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    Tony Martin
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    Sign Docs LLC
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  1. I'm in Brunswick and would be interested in printing for you. We have a 60" Mimaki. Let me know if I can help and I will get you the contact info.
  2. I'm in Brunswick and would be interested in printing for you. We have a 60" Mimaki. Let me know if I can help and I will get you the contact info.
  3. MONTGOMERY -- Session-long tensions in the Alabama Senate boiled over Thursday as Republican Sen. Charles Bishop of Jasper punched Democratic Sen. Lowell Barron of Fyffe in the head before the two were pulled apart. Bishop said he punched Barron after the senator called him a "son of a bitch." "I responded to his comment with my right hand," Bishop said Just my opinion but we need a few more men or women in Washington or that stand up and show actions speak louder than words. I bet Barron remembers the last time he called someone a SOB.
  4. Are we talking April Fools or April Fool? :emot-LOL:
  5. What does it take to be truly efficient in installing and maintaining electric signage? What does it take to build custom electrical signs? How much should we charge? Just stirring up some conversation Semper Fi :war:
  6. I have enjoyed reading what items have been posted. I was lured here from another forum site and have very much enjoyed my stay. I am new to the electric sign industry, basically I did not want to turn work but also wanted to learn the electrical side. Probably know enough to be dangerous. Have several question but little time to devote to learning. Locally maintenance and repair shops are not open to their "secrets" so why not joina forum where that is the discussion. Maybe I am stupid, but I love learning new things. This site has helped me a lot, mainly relaxing in the arcade. I just think more members who are not afraid of sharing tips and tricks. As far as lowballers in this industry, I guess a lot of people are afraid of Electricity and don't want to bother. The other thing is if you can buy a plotter for 1500.00 and cut and stick some vinyl your a sign shop, but the same joe can't think several years down the road and purchase a bucket truck, crane, and other tools along with insurance. So I don't believe the market will ever get flooded. But from experience it is hard to get in a market where one company has a monopoly and has had one for decades, but slowly I am getting a few jobs here and there, just have not quite found the competative edge. By the way Spent ten years building traffic and Highway signs throughout the Southeast - went to work for my self in 2001 (Traffic Signs and Vinyl) - Bought a Bucket truck in 2004 under a separate company with a partner to help with maintenance and installs, became sole owner in 2006 - Began some web development in 2006 to hopefully help our industry and of course eventually make some money - Currently run a retail sign shop, produce traffic signs for municipalities and other DOT contractors, got into Large format in late 2004. Just lost of thing to look after. Long a short of it - I enjoy the site, wish much success for all who try to better the industry. I love the USA - Capitalism rules Lots of rambling - one day I may have another real question mater of fact may post one know.
  7. Looks like enough...go with it If it looks like you will run out...buy more If you are doing inventory...guess
  8. Did not see the movie, figured if it reviewed well it may not be something I would like to see. I do however know a man who hit the beach with the Marine Corps at Iwo Jima and he tells often of how much he loves this Country and he as well as others were ready to give up life to secure future freedom and freedom for others. We have been so pampered over the years we really don't know sacrifice. What would we give up to live in freedom, and by the way freedom is not having to wait an hour to go through the airport, its walking on a plane knowing that a evil person would think twice about destroying innocent life. When we ended the wars with Germany and Japan we left them a definitive message. Not to mess with America lest you be dealt with. No sane person would ever say war is good but we all know that war is sometimes necessary. Its time to pull off the gloves and let evil be destroyed. We need to let our Military do what they do best, blow crap up. then let Halliburton fix the crap. If we would chase down insurgents and destroy them and the buildings they hide in. Collateral damage is a reality in war. The insurgents don't care how many innocent lives they kill. What would have happened if politics got involved in WWII? It all goes back to what we are willing to give-up. Just my opinion, more rounds down range. Send Statesmen to Washington not Politicians
  9. The money is hard earned by the taxpayer, but congress and the senate have to only look pretty on TV or a coroplast sign to spend our money. Lets stop sending career poloticians to washington or even to our state governments. Article 1 Section 2 US Constitution The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States, and the Electors in each State shall have the Qualifications requisite for Electors of the most numerous Branch of the State Legislature. Article 1 Section 3 US Constitution The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, for six Years; and each Senator shall have one Vote. I have a bit of a problem with the term system. Originally, as noted above, the terms for each elected official were set forth in the constitution, but as we all know polititians have modified the constitution to make themselves eligable for career politics. In the original text i believe the founding fathers new that the citizens of the US had jobs and other day to day activities and needed to return home to tend to their business. I believe they also new the risks of career polititians and how they can make themselves wealthy off the american taxpayer or lobbying groups. Think if we went back to the original text and every 2 years we had fresh representatives who had to return and live amongst their constituents after a 2 or 6 year term. I think they would be a bit more responsible with our money. In what other job can the employees as a whole or even a simple majority vote themselves a pay raise or vote to spend our money for what they see is a worthy cause. I think they should implement a litmus test: 1. Does it benefit the American public as a whole 2. Does it focus on just one segement of society 3. Does it burden the taxpayer 4. Would private industry ever invest in the idea 5. Does it affect me directly 6. Do we really need it 7. Does it create another layer of government 8. Did someone tell me to vote this way I am sure there are other "good business" question that should be asked I know that we have a wonderful system of government, but lets put the power back into the hands of the people. Lets send statesmen to Washington, not politicians. Sorry for the rant, Just my opinion
  10. Justice is served, not by the US, but the Iraqis. In the US he would have at least 25 more years of appeals We might be able to learn something
  11. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11 Merry Christmas
  12. Never had much luck with large YP ad. The one year I decided to spend money, I could count on one hand the jobs I recieved from the ad. On the other hand I cannot even count the referrals from satisfied customers who send me more work. I'm with Derf I'm not going to spend all day answering the phone for price checks. There are signs to be made and Profits to squandered If we take care of the customer, then the customer will take care of us. Sometimes we forget
  13. Did not know if this is what you are looking for, but this is a site I created for the Sign Industry. Mainly out of frustration of finding quality and qualified vendors. Has yet to disappoint. Basically it is a marketplace for vendors and buyers of signs and sign related products. You can post request for products or auction(sell) your goods. We are still building content and have had good response. Check it out. Visit Sign Sourcing
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