Arrgh . . . This Is Becoming a Bit of a Habit
Gary was on the phone with Ranger this morning to see when we’re going to get more of the January Distress Color – Cracked Pistachio (and while we were at it, the February Distress Color – Abandoned Coral). We ordered a lot the first day it was announced – a lot...
First Day Back . . .
Today is my first day back at work after 12 days on the road – this is the longest I have been away from home continuously since a four-week trip (that was supposed to be seven weeks) through the northwest and back through Canada with Dad, Mom and Blake back in...
Jigsaw Puzzle . . .
I picked up a package at the desk this evening after setup – needed a few replenishments for the booth after a busy show in Atlanta last weekend. This package had new goodies – January Tim Holtz releases from Sizzix and that infamous January Distress Color of...
Always Be On Your Best Behavior . . .
I arrived at my hotel in Clearwater last night (if you’re in Florida, come see us on Saturday at the Matheos Hall, 409 Old Coachman Road). While I was checking in, I noticed a couple in the corner of the lobby at the computer desk – and they were looking at...
Modern Technology Never Ceases to Amaze Me (And More Stories from Atlanta) . . .
Random thoughts in random order after a very full weekend in Lawrenceville, Georgia . . . Went to Chili’s down the street from my hotel on Saturday evening after the show. When I asked the waitress for my check, she pointed at the little gizmo that looked like...
Jealousy in Canineland . . .
Ryan just stopped by at the mail center so I could meet my new grandpuppy – yes, he and Emily now have a dog to go with their three cats. This is Anakin . . . and as my brother has already said, “The Force is strong with that one . . .” Ryan went to my house...
Holiday Monday . . . With a Retro Twist
I have promised pics from the family holiday gatherings – hopefully, I’ll get to that this weekend. But I’ll share a couple today because they fit in with a story that I have been trying to figure out a way to tell properly. This is from our annual Christmas...
The Masses Have Spoken . . .
One thing I truly love about putting a question on this blog asking for your opinion . . . is the response! We learn so much from our customers, and it really means a lot when you take the time to let us know what you think. Such was the case a few days ago when...
A Question . . . And a Picture I Thought I Would Never See
The question first – concerning the release of a new Distress color each month this year . . . Most of you already know about this – Tim Holtz and Ranger are unveiling a new Distress color each month (January’s was Cracked Pistachio), in Ink Pads, Reinkers, Paint,...
I Know . . . It Has Been a Month . . . Have You Missed Me?
A month. I have never gone a month without posting on this blog. But I have never had a month like the past one. It all started the day after Thanksgiving when Gary’s wife Peggy had an auto accident. It could have been so much worse, especially...