8-5-09. Page 6. I'm a daddy!! (well to fruit anyway....)

[Steve Leahy]

Well, it's almost nine pm and I just got my internet back after a wicked lightning storm yesterday so I figured that I would make up for the time I nearly missed my turn to post the Page six entry.

My parents are the last family to leave tomorrow after two and a half weeks of constant family, food and fun. Dad and I worked around the house this week like we did when I was a kid and Mom never let us go hungry........ever.

To top that off, my first tomato is finally ripe so I have officially became a farmer today. Pretty cool feeling I have to say.

Tonight, is back to the painting bench to finish the gear painting that was in AB.mag and in addition to that, my business plan that I generally review and update quarterly has required some additional changes. New products, extra help and always moving toward the future. To say I am excited is a bit of an understatement.

My song is a song that reminds me of being sixteen again working on my '66 mustang with my Dad.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pq3RIN2LRkU

So how is your week?

[jeffw]

damn steve that tomato is photo realistic the shadows and high lights are spot on......

any way, finaly finished up the repaint of my truck, after hitting the damn yellow pole at the atm, ill post up some pics later this weekend.

home is busy diapers and formula life lately with a 1 year old and the one month year old, but its all fun.

got good news today on sophia the 3 holes in her heart are now just two. we wont have to see the heart doctor for another year and he says its nothing to worry about ever they will either close up and go away or not, but its nothing that will ever cause her any problems so were thrilled to say the least. and she is over 9 pounds already so the family unit is great!!

the economy is turing here since i painted my truck i got a paint job to do on an old school harley and more people asking about work so hopefully things will get better every where.

if i had a song pulled up it would somthing about stinky diapers :P

[Palepainter]

Well, after a week of a mild heart condition that has plagued me all my life, I am feeling back to normal. Dehydration and mineral balance play havoc on my electrical system. Took 4 days of recovery, but back up and running.
Interesting new bagger project coming that will be quite the visual and meaningful piece. The funny thing is that a competing paint shop in Phx tried to sway the customer away from me when he was in Sturgis. He did this by talking shit and smack about me. Little does he know that he prob lost the opportunity because of his disrespectful conversation about me and my business. The funny thing is that I gave my time training his guys when I was back there and helped him when ever I could. Just goes to show you what goes on in the industry. Look forward to a very cool bike coming down the road here soon. Just think twice before you open your mouth and decide to talk poorly about someone. I will personally let him know myself the next time I see him....:single fuck:

Nice job on that tomater Stiffler.

Good news Jeff!!!

[shane]

well been a pretty darn good week i would say, got so much done on the truck and around the shop as far as cleaning up goes i am really startin to make some head way it seams!
Really startin to miss my family tho, but if i keep workin i dont think about um as much, then when i stop i realize i still got 6 weeks left tell they come home. that sucks!
but heres this weeks song, kinda thought of it when i was rockin to steves pick so i guess he kinda inspired me to this choice

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[Annie]

Congrats on the great news Jeff!!!
Man I can only imagine how worried you were. Sends chills down my spine. I'm so happy for you and your wife that she'll be ok!

Steve, beautiful tomato you got there! Congrats!! See, you can take care of plants :)

I've missed a couple Page 6 threads... where did the time go. hehehe
This week was a week I was a bit scared of... it's the week I started to work for 2 morning a week for the month of August. Then it will be only a day here and there to help a bit. So needless to say I was so anxious about leaving my little Jesse! But, I am so lucky to have a mom in law with a heart of gold: She's taking care of him on the days Eric is working. So she came here at 7am to wait until Jesse would wake up to bring him back home with her (she lives next door...very practicle) and she is awesome with him. I don't have to send my baby to daycare and have him raised by strangers. Don't get me wrong, daycare is great. But not at this young age :)

Suprisingly, it was fun to work! I got to meet new students and show the dudes how to mig weld and weld with acethelyne! I know they were looking at me at first thinking I wouldn't be of much help but when I grabbed that mig welder, I did a perfect weld line. Phew...what a relief. Cuz inside I was thinking: It's been so long since I did it...I hope I can still do it!

Besides that, I started to pick some veggies from the garden. YAY!!! I have lots and thanks to my chica Marge, she tells me how to freeze or can the goodies. And I worked so much making new flower beds and making the old ones better. I can't really paint right now, can't bring Jesse in the shop so I create with flowers. I will post pics next week.

And it was on the 4th Jesse 5month Birthday!!! (Trying to put up an updated pic of him but computer is messing with me so I will add it after I restart this dang machine.... )

EDIT: Ok here are the pics. And I added a cute reference if you like to paint Koi fish in a pond. If anyone need reference, I got about 200 fishies and beautiful water lillies!

So I guess thats enough! What's been going on with you guys?

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[Rod]

Thanks Steve!

I had hoped to get this up this morning, but had a bunch of stuff to do before heading to Cherie's graduation ceremony from her pretty prestigious Leadership training program. It was a pretty hellish final week for her (getting a report ready for presentation etc.) and I hope she'll be able to relax and catch up on her sleep a little now that it's over. Yet another reason for me to be proud of her... (and she looked beautiful too!)

Anyways, I've been working on a firefighter tribute bike. The imagery is pretty typical and the customer picked out exactly what he wanted and where. So I'm a bit of a hired gun (as opposed to creative mind) but I don't mind too much. These guys deserve their respect and I'll suck up a little pride if it makes him happy.

Some members will be pleased to know I did make it to the post office today. So my pile of stuff to go out to people has finally actually 'gone out'.

I finished up the orange/oriental dragon and another gift for a pint sized 'fan'. The oriental dragon did not work out as expected but I am still pleased with the final result. I ended up stylizing it with whites and it looks pretty cheesy now... but, all in all, a good learning experience.

Thanks again, Steve!

Rod

tunage:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pV_eeDKzqlM

[norgy]

congrats to cherie...:clap:... been another dead week ...got a talking to at work monday when I got in. I've been snapping at everyone over the last couple of weeks and well...she was right...I've been told to chill? Me? ..anyone got any chill pills...
Been waiting on word from the village for my permit so I can get started on a new garage...hmm deja vu all over again.... well since I haven't been too smooth at work lately...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhRi1X5Mbwk&feature=related

Rod those panels are freakn awesome....

[Head Roller]

Steve - I am jealous of your tomato!!

I just dont know where the time is going... got back from a vacation that was fun and beautiful, but not relaxing - helped Mikey through his health issues - had a RAM block go bad on my main computer - mom came to town for a visit ............

I NEED A BREAK!!
:)

The issue that Mike described with the customer and and "ex employee" really got me irritated, but Mike pulled a trump card and BAM!!!! Guess who is the hammer and who is the nail!!

Only 12 days til Micah is back in school. A 4th Grader. WOW!

Oh, and I just found out tonight that I am gonna be an auntie again! Yeah!

Guess that is it for now.

[Cameron Arts]

Jeff, great news on your daughter's heart!
Di, better a new auntie than a new mommy! :D
Annie, adorable pics of lil' Jesse Mojo. *smooch*
Cherie, CONGRATS! Way cool!
Steve, you need to check the calendar. Shoulda been 8-6-09. Heh heh.

If I could, I'd type up a nice Page 6 post about my week, but truth is, I'm totally pooped out. Just finishing up a batch of canned green beans, waiting for the canner to depressurize & popped on to stay awake! I am up waaaayyy past my bedtime!
;)

My song would be Lachlan & Lauren singing "You Are My Sunshine" if I'd ever recorded it.

[Norm]

My week has gone very well... vacationing in beautiful Colorado Springs for the week visiting the grandson and his parents... Went to New Mexico for some great riding in the mountains of Jemes and Valle Grande... along with great food, tequila and friends. Man I miss the West! Headed back to Delaware next week... Hope everyone is in good cheer! My choice for this week: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAY3WeZovGk

[Head Roller]

You are awful close to us Norm! You should stop by if you venture up to Boulder or Estes Park!

[Dave W]

Damn...I'm glad I didn't have your week!

Congrats farmer boy!
Whoa Mike...stop and smell the roses...or...get a battery pack.
Annie, thanks for reminding me that my summer is almost over. :(
Marge, while ya have the canning stuff out... I'd like to put in an order for some spicy pickles.
Rod, it's about friggin time man...hehehe, I'll stand out at the mailbox and wait
Cheri, YEAH!
Shane, go spend some time with your family already man
Jeff, way cool to hear your little one is getting better.

My week? Same as the previous week...
Brew'd a Witbier saturday for the wife...
Replaced the front ujoints, transfer case seal, and brakes in my pick-up
Procrastinating as much as possible...
Sitting outside at the mailbox waiting for my cool deal from Rod...'damn mosquitos'

Some stuff for the ole timers, with a modern twist:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3bht7S-3vI

[TrikerJim]

Great job on the mator, Mr Greenjeans!
Jeff, thanks for the great news!
Mike, I'm glad the smear tactics didn't work, and justice prevailed.
Shane, I feel for ya man! I'd be lost without my sweetheart.
Annie, cute pictures of Jesse.
Congratulations Cherie! The panels look great as always, Rod.
Norgy, Zanax works wonders! LOL!
Auntie Di, I'm glad you were there to help Mike through his health issues.
Marge, go to bed Martha Stewart! LOL!
Norm, I'm jealous! Sounds like a good time for sure.
Dave, send Norgy some of that Witbeir! (me too?)

My week? I got my dented tank repainted. I'm not completely satisfied, but more so than my previous attempt. I got it buffed without incident. I have a sportster front fender, and have a rear fender located. I think I'll match the tank I just did, and have a set for sale.

I got a roof over my head, the woman I love laying in my bed, everythings alright by me. What's new with you?

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