welcome back! 

Hope to see some of your goodies on the bay.

--- On Sat, 2/21/09, Bill Rittner  wrote:

> From: Bill Rittner 
> Subject: [OldTools] bio
> To: oldtools@r...
> Date: Saturday, February 21, 2009, 11:48 AM
> Some years ago pressures of business and life cut into my
> time to the point that I was forced to leave the porch and
> many other of my most pleasurable activities. Well, things
> have changed and I have been under the porch for a few
> weeks. Some things have changed here too, but it still looks
> as comfortable as a well worn boot so I humbly request a
> small space amongst this most illustrious group.
> 
> Let me bring you up to date on the changes. My small
> business failed when my biggest customers went to China for
> their inductors. This came as no suprise to my wife and I.
> We had been preparing for this by starting a new business in
> antiques, collectibles and vintage merchandise. However, the
> failure forced us to pick up the pace a couple notches! All
> of the coil winding equipment was disposed of and my
> woodshop was moved from my home to the business location. I
> now work part time running the inspection department at a
> local machine shop owned by a friend and the rest of the
> time I buy, repair and refinish antique and vintage
> furniture for sale in our retail shop. I'm also back to
> dealing a little rust on *ba*.
> 
> This past December I turned 62 and am now semi-retired,
> working my --ss off and lovin' every day. Now if I could
> just make some money:)
> 
> Bill Rittner
> Manchester, CT
> 
> I thought when I retired my work would slow down :) 
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