It has been a while

My Lady Miss Diary,

I took time away from you, Miss Diary, and wish to report that I missed you greatly. We went a very slow time during the holidays and into the new year. Weather was awful and the economy scare recession thing did not help. I have decided that people just hunker down when the weather is bad. They certainly do not go out and get their cars fixed. We struggled during that time. Business picked up as soon as the weather got better. The first week the sun was shining, we did over 100 estimates in a week. We have had a couple of good weeks and need many more before the next Holiday season hits. Woe are the small business owners during tough times.

Life seemed dull when business was slow. We had great and happy customers and some real characters. Two weeks ago, a young man brought his older brother's car in to get it painted. He chose an inexpensive paint and picked a metallic red that was pink. We tried to talk him into going darker, but he was dead set on his choice. He signed all the documents. You can write the end to this story probably, when older brother came in with younger to pick up, he hit the roof and demanded we paint it over. There was quite a bit of screaming, which Greg, our estimator managed to keep outside, but younger brother fessed up. They all got in a car and said they would be back. I took that as a threat and was waiting for the troops. The older Bro came back and talked to Gary outside and they worked it out. He paid for his vehicle and said he would repaint it next year. Thank you Greg! There was peace again at MAACO. I think I will pull that page out of the color book!

We did a car a month ago that had 4 -45 caliber bullet holes. When were done it was awesome! A beautiful base dark lime green with the entire front end covered with yellow flames. I hope it doesn't get shot again.

I am heading for some fast food for lunch. I will be back at you soon. Hiatus over.