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John Mayes
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Ok it's not a lot but it's MINE!

We bought our first home. When the house was built in 1997 the garage was professionally converted to a shop/office so it;s all finished out, climate controlled, lighting, nice doors and windows... We move in in a few weeks. I'm excited!

On the down side... the house has nlue carpet thanks to a 81 year old woman... :) Ah well...we are planning on walnut hardwood floors in a few years.

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Congrats John!
Looks like a great place to call home and to raise a family!

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Ahhhhhh yes....blue carpet....blue cadillac...and blue hair....

well...that's the way it goes down here anyway.

Congrats John

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Congrats John! [:Y:] Are you in Sparta?

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Congrats! We'll want shop pictures as soon as you're installed, of course. Blue carpet? Bet it really "ties the room together"... laughing6-hehe

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John Mayes
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Congrats John! [:Y:] Are you in Sparta?


Nope back in Oklahoma. McPherson Laid off a bunch of guys (about 75% of everyone), myself included.

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Pat Foster
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Congratulations, John! Looks like a real nice place. Where 'bouts in Oklahoma?

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John Mayes
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Congratulations, John! Looks like a real nice place. Where 'bouts in Oklahoma?

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Thanks! It's in Moore. (right between Oklahoma City and Norman)

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John Watkins
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Looks nice, John. So I guess the 15 house wirlwind tour day paid off? :D

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Looks nice, John. So I guess the 15 house wirlwind tour day paid off? :D


indeed! Not too bad for 120K.....

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Dang, between that and the weather, I am clearly spending my time in the wrong part of this great land of ours.

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douglas ingram
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Nice thing about blue carpets is that have absolutely no remorse in getting rid of them!

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Congratulations on the new shop and home John. Much success to you and the family.
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John Mayes wrote:
John Watkins wrote:
Looks nice, John. So I guess the 15 house wirlwind tour day paid off? :D


indeed! Not too bad for 120K.....

You're trying to hurt me, right? For 120k, I could buy a closet here in LA. [headinwall]

Congrats on the house. It should be a lot of fun building in that shop. [:Y:]
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That looks great, John. At least the shop is right up front. You won't be spending your time in the shed behind the house!

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Wow, awesome house John! You're definately killin us here in California. 120K won't buy a single car garage - even now. You and your wife are blessed. Hope your new digs treat you well. Bound to be a lot of great guitars coming out of there.
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John,
That is great news and horrible news! Great news about the new house, and horrible about the job! Hope you were able to line something up quickly. Best of luck, and remember I'm always happy to help in any way.

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John, it's great to have you back here in the South West.
Your shop/home looks grand, and just think of all the lovely blue carpet that will someday crown your bench tops!

Awaiting great stuff from your shop, amigo.

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Looks like home! Best wishes for success going forward.

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Looks great John. I look forward to seeing some pictures of the inside of that shop when you get situated.

Best of luck to you in your future endeavors.

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john,
i agree with tracy - bad news, and good news. congratulations on finding the right place. only thing needed on the outside is a nice little "mayes guitar" sign.
can you tell us more about the mcpherson lay off? i know there's been some talk around the olf about the tough economic times for luthiers. when people need to stretch their bucks the first thing to go is the extras - like hand built guitars. is that the basic explanation behind a small company like mcpherson laying off 3/4 of it's staff? or is it more complicated than that?
if it is that basic, do you know if it's also affecting other smaller companies like santa cruz and collings?
phil

ps. wishing you and your family happiness and stability as you set down roots.
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Looks like a nice house and home. Congrads on first home. Looks like your shop is twice the size of mine. What color blue? I once had a light silver sky blue carpet (Stain master) and I thought it looked fine and opened up the place.
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Get yourself set up and start making more videos!!!!

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Congrats on the house!

Are you originally from OK?

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Wow, John, that's a really nice home you got. I'm proud you're happy.

Hope you have a great year coming up!

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