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I'm a 49 year old dinosaur who failed to adapt to the changes in the industry and just plain gave up about 1996. Made my first mistake about the 6th grade when some guy let me paint the "RicShaw" on the dashboard of his 53 ford, and I haven't been right since. Worked around Central and Southwest Florida for about 10 years in the 70's and 80's then moved to NC where I failed miserably to get restarted and hooked up with a large outfit hear doing NASCAR Haulers for about 7 years. Photo decals took ove rand when I got really tired of pealing decals, and whining about the "Good Old Days" I gave up and took up truck driving. Problem is, I have this crap in my soul, and have spent years saying it was time to get back to what I should be doing. Well, it's time!
We should start a new club, there's a bunch of us with the same history. You didn't mention your plans. Joining the crowd and cutting vinyl or you gonna give the brushes another try?
Either way, all the best to you! (You may want to check out the post below about "luxury".)
Been where you are not to long ago. I gave up the sign biz for a year and washed dishes.
One of the best thing about getting back to this biz is that it's all new again. I got a fresh outlook on it and have been a lot more confident, not only in the work, but in how I run it as a business.
Good luck in your endevours and remember....you've got it in your blood, but don't let someone bleed you on the price.
Rapid
-------------------- Ray Rheaume Rapidfire Design 543 Brushwood Road North Haverhill, NH 03774 rapidfiredesign@hotmail.com 603-787-6803
I like my paint shaken, not stirred. Posts: 5648 | From: North Haverhill, New Hampshire | Registered: Apr 2003
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Hey Scotty, would your stint in the trucking biz give you any insights or connections for lettering trucks?
In regards to computer vs vinyl, it's not either-or, it's both!
Also, check out the how-to section of this site. There's a how-to about vehicle graphics by George Perkins. Good stuff. I'm pretty sure he does alot of work on site.
-------------------- James Donahue Donahue Sign Arts 1851 E. Union Valley Rd. Seymour TN. (865) 577-3365 brushman@nxs.net
Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what's for lunch, Benjamin Franklin Posts: 2057 | From: 1033 W. Union Valley Rd. | Registered: Feb 2003
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Scotty,..its good to see ya back,....there will always be a market for skills such as yours,its just a matter of getting out there and networking,...but you already know this,....get in touch with me,I'm at 123A N. Sunset between first and Glade St..
-------------------- fly low...timi/NC is, Tim Barrow Barrow Art Signs Winston-Salem,NC Posts: 2224 | From: Winston-Salem,NC,USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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i did 19 years in sarasota fl 81-98, know most of the old timers there. we like old guys here....
-------------------- joe pribish-A SIGN MINT 2811 longleaf Dr. pensacola, fl 32526 850-637-1519 BEWARE THE TRUTH.....YOU MAY NOT LIKE WHAT YOU FIND Posts: 11582 | From: pensacola, fl. usa | Registered: Nov 1998
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49? If you're a dinosaur at 49, what does that make me and Si??
k31
-------------------- Pierre St.Marie Stmariegraphics Kalispell,Mt www.stmariegraphics.com ------------------ Plan on knowing everything before I die and time's running out! Posts: 4223 | From: Kalispell,Mt 59903 | Registered: Mar 2000
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quote:Originally posted by Bob Rochon: Insert your gender here for your own political correctness
Is that PC statement written in response to your sticking your foot in your mouth with the term BRUSHMEN the other day Rochon? At least you're learning something.
-------------------- Chris Welker Wildfire Signs Indiana, Pa Posts: 4254 | From: Indiana, PA | Registered: Mar 2001
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pierre your so old ...when you fart...its a dust cloud!!!!!!! si.....you made the 1st sign for the 1st profession(hookers)and the sign business is the 2nd oldest profession!!!
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-------------------- joe pribish-A SIGN MINT 2811 longleaf Dr. pensacola, fl 32526 850-637-1519 BEWARE THE TRUTH.....YOU MAY NOT LIKE WHAT YOU FIND Posts: 11582 | From: pensacola, fl. usa | Registered: Nov 1998
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