I feel bad that I haven't been on the BullBoard much lately, it's been quite a whirlwind ride over the last couple of years! I wanted to share a post on my blog that I made today, however...
As many of you know Letterville played a big part in EstiMate's beginnings and I'm eternally grateful. I made it a point to link back to the BullBoard in the post, and I wanted to drop by and also say a personal thank you.
Enjoy!
Posted by Glenn Taylor (Member # 162) on February 04, 2010 01:03 PM:
Mark, you're entirely too young to have a kid in college. Tell him to get his butt in gear and finish his website so we can see some of his work!
Posted by Mark Smith (Member # 298) on February 04, 2010 01:08 PM:
Glenn, you are so right! ;-)
I wish he would finish his website -- in the meantime I'll try and build some google juice for him.
Thanks to you, too, my friend! I really appreciate the insights and ideas you've given me over the years as to how to make this thing fly.
Posted by Raymond Chapman (Member # 361) on February 04, 2010 01:45 PM:
Mark,
Great story...I haven't read it all yet, but will go back and catch up on the details.
You are truly the American success story and have produced a tremendous aid to our craft. I use mine every day.
And it has always been special that I can call you a friend (and your Mother also, even though we see politics from different angles).
It's good to see you back here. Drop by more often.
Posted by Donald Thompson (Member # 3726) on February 04, 2010 04:04 PM:
Mark has been gracious enough to donate an EstiMate software to each of my Letterhead meets. Thanks so much.
Posted by Mark Smith (Member # 298) on February 04, 2010 10:11 PM:
@Raymond: thanks for the words! I'm glad you've found EstiMate so useful in your shop, that means a lot to me considering you've always been one of my sign heroes. It means a lot to me too that we're friends.
@Donald: I will keep them coming! You're very welcome. I'll try to make it to your next one, I'd love to come to a meet.
[ February 04, 2010, 10:13 PM: Message edited by: Mark Smith ]
Posted by Myra Grozinger (Member # 327) on February 04, 2010 11:06 PM:
Hi everybody,
Mark sent me a link to this thread and it's so good to see your faces. I'm all but retired now, and in the position to take on some work, but not have to rely on it for survival, and though it makes me feel ancient I'm glad to have a bit of breathing room to paint some pictures, take photos and cook soup for the homeless, which I did yesterday.
I ran across this photo on a board where I post photographs, and I thought of you and that you'd get a kick out of reconstructing what might have happened here.
I have no idea if this even works as a link, and I realize I all but forgot how to post here.
It's been a long time, but I remember all of you with great fondness.
Myra
Posted by Duncan Wilkie (Member # 132) on February 05, 2010 12:32 AM:
It's great to here from you again Myra. I miss your spirited posts of bygone years. It was such a pleasure to meet you in person. Mark has always been one of my heros. A classy guy with tons of enthusiasm and talent. Estimate has filled a critical roll in my shop. A professionally prepared quotation goes a long way in projecting a positive image. Consistancy and speed in pricing and the ability to make changes on the fly are crucial to the modern business model. Cheers Mark and Myra.
Posted by Donald Thompson (Member # 3726) on February 05, 2010 09:09 AM:
Mark and Myra, you both ought to come down in April. You guys aren't that far away. Would love to see both of you again.
Posted by Glenn Taylor (Member # 162) on February 05, 2010 09:46 AM:
I've missed you, Myra. Posted by Deb Fowler (Member # 1039) on February 08, 2010 03:38 AM:
Myra, so good to hear from you..this is one place I stop in now and then when life gives me a tiny breath of air! Hope you are doing well. For the longest time, I never knew you were Mark's mom until after the 4B thing a couple years ago. Take care, Deb
Posted by Raymond Chapman (Member # 361) on February 08, 2010 10:08 AM:
Well, hello Myra. I'm sure you life must really be doing well now that we have "Change".
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