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    So come on folks look at it this way so you need to sell a few more items this week for a good cause.  They seem like good hearted and hard working people , not sitting back taking advantage of the system, lets get them going again...

     

    Glad to see the names I see (But figured as much)  , even if you can donate the funds from one decal and we all do it can make a difference......

    Thank you for the post and kind words!! Means so much

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    BAM - not sure if you seen this or if it helps you but posted on your sheriff office site:

    “Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes and private, nonprofit organizations whose property was damaged or destroyed by this disaster,” said SBA’s Utah District Director Stan Nakano. “Beginning Wednesday, August 27, SBA representatives will be on hand at the following Disaster Loan Outreach Center to answer questions about SBA’s disaster loan program, explain the application process and help each individual complete their application,” Nakano continued. The center will be open on the days and times indicated. No appointment is necessary.

    CARBON COUNTY

    Disaster Loan Outreach Center 

    City Hall

    73 South Main Street

    Helper, UT 84526

    Opens Wednesday, August 27 at 1 pm

    Mondays – Fridays, 8 am – 5 pm

    (Closed Monday, September 1 for Labor Day)

    Closes Thursday, September 11 at 5 pm

    Disaster loans up to $200,000 are available to homeowners to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate. Homeowners and renters are eligible for up to $40,000 to repair or replace damaged or destroyed personal property.

    more news - water tested safe for those that are able to move back in

    https://www.facebook.com/carboncounty.utah

    Wow no I did not this is Amazing you may have saved us thank you soo much!

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  3. Posted

    Sorry to hear that. Floods really do suck.

     

    And, if you're not in what 'they' call, a '100 year flood plain', you can't even purchase flood insurance.

     

    You probably qualify now. At least that's the way it was, when we had our 500 year flood, back in the 90's.

    Yea I guess from what i've been told that you cannot even get it for the area they are in.. Its really hard to get any place to cover any sort of water damage 

  5. Posted

    Also if anyone would Like to buy the Flexi pro 10 dongle from me Please Pm me i'll work out a deal or even payments if you cannot afford the full amount I really just want to get an income for them to get them in an apartment for the time being until something more permanent can be done. I've check it can be installed on as many computers as you want if you have the dongle. 

  6. Posted

    You can't really see i'll post more pictures when they let us back but the sheds were completely lifted off their foundation it was crazy furniture started to float things were tipping over in the house it happened instantly.. Pictures do not do it justice... Its soo insane and heart breaking. 

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    http://www.gofundme.com/fa5q2k

     

    This is something Tyler made... I know there is one more called the shannons family donation I'm not sure how it was setup It was done by one of his family members but Honestly anything will 'help and I'll personally write and send anyone who donates a thank you letter! Just pm me your address and your name. And thanks again for reading this guys!

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  10. Posted

    By the way looters have robbed some the homes of the copper and valuable metals so even if the home for whatever reason was deemed livable that would make it almost impossible. yes it is being watched but not 24\7 

  11. Posted

    Before you read this if you do happen to get through it I want to say right now I really thank you for taking the time it means SOO SOO much! I love you for doing so God Bless and take care!!

     

     

       Hi, as some of you already know I recently opened my own business, I got a really lucky buy I have Flexi10 PRO, had a fairly nice large 48 in cutter and tons of vinyl for pretty cheap. Around 3 grand maybe closer to 4 with the surface pro I had just got. Well the money used was hard earned not handed to me by mom or dad as I'm sure all of you have worked just as hard or harder for what you now have i'm not trying to compare in anyway so please do not think that :(....

         

       So I guess I'll get to the point.. :\ Due to A freak flash flood in an area, where there has NEVER been a serious flood, In the HISTORY of the Neighborhoods establishment  everything I and Tyler's ( my boyfriend) family worked sooo Hard for has been Ripped from us violently without prejudice.  I say us because Tyler and I moved in with them to help them out with money I will soon explain in more detail.. ( please keep reading ) We live in a dessert so it was really unexpected we have been in a drought for YEARS!! And yes I know we were not the only ones hit there were many others, but because they did not own their homes ( MANY OF THEM) like my family ( Tyler's family is my family I love his parents as if they had raised me) they were renting and their belongings will be covered by the owner of the homes disaster plan! ( most homes hit were owned by a single entity as was the property )

             The home my boyfriend and I moved into was owned by his parents, built from the ground up everything took time no loans paid for and built with coal miner hands! The yard, the sheds, the carport, fence, garden even the trees were planted by his family Years of hard labor love and work..         My boyfriend's father the owner of this home (his childhood home) broke his back and has been out of work for quite some time and his mother is very ill on oxygen 24\7 and can barely walk without some sort of assistance.. So Tyler and Myself came to the decision that we should move in with them to help with cleaning, upkeep and bills. We were doing well with the business we both have part time jobs why not help them. Not even 24 hours into the move a wall of water comes barreling down upon their home, and honestly they were lucky to even get out alive and that OVER ANYTHING I'M VERY VERY THANKFUL FOR!! ( I was in salt lake visiting my sisters premature newborn twins who just got to come home) I know I will be fine I have a place to go with my family, but he and his family their memories their life is now gone and our dream of  helping them get ahead, along with it!... Almost every single home that was affected by water damage is being condemned due to the polluted nature of the water. In fact they even sent out a notice for the whole town, that until given further notice, do not drink water from the tap as it may contain traces of the contaminates. This means that none of our things well almost none can really be salvaged.. Even the car in the picture ( the only car they own) is ruined... No insurance that they have any business, person or otherwise as of current knowledge is  going to cover any of the damage. Only a select few with who did have renters will have their personal belongings reimbursed and the homes will be demolished rebuilt\ replaced and re rented. ( to those who rented)

        So PLEASE if any of you could find it in your heart to Donate or even if you have some spare equipment or vinyl you would like to sell to us for a discounted price; to get a steady income in for them. It would mean more than you would EVEN KNOW!  We are working with a local business who is willing to let us setup in a store and many people have agreed to let us do work for them and whatever is left over will go to  families in need.  If you would like to donate even a dollar or send a nice comment please private message me I will make sure your message gets through. Comments And prayers are  VERY welcome and appreciated! I know You are all GREAT PEOPLE!  and I really really thank you for all your help its been awesome and even if none of you can or even won't help I understand completely and I will in no way be offended or hurt like in the past I know I was sensitive! I'm a young girl it happens a lot... If any of you do have a cutter you don't need or know of any deals for in the future when we become more established Please let us know! If i can get enough help whoever has been affected by the flood I will do free vinyl for their walls in their new homes to make the place feel more like a home! Or even cars with their own personal information on how to help them or donate.  In addition if any of you have services you could offer at a discounted price or free that would BE AMAZING.. HONESTLY ANYTHING IN THE WORLD HELPS! EVEN A CHEERFUL COMMENT OR I HOPE IT ALL WORKS OUT WOULD SUFFICE!! Or if you would like to get creative with a donation anything will be accepted.

     

         Also I have a copy of flexi 10 pro  that may be salvageable with the usb dongle If I can't get the business restarted I'll sell it for what I bought it for $ 600.00 maybe less if I can get someone who really needs it I don't think I have the disk its under 5" of mud.. but the usb is fine I had it at my old place so I'm sure someone could easily download it from SAI and then I could Send The dongle to you via usps or fedex. . Even willing to put it on ebay or something like that.. If you would feel more comfortable I'll even let you pay by donating to a fund that will be set up through the red cross in his family's name or a similar accredited establishment whatever we can do on short notice. .  And Again Thank you ALL SOO SOO Much for being who you are and Treating me soo well with help and kindness even the ones who were not so kind thank you! I do hope to be back soon doing what I Love and Helping people in need by doing so   :)

     Thanks again for taking the time to read this, even that, means a lot to me, Tyler, and his family!!

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  13. Posted

    Last night I lost everything all my vinyl my cutter.. my business. There was a flash flood that took out my boyfriends entire house.. His parents were living on a fixed income and needed help so we moved in literally yesterday to help with money.. Now they are homeless as are we for the time being and our business.. Is no more. I literally don't know what to do or say.

  14. Posted

    So, I called this guy about an add he was selling a Gerber Envision 15 I thought It printed and cut as well .. Little did I know it only cut.. He offered it with a price tag of 5,000... With a rent to own option.. I thought before calling this might be a good deal if it prints and cuts thats awesome.. I looked up the envision and the one i looked up did metallic and regular printing so I thought HEY THIS WILL BE AMAZING!! Anyways  I call the guy and he informs me its only a cutter, but its great for sandblast and magnetic cutting and its industrial so it will be the best cutter i've ever used.. So I say Its only 15 in how do you justify the 5,000 price especially since its almost 6 years old he said that it could cut anything you threw at it.. So I said well why not get a graphtec or a Roland He replied, " Well IF you want to get a F** ING Piece of Shit roland Go right Ahead But My Gerber was 15,000 new and its the best you can get.. I have no doubt Its an amazing cutter But He Called Roland SHIT!! ? LOL That gerber must be The Best cutter ever to be calling a ROLAND SHITTY... He got so offended when I asked why not get A roland.. ? I really Don't know why it was a serious question I wanted to know why the gerber was sooo much better he really could not tell me a specific reason just that it was better... HA well that was my story thought I would share if you want to see the add here it is..

     

     http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=25955588&cat=&lpid=1&search=vinyl%20cutter&ad_cid=3

  15. Posted

    I would let everything just roll off your back. From what you said in your last post, you have the right to be proud of yourself. Don't take anything posted here to heart. We all are here to help out the newbies. After all, we all were newbies. Stick around and learn from us!! 

    Thank you, I appreciate that :D 

    And I will stick around, sometimes it's just hard to okay with being told that you are doing something wrong but not be given tips on how to do better. But it's okay, I'm over it now!!

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  16. Posted

    but John, sometimes you have to step out to expand - I love all the forums for different reasons - I learn a lot there - first thing I learned was to keep my mouth shut unless I knew what I was talking about - no faking it there.  but peope like dan sawatzki (sp?) are on there and are incredibly talented.  This post started with a "How to" according to the title and think that is where it went a little sideways - nowhere near as bad as either of us have seen in the past but  I think the expectations were different with the "how to" and "showing off".  I hope Bam isn't discouraged but it might be a touch of forum etiquette - kinda like street etiquette on crack

    Okay, I can see where my title may have been misleading, and maybe in the description I should have clarified, that it was just for fun, not really anything serious. The likeliness of me making a how to video and it teaching most of the people on here anything is slim. I know that. 

    But I will say on the same token, the first decal I ever made, yeah, cutting it was easy, and although it is common sense HOW exactly to weed it, and tape it, and apply it, the fact that it was so simple and seemingly easy was something I wasn't sure how to do well. And I went to youtube and search for a video and watched something similar to the video I made, and I also watched a video made by someone who clearly knew more than well what they were doing, and it helped a lot. Both videos helped a lot. 

    And maybe I do need to learn a little better forum etiquette, but others could learn how to be honest and keep a level of respect, I think forum etiquette would include not bashing someone or their work just because it's the internet. 

    But I'm not discouraged, I am enjoying learning the ins and outs of this industry, and I'm so excited to continue doing jobs, and I'm even more excited to know that I'm learning, and that I'm going to get better (:

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  17. Posted

    I am relatively new here, and a "noob" when it comes to vinyl. This may come across as harsh, but it needs to be said. You need to grow some thicker skin when it comes to comments being made here. Not everyone will respond in the manner that you think they should. This is the internet. To expect complete professionalism and everyone to adhere to proper social etiquette is not very realistic. As far as your statement "I never post anything as a way to fish for compliments or brag or boast, I want true constructive criticism because I want to learn and become better". I call bs on this one. You mention your age often enough as though it actually matters. Your posts are often structured in a manner that appears like you want a pat on the back, or maybe a cookie for a job well done. Your actions speak louder than your words, so please get off the "holier than thou" kick.

    I've mentioned my age on maybe one other occasion and only because again people were being harsh with no level of help, and I simply stated that I was young and completely fresh to the business so give me a break. It was nothing like I just did. And I only did so now to make a point. 

    And I don't need a pat on the back or to even be told good job nor am I ever asking for that; when I finish a project and I know I put good effort in that is something I'm going to be proud of, it makes me happy to try something new and whether that final piece of work is amazing or just rookie work is kind of beside the point. I'm not a pro, and I'm not trying to act as if I am. We all have to start somewhere and no one is going to walk into any business and automatically be the best that there is. Everyone has to learn. I might complete a project and feel I put good work in and the next time I do it I might realize that I didn't do something in the most efficient way, or I thought something was aligned and then I later saw that it wasn't. That makes me happy to find those things and make those realizations as well. Because then I know what I need to do differently the next go round, I know what changes I can make to become better.

    If I post something here and ask for help it's because I realize there are people on here that have more experience and they've been through all of this. It is a given they are going to be more skilled, they are going to have a better eye for the flaws. I don't have any problem hearing those flaws. I want to hear that, I want to know, I want to get better at this. 

    But telling someone something is awful and giving them no tips or ideas on what specifically was awful about it, and offering no ideas on things that could be done differently to make it better, is pointless. All that is going to do is make someone feel bad, and I definitely don't think I am better than anybody, but I won't lie and say I think people who put others down just because it's the internet and they can, are very good people. And I wouldn't do that to someone. If I absolutely HATED something that someone did, I would tell them what makes me hate it, and what they could do to make me love it. If they decide my opinion doesn't matter that's their choice, if they decide to take my advice and makes changes that is also their choice. And whatever they decide doesn't matter to me. 

    I'm not EXPECTING everybody to be like that, but they same way that it's the internet and people are free to say whatever they want, I'm free to say that I don't think what they are doing is right. 

    That's why the people who pretty much said, you were working too slow, and what is the point of this anyway, your customers and competition don't need to know your methods, those are comments I can work with, those are things I can take into consideration and decide if I need to make changes or not. But just straight up saying the video was bad does nothing for me, and what does that gain for the people saying it? What do those people and those comments get for anybody? Nothing. 

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  18. Posted

    I do realize that I made a post here, and that invited people to share their opinions, but I thought this was a place to learn, and become better in the industry, a place to ask questions and get advice and constructive criticism, the key words here are ADVICE and CONSTRUCTIVE !! Majority of the comments here cannot by any means be referred to as advice nor constructive criticism. 

    Advice-guidance or recommendations concerning prudent future action. 

    Prudent-acting with or showing care and thought for the future
    Constructive criticism is the process of offering valid and well-reasoned opinions about the work of others, usually involving both positive and negative comments, in a friendly manner rather than an oppositional one. 

    More key words to take notice of are PRUDENT, CARE, FRIENDLY.

    And for those of you who said something worth reading, and helpful in some manner:  which looks to be only Mz SKEETER and npace, I do truly appreciate that!!

    But I have to say, where I am living is a small town, and everybody here knows everybody else, our costumers are going to be people I already know on some personal basis, if they aren't a friend, or family member already. There is only one place that is our "competition" and they are a completely established business that has been doing this for years, and their work is truly spectacular, their equipment is beyond impressive, and my boyfriend and I hope to be as great as them one day. But for right now, we heading down a pretty great road to start out at becoming successful. 


    We just got a partnership from a computer and phone repair shop, that wants us to make custom skins for phone, laptops, tablets, etc. and they looked up on YOUTUBE how the whole process for vinyl related services work, and they said that they wouldn't dream of touching that no matter how much extra money was coming in because it would be too much work and too time consuming. That's what made them so enthusiastic to give us a start. 


    This video wasn't a serious look at the process we have working for us, I'll be honest some days we are slow working others we are super speedy, it just depends, as does the performance of any person at any job. 

    But due to the fact that the bulk of my customer basis is friends, and relatives, a couple people who really enjoyed the work that we've done for them, requested to know HOW we could turn such a large, basic sheet of vinyl into this beautiful intricate design that they wanted made. So we made the video to show them, it was meant to be lighthearted, and honest. We like to take things slow and be really scrupulous about all of the details, it's something we enjoy doing, and it's not something that always needs to be rushed through. If we had a big job and a tight deadline we could work as fast as we needed, and it wouldn't be a problem. But this was nothing serious, we were excited about the design and logo we were working with, and we took a few minutes out of our day to put that together.

    We aren't worried about someone thinking "the process is too easy" and "why am I paying for this?" there is the internet, and if we don't make a video and show them, they can still find it somewhere else all on their own. We have had no complaints about the amount of time it has taken us to do a job. And there really isn't anyone around here to compete with. Although, that would be a really good point, if we were in a different location.

    And you know, you guys might refer to yourselves or each other as "pros" and some of you are probably deserving of that title I'm sure, but pro is just a shortened term for professional...

    professional- It is the practice of doing a better job than an amateur would. By so doing, you behave in a manner that enhances the reputation of your company. 

    I would hardly call many of the comments on here professional, or things that would enhance the reputation of anybody, in order to be a professional you have to behave as one...

    Besides, I highly doubt any of you that commented just to try and tear me down, because maybe you are bored or just unhappy with your life, were in the position that I am in right now as 19 years old. I am self supporting with no help from my family, or parents... I rent my own 3 bedroom house with no roommates, I pay all my own bills, I have a job, I graduated from high school early, I already have a college degree and am continuing for a higher one.
    On top of that I am starting my own business and for that I own Flexi, a pretty decent 48 inch cutter, over 20 rolls of vinyl, not to mention almost one thousand 12in x24 in sheets of vinyl, a surface pro tablet, a laptop and a car. And every single one of those things was accomplished and purchased without the help of anybody not even my family or parents, and without loans.

    I have all of that at BARELY 19 since August, because I am a hard working girl, and I try to hold high expectations for myself, and I enjoy learning, and trying to always be better. So, I am not going to be hurt by any of you that try to tear me down. The only reason I am bothered is because I just wasn't raised that way. I don't intentionally ever try to be rude or hurtful to anybody. I will be honest and blunt about what I think but I am sure to always present it in a manner that is HELPFUL.

    I have a lot of positivity in my life, and I don't need the negative comments of any of you, I never post anything as a way to fish for compliments or brag or boast, I want true constructive criticism because I want to learn and become better, and I was trying to be involved with the community here. I have met a few select people through this forum that have actually been very helpful, and given me tips that really did make a difference, and I think I'll just continue talking to those people and ignoring those of you that choose to be negative all the time. Because carrying around all of that negativity can't make for a very enjoyable life, and that isn't the way I want to live. 

    For those of you that have offered a helping hand, and given your advice THANKS A MILLION, especially you Paul, you truly have been the absolute best !! :D 

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    Obviously It takes but only a few seconds with an application tape roll or even just the sheets like he used to lay it down and squeegee out the air, but he wanted it to look good. In addition to that  this is going to be for our site to show people the process and Him being Attentive or "slow" Is besides the point really. It will not be the only one and the quality will be much better we just made it quick and thought We could upload it.. LOL

  22. Posted

    I often design with my workspace the size of my vinyl so I can see get the most out of my material. Shirt vinyl for instance. I don't cut from my design though so I always import into Signcut and cut it that way. Old habits die hard but I rarely waste vinyl by sticking to my system. Unless I forget to mirror my HTV.  

    Glad to know that i'm not the only one! :D

  24. Posted

    I can do that as well but what i do is set it at the size of material i' m using then i'll set the origin at the beginning of my roll then say if I want to cut it in the middle all i have to do is is click the centering button from the Cut\Plot menu and hit align left right center or whatever orientation I want\need without having to touch the arrow keys on my cutter. It works Fine for me Also It makes it easier to remind myself whether or not i'll be cutting something too big\ small So when i send something through to cut and it bleeds over the edges  I'll know I made It too big Or that I'll need to change the roll. 

  25. Posted

    Why do you have your media user defined at size 8" wide.??..   I always leave mine at the 29.9,(my cutter is a 30")   no matter what I cut,or size of vinyl roll..,, unless I am making copies of something small..on piece of scrap,  with a narrow width.....  I don't understand that...

    Also if I want to say move the lettering or whatever i'm cutting to say the center of the roll I can't just hit the center button if its set at 47 in it will put it in the center of my cutter because it will think that i have 47  in of material to cut.. would it not?