Whazz Up....

Thought I should take a moment to update this just in case somebody actually looks this way!

Last weekend was extremely busy. I am co-owner of the Crosewl Magic Shop at the Maryland Renaissance Festival. Last weekend the festival opened, and in addition to getting the shop ready for the season, I was performing on the Blackfriar Stage that weekend.

Renaissance Festivals are unlike any other performance venue - and working ventriloquism there was new for me. The first day was spent trying to tune the show and comedy to the audiences. Sunday was a lot of fun. This week will be spent finalizing the shop's details and stock supply. I then need to start figuring out what I'm taking to Mexico.

I took off these weeks so I could spend time with the family before I have to leave. It doesn't look like much will happen there! My son started High School today - and raced out the door at the last second to catch his bus. My wife has a convention this week, so she left early this morning and won't be back for a few days... oh well, quality time!!!

It does give me time to start getting my office in order and writing checks so all will go smoothly while I'm down there. I've been trying to make my whole office "web-based" so I can handle all contacts, quotes and bookings from anywhere in the world. I've also got to figure out exactly what I want to take with me. I know I should "Pack-Lite", but my brain keeps saying - you may want this - you'll be gone for a month...

Time to get to work!

Nothing Gets Done...

Ever have the feeling you are working as hard as you can and nothing gets done? Welcome to my world the past week and a half.

I had a very successful week at Knoebels Amusement Resort. Great shows, visited by close friends and some family - fun and yet tiring. I sleep in late every morning since my shows don't start until afternoon. Its a working mini-vacation. Problem is, you get lazy and the next thing you know, you are back in the real world with an office, clients to contact, quotes to send, mailings to do - this is a real job.

When I got back, (after 4 shows, a late load out and a 3 hour drive) I was tired, yet the next morning after only a few hours sleep, I had to unload the truck, swap vehicles and get on-line. I had no Internet access for a week; I had a lot to do! During all this, I'm supposed to be learning Spanish, practicing a new routine, working on my show for the Maryland Renaissance Festival and getting things in order for my Mexico trip. The more I get done, the more I remember I have to do - so I've been treading water!

Of course, writing this isn't helping - so I guess I'd better Get Nothing Done...