Folks, This was supposed to be my last post; my farewell post.  However, true to form, things did not go according to plan. I still have 10 customers with 15 open orders to ship.  Everyone is large and every one has major pieces in them, like upper hulls and major conversions.  Well, I was on … Continue reading 3.24.2023 UPDATE: My Best Laid Plans Never Seem to Work Out

Sorry about that last update, that was 'Bad Joe.'  I deleted it, so, if you didn't see it, you are better off.  For those who did...  Well, 'Bad Joe' was punished. OK, I shipped 5 more orders today, and I finished a mold I poured yesterday.  2 of today's orders were outside the queue, so … Continue reading 3.10.2023 UPDATE: This Time, It’s ‘The Real Joe’

Folks, I have been in the shop, jammin' to Nickleback, shipping some resin.  By the end of the day, I'll be down to 62 open order, nothing should be older than mid Novemeber (or so) and -- if all goes well -- I'll be on target for shipping the last order around March 3! I … Continue reading 2.17.2023 UPDATE: Jammin’ to Nickleback, Shipping Some Resin

Folks, I managed to ship 14 orders (mostly old, mostly BIG).  I also made 13 molds!  I count that as a victory in itself.  So, the order count is now under 100 for the first time since Dec 1.  Progress.  This makes some 90 orders shipped this month.  But things will be slower next week. … Continue reading 1.27.2023 UPDATE: ‘Eh’

Folks, SHORT VERSION: Last week, I made 5 molds and shipped 24 orders.  This week, I made 3 molds (they did not cure) and shipped 13 orders.  Since the first of the year, I took my open orders from 186 down to 126 and I've made 18 molds (15 of which are now in production).  … Continue reading 1.20.2023 UPDATE: IF I HAD KNOWN…