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Progcraft Kitebuilder of the Year 2004


Joined: 29 Sep 2003 Posts: 2555 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada
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Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2005 4:45 pm Post subject: Project Overload |
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Have you ever gotten yourself into a postion where you have so many different things going at once, that none of 'em seem to be makeing any progress??
Total Project Overload.
Airbrush paint testing (including learning how to airbrush)
Delta Conynes,
Stained Glass Delta Conynes,
House Cleaning
Pocket Sleds (part of paint testing)
I really need to focus.
 _________________ There is no box. |
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CJQ Master Kite Builder


Joined: 27 Dec 2003 Posts: 674 Location: Coopersburg, PA - USA
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Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2005 6:59 pm Post subject: RE-Group |
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Hey 'P' , Take 5 , sit back pop a Molson and maybe a few. Then view the delema with a new perspective!! |
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wdrwilson

Joined: 24 Oct 2003 Posts: 1096 Location: Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax
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Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2005 7:59 pm Post subject: |
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Sounds like you have a handful...
Priority lists always help me...
i.e. If I have a project that someone is counting on me to complete then that's what I do first because stuff I do for me isn't as important... If I have more than one of those then I do whatever one needs to be delivered first.
Just writing it down and prioritizing the list can help a lot... Not as overwhelming ...
OR
Like Cliff said you could down a few Keiths (mmm.. Nova Scotia beer) or maybe a few and see how it looks after that...
--Bill
--Bill _________________ Bill Wilson
www.steadywinds.com
Imagination is the highest kite one can fly. - Lauren Bacall |
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Grant L Kite of the Year 2004


Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Posts: 741 Location: USA IN Indianapolis
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Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2005 8:46 pm Post subject: Re: Project Overload |
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Progcraft wrote: |
Have you ever gotten yourself into a postion where you have so many different things going at once, that none of 'em seem to be makeing any progress??
Total Project Overload.
House Cleaning
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You just have your priorities all messed up. You need to stop wasting time and concentrate on the important things
Airbrush paint testing (including learning how to airbrush)
Delta Conynes,
Stained Glass Delta Conynes,
Pocket Sleds (part of paint testing)  |
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pb

Joined: 10 Jul 2004 Posts: 169 Location: Portland Oregon
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Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2005 9:33 pm Post subject: |
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If in doubt of what to do... Go fly a kite. Works every time.
PB _________________ Life is short, Let's have fun! |
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knotronda Kite Builder II


Joined: 22 Jan 2004 Posts: 804 Location: Lincoln City, OR USA
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Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 12:52 pm Post subject: |
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Or, you could try one of my favorite kite anchors "Ropewalk", or "Spinal Tap" (this one is a micro brew and is RARELY brewed due to the complicated double brewing process )
Next, take a DEEP BREATH.
O.K. Next step is to write each task on a separate 3 X 5 (or metric equivalent) card. Then, reorganize in order of importance. Or, if you have a COMPUTER, you could put everything in a data base and then sort. (I am better at using the 3 X 5 cards than I am at using the computer.)
Anyway, isn't this a helpful group? If you ask, we will respond. Of course, you already knew we would put our two cents worth in if you just gave us the opportunity. Hope you are having fun with this. Isn't it amazing how we all have gotten ourselves into this situation and then wonder how we are going to get everything done without damaging ourselves or our relationships. Oh well, this too shall pass. The question to ask is: will you learn from this experience?? Hummmm. Perhaps???
I need to get going. We are having an Indoor Kite Festival and I need to go fly a kite.
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woodpekr

Joined: 25 Nov 2003 Posts: 341 Location: USA Oregon Portland
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Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 1:59 pm Post subject: Re: Project Overload |
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Progcraft wrote: |
Have you ever gotten yourself into a postion where you have so many different things going at once, that none of 'em seem to be makeing any progress??
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I thought that was how we all live! Hence the involvement with kites so there's alway at least one thing on the list to look forward to . . . _________________ Rich Durant
Portland, Oregon
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EBGB Master Kite Builder


Joined: 29 Nov 2003 Posts: 76 Location: USA Washington Kent
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Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 7:00 pm Post subject: |
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Hang in there Prog!
Pick one of the projects - use the priority system mentioned above if it suits you - and just start cookin'.
Getting the first one done is the hard part. After that, carry the enthusiasm from getting the first one done right into starting the next one.
My project list looks a lot like yours - we even have some things in common.
Just finished my dragon appliqué SUL Osprey, and I'm feeling pretty good about my project list now.
Remember thati building is supposed to be fun! _________________ Take care,
Take flight!
Don Ostey |
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KiteSquid Master Kite Builder


Joined: 29 Aug 2003 Posts: 3496 Location: USA Virginia King George
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 9:37 am Post subject: |
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I have soooooooo many kite projects that I have forgotten about half of them.......
So I just do the one that feels good at the time!!!!!!!
I use my hobby to relax..... I think...
Execpt for that week before the kite competition that I plan on entering and the kite is MONTHS behind......... _________________ VR/
KiteSquid
AKA TakoIka
AKA Harold
King George VA
P.S. Yet another post by the Squid..... Doesent he ever shut up???
P.P.S. The wind is like the air, only pushier. |
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Stan

Joined: 18 Nov 2003 Posts: 759 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 3:14 pm Post subject: |
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I'm trying to make time to build a Virus, but my car's brakes need attention and the timing belt is overdue, the VW needs the engine pulled and the house needs paint. My wife has a patio to build, and I'm getting my mom's house ready to rent out....
Meanwhile Progcraft keeps on cranking out exceptional kites....
And all this time I thought Terry was magic or something. His production of fine kites is staggering!  |
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