So, after working 80+ hour work weeks for the last 5+ years building up our MAACO business it was very surreal to watch it all being auctioned off for pennies on the dollar after losing our lease. Just over 9 hours ,my emotions were strangely in check as item by item was sent over the auction block, some going for more than I would imagine, other larger ticket items going for far, far less (my $80,000 paint booth selling for $2,500 as an example). As they say, one door closed, another yet to be opened Believe it or not, I'm going to miss it, even with the trials and tribulations of owning my own business. The customers(good and bad), daily interaction with my employees, negotiating with my suppliers, inventory, payroll, taking care of the building, equipment, property, etc. Even dealing with the out of state landlord and her own unique quirks. Have a few more days of clean up to do at the shop before I hand the keys over to the landlords representative, mostly clean up and such. Yet no doom and gloom, we (Deb and I) are of the mindset that everything happens for a reason, so now, I guess I have to decide what I want to be when I grow up, and where we want to do it. Deb and I, from time to time, have talked about moving to an area with just three seasons, but for now we'll stick with where we are and not make any rash decisions this time around. Discuss our options, and move on with our lives.

Thinking of maybe finding a building (if I knew of an up and coming area to purchase one in) to convert to multiple living spaces, maybe have a nice set up for Deb and I (with room for the cars ) rent out the rest and live off the income..I can dream, can't I

Have a great day.....


Sincerely,


Bill S.