Joe Marconi

This week is going to be short for me. Helping the wife carry 50 (yes 50) show quilts to a convention at the end of the week. I'm the mule....dah not the quilter, that's the wife. Then when we get back this coming weekend I only have two days at the shop.... then VACATION!!! First time I've taken two whole weeks off, closing the shop (not the office) for those two weeks. Heading to Mexico, golf, ocean fishing, lay on the beach...and uhm...lots of Tequila.

Just heard that ASE will be considering a new classification. L3 Hybrid/Electric ... Sometime in 2015. End of 2014 actual tests dates will be posted.

Getting a brand new tire machine today. awesome!! Snap on top of the line baby makin my life easier

Tommy and Jean left for the hospital at 7:00 am this morning to deliver our eighth grandchild, Tommy Jr. Almost an Xmass baby!

From the time I open the doors til' the time I close them I've been super busy the last couple of weeks. I know it won't last... school starts in a few weeks, I don't know why but that always slows the shop down. Enjoy it while ya can I guess.

"So little to do, so much time.... Wait strike that, reverse it". Willy Wonka

Today is the 13th. Lucky 13 for me. It's my anniversary. 22 years with the wife. We did the same thing we did 22 years ago. Golf and quilting, only difference is she went quilting, and I went golfing. Ah, how love changes things with so many years together. LOL She's still the best and I wouldn't change a thing.

Today is my 40th wedding anniversary.

The day I stepped forward into working for myself.

Enjoying a relaxing Father's Day with my family. Can't put a price on this!

My Army Ranger Service Manager has been diagnosed with Stage IV Lung Cancer. He has been the heart and soul of our shop and my dear friend. Please pray for him and his family and for me as I deal with all the implications of this development.

The devastation in Moore Oklahoma is far worse than you can imagine. Lives disrupted, families and belongings gone. Please pray for these folks and their community. Pictures do NOT do justice to the carnage. Drive through one of these areas and you'll have a different respect for mother nature.

My Army Ranger Service Manager has been diagnosed with Stage IV Lung Cancer. He has been the heart and soul of our shop and my dear friend. Please pray for him and his family and for me as I deal with all the implications of this development.

Bought a new Weber Grill today...Can't wait to BBQ!

Bought a new Weber Grill today...Can't wait to BBQ!

If you're wondering where I went. I was on assignment to Kansas for the Vision convention, and to make matters worse.. we are switching internet providers so I only have access at the shop. Should be back up by this Saturday or Sunday

Busy Feb, usually our slowest month, but surpisingly busy, I'll take it!

we got our first snow this year. more like slush, tonight it's supposed to freeze so it's going to a sheet of ice in the morning. lovely....

If your wonder why there was no story this weekend, well... I was on assignment for ACtion magazine. I got back Saturday night and didn't have time to post. Don't worry, I'll be back next weekend as usual.

Really dead today, took the afternoon off. So what did I do? I went home and worked on some unfinished articles. Still working, just not turnin' a wrench today

Enjoying an absolutely beautiful week at Disneyworld with the family for a much needed break.

Preparing for a major storm due to hit Sunday and last a few days.

I just had the privilege of meeting Tony Gobble and his wife and visiting their shop in Cleveland, TN. They have a very nice shop and we had a great visit.