Looking for "theecigarman"!
The very first MIKRADLE I sold went to a "bigcigarman" out on the West Coast. Are you still active here? I was just wondering if the two are one and the same. If so - please PM me. As a token gesture of appreciation for being the
FIRST EVER BUYER OF MIKRADLE, I'd be like to send you a
FREE MIKRADLE, color of your choice (including the new
BLACK model) if you are interested in owning a second one! You started the ball rolling here on these forums, and I wanted to show my appreciation for you doing so, as well as being the first person to take a chance on a "new" product without proven performance or any kind of track record. Gratitude should be shown for this, which is why I'm extending this gesture to you!
Myself - I've got them plastered in every room of my house (yea - even one in our master bath, made out of Corian), and another 1/2 dozen scattered around my shop. Including the very first "experimental" oak model that I used to fine tune the final shipped models.
I can say one thing - MIKRADLE sales have led to me to communicating with many new faces - and lots of friendships are being born as a result. Because I build each and every unit by hand myself - I put a lot of my own character and self pride into each one. Those attributes are being recognized by those purchasing and being relayed back in the form of flattering compliments and praise. I made a commitment when first starting this endeavor to not just produce a plain old wooden platform and throw a coat of varnish on them. Instead, I put in lots of time shaping, molding and sanding them, followed by seven coats of lacquer hand rubbed to create the ultimate finish. I've always taken a lot of pride in my work and wanted to ensure each and every one of these reflect the same workmanship and dedication I put into the full size cabinetry I work on every day.
This fortitude comes back to me with each email I receive once a buyer receives their MIKRADLE and recognizes the fact that it's more than just an object. They are truly crafted pieces of art. And I get a ton of satisfaction hearing the ensuing words of gratitude and pleasure, and find it remarkable how hands are reaching across this country (as well as abroad) in offerings of friendship. And count my blessings as I realize how just a few simple pieces of wood assembled together can impart the magnetic appeal and kinship born out of each and every sale.
When our website has it's debut (hopefully within 2 weeks) I'll maybe have a uTube video showing the actual process building these, including many photos of the birth of the MIKRADLE. Our banners here should also be up and running in a week or so. Geez! So much to do and so little time!
cuskit
