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Amy McCray

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Byron asked me to post this on behalf of Val and himself.

Sadly, the Heart and Home Framing Gallery in Carson City, NV. is now for sale. Please direct all inquiries directly to Byron at: bmorgan212@sbcglobal.net
 
Sorry to hear this...Val has worked so hard to keep things moving. I hope its not due to more health problems. I know her knees were giving out and she was ready for replacements.

Good Luck Val!!!!!! I wish the best for you.

Elaine
 
Val is an extraordinary Framer and has worked hard at bringing this shop into the next century. Her wisdom and skills have made Val's Heart and Home Framing Gallery exactly that.

Good Luck Byron and Val!!!!
 
I'm very sorry to hear about this. I know how hard everyone worked to keep this shop afloat. Here's wishing all the best to Val and Byron!
 
I'm sorry to hear this, Val, but I don't blame you. You gave it every last bit of yourself that you could spare. Let us hear from you, you'll always be a favorite on the G.
 
Val - it is most unfortunate to read of this event. Whatever you do, please continue to keep in touch. I hope that when this sale is behind you, you can have lots of quality time to do what you want to do in life! You deserve it!! And hubby too!
 
This news is very saddening. I was praying that your health would turn around and things would get better. I wish all the best for you and Bryon. I hope you continue on the Grumble because you have added so much insight and cheer. You take care of yourself. Mike
 
So sorry to hear of your decision to sell the shop, Val. You deserve all the praise in the world for your valiant attempt to keep things going under circumstances that would long since have daunted the fainter of heart. I'm sure you know how we all feel about you around here, and that we all wish for nothing but the best for you and Byron. You are a continuing source of inspiration, and I hope you will continue to be a presence on the Grumble. This place just wouldn't be the same without you. I hope you will find someone with the qualifications and character to maintain the shop's richly deserved reputation.
:cool: Rick
 
Good luck Val!!!! Hope the selling goes smoothly!!!! :D
Hang in there!!!! :)
 
Val,
I wish you all the best, but I completely understand. Your health is more important then anything and I will pray that God sends you a buyer.

I will miss your optimisitic posts on the gumble, and I hope that in what ever your next venture is, that you will be Soooo Happy.

Just know that during the first months of your shop opening and growing, your posts here on the grumble were a real encouragement to me. There were days when I took my shop for granted and I would read your posts and realize how bless I really am.
May God bless your next chapter in life! I can't wait to see what you will do next.:popc:
 
Val, so sorry to hear that you've had to put your shop up for sale. Your determination and spirit have been such an inspiration to me, as well, I'm sure to many other framers on this forum.

I wish all the best for you and Byron and I'm hoping that the sale goes through smoothly and quickly.
 
Does anyone know how Val is doing - this is so sad!

All the best Val
 
Best wishes, Val - in today's economy one's health needs to be close to 100% to deal with the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune - please keep us posted on how you are feeling and how the sale of the shop progresses.
 
Once again, thank you all for the well-wishes.

Yes, it's sad, I feel like I've lost a family member, but I must face the reality of it, that my health is not allowing me to run the business the way it needs to be, and if I keep trying, it will only get uglier. Right now, just breathing is a major challenge, and I'm sure the stress isn't helping that any.

I will keep you posted.

I hope, even after the shop is closed, you'll let me keep Grumbling! I can't imagine not being a member of this family, and after all, once a framer, always a framer!

Who knows what lies ahead? Maybe I'll frame for someone else and let them have the headaches of the business end, and I can once again have a life and see my grandbabies grow up and have a sit-down meal with Byron!
 
I, too, am sorry to hear this news. I hope you will be able to finish this chapter quickly so you can concentrate on your health. Please do keep in touch with us here.

Candy
 
Val, this is sad news, but keeping up your health is more important than any job. Of course your technical opinions, candor, and humor are enjoyable here. I hope you will stick around a long time.

As I recall, you said you used a lot of spray adhesives in your early days of framing. We know you don't use them anymore, but could your breathing problems be at least partially related to the sprays used in previous years?
 
Jim Miller said:
Val, this is sad news, but keeping up your health is more important than any job. Of course your technical opinions, candor, and humor are enjoyable here. I hope you will stick around a long time.

As I recall, you said you used a lot of spray adhesives in your early days of framing. We know you don't use them anymore, but could your breathing problems be at least partially related to the sprays used in previous years?
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Actually,acute respiratory conditions hit HARD,and take a long time to resolve...especially if the affected is a person that continues to work hard through the illness!Hoping that finally taking it easy(er) will help the healing process.BTW,I hope it isn`t a spray glue issue as a trigger...I use metric buttloads of the stuff...eek! Hoping you Get well soon,HUGS.. L.
 
Bravo, Val!!

I for one applaud your decision and what a relief it will be for you once it is done!! We get so preoccupied with our business operations and trying to make things better at all costs that we don't realize how we are abusing our bodies and our minds in the process. I was a workaholic and I suppose many of us are although few want to admit it. I felt such relaxation and comfort when I closed my business after Ivan and went to work for another shop that I don't want to open up my own business again!! I've been my own boss for most of my adult life and it was time for a change for me.

I miss the independence but I don't miss the long hours, the endless paperwork, the ordering and tracking and re-ordering damaged materials, and all the other day to day routine stuff that takes so much time away from my real love of the trade. Designing and building frame packages was what got me started in framing and that was my prime interest through the over 20 years of my career. I was never meant to be a paper shuffler, I don't like regimentation, and I never enjoyed repetitive routine and that may be what eventually killed the challenge of the job for me. I just needed a motivation to take the next step and Ivan was that final motivation in my case.

At age 65 I am now making an attempt to start a new career but I will always hold a special place in my heart for custom framing and all those fine people whom I have had the pleasure of meeting along the way. You will find that, as the door closes on your shop for the last time, you will walk away with a feeling of fulfillment and accomplishment of which you can be proud! And you will find another door opening when it is time for you to move on and that will be the next leg of your journey.

I wish you well on that next venture, whatever it may be, and I hope that you stay in touch via the Grumble so we all can follow your adventure.
 
Tom Reigle said:
Bravo, Val!!

I for one applaud your decision and what a relief it will be for you once it is done!! We get so preoccupied with our business operations and trying to make things better at all costs that we don't realize how we are abusing our bodies and our minds in the process. I was a workaholic and I suppose many of us are although few want to admit it. I felt such relaxation and comfort when I closed my business after Ivan and went to work for another shop that I don't want to open up my own business again!! I've been my own boss for most of my adult life and it was time for a change for me.

I miss the independence but I don't miss the long hours, the endless paperwork, the ordering and tracking and re-ordering damaged materials, and all the other day to day routine stuff that takes so much time away from my real love of the trade. Designing and building frame packages was what got me started in framing and that was my prime interest through the over 20 years of my career. I was never meant to be a paper shuffler, I don't like regimentation, and I never enjoyed repetitive routine and that may be what eventually killed the challenge of the job for me. I just needed a motivation to take the next step and Ivan was that final motivation in my case.

At age 65 I am now making an attempt to start a new career but I will always hold a special place in my heart for custom framing and all those fine people whom I have had the pleasure of meeting along the way. You will find that, as the door closes on your shop for the last time, you will walk away with a feeling of fulfillment and accomplishment of which you can be proud! And you will find another door opening when it is time for you to move on and that will be the next leg of your journey.

I wish you well on that next venture, whatever it may be, and I hope that you stay in touch via the Grumble so we all can follow your adventure.
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Well said, Tom!
 
Jerry Ervin said:
I was really hoping that this was for economic reasons and not health reasons.
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So was I - but maybe the cloud has a silver lining?

If it was for economic reasons then the business would be worth less, or nothing at all and Val would be selling a lease, (or the building) the stock & equipment instead. Less $$$ - more stress.

Hopefully someone will just take over the helm after paying the right price - much easier for Val.

Also, I know it's difficult not to, but maybe we shouldn't be hijacking this thread with understandable sentiment - we all know Val, virtually or otherwise, maybe references to the business, from those that know it, and there are many, rather than the person, would be of more help to her?

Just sayin'


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Well, if it matters to anyone else, I apologize for my being too sensitive to Val's situation!! But, if we can't act like the friends we all profess to be to each other and support each other in whatever situation arises in our lives, then this forum isn't worth much in my opinion.

John, I know you didn't mean that statement to sound so crude and insensitive so I will go with you having a bad hair day and hope that you rethink your consideration of other's feelings.
 
Let me just say....

The building and space is lovely, the parking and view from the street is super customer friendly.

The shop has many attributes that make it a great investment should someone want to move to the Carson City area. Which is quite lovely, too. Anyone adventurous to make the move would find themselves with a great shop to work with, and quite worth the effort.
 
Val - so sorry to see this news. Take care of yourself. Once your health is back, new opportunities will be waiting for you.

Stay in touch.
 
Only a couple, and they were just looking for some supplies.
 
Val, have you considered this...

Have you considered hiring someone to run it for you?? I had to do this because of my shoulders. I'm not sad. I actually enjoy the "business" side more than being stuck in a store ;-) Although I love framing, I love it in small doses and not all day every day. I was beginning to drool and talk to myself and not know how to behave in crowds!

It is working for me, and I hope to sell it at some point, but I know its going to be to the right person at the right time. My employee has first dibs, but I'm not so sure she could afford it. For now, I continue to "manage" things while she does the work under my guidance.

It's working for me, it might work for you Val. You & I have had similar health issues with the joints, etc.

Anyway, something to consider

Elaine
 
val dear,

i know this must have been a very difficult decision. take care of your health and stick around here on the grumble.
 
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