Cody,

I'm excited for you. The place looks great. It's truly a home away from home.

http://www.expressionsengraved.com

Cody,
Congratulations on a very impressive store inside and out. I wish you lots of customers, happiness, fun and success at your new location.

Cody,

We're so excited for you!

Daddy probably didn't tell you that he did an installation in Odessa on Tuesday. He drove home on Tuesday night (actually got to sleep in his own bed that night!) so he wouldn't miss your Grand Opening on Wednesday!

Thanks for letting all of us watch the progress you've made from Day 1. Now -- go get to work!

The feeling is mutual.

I don't want Chuck yelling at me for taking this thread off-topic, though, so I'll get us back where we belong ...

The Grand Opening photos were fantastic! I love the ribbon-cutting photo that shows Kalan upfront & center. It's one of the things I love about our industry -- so many of our "trophy shops" are family-owned & family-run. How fun is that?!

A beautiful job. Something to be really proud of.

Thanks for the tour from start to finish. It is probably one of the best tutorials ever done for our members.

Philadelphia, PA (Really Bensalem)

When you finally understand it completely... it changes.

:)

You're too kind.

Ed,

Any time you and Sharon want to take a trip to Texas, just come on....we'll make sure you have a great time! (As long as "a great time" can be had while working.)

Steal ideas? Not from me, sir.....I'll give them to you willingly. :)

Soooo much of what we've done has come from the input we've gotten here. Even down to my "wing wall" design (courtesy of David Takes).

We're still putting together some details, such as darkening the background for our clear acrylics.....but most everything is now in place, and customers keep finding us.

God has been incredibly good to us. We don't deserve it, but we're very thankful that He keeps blessing!

Thanks for your kind words, my friend.

Cody

Cody,

I don't know if you saw my tongue in cheek response to Jeanette or not, but if not, I want you to know you and Janna are an inspiration to me. You will succeed beyond your wildest dreams....

Good luck, I'm proud to call you a friend.

Thank you, Chuck.

And thanks to all for all the encouragement over these last few months while we've been getting this started. At times it was very tough (like when we were trying to find the money to do it, and had to fire a bank - another story for another time), but YOU have been an inspiration to us.

There were a few obstacles that I honestly didn't think we'd get over/around, but somehow we did. God has truly been doing it...there's just no other explanation.

Hehehe....Roy certainly lends a bit of class to the place!

It still brings a big smile to my face when I think of his thoughfulness in coming to visit us. It just speaks volumes about the man!

Hi Cody

Congrats to you and Jenna. Did you think this day would ever come? All the best to you.

Cody,

Congratulations, the pics look great............I will be in the Dallas area over Memorial Weekend, I'm sure you will be open on that holiday weekend to try to keep up with the demand created by your move. I will drop in on Sunday since we have to drive back on Monday and I don't do mornings !!!!!
8-O

Just kiddin ya! I would love to stop by on a regular business day! (in the future)
:B

John,

If you want to swing over this way, I'll be glad to give you the nickel tour of the place....as long as it's not during church times (between services is perfect!).

Depending on the workload during that time, it's pretty likely that I'll be at the shop over the holiday weekend. This is our busiest time of the year, so I'll probably be there.....lovin' it! :B