PEAVY
CGF II, Certified Grumble Framer Level 2
Hello Grumblers,
I have been off for so long that I actually had to reregister my name on the Grumble. I missed you guys!
It is a drenchy, dreary, bone cold day out there and I have so many layers on, you would think I lived in Alaska not Texas. But weather like this makes me want to reconnect, and start projects. So I am working on a Sunday. And I love it.
My Christmas season was awesome. It was a surprising end for 2002. We made enough to cover all our bills and ring in the new year like rock stars. Though 2002 was surprisingly good I was relieved to see 2002 end. What a strange and uncertain year that was!
I have so much hope for 2003. I know in my soul that it is going to be prosperous, rewarding and joyful, but I have experienced a rocky entry so far. And that is the reason I have not been on the grumble (among other of my favorite routines).
Last week was the worst week ever. I think the planets are out of alignment or I have bad karma somewhere, but it was so bad I could just cry. Everything I touched and Did was wrong wrong wrong. (Lois Bauby at Superior Framing can attest to this for me.)
I have had frames that absolutely would not join. I spent hours trying to connect corners. My bicepts, neck muscles and abdominals would be absolutely sore at the end of the day trying to wrestle with frames. You would think that I was in the vice grip and not the frames. And my (Masuse)-sp. was completely booked this week, so no hope there.
Then the next day so many people comming in the door but not buying anything. You have to stop what you are doing and give them your full attention, so you cant really get anything done. Frustrating. Later,I happen to be joining a frame again, and I was having success, until the fourth corner. A city official comes in and just wants to pull my ear for a while, and meanwhile my fourth cornter is not properly alligned and it the glue is drying. We were in such deep conversation that I totally forgot about it. when he left, and my corner had to be broken in order for me to rejoin it correctly, but in doing so I dropped the frame and bounced a few times sending little frame parts flying. It had dings and bruises and huge chips and was basically trash after that. I was beside myself.
The verbal abuse that I relayed to my frame shop is not fit even for the darkest barroom scenario.
I was livid, but mainly with myself.
I have had to order and reorder things. Shipments come in wrong by the numbers. I am going crazy here. the world and the stars and everything is working against me.
So as a woman, the only thing that will make me feel better about my situation is to go shopping.
I felt better, SO much better, until I got home and my accountant informed me of a major expense we have to pay for this month that we over looked last month. ( oh wouldnt you know it) And of course, I cant return my fabulous shopping spree items, I got them at end of season blow out sales. I am doomed I tell you, DOOMED this week!
I am sure this is all funny to everyone except me at the moment. But all that aside, I am sticking in there and pressing forth and trying not to just throw in the towel. I think I just need a hug.
How about a Valentine's day sale to perk things up a bit. Any thougts?
I have wasted too much cyber time with my whining, so I will close for now, but I just thought I would let you all know where I have been. I back and trying to catch up on all the posts that have been adressed in my absentia.
Catch ya, later!
Peavy
I have been off for so long that I actually had to reregister my name on the Grumble. I missed you guys!
It is a drenchy, dreary, bone cold day out there and I have so many layers on, you would think I lived in Alaska not Texas. But weather like this makes me want to reconnect, and start projects. So I am working on a Sunday. And I love it.
My Christmas season was awesome. It was a surprising end for 2002. We made enough to cover all our bills and ring in the new year like rock stars. Though 2002 was surprisingly good I was relieved to see 2002 end. What a strange and uncertain year that was!
I have so much hope for 2003. I know in my soul that it is going to be prosperous, rewarding and joyful, but I have experienced a rocky entry so far. And that is the reason I have not been on the grumble (among other of my favorite routines).
Last week was the worst week ever. I think the planets are out of alignment or I have bad karma somewhere, but it was so bad I could just cry. Everything I touched and Did was wrong wrong wrong. (Lois Bauby at Superior Framing can attest to this for me.)
I have had frames that absolutely would not join. I spent hours trying to connect corners. My bicepts, neck muscles and abdominals would be absolutely sore at the end of the day trying to wrestle with frames. You would think that I was in the vice grip and not the frames. And my (Masuse)-sp. was completely booked this week, so no hope there.
Then the next day so many people comming in the door but not buying anything. You have to stop what you are doing and give them your full attention, so you cant really get anything done. Frustrating. Later,I happen to be joining a frame again, and I was having success, until the fourth corner. A city official comes in and just wants to pull my ear for a while, and meanwhile my fourth cornter is not properly alligned and it the glue is drying. We were in such deep conversation that I totally forgot about it. when he left, and my corner had to be broken in order for me to rejoin it correctly, but in doing so I dropped the frame and bounced a few times sending little frame parts flying. It had dings and bruises and huge chips and was basically trash after that. I was beside myself.
The verbal abuse that I relayed to my frame shop is not fit even for the darkest barroom scenario.
I was livid, but mainly with myself.
I have had to order and reorder things. Shipments come in wrong by the numbers. I am going crazy here. the world and the stars and everything is working against me.
So as a woman, the only thing that will make me feel better about my situation is to go shopping.
I felt better, SO much better, until I got home and my accountant informed me of a major expense we have to pay for this month that we over looked last month. ( oh wouldnt you know it) And of course, I cant return my fabulous shopping spree items, I got them at end of season blow out sales. I am doomed I tell you, DOOMED this week!
I am sure this is all funny to everyone except me at the moment. But all that aside, I am sticking in there and pressing forth and trying not to just throw in the towel. I think I just need a hug.
How about a Valentine's day sale to perk things up a bit. Any thougts?
I have wasted too much cyber time with my whining, so I will close for now, but I just thought I would let you all know where I have been. I back and trying to catch up on all the posts that have been adressed in my absentia.
Catch ya, later!
Peavy
My xmas season wasn't quite that bad but my helper quit on 12/3 and so all of the work that I took in expecting two of us completing now came down to just me. I was literally in the store every single day for 12 hours a day until the 22nd. But I did it!! I was seriously burned out after that. On the plus side, I didn't have to pay out 3 paychecks or an xmas bonus. Which of course, meant an extra xmas present for me!! I bought an 11x14 view camera (about 50 years old) and I'm going to play with large format images and then scan them into my computer and print them out on a large format printer. Should be interesting. Plus, because he quit, I don't have to pay unemployment.
You must have the patience of a saint! I did 4x5 in college and some 8x10 work as a commercial photo assistant, but I never fell in love with it. Bought a Hassablad about 2 1/2 years ago and love it. I am doing lots of portrait photography as a companion to my framing and it is a perfect match for me. I'd love to hear how your experimenting goes Good Luck!