Hello, I just wanted to let everybody know that the shop will be closed from July 4th to July 14th.
Thanks!
Dave
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Enjoy your vacation, Dave. Everyone needs a break.
Dave won't admit it, but his time off isn't going to be all that much of a vacation. For one thing, I believe he is receiving his new and long-awaited drum kit this week, and then The Clarks have two major appearances scheduled next week as they debut their new Feathers and Bones album.
First is a FREE performance at the Mercer Bicentennial Celebration in downtown Mercer on Friday, July 11 (9 p.m.).
Second is the big official debut at Stage AE in Pittsburgh on Saturday, July 12 (6:30 p.m.). Check The Clarks website for ticket info.
And earlier in the week the group has, I believe, some scheduled broadcast appearances/interviews/etc.
Not quite what one might call a "relaxing" period for Dave, but it should be an exciting one.
Originally Posted by David Minarik:
Hello, I just wanted to let everybody know that the shop will be closed from July 4th to July 14th.
Thanks!
Dave
Enjoy your vacation, Dave.
Originally Posted by Allan Miller:
Dave won't admit it, but his time off isn't going to be all that much of a vacation. For one thing, I believe he is receiving his new and long-awaited drum kit this week, and then The Clarks have two major appearances scheduled next week as they debut their new Feathers and Bones album.
First is a free performance at the Mercer Bicentennial Celebration in downtown Mercer on Friday, July 11 (9 p.m.).
Second is the big official debut at Stage AE in Pittsburgh on Saturday, July 12.
And earlier in the week the group has, I believe, some scheduled broadcast appearances/interviews/etc.
Not quite what one might call a "relaxing" period.
Dave knows how to do it. O Gauge trains and his band. What a mistake I made going to college for electronics.
Dave,
Have a good 'vacation'. Maybe I will be able to attend the show.
Dave let's get this right you build super model trains, some unbelievable motorcycles, have 2 layouts and get your hands on all the neat stuff first when it comes into the shop...... and you need a vacation from that????? i hope you have a super vacation enjoy the time off.
Party time! Glad to hear a business owner still takes a vacation.
Enjoy your vacation Dave ,can't wait to hear the new album.Im leaving tomorow for vactin also 2 weeks on the bike can't wait see you when I get back.Enjoy
I keep hearing people talk about vacation. Is that anything like Bigfoot? You've heard about it, some people have claimed to take them, but I have seen one yet this year.
Anyways Dave safe travels!
Originally Posted by MartyE:
I keep hearing people talk about vacation. Is that anything like Bigfoot? You've heard about it, some people have claimed to take them, but I have seen one yet this year.
I'm with you Marty. And I'm not going to see one the rest of the year either. Maybe I will just save money for some more trains. 
Have a great Vacation Dave!
Pat
Originally Posted by MartyE:
I keep hearing people talk about vacation. Is that anything like Bigfoot? You've heard about it, some people have claimed to take them, but I have seen one yet this year.
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Welcome to my world. I've missed 11 consecutive O Scale West meets and three planned vacations because of work (must be there) conflicts. I usually get an extended weekend here and there. Thought it would ease up after I went to project management instead of being the malevolent systems administrator, but the work has actually gone up. Go figure. I guess I'm the one in five government employees that actually works. 
Well my problem is people watch too much TV. LOL!
Originally Posted by MartyE:
I keep hearing people talk about vacation. Is that anything like Bigfoot? You've heard about it, some people have claimed to take them, but I have seen one yet this year.
Anyways Dave safe travels!
I don’t think Bigfoot takes a Vacation?
They are known to hang out and read O Gauge Railroading Magazine…
Have A Great Vacation Dave...
K.C.
Dave; enjoy your 10 days away from the shop.
Marty & Mark; life is too short. Take a vacation; stop & smell the roses.
Dave have a great vacation.
Hi Dave, I agree have a wonderful vacation and may God be with you!!!
Enjoy your time away from the store.
Originally Posted by Spence:
Dave; enjoy your 10 days away from the shop.
Marty & Mark; life is too short. Take a vacation; stop & smell the roses.
Good advice, Spence!!
Bigfoot is great, K C!
Enjoy your vacation Dave....we will miss your progress posts while you are gone!!
Alan
Originally Posted by Allan Miller:
Dave won't admit it, but his time off isn't going to be all that much of a vacation. For one thing, I believe he is receiving his new and long-awaited drum kit this week, and then The Clarks have two major appearances scheduled next week as they debut their new Feathers and Bones album.
First is a FREE performance at the Mercer Bicentennial Celebration in downtown Mercer on Friday, July 11 (9 p.m.).
Second is the big official debut at Stage AE in Pittsburgh on Saturday, July 12 (6:30 p.m.). Check The Clarks website for ticket info.
And earlier in the week the group has, I believe, some scheduled broadcast appearances/interviews/etc.
Not quite what one might call a "relaxing" period for Dave, but it should be an exciting one.
Dave, I think the best vacation is doing what you want to do and I hope you're going to be doing just that. Have a great one.
Allan, some people would love to have your job and would call putting together an OGR issue a pretty neat vacation.
Gerry
It's not really a vacation. I'm just calling it that. I'm in the same boat as most of you with no free time! Thanks for the nice wishes!
Allan, The drums came in yesterday. They are beautiful!
Dave
Originally Posted by David Minarik:
Allan, The drums came in yesterday. They are beautiful!
I'm looking forward to seeing them "in action" next week, Dave!
Dave - Have a great 10 days and a Happy 4th of July from Larry in Calgary
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Can't wait to see Dave this week playing the drums gook luck!!! 
I m kinda in same boat , as Mr. Boyce, the math education and getting into
trucking, man what a screw up, I just looked at Clarks website, and caught
onto a little bit of video, Let's see: Enjoy the job, meet new people ( no meet
a ton) of people, and play with toys, oopps forgot, GET PAID<at same time!!
Yep yep , I screwed up!!!!!!!!!!
Dave....nice looking drum kit....i will need to hear them...enjoy ! john
Originally Posted by TGP:
I m kinda in same boat , as Mr. Boyce, the math education and getting into
trucking, man what a screw up, I just looked at Clarks website, and caught
onto a little bit of video, Let's see: Enjoy the job, meet new people ( no meet
a ton) of people, and play with toys, oopps forgot, GET PAID<at same time!!
Yep yep , I screwed up!!!!!!!!!!
Terry,
Oh well. What I do pays the bills. I was never a visionary, never knew how to make money doing what I wanted to. My had is off to Dave or others who make a go of it.
I think we are in good company here, like over 95% of the folks on this Forum!
