I dont know if it after effect from my stroke or just getting Old but i dont have as much steam if i pattern somthing in the morning thats it for the day and today i only covered theese 4 pieces leaning post is back rest and a seat and backrest infron of a console for a flats boat indidnt even ndtall therm just some get them.all day 9 tp 5
http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy102/Mike8560/6f2b0d63.jpg
One thing that slowed me down was inmade my own hydem for the rod holder backrest
Ahem! I'd say the work you've shown is a very respectable output for a day. The phone rings, you answer, someone strolls in, you speak with them... .
There's a lot of detail in those pcs., and detail takes time. As usual, Mike, the work is beautiful. If you think you're working more slowly, it's time for you to up your prices... you are clearly capable and anyone who wants top notch work will be willing to pay.
JMO, buddy.
Mike, you'd still run circles around me. I'd take probably a day and a half to do those 4 cushions. I know age is slowing me down, but part of that is that I just don't push myself anymore. I just don't have the drive I did in the early years. Boredom mostly...
June
Thanks for making feel better
Quote from: JuneC on May 04, 2012, 07:05:20 pm
I just don't have the drive I did in the early years. Boredom mostly...
June
June as I recal you were trying to make it solo sewing just starting
Thats drive paying the bills
For a minute I thought business was slow and was going to buy you a plane ticket !! :P I got more jobs here than a jamacan , and i'm slowing down a bit too !!
I used to tell everyone about 2 weeks out and i coukd get caught up pdety much in 2 now ive got eorked i booked 6 weeks 8 weeks ago to do
I don't know Mike......Wow. All I know is that when I pattern a boat it wipes me out. Lots of climbing up and down, leaning over the boat, etc. And those seats don't look easy.
As usual, great job!
Ya regal if i pattern a boat in the morning and when done its lunch time that it for the da for me.
Ive got thoose seat sitting here to do oPen the seams and add some color but im taking the weekend off.
Did some fishing yesterday maybe some gardening today ?
Mike:
You have always worked circles around most of us. Your output has always been above average so I wouldn't worry about it to much. Strokes can sometimes slow you down but I have found getting older has more to do with it.
Your still working faster then alot of us so don't worry about it. :)
Chris
put your prices up a bit if you can Mike to compensate,
even on your worst day you still get twice as much done as I can :D :D :D
Ive tried going up rich. On pia jobs were i know there looking for a low price ill go high when i dont want to be bothered foing it for heat if it a easy good money job i stay normal. That last seat job there was a past customer and. Ow that i moved my dogs vet
Quote from: Mojo on May 07, 2012, 02:43:02 am
Mike:
You have always worked circles around most of us. Your output has always been above average so I wouldn't worry about it to much. Strokes can sometimes slow you down but I have found getting older has more to do with it.
Your still working faster then alot of us so don't worry about it. :)
Chris
Thats what I was going to say, watch out Mike you might be dropping down to 'normal' speed soon ;D
Suzi
Quote from: Mike on May 06, 2012, 06:22:12 am
Did some fishing yesterday maybe some gardening today ?
I don't think there is one person who participates on this forum who hasn't earned a little time off. From the rookie who is busting it trying to start a new business to the seasoned pro working 50 to 60 hours a week trying to put a little away for retirement.
If your tired, that's your body telling you to spend a little down time on yourself.
When I finish upholstering a chair I like to sit in it to check the comfort level. Lately its getting harder to get back up. :)
Don't feel guilty about taking time off to go fishing. You've earned it.