I had my own business for about 3 years.. It was during 93-97ish economy was shitty I came out of it broke, stomach ulsers and manic depressive. Too much to worry about in my opinion chalk it up to being young but damn Id never do it again.
Hope your job search goes well.
Allright, I had to use a different browser for it to show up. I filled out the info, and submitted - then it said my group had been created, but I can't fuckin' find it. Grrrrrr...
Oh, it's a garage rock group - just coz nobody else has made one, I figured there's enough folks here who like that sort of thing.
as far as i'm concerned running your own ship is the only way to go. but, it's hard as hell and you gotta be willing to rise or fall of your own accord.
Not that it matters but I took myself out of your group. It seems like all I did was instigate things unintentionally but it happened nonetheless. Anyways for what it is worth you should stay in the group you have tons to offer.
I wanted to stop by and apologize for the current situation over in the group. Not that I'm gonna assume all the blame, but I took part and I know it. I'd hate to think I contributed to you leaving your own group. I am well aware that I am an opinionated asshole, it's something I've refined to an artform over the past several years. Maybe I should back off sometimes but I never say something unless I believe it, so it's difficult for me to do that. Even if you do end up throwing the reins over to somebody else it'd be cool to see you stick around. Hell, if you don't have to be the one in charge of it you might even enjoy it a little more. Either way hold onto my email address and let me know when you drop back by Austin, I'm still probably moving away, but I have no idea when. Whatever you decide to do, it's been really cool talking to you.
Oh, and i met Voltaire at the opening night of the SGB show. she came off quite nice and looked really young for her age. i think the group will be safe in her care. I just wish you didn't have to go.
As far as playing in O.C., tell me when and where you'll play and i'll try my damdest to be there. Any ideas of who you'd be touring with?
Oh, I won't stop with the opinions, I've got way too many of sitting right on the tip of my tongue to stop without my head exploding. And I didn't think you were addressing me with that post, I just realize that I have a tendency to step on toes and I know I haven't kept my mouth shut when it wasn't ABSOLUTELY necessary for me to open it a time or two lately. From glancing at some other posts in here it looks like Voltaire's gonna be taking over, that sounds like a good choice to me. I'd be honored to do it myself and would love it, but as you said, things are getting a bit crazy for me right now, so I can't say I'll even be able to get on SG in a month or two, at least not as regularly as I do now. Let me know if there's ever anything I can do to help out with the band or anything else, I'm sure you have all the connections you need in Austin, but the offer's there if you need it.
Yes it's such a joy to be a part of this society.
P.S. You are my hero of the day because of the pics you posted on the Fuck You Nad Your Horse thread. Maybe it's because I get giddy when I'm tired but damn those were funny. So thanks.
oh goawd........you have a boston terrier too!? I just found the pic on the boards! I am trying to remember if I have already had this conversation with you or not but I dont think I have? anyway I do too, go look in my pics!
p.s. I just signed up for your group
Dude! Not only am I de-memberized from the secret club but youve de-friended me too!?! Oh, what a cruel way to go!!! Hey, theres no hard feelings on my part. I only hope that I didnt spoil your fun in the group. You really did a good thing starting it and I think you know me well enough to know that I just like to fuck around and create a little controversy to stir things up. Unfortunately, I suppose some people just want everybody to agree with them on everything. Whatever. Ill still look for you around. Youre a stand-up guy in my book.
Like I said, don't sweat it. I fully realize I'm outta step with most people in that group. That's nothing new, I've been outta step most of my life. Why change now? You're a rad dude and I'd be happy to re-add you to my friend list.
it's work, work, work with no reward. It sucks, it really does. I am working harder then I have ever worked in my life and making less than I would if I had a job in the food court. I don't know how people do it. You don't suffer alone JackShit.
I know nothing about the world of Bass Amps, but I figure its like anything else where big companies can fuck little companies... You have to figure out a way to define yourself as a business, position yourself to potential customers, and then (I'm guessing here) the fact that you love what you do and you take care of your customers should be enough to build loyalty. The advantage the little guys have is most of the big companies seem to have difficulties differentiating their asses from a hole in the ground.
I hope it works out for you, just be careful dropping your hard-earned cash to beat competitors, they've got much deeper pockets and they don't play fair.
Not dead or in jail. But really good guesses. Ive just been busy as hell. Ill try an be around a lil more. I saw yer new group, not bad at all, maybe one of these days ill get around to posting again. And where are you going? finally had enough of the old SG.
And yes it certainly is.
And I hate to admit but I believe Ive become slighlty less jaded as of late. Dont worry it probably wont last.
my dog is definetly my kid!! I love her more than anything! that group is rad, and its of my opinion that everybody should be a boys fan!!
and your right, people should know what that shit is like in that hospitol! Bush wont even go there to pass out the purple hearts to the soldiers!!!!!!!!!! asshole~ its like across fuckin town!!!!!!!!!!! but then again its hard to give somone a medal when their fuckin spitting on you! haha
as far as the board goes, seems like a great thing you put together. i just got to check it out recently. never thought id find somewhere i cared enough to post an opinion. thanks for that....as far as the business thing, ive had my own place for just over 4 years and i still think its a myth. honestly i could go on for hours about the pros and cons, but im sure you dont need that. i will say that if its something you are passionate about, thats the best and most important part. you will do what you have to to make it work. im good at what i do, and i love it totally. im still paying my bills late, and worried what is gonna happen next month/year but its totally worth it. good luck.
scott
dude!! I gonna ask you.. did you know that Junior Achievment released their album on CD and then had a release party recently? from what my friends tell me everyone showed up and it was like a class reunion of PHX punk rock. I was like "why didn you tell me!!!" my friend was all I spaced.
well.. either way I may pick it up. If I can find it.
Hope your job search goes well.