Update – June 2023

I know … what is happening here? Well, the world has changed, and things are very uncertain in our future. The covid zombie apocalypse seems to have finally ended, but threats of another PLANdemic are on the horizon.

I have been adding machines and tools to my shop in the interim. I added a dual drum sander, a 48″ 12 gauge finger brake, a TIG welder, and most recently, I have added several lasers to my bag-o-tricks!

My most recent laser arrived a week ago. It is an X-TOOL P2, a 55 Watt CO2 laser that will be completely awesome, once I get it set up and working. I am looking at a possible Christmas craft show in Nashville, at the convention center. I hope to have a myriad of laser cut Christmas decorations to display and sell, along with the other things like metal art and cnc routed items.

TIME is in such short supply, and I am not getting any younger. I seem to have the spirit of a 25-year-old, trapped in this 65-year-old body. I just cannot seem to find the motivation to jump out of bed at 6:00 AM to start my day any longer.

The next few weeks will determine whether or not I can get a Christmas Craft Show together or not. Frankly, I am more concerned about the future of America, the CBDC digital currency that will strip Americans of their freedoms and privacy, and the encroachment of The New World Order. I wish our world was more stable, but as things stand, I am taking things one day at a time.

Joe