I read books and study videos to continue the learning process. I hope to participate here as much as I can and am admittedly humbled at times by the expertise that exists here, and hope to be accepted into this group.

Thanks,
Mike

[ArtLady]

Welcome, you could be the postman for how to do it right!!!

Good luck.




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Timberwoman
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I cut the mat, I pet the =^..^= cat.
Dahl Fine Art & Frame Design (http://www.DahlFineArt.com)
Shapahl Fine Art (http://www.Shapahl.com)

[Susan May]

Welcome to the group! Don't forget to check out the archives, there is a lot of good information in there.

Good O'l Sue

[Hobbes03]

Thanks ArtLady, I'm not often acused of doing something right, so I'll take it when I can get it.

Sue, my eyes are still bloodshot from reviewing the archives, I'm up to (or down to) the posts from last year. VERY informative!

[MerpsMom]

Welcome, Hobbes, and your dedication is to be admired. How in the world can you read all the stuff we've posted?? Bet you've formed some interesting opinions. http://www.thegrumble.com/framer/ubbs/smile.gif

Good luck in your new business.

[framechick]

Welcome! Best wishes to you and your shop.

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Meghan C. McCord, CPF
J. Pocker & Son
Rye, NY
mcm87@att.net

[JRB]

Wow, I wish I had joined The Grumble with the class you just demonstrated.

Welcome to the club, I'm sure I speak for just about all of us active members, we will help you whenever we can.

Since your doing all that book learning, perhaps you'll help some of us from time to time.

John

[AnneL]

Welcome! Sounds like your off to a very good start! Have you opened a shop of your own yet?

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Anne LeBouton

[Hobbes03]

Thanks for the welcomes everyone.

Anne: Yes, I opened in mid July. Not all that busy yet, but the customer base is slowly building.

[curly]

We are always glad to have new, intelligent and articulate members join. Before you know it, you'll feel like one of the family.
Welcome, Congratulations and Good Luck!


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curlyframer, CPF

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[RonEggers]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by curly:
We are always glad to have new, intelligent and articulate members join. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Sure. That would make three of us, if you count Curly.

Welcome, Mike. Enjoy the season. By this time next year you'll be too busy to blow your nose.

Ron

[Janet L]

Welcome Mike...
Listen to Ron between all your archive reading because next year, you definitely will not have time!

Good luck to you!
Janet

[Mel]

Mike,

You may as well give up on doing anything else, clearly you are hooked. It's a great addiction, though. Welcome to TG and framing.

[LBFOOTE]

Welcome to the Grumble, Mike. And Happy Birthday! http://www.thegrumble.com/framer/ubbs/wink.gif Linda

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[Hobbes03]

Thanks Linda (lol)

[JPete]

Welcome aboard. Your head must be spinning. Newbies, a good term, always bring a breath of fresh air.

Have a Merry Christmas.

I must have gotten a life, my post are low. lol.

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