Finepics Posted October 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 I am genuinely touched by all the kind words you guy's have said - this forum has been a life changing experience for me and one that I have absolutely no regrets about. Rob - thanks for you words particularly as I know you know what it's like!! One thing that will be nice is to watch some of the pile of movies I have on DVD before they go out of date!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Sorry to hear that it's taken such a toll on you. I hope things get better. Maybe you need a nice break in the sun somewhere with your girlfriend. That should help. And don't do the late nights. I do it all the time and it's no good for me either! Relax and take your time. If you do any work on watches, set a time limit for it and stick to it. No point in working all hours of the day. Anyway, take that break, it'll be good for you! I hear Canary Islands can be as cheap as 200 pounds for 2 weeks including flights and accomodation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcrooz Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Hey Mark, this is one of those wonderful moments when some one realises what's important in life. We can all get dragged down by too much work forgetting about the wife, girlfriend, children, parents, friends, and most importantly ourselves. I never got any work done by you... I asked you twice and you were extra helpful and friendly but finances stopped me from going ahead - have a young daughter, and have to put her and my wife first... But you took it with grace both times which is probably why you are getting such warm feedback here. You're a great watchsmith, of that there is no doubt, but more importantly you conduct yourself with grace and dignity even with those (like myself) who don't end up putting business your way. Nows the time to chill and enjoy life a bit (including of course this fine forum!!!)!! Take care, Diego Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertk Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 I must have missed this thread. Mark, I only know you from your voice on the forums, and for me, you're a treasure for this hobby. Enjoy "retirement" and I for one am glad you're sticking around. I've learned a lot from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usil Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Just a suggestion to manage this. Create a calendar marked with the number of hours you want to work a week. You should have a good idea of how long each type of job takes so mark the time in the available slots on a first come first served basis when you take orders. When the slots are filled then move them to slots of time further out. Stop after three months to get caught up before taking new orders. Manage the time based on your needs and time you are willing to put in. By systematic about it and it should be managable. On months you want to take time off - don't fill in the slots. Everyone here will understand you do not want to work yourself to death on reps. Usil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankt Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 My final comment on this is that a rep is just that - a rep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyback Posted November 11, 2006 Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 hi Mark, I have missed to read this thread... I have learned a lot from you, so many informative posts about vintage pams and all the work you have done to upgrade our reps...( pvd, relume, plexi, datewheel and so on...). I'm proud of my 6152/1 "made by Finepics"! Enjoy your retirement Mark! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted November 11, 2006 Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 I've missed this thread as well... I think you do the right thing.. THis is not your job and the stress is too much. HAVE FUN now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finepics Posted November 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 Hey boys - thanks for all the kind words - as you will have seen I have not completely retired - just needed some space to finish things off and work on some of the ongoing projects and my own things!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdivad Posted November 11, 2006 Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 I too, have missed this thread, been trying to do some stuff of my own as well... Anyway, take it easy, kick back, relax... Spend time doing the things you love, with those you love! Life is short... Time is luck! (who said that?) Cheers for everything Mark! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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