Phoenix Gold Phorum

Well, after over 40 yrs in business, Town Sound has shut it's doors. These bad economic times have proved too great to weather and after struggling these past few months I've decided to call it quits. It's a tough business to be in these days and with the way things are I just can't keep my head above water.

So I'm officially a civilian again. Not sure what I will do next. But it will most likely not involve 12 volt. I will just have to see what's out there.

After clearing out my desk, I came across a ton of pics of PG projects we've done over the years that I would like to share when I get a chance. Sort of a parting shot.

I will definately try to remain a forum regular. Just not sure if I'll be around a computor as often anymore so there's probably no chance of me catching fuzzyhoe in post counts

I wish you the best of luck in whatever it is you choose to do from this point on!

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No way, that is shitty news

I hope you can find a good job dude. Seems things are really fucked up down there.

Wow that blows hard mang. I'm sorry to hear about you closing up shop.

It's gonna be a little less like home without you here as often.

Fuck this pisses me off.

Seriously, whose ass do I have to kick to get your economy back in order?

that SUX GREG; but, I feel you b/c of my wife and I getting fired after we return from vacation , as of 10/06, and I can't open my own termite biz now till March, per fla law, so were just tryn' to stay above till then-sorry man

First, I'd say the Federal Reserve. You can thank them for inflation and killing the American dollar. Then go ahead and kick the dumbasses who voted to bail out Wall Street. Then president Bush. (Sorry to thread jack)

Sorry to hear about your shop Greg. Hopefully things turn around in the economy sometime in the near future and you can open shop again.

Dood........
I'll be drinking an extra beer for ya tonight..... That sux...


Not to sound like a dick......but.......
What kind of clearance sale are ya gonna have....? I'm sure the guys around here(like myself ) that can would help take some of the stock off yer hands would....

yeah that 810 billion was a total scam, they don't bail us out, and nor am I tryn' to jack the thread either, both sides approved it- those A**H***S

hers a better one, they probably could of given us all some "EXTRA CASH", and it wouldnt of equaled that 810 billion

wow Greg...that's terrible. with your talent you shouldn't be worried.

so any random goodies we can buy from you to raise some funds

(just trying to find a silver lining)

^agree with all the above^
shitty shitty shitty

^what he said.

Can you not keep doing fabbing on the side? I know it won't pay much per hour, but if you get some molds together???? And does DIYMA know about you?

Bret

Thanks Guys! I really mean it.

I did kinda list things recently without it being obvious I was going under. Trying to avoid alerting any vendors from catching on before it was official. I found someone to buy out the remaining stock and it's all gone now with the exception of my personal stash.

But if anyone is in the market for trophies .... I have a few



Actually I will be donating them to our local Big Brothers/Big Sisters org. Someone can make use of them.

As for the whole bail-out thing .. don't get me started!

Tough times Greg.....
But you will find a great new opportunity to use your skills, I'm sure of that, one way or the other.
GOOD LUCK.

dont look now, but i think that girl is checkin' you out

That's an awesome dispaly! How many trophies are there?

greg... been at work all day today, and just got on... my appreciation to your situation is greatly fealt - shit and we just spoke on phone last night... But just dont feel alone or whatever - YOU'RE NOT!... which may or may not help... i-myself have teetered with the idea of closing my doors... my buddy has already moved his shop into his house and gotten rid of 2 garages full of gear and found the money now is in HT. I am not intimate with what exactly you did/do/specialize in.. but nonetheless... (of course I cant speak for all areas of the country).. but this area for sure (and have heard really all over) that the 12v Industry has/is/been going down.. and smaller folks like us and "Joe the Plumber" are getting ccrunched... I have even a part time job now, hate to admit it, but almost proud to do so these days... even though I own/run two other business...
L@@K, you are very talanted individual (OBVIOUSLY) and you wont have any trouble finding some other gig, I feel confident about that!

Best wishes and luck... are we going to have to get a computer down to you so you can still be a part of the phoenix-ghold phorum!?!??!?!?
I thin ki can speak on behalf of most if not all - we would certainly like to still have you around, Greg!

BAIL OUT F***THAT***T! Then they go for a spa massage upwards of 4/500,000 in calif???? WTF Nnno way...straight BS!
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Sorry to hear Greg, best of luck in your future endeavors and let us know how it goes.

I hate the fact that a guy who's been in business as long as you have has to shutdown due to finances. The bailout thing was absolutely retarded do you think those investors would do the same thing for anyone else.Not a fucking chance. The worst part of it a week after the 810 billion was approved AIG took their employees to a resort for a week vacation costing over$440,000 if that isn't a slap in the face to the government and citizens I don't know what is.

Wow...sorry to hear...thats some bad news...well definitely come and visit at least on occasion! You will be missed if you dont come around!

Damn man, sorry to hear that. I don't know what else to say. Try to keep your head up man, your not alone in this. Last year my dad saw all of this coming and closed his doors on his siding business that he had owned for 15 years. Customers (general contractors) started not paying up and it looked like a good time to cut our losses. The old man had seen times like this before so he knew what was about to hit. He got out with a good chunk of money still in tact and now we're just trying to hold on until the storm is over.

I hope all is well even though times are tough. Like I said, keep your head up man, there are worse things that could have happened.

Sorry to hear that dude. were feeling it up here in Canada too. long story short, Im 33 yrs old have had only 2 jobs from the time I was 16, been with the same company for almost 12 yrs, now i'm laidoff due to the economic hardships you guys are goin through.Back too school for me, might be able to get government funding to pay for my schooling because of my employment record. just remember no matter how shitty things seem to get, the sun will always shine you just have to look a little harder.
I wish you good luck with your next chapter. Peace

Auch...

Just for the record Greg, you have all my best wishes and thoughts to you - directly from overseas Norway.

Best of luck as always,

Ivar...

PS! You know how to PM me if there should be anything...

So sorry to hear about this Greg. Heres to more success in your future