It's been far too long since the last entry, which at the time of writing this entry was a real downer.  Since LJ has the ability to backdate entries, I'm hoping to add a few more in between these two, to fill in some of the missing time in the last month-and-a-half or so ( Read more... )

    I sold my first Zero-Turn Radius (ZTR) Mower this evening.  I had several inquiries today from the ad that I had created and put in the local papers, and one gentleman returned this evening to sign the paperwork on one!  The response from the ad has been excellent, given that it's only been out for one day.  Not only did this fellow buy a $ ( Read more... )

     At least the urge to strangle idiots has largely passed.  Such was not the case yesterday however.  Yesterday, I was absolutely livid ( Read more... )

     Not any one person in particular, mind you...  Just the next person who pushes the wrong button.  That, they say, is one of the greatest causes of stress: When the brain must override the body's urge to kick (choke, beat, whallop, strangle...) the living **** out of someone who truly deserves it ( Read more... )

     Really not having a fun day; Stress levels are through the roof, and I'm about ready to bite someone's head off.  Preferably the head off a dark-chocolate easter bunny, as they say that dark chocolat helps relieve stress.  I've got some Cadbury's dark chocolate fruit-and-nut bars at home, but that doesn't do me much good here at the shop ( Read more... )

     Well, if the rest of the month could go as well as today went (financially anyway) I'll be wealthy soon!  :)

The day was pretty much non-stop with customers coming in to buy parts, pick up their machines, and otherwise put money into my back accounts.  A little over $1000 went into the bank accounts today, which is just awesome; definitely ( Read more... )

     Ever since I woke up this morning, around 6am, I've been high-strung and stressed.  I don't know why exactly; Yes, multiple things are hitting the fan at the same time, but there's nothing new about that.  Adding to my stress levels today was the realization that I was supposed to have the artwork for a new ad submitted by tomorrow afternoon ( Read more... )

     While the Spring here was hardly worth mentioning, Summer is certainly living up to the standard expectations.  It's been hot and humid, but it's such a great change from the cold and dreary Spring that it's more than welcome.  Apparently we've been dodging a few thunderstorms lately: There have been storms around the edges of town, and there ( Read more... )

     I'm trying to drum up more business for Iron Pony, since I really need the income, and if this is going to be a successful venture I've got to get more customers than the occasional word-of-mouth reference.  To that end, I've composed the following ad which I'll be running next week in our local papers:


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    I need a little help with a project for Wildhorse Bowling, so I'm reaching out to all you artist-type folks out there.


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