The "Welcome to Indiana" committee gives an annual award for best improved property. None of my close friends nominated me, so a lot of people are really noticing the difference.
Now for the good news & bad news (Sawatsky-style): The good news is my shop was nominated. The bad news is I didn't win.
The bad news is I lost to a brand new building with all kinds of trees & landscaping. The good news is a friend from the fire company worked on their building, the trees & landscaping. I've told him a dozen times I no longer like him since I lost an award because of him so I see a lot of free after-meeting or after-call meals, including lunch today.
Last year
Latest photo, last fall when I ran out of painting weather: Since this, the front windows have been replaced, front door painted & my 1501 sign was installed this week.
1501 sign. The gray marble doesn't show well.
In the past year, I've put in new garage doors, new paint outside, new windows, new pavement, new gravel, new river rock out front, pulled out garbage, overgrown weeds, shrubs & privacy fence that was falling down. Also installed a furnace & hot water tank (shop had neither when I bought it) & painted the office.
[ April 16, 2011, 11:25 PM: Message edited by: Kissymatina ]
Posted by John Lennig (Member # 2455) on :
Your shop looks like a Classic, Chris!! Old filling station were/are a natural for signs/vehicles...with plenty of parking space too.
nice job!!
Posted by bruce ward (Member # 1289) on :
old gas stations rock...it looks great
[ April 17, 2011, 07:51 AM: Message edited by: bruce ward ]
Posted by Catharine C. Kennedy (Member # 4459) on :
Well done- regardless!
Posted by Duncan Wilkie (Member # 132) on :
K!!!!!!!!!!! Well done, what a nice clean looking shop you've got. Your a credit to your community and our trade.
Posted by Sam Staffan (Member # 4552) on :
Win or no win, you have done a wondeful job on the building. We will vote on here to see who the real winner is!
Headlines in your local paper.
SIGN SHOP VOTED ON BY CRAFTERS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY KISSY WINS!!!!
Posted by Louie Pascuzzi (Member # 1373) on :
Nice job. Old gas stations are just too cool.
Posted by Tom & Kathy Durham (Member # 776) on :
We're too jealous. Always wanted either a gas station or old fire house. You've done a great job.
Posted by Bruce Bowers (Member # 892) on :
I am proud of you. Well done!
Posted by Alicia B. Jennings (Member # 1272) on :
Great job, you must be proud when you pull in there.
Posted by Kelly Thorson (Member # 2958) on :
Looks great - congrats on the recognition. Posted by Neil D. Butler (Member # 661) on :
WINNING!
Posted by Donna in BC (Member # 130) on :
How awesome! I've always thought old gas stations would make remarkable sign shops. You've proven that idea sound!
And congrats on the recognition. That in itself is a total win!
Posted by Doug Allan (Member # 2247) on :
great job Kissy!! Looks awesome!
Posted by Kissymatina (Member # 2028) on :
Thanks everyone. It truly was an honor to be nominated, especially because I don't know who nominated me just that it wasn't one of my close friends. The day I moved, the 1st thing I said when I got to the shop was "I hate this place." Now I'm proud when I pull in & just complain about the office being too small. That'll change when I get to remodel it & if things play out well in the next couple weeks, that could happen a lot sooner than expected.
Posted by bill riedel (Member # 607) on :
Truly a shop to be proud of, what a great job you did. Bill
Posted by Todd Gill (Member # 2569) on :
Looks nice Chris - I bet the neighbors are ecstatic to see the property improved to that degree.
Posted by David Harding (Member # 108) on :
Very nice job, Chris. I've always thought a gas station would make an awesome sign shop.
Posted by Bill Diaz (Member # 2549) on :
Good job, Kissy! The place looks great.
Posted by Craig Sjoquist (Member # 4684) on :
Wow what difference, remembers when ya posted your moving, never thought it would look so great,well ya may have not won this leg of the race but ya sure do lend the pack. looks great
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The bad news is I didn't win. ![[Frown]](frown.gif)
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