;)

thanks Frank
Paula
Guthrie, MN

Peter,
That is exactly how we are looking at this! What an opportunity!
Paula
Guthrie, MN

Thanks Smoky
This will free Larry up and be able to help me in the shop. He is so much better talking with people than i am, so he will make a great salesman. It's just a matter of figuring out which way we want to go.
Paula
Guthrie, MN

Best of luck in your venture. There is always demand for quality, even in hard times. Please let us know how things evolve.

Fred

Fred Zweig
Metalsmith

Thanks Fred,
will do
Paula
Guthrie, MN

:)thanks Gerald
Paula
Guthrie, MN

"Am I a fun-loving Tigger or a sad-sack Eeyore?” ~Randy Pausch in his “Last Lecture”~

Been waiting for an opportunity like this for a long time. I've wanted Larry home and now i've got my wish..... it will be an adjustment, but so.......what else is new??

Paula
Guthrie, MN

Hi Paula,
I had tried posting a comment and internet didn`t allow me. Incidentally, it started: " I`m sorry Paula...bla,bla,bla" Good thing didn`t go through! No, I`m not sorry for I believe it should all be for better. Difficulties down the road are great oportunities for growth and change. This global crisis is an invitation to change, to take new roads,or may be old ones. In any case, it`ll mean big challenges for those of us willing to take on. Best wishes to you, and to all of us... Nelson.

I'm in total agreement with you Nelson. I'm a believer in, 'everything happens for a reason'. This 'crisis' didn't just happen over night, so, it will take sometime to pull out of it. BUT, as the old saying goes, 'and this to shall pass'. The birds still sing, the wind still blows, the sun still shines. We do our best to make right decisions for our lives. Where one door closes one door opens...and yes, i really do believe that
Thanks Nelson........
Paula
Guthrie, MN

Hi Paula,
Good luck and keep that attitude and something will come up for you. Maybe this is your big open door to a new lifestyle. Working together....new venues for your creativity.
I am wishing you both all the best. SteelyJan

I think it is a 'big open door'. Walking through doors always takes an adjustment on our part, taking a step. Sometimes someone has to push you through the door, but either way, you walk through it....;)

some news.....yesterday Larry came home to inform me that they are retaining some millwrights on a part time bases to dismantle one of the lines, Larry is one of those being kept...part time...of course everything in life is subject to change, and i'm sure this is no different..time will tell.

Thanks Steely
Paula
Guthrie, MN

Paula,
I know exactly how you and Larry are doing some deep thinking. I got told last week too that at the end of month no more day job. Yipppeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!! For so many years I was always looking for the right opportunity to get out of the rut. My wife is a little bit optimistic about it all but she is willing to let me try being an artist full time.
So may the new adventure begin.

www Metalrecipes -- heat and beat to the desired shape, repeat as necessary.
warren

It's already started!!! and i'm right behind you Warren....YIPEE!!!! Larry is off this week and today has already been on the road...looks like he's pulled up some potentials already! WHAT A GUY!!!! gotta love'em!
Paula
Guthrie, MN

Appreciate the suggestions....I've been somewhat successful selling candle holders, but have yet to make wine racks or CD racks....will have to see what i can come up with.

thanks Cam!
Paula
Guthrie, MN

Thanks Kimberli,
it has been an 'on again, off again' situation for larry. he was suppose to go back this monday, but now he will be off 'until further notice'. which is fine....i'll keep him busy in the shop.....HIRED! :)

it will be really interesting to see where this all ends up...we are very hopeful
Paula
Guthrie, MN