[ September 10, 2007, 08:02 PM: Message edited by: Joe Cieslowski ]
Posted by Bill Lynch (Member # 3815) on :
Looks great Joe. Hope you get some good weather.
Posted by Jeff Ogden (Member # 3184) on :
Very impressive Joe...if it works...continue on!
I know one thing...people who want to spend some money on an original piece, like to see the same artisans around from year to year...it makes them feel better, knowing they haven't wasted their money on stuff that will not last.
Plus it gives them bragging rights, knowing they have just purchased an heirloom.
Good on you, Joe...keep on keepin' on !
Posted by Jason Davie (Member # 2172) on :
That looks Real Sharp Joe !!
Posted by Dan Sawatzky (Member # 88) on :
The booth looks GREAT Joe!! Best of luck to you at the show!
-grampa dan
Posted by Bobbie Rochow (Member # 3341) on :
Wow, that booth looks so very nice & inviting! Joe you are one of the best carvers I have ever seen, I KNOW you will do well!
Be blessed!
Edited for punctuation error.....
[ September 10, 2007, 08:38 PM: Message edited by: Bobbie Rochow ]
Posted by Si Allen (Member # 420) on :
Very nice booth and beautiful carvings!
Where did you buy them?
Posted by Joe Cieslowski (Member # 2429) on :
Thank You Everybody...
Hey Si.......shhhhhhhhh.....I pick em up cheap from this off shore island next to Massachewshets. End of the season clearence stuff.......you know
Double my money............ p.s. Don't tell Peach......OK?
joe,
Makin Chips and Havin Fun!
Posted by Deb Fowler (Member # 1039) on :
Good wishes to you Joe; the world needs more souls just like you; go get em.
Posted by bill riedel (Member # 607) on :
Wish me luck,are you kidding? With a talent like yours luck has nothing to do with it. You do beautiful work and deserve top dollar for such quality work. Some day, hope to take in the show. Bill
Posted by Jake Lyman (Member # 3280) on :
I am going to the Big E this year. Lived here all my life and have never been to the Big E. I will stop by and say Hi. I think I am going to take a day off and go so its not so crowded. When is better to go near the beginning or the end?
JAKE
Posted by Joe Cieslowski (Member # 2429) on :
Thanks Deb, Bill and Jake!
Jake.....stay away from weekends and Connecticut day. The gates open at 8am but the buildings don't open till ten. If you get there early, check out the grounds and make a plan.....75 acres covers a lot of turf!!!!
See You there....I'm in Storrowtown Village....it's on all the maps!
joe,
Makin Chips and Havin Fun!
Posted by Kelly Thorson (Member # 2958) on :
Great looking display Joe. Only thing I'd change is that lamp. Can't you find an antique that would work? After all EVERYTHING else there is old. Seriously....beautiful work as always.
Posted by Ricky Jackson (Member # 5082) on :
Beautiful display Joe!! It looks so warm and inviting plus showing off your amazing talents. Best of luck to you!
Posted by Chris Elliott (Member # 1262) on :
hmmmm......Joe,17 solid 12 hour days, back to back, with a good stream of potential customers AND with good odds of lining up more than 6 months worth of orders? Sounds like a good deal to me! What kind of total attendance does the Big E fair generate?
Regardless, you've got the booth lookin' good so I'll wish you the best of luck & don't forget to enjoy yourself!
p.s. Kelly's got a good point about the lighting and I'm pretty sure that,being the diplomat she is, she meant to say "vintage" instead of "old" Posted by Tom Giampia (Member # 2007) on :
Joe, The Booth looks great! I'm probably going to the Big E this year, so I'll be sure to stop by and say "Hi". Really looking forward to the Apple Flappins! Good Luck!
Posted by Joe Cieslowski (Member # 2429) on :
Thanks again everyone!
Chris, on a week day they can get upwards to 80,000, weekends up to 160,000. 1.25 mil for the whole show.
Last year was the first time I ever had help. I just wasn't in good enough shape after my H.A. to handle it. I getting help this year so I can get some work outa the shop too.
Ya....Vintage....I like that.
joe,
Makin Chips and Havin Fun!
[ September 11, 2007, 03:39 PM: Message edited by: Joe Cieslowski ]
Posted by Joe Cieslowski (Member # 2429) on :
Tom, I'm sorry to disapoint you.....no more Apple Flappin....
See ya there!
joe,
Makin Chips and Havin Fun!
Posted by Mark Matyjakowski (Member # 294) on :
Great looking set-up. The only thing missing is the shavings/chips on the floor.
Posted by J.G. Kurtzman (Member # 1736) on :
JOE...... You spelled "Cieslowski Woodcarving" wrong. The displayed exhibit says "Connecticut Woodcarvetrs"... are you selling Connecticut stuff, or Cieslowski originals????? You know that old limrick "There once was a man from Nantucket"? Well the Nantucket guy I know travels around the world for hand made originals like yours to satisfy his following of customers for his antique shop on Nantucket.Call me if you want his phone number. OT... JOE... the battleship Missouri hosted the Japanese surrender by Yamamoto after the war, I cant find where the German SS was rounded up and signed a treaty.
JG Kurtzmann
Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :
You'll be in your glory, Joe. Just remember to wear a pea coat on chillier days! Nobody rocks a pea coat like you. Have fun! Love....Jill
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