Michelle Nelson rugging "Beware"

[ellensburgpo]

Too bad that this type of situation is more what she's known for at this point then the quality of work that ultimately leaves the shop....

[sirmissalot]

That's disturbing Ice. I believe I saw your bear next to mine back in October of 2012, they were both in the same shape just needed the actual rugging and finish work on the face done. I sent you a PM at the time not sure if you got it though.

[Mudman]

Hey Iceman your one tough dude!  This isnt right and I hope she gets it done soon.  You have way more patience than me.  I have not participated in these threads either but this story of yours hits home hard.  Respect to you and Michele get this man his darn bear asap! 

[boneaddict]

Icemans story is what fired me up when I found out about it.   

[Mr Mykiss]

Dang ICE. Very respectable how you handled the situation, I could never hold out that long.

[steeleywhopper]

"Ice" is more patient man than I am.

[quadrafire]

Dang ICE. Very respectable how you handled the situation, I could never hold out that long.

I would have thought your cancer battle would have her in hurry up mode to get yours done ASAP

[wildweeds]

I had a similar situation as Ice with the local guy here,he does excellent work,I took a pair of Quail and a single Hun all killed with a golden BB,Actually luck shots,I swear they all had heart attacks from being shot at.The Taxi sort of whined about the time it takes to do a bird mount being equal to a deer head and the difference in the earned cost on his end.I told him not to worry and that his work was good enough for me to pay whatever it took.I called once at 3 years,and the second time at 5 years at which time he said " I don't want to do them". I'd taken that guy stuff for over 20 years,I've not taken him anything since,nor have I helped him out with reccomendations either..........If I shot a 200 class mule deer and he was the only option,I'd saw the horns off and nail em to the end of the barn............

[Curly]

[syoungs]

I can't wait to read 52 months worth of excuses.

[grundy53]

I can't wait to read 52 months worth of excuses.

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[6x6in6]

Michelle, you an I have shared a few PM's over the last couple of days regarding the situation around the OP.  You know my position there.

You also know that I suggested damage control.
But Ice's situation is beyond damage control.  He's right, when he gets that rug back will it be about the hunt or the wait?  Only he will make that what it is.
And Sundance is right there with Ice.

Michelle, please take a look at your take-in dates on all of your projects.  Pick them off 1 by 1 in the order received, as quick as you can, with the same level of quality you have built your reputation on.  And before you even do that, look at every single take-in you have.  ANYTHING that is late as of right now, will be late in the coming days/weeks/months, give those people some communication with a realistic completion date.  And track those dates on any form of computer software you choose.  Outlook calendar is a simple one and setting up a reminder takes about 15 seconds each.  You can even attach correspondence to them.

I will gladly spend some time to help you set up a tracking method at no cost to you.
You have an incredible talent and it just sucks that this whole thing is snow balling on you.

[Holg3107]

    

unbelievable!!! You stated earlier that you only took on half of the amount of clients this year than previous. One question I have is if you are 50+ months behind why are you taking on any new work or clients?

I'm glad this all finally came to fruition. I have a feeling that Bucklucky, Natures Way, and a few of the other site sponsors may want to hire some interns because they are going to have to absorb a new client base.

[mulehunter]

Are you serious?   . I have waited two years on someone else who do my full size bear and I undy how frustrate it get.  Hope thing get done sooner.

[Band]

Michelle, your reasoning of work being delayed because of having to respond to a lot of PM's is just another terribly hollow excuse.  No doubt a large number of those PM's (and phone calls, text messages, etc.) are attributable to people trying to find out why their work gathers dust and why you have stopped responding.  You are your own worst enemy.

I can say that if I had work in your shop for years as others here have I would have done whatever it takes to get it back, even if that included prying open the door to your shop and finding it myself.  There is no excuse.

I am hoping, for your sake, that you wake up to what you are hearing from all of us one day so you can save your business and livelihood.  Frankly, I am absolutely shocked that anyone still sends you work.