Ok folks....

[Pitch]

Opie maybe all you need is an apprentice who could make some of the products for you. Soft Shackles for example. You could train someone to make them for you. You could inspect their work and pay them a piece rate fee. Just a thought. Could be a way to free up some of your time. Continuous loop would be another item well suited to farm out to someone else.

I'm not sure if you're a 1 man operation or not but there are plenty of unemployed who wouldn't mind building for you I'm sure... have you considered that route?

[opie]

I'm not sure if you're a 1 man operation or not but there are plenty of unemployed who wouldn't mind building for you I'm sure... have you considered that route?

Yes, 1 man operation.

Having someone else do the work is pretty much akin to having an employee. Unless that person wants to start their own company...

I dont want to expand to the point I have employees. Im trying to simplify....

[TOB9595]

Best wishes to you on whatever path is chosen.
You're a quality guy
Tom

[ncffp163]

Opie,

Just my luck...I go to your website to order some Whoopies and I saw the message . I got the fids you sent me and thanks very much for them. I was planning to get a set of Whoopies from you and them try my hand at making some myself. But I respect you for putting the important things first. You have been and still very helpful to the members here in HF. I wish I had known about this earlier as I'm retired and I would like to do something like this. If your offer doesn't pan out, please let contact me. Good luck with your future endeavors.

Eric

[opie]

Thanks Tom and Eric.

[HappyCamper]

Opie,

But I respect you for putting the important things first. You have been and still very helpful to the members here in HF. Good luck with your future endeavors.

Eric

This says it for me too. All the best to you and yours.

[oldgringo]

All is not lost...we will still have that wonderful, fertile, restless brain amongst us. That's not for sale.

[russellds]

Opie, thanks for all of your tutorials! They are absolutely priceless and I have used several of them to make my own gear!

Best of luck with you decision!

[Thase]

Opie,I hate to hear you that the business is cutting in on your family time. I have 2 young daughters and completely understand what it is like to have your job cut into time with your family. I wish you the best luck in finding a solution to the problem.

[opie]

I will be re-opening the store next week. Regardless of what happens the store will remain open if possible through any transition period.

Thanks again for all the kind words and support. I truly so enjoy running
whoopieslings.com. Coming up with new ideas and being able
to also show others how to make things. That's what it's all about.

So far through this I've had some time to reflect...... So stay tuned.