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Title: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Echo5charlie on January 05, 2016, 05:15:42 PM
I got my first black bear closing day of modern elk season 2013. I did some looking around and reading for a good taxi. Decided to take it to Michelle Nelson. She was going to make me a wall mount rug and clean the skull for separate display. She said right up front that it would be 18 months. She contacted me about a year later and said my skull was done. I went and picked it up and gave her a check for more $ towards my bear rug. at that time she said she he my hide back but hadn't started the rug yet.

To date it has been 2 years 2 months. A bit past her 18month estimation. Since November of 2015 I have called 7 times. All 7 calls I left a message. Today my message basically said "you have till Friday to call me back and tell me what's up with my $$ and my bear or I'm going to camp out in your driveway until we can talk face to face."

Am I wrong here? Anybody have a better way of contacting her? Anyone had contact with her recently?

Thanks

Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: jackelope on January 05, 2016, 05:20:07 PM
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Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on January 05, 2016, 05:21:21 PM

 :yeah:

Search the site there is several threads on here about this very thing. 
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: benhuntin on January 05, 2016, 05:23:09 PM
Oh boy.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: ghosthunter on January 05, 2016, 05:24:07 PM
OMG

No way. Not again.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: 92xj on January 05, 2016, 05:24:20 PM
It's not her fault.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Buckewe on January 05, 2016, 05:29:34 PM
Patients young jedi
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Ebell on January 05, 2016, 05:45:17 PM
Deja vu.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Bango skank on January 05, 2016, 05:46:03 PM
It's not her fault.

 :chuckle:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Buzz2401 on January 05, 2016, 06:03:24 PM
Man I have never seen nothing but bad news for her. 
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: sled on January 05, 2016, 06:06:19 PM
 :beatdeadhorse: :peep:  gonna get good.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: h2ofowlr on January 05, 2016, 06:07:55 PM
Normal yearly routine from her!
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on January 05, 2016, 06:10:31 PM
 :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: bobcat on January 05, 2016, 06:12:56 PM
If you need to get a hold of Michelle just send her a PM on here.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Bob33 on January 05, 2016, 06:15:41 PM
Bring a good tent. You may be there awhile.

"Today my message basically said "you have till Friday to call me back and tell me what's up with my $$ and my bear or I'm going to camp out in your driveway until we can talk face to face."
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: haugenna on January 05, 2016, 06:17:48 PM
Omg. Not again. Look out Bigfoot thread.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Echo5charlie on January 05, 2016, 06:33:02 PM
Normal yearly routine from her!


I unfortunately didn't know about hunt-wa till after my bear or I might have taken heed to the misfortune of others.

Is she off hunting or on a yearly vacation? Maybe she's on the biggest loser? There has to be a good reason not to return a paying customers calls. Other than just being a *censored* business person. This isn't a matter of how long it takes to do my rug. If she would answer a call and say I'm not done, but I'm working on it id be fine. JUST ANSWER THE CALL!!
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on January 05, 2016, 06:38:09 PM
Not ready for this in 2016 ... best call her again ! 
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Rainier10 on January 05, 2016, 06:47:19 PM
Did anyone predict this in the 2016 predictions thread?
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Timberstalker on January 05, 2016, 06:49:50 PM
Did anyone predict this in the 2016 predictions thread?

This is classic. LMAO!
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on January 05, 2016, 06:50:40 PM
 :yeah: Is it still a prediction if you know it will happen tho? :chuckle:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Watimberghost on January 05, 2016, 06:57:08 PM
Did anyone predict this in the 2016 predictions thread?
:yeah: haha
:yeah: Is it still a prediction if you know it will happen tho? :chuckle:
:yeah: :yeah: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Coastal_native on January 05, 2016, 07:05:48 PM
If someone can sustain this many complaints and still be open for business, they must do amazing work.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Bob33 on January 05, 2016, 07:08:06 PM
Comcast has better customer service.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: ruttnbuck on January 05, 2016, 07:24:24 PM
You'd think the word would get around sonner or later about that business and maybe it would just shut down.  :dunno:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: JJB11B on January 05, 2016, 07:25:55 PM
I am just a little miffed at how this happens so often.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Knocker of rocks on January 05, 2016, 07:35:01 PM
Comcast has better customer service.

Michelle needs to hire about 5,000 people and turn this ship around
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: elkaholic123 on January 05, 2016, 07:37:33 PM
I am sure she will chime in soon with Many excuses  :hello:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: JJB11B on January 05, 2016, 07:38:21 PM
keep it bumped to the top, it will catch her attention when she does sign in. According to her Profile she hasn't logged into the sight since Dec 26, 2015
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: JODakota on January 05, 2016, 07:38:45 PM
I am sure she will chime in soon with Many excuses  :hello:

As always.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: bobcat on January 05, 2016, 07:40:04 PM

I am sure she will chime in soon with Many excuses  :hello:

I'm betting she won't. But I hope I'm wrong.
Title: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: jackelope on January 05, 2016, 07:53:28 PM
Comcast has better customer service.

Them's fightin words.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: 92xj on January 05, 2016, 08:02:18 PM

I am sure she will chime in soon with Many excuses  :hello:

I'm betting she won't. But I hope I'm wrong.

Only a matter of time.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Knocker of rocks on January 05, 2016, 08:15:19 PM

I am sure she will chime in soon with Many excuses  :hello:

I'm betting she won't. But I hope I'm wrong.

Only a matter of time.

The last time this happened, she showed that she did not understand the First Law of Holes:  when you've dug yourself into trouble, stop digging.  She sent me about six PM's detailing the reasons why she was having trouble with a customer.  I would guess she did the same to other disinterested third parties.  When she starts explaining away the problems, watch out.

Many companies, large and small have no concept of managing problems on social media.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Bob33 on January 05, 2016, 08:18:57 PM
The First Law of Holes.
 :chuckle:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Mr Mykiss on January 05, 2016, 08:33:17 PM
Jeeze man. Give her a break, she was busy working on billdo's bull mount...
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on January 05, 2016, 08:39:43 PM
Jeeze man. Give her a break, she was busy working on billdo's bull mount...


I can't believe you just dropped that! LMAO...... And blew beer out my nose....
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Coastal_native on January 05, 2016, 08:40:21 PM
At one point I received a cloth bag with her logo on it in the mail.  She said she had something for me, so I gave her my address.  I don't know her, and have never done business with her.  I used it for a game bag a few times...worked great.  I don't know what all this means, but I figure it might be another piece to a puzzle that none of us will ever be able to put together.  Please tell me everyone else got a bag too :dunno:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: h20hunter on January 05, 2016, 08:41:18 PM
That's flat out weird man!
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: jackelope on January 05, 2016, 08:41:47 PM
I didn't.

:yike:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on January 05, 2016, 08:43:46 PM
I really feel left out with this cloth bag thing and all...... Maybe next time????
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on January 05, 2016, 08:53:49 PM
At one point I received a cloth bag with her logo on it in the mail.  She said she had something for me, so I gave her my address.  I don't know her, and have never done business with her.  I used it for a game bag a few times...worked great.  I don't know what all this means, but I figure it might be another piece to a puzzle that none of us will ever be able to put together.  Please tell me everyone else got a bag too :dunno:

Maybe she thought you wore out your old sack, and need a new one.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Coastal_native on January 05, 2016, 08:58:38 PM
I really thought it was some promotional thing she was doing with huntwa members.  Or maybe she confused me with one of her actual clients.  Nice gesture, whatever the gesture was.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Coastal_native on January 05, 2016, 09:10:27 PM
It's the bloody one.  Had a draw string on it, fabric had a canvas feel to it, a black Michelle Nelson taxidermy logo is on the side you can't see.  Anyone....?  Am I using it right?  I literally got no explanation...just a sack in the mail.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Martinhunter on January 05, 2016, 09:20:42 PM
My brother had the same experience with her, he ended up having to go get his sons half finished mount and took it elsewhere to have it finished. I think he waited 2 years. Don't go to Michelle Nelson!! Hope you can work it out.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: billythekidrock on January 05, 2016, 09:59:12 PM
At one point I received a cloth bag with her logo on it in the mail.  She said she had something for me, so I gave her my address.  I don't know her, and have never done business with her.  I used it for a game bag a few times...worked great.  I don't know what all this means, but I figure it might be another piece to a puzzle that none of us will ever be able to put together.  Please tell me everyone else got a bag too :dunno:
I can clear this up.
At one time I was going to create a logo for another taxi and silk screen them onto game bags. Just and arts and craft project..nothing big. I accidentally mentioned it to Michelle who told where I could get raw materials. Next thing I know she is at my house showing me samples of bags she has sewn. A day or so later she sends me a message with a couple of logos to preview. I was not real happy about her jumping on my idea, but I thought I would be doing the screening and she would make the bags. Boy was I wrong. I was previewing logos for someone else to screen or transfer. I don't remember which way she went. My idea, but I did not even get a bag. LOL

The real bummer was that when this bag thing was going on, there were new threads popping up here about people not being able to contact her for their mounts.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: billythekidrock on January 05, 2016, 10:00:45 PM
I really thought it was some promotional thing she was doing with huntwa members.  Or maybe she confused me with one of her actual clients.  Nice gesture, whatever the gesture was.

Some were given to clients and one plan was to put bear rugs in them.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Coastal_native on January 05, 2016, 10:09:46 PM
This has been the most enlightening experience of my entire huntwa existence.  I lost a lot of sleep over this.  At one point I sat the bag down on a chair and just stared at it hoping the answer would come to me.  Sorry about the intellectual property theft.  I'm not gonna lie, it was a great idea.  I'd sell you mine, but Michelle Nelson stock is down at the moment.  I'd have to take a loss.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: billythekidrock on January 05, 2016, 10:20:24 PM
This has been the most enlightening experience of my entire huntwa existence.  I lost a lot of sleep over this.  At one point I sat the bag down on a chair and just stared at it hoping the answer would come to me.  Sorry about the intellectual property theft.  I'm not gonna lie, it was a great idea.  I'd sell you mine, but Michelle Nelson stock is down at the moment.  I'd have to take a loss.

No thanks. I don't need your bloody sack. LOL
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Coastal_native on January 05, 2016, 10:41:27 PM
I don't get it.  When I look at the quality of her work, her prices, the positive interactions I've had with her on hunt wa, and the fact that she sent me an awesome free bag, she gets an A.  This is self sabotage.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Kazekurt on January 05, 2016, 10:46:28 PM
There hasn't been this much conversation about a bloody piece of cloth since curt Schilling pitched in the world series.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: 180-GRAIN on January 06, 2016, 08:25:19 AM
I'm in the same boat took a Idaho muley, the buck in my avatar picture to her end of November 2013. Gave a 400 deposit and was given an 18 month timeframe. I did talk with her back in October last year and she said thanksgiving or xmas I would get it back. Well shes missing again lol. Hoping for a call soon!
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: dscubame on January 06, 2016, 08:34:18 AM
Epic Thread.  Great start to 2016!  Thanks for everyone being who they are on Hunt-WA. 

And the Comcast comment by Bob33, priceless.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: whacker1 on January 06, 2016, 08:42:02 AM
Patience, my friends.......It is a virtue that not all of us have.

5 years is an extremely reasonable time frame to complete a taxidermy project......she is still dealing with tannery issues from 2012 and the great Phone outage of 2013.....Your time will come when you get the message of you have a 2 hour window to get your 1/2 complete project out of her shop.   :dunno:

Very sad state of affairs, but I am definitely entertained by the responses from you all.   :chuckle:
 
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: MADMAX on January 06, 2016, 08:44:07 AM
Why in gods name would anyone from this board keep taking work there ?
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: JODakota on January 06, 2016, 08:56:09 AM
I don't think they are, last I saw she was polluting trapperman with her bad business.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: 2MANY on January 06, 2016, 09:06:32 AM
If only she was as fast as the mods around here. :)
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Jonathan_S on January 06, 2016, 09:12:48 AM
I don't think they are, last I saw she was polluting trapperman with her bad business.

 :chuckle:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: cbond3318 on January 06, 2016, 09:34:21 AM
Don't camp out on her too long, look what happened to the last guy.... :bdid:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Mr Mykiss on January 06, 2016, 09:37:18 AM
So...it's kinda like looking at a bad car crash...you gotta do it and you feel bad for looking. But should we feel bad when the driver survives and gets back in their vehicle, backs up and drives straight into the same telephone pole, again...and again......and again...
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: luvmystang67 on January 06, 2016, 09:44:05 AM
There are a lot of people on here with experience.  Feel free to PM me if you'd like mine.

Good luck.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Coastal_native on January 06, 2016, 09:51:25 AM
So...it's kinda like looking at a bad car crash...you gotta do it and you feel bad for looking. But should we feel bad when the driver survives and gets back in their vehicle, backs up and drives straight into the same telephone pole, again...and again......and again...

When determining whether or not you should feel bad, you should also consider whether or not the person gave you a free bag.

That's my dilemma.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Jonathan_S on January 06, 2016, 09:58:51 AM
I'm pretty upset that Coastal_native is the only one who got a bag
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: M_ray on January 06, 2016, 10:02:24 AM
Patience, my friends.......It is a virtue that not all of us have.

5 years is an extremely reasonable time frame to complete a taxidermy project......she is still dealing with tannery issues from 2012 and the great Phone outage of 2013.....Your time will come when you get the message of you have a 2 hour window to get your 1/2 complete project out of her shop.   :dunno:

Very sad state of affairs, but I am definitely entertained by the responses from you all.   :chuckle:
 

Really? You think 5 years is acceptable? I have never heard of the five year plan  :dunno: Most Taxi's will give you a 18-24 month schedule and there are many that get your stuff back in 12 -16 months! And so lets use your logic that 5 years is acceptable and the norm then why does she tell people that it will be ready in 18? why doesn't she just say 5 years and deliver it in 2 1/2? My guess is she knows that if she tells people the reality that she cant deliver it in under 2 years people will take their business elsewhere cause 18 is more of the norm than 5yrs  ;)
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: cbond3318 on January 06, 2016, 10:04:20 AM
Patience, my friends.......It is a virtue that not all of us have.

5 years is an extremely reasonable time frame to complete a taxidermy project......she is still dealing with tannery issues from 2012 and the great Phone outage of 2013.....Your time will come when you get the message of you have a 2 hour window to get your 1/2 complete project out of her shop.   :dunno:

Very sad state of affairs, but I am definitely entertained by the responses from you all.   :chuckle:
 

Really? You think 5 years is acceptable? I have never heard of the five year plan  :dunno: Most Taxi's will give you a 18-24 month schedule and there are many that get your stuff back in 12 -16 months! And so lets use your logic that 5 years is acceptable and the norm then why does she tell people that it will be ready in 18? why doesn't she just say 5 years and deliver it in 2 1/2? My guess is she knows that if she tells people the reality that she cant deliver it in under 2 years people will take their business elsewhere cause 18 is more of the norm than 5yrs  ;)

 :fishin:    :chuckle:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: h20hunter on January 06, 2016, 10:07:13 AM
Whoa....hooked one! Fish on!  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Coastal_native on January 06, 2016, 10:07:27 AM
I'm pretty upset that Coastal_native is the only one who got a bag

Now you see my dilemma.  This is why I was hesitant to bring it up on here for the last 2 years.  This happened at the same time people started to complain about not getting their mounts back...and here I am with a free bag, having never even given her any work.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: M_ray on January 06, 2016, 10:13:02 AM
Ok Ok funny guys  >:( ... I deserve a bag just for putting up with you guys!  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Jonathan_S on January 06, 2016, 10:14:13 AM
I'm pretty upset that Coastal_native is the only one who got a bag

Now you see my dilemma.  This is why I was hesitant to bring it up on here for the last 2 years.  This happened at the same time people started to complain about not getting their mounts back...and here I am with a free bag, having never even given her any work.

I wonder how many of these bags could be out there?   :dunno:  too bad you didn't get a complete set...
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: cbond3318 on January 06, 2016, 10:15:23 AM
Ok Ok funny guys  >:( ... I deserve a bag just for putting up with you guys!  :chuckle:


 :tung:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: h20hunter on January 06, 2016, 10:15:42 AM
Ok Ok funny guys  >:( ... I deserve a bag just for putting up with you guys!  :chuckle:


Just order one. Shouldn't take to long!
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: bobcat on January 06, 2016, 10:16:25 AM
I'm pretty upset that Coastal_native is the only one who got a bag

Now you see my dilemma.  This is why I was hesitant to bring it up on here for the last 2 years.  This happened at the same time people started to complain about not getting their mounts back...and here I am with a free bag, having never even given her any work.

Weren't you supporting Michelle in some of the bashing threads?
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: M_ray on January 06, 2016, 10:22:23 AM
Ok Ok funny guys  >:( ... I deserve a bag just for putting up with you guys!  :chuckle:


Just order one. Shouldn't take to long!

Should only take what?  only 5 years???  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Jonathan_S on January 06, 2016, 10:22:49 AM
I'm pretty upset that Coastal_native is the only one who got a bag

Now you see my dilemma.  This is why I was hesitant to bring it up on here for the last 2 years.  This happened at the same time people started to complain about not getting their mounts back...and here I am with a free bag, having never even given her any work.

Weren't you supporting Michelle in some of the bashing threads?

It's perfectly obvious why Bob, she sent him a free game bag.  That would buy my silence too  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 06, 2016, 10:23:42 AM
I'm pretty upset that Coastal_native is the only one who got a bag
personally I want nothing to do with Michelle ' s sack :dunno:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Jonathan_S on January 06, 2016, 10:26:39 AM
"Bag" Bro.  It's what people who don't road hunt use  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: kodiak 907 on January 06, 2016, 10:28:47 AM
I'm surprised that Michelle hasn't chimed in yet.  This thread would grow some serious legs if she drops by to defend herself.

I got my popcorn ready!
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: boneaddict on January 06, 2016, 10:31:48 AM
18 months, you've got to,be kidding me, you've got 3 or 4 more years to go....lol

Heck, I think she still has a turkey tail of bobcats from a couple years ago.  I think Two years ago I predicted 2016 or 2017 for it.   It's a new preservation method, it's called freezer burn. 
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Timberstalker on January 06, 2016, 10:32:45 AM
I'm surprised that Michelle hasn't chimed in yet.  This thread would grow some serious legs if she drops by to defend herself.

I got my popcorn ready!

She was active at 3:18 am today.  That means she will respond in 10-14 days.  Standard response time.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: h20hunter on January 06, 2016, 10:34:48 AM
Cut and paste from her FB page:





Nathan Olsen
December 17, 2015 at 8:34am.
I would never use Michelle Nelson for a taxidermist again took my bear in in 2009 and she still does not have it completed 12/17/15.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Timberstalker on January 06, 2016, 10:36:00 AM
Cut and paste from her FB page:





Nathan Olsen
December 17, 2015 at 8:34am.
I would never use Michelle Nelson for a taxidermist again took my bear in in 2009 and she still does not have it completed 12/17/15.

That's only 6 years.  No biggie......





 :yike: :yike:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: seth30 on January 06, 2016, 10:36:36 AM
I'm pretty upset that Coastal_native is the only one who got a bag
I received a bag from her, and have used her in the past for and just sent her a coyote.  Never had a issue with her, and will use her in the future as well.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Timberstalker on January 06, 2016, 10:37:38 AM
I was going to say she must have a helluva inventory system to keep these animals straight for 6 years, but maybe there aren't many animals to inventory.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: M_ray on January 06, 2016, 10:38:26 AM
"Bag" Bro.  It's what people who don't road hunt use  :chuckle:

"Bag Bro" it's for patient hunters!
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: cbond3318 on January 06, 2016, 10:40:58 AM
I was going to say she must have a helluva inventory system to keep these animals straight for 6 years, but maybe there aren't many animals to inventory.

Here is some of the "backlogged" inventory...


its coming along.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: boneaddict on January 06, 2016, 10:44:08 AM
I Think we should establish an office poll or two.....

Time frame of response....
Timeframe of estimated completion.....
And for the powerball square....what excuse is going to be given
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: BULLBLASTER on January 06, 2016, 10:44:24 AM
"Bag" Bro.  It's what people who don't road hunt use  :chuckle:
Blr wouldn't know. All he does is sit in a blind on a farm field now!
 :chuckle: he uses a Kifaru pack to haul his sour patch kids, Starbucks, and toilet paper!  :yike:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: cbond3318 on January 06, 2016, 10:46:49 AM
"Bag" Bro.  It's what people who don't road hunt use  :chuckle:
Blr wouldn't know. All he does is sit in a blind on a farm field now!
 :chuckle: he uses a Kifaru pack to haul his sour patch kids, Starbucks, and toilet paper!  :yike:


 :chuckle: Load lifters for the load dropper?
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Jonathan_S on January 06, 2016, 10:50:26 AM
I'm pretty upset that Coastal_native is the only one who got a bag
I received a bag from her, and have used her in the past for and just sent her a coyote.  Never had a issue with her, and will use her in the future as well.

I stand corrected on the bag  :tup:  Glad your experiences have been positive.

Holy schmokes this thread has legs.  :yike:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: BULLBLASTER on January 06, 2016, 10:50:34 AM
"Bag" Bro.  It's what people who don't road hunt use  :chuckle:
Blr wouldn't know. All he does is sit in a blind on a farm field now!
 :chuckle: he uses a Kifaru pack to haul his sour patch kids, Starbucks, and toilet paper!  :yike:


 :chuckle: Load lifters for the load dropper?
:chuckle: keeps his backpack out of the impact zone
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Jonathan_S on January 06, 2016, 10:54:35 AM
 :lol4:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Rainier10 on January 06, 2016, 11:08:22 AM
I'm pretty upset that Coastal_native is the only one who got a bag
I received a bag from her, and have used her in the past for and just sent her a coyote.  Never had a issue with her, and will use her in the future as well.
Good to see someone is having a good experience that doesn't have the same server address as she does.

Seriously though there had to be people getting good service or she wouldn't still be in business. I hear she does great work, reasonable turn a rounds seem to be the only issue as well as a long line of excuses.
Title: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: bobcat on January 06, 2016, 11:13:21 AM
I think there are lots of taxidermists with turnaround times of 2 to 5 years, or more. But the others just don't get talked about on here like Michelle does. The difference, I believe, is that other taxidermists answer their phone and if they can't, they return their customer's phone calls and emails as soon as possible.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Jonathan_S on January 06, 2016, 11:14:13 AM
Yeah the rug quality I have seen is impeccable.

I wouldn't want to wait even the average time period for a rug.  Plus I shoot small bears  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Katmai Guy on January 06, 2016, 11:14:53 AM
Just looked at her site and galleries and there aren't many photos of her work.  Would think if she has done some great work she would have taken some photos to put up.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: M_ray on January 06, 2016, 11:17:57 AM
Yeah the rug quality I have seen is impeccable.

I wouldn't want to wait even the average time period for a rug.  Plus I shoot small bears  :rolleyes:

Small bears take less time don't they?  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: whacker1 on January 06, 2016, 11:19:06 AM
Patience, my friends.......It is a virtue that not all of us have.

5 years is an extremely reasonable time frame to complete a taxidermy project......she is still dealing with tannery issues from 2012 and the great Phone outage of 2013.....Your time will come when you get the message of you have a 2 hour window to get your 1/2 complete project out of her shop.   :dunno:

Very sad state of affairs, but I am definitely entertained by the responses from you all.   :chuckle:
 



Really? You think 5 years is acceptable? I have never heard of the five year plan  :dunno: Most Taxi's will give you a 18-24 month schedule and there are many that get your stuff back in 12 -16 months! And so lets use your logic that 5 years is acceptable and the norm then why does she tell people that it will be ready in 18? why doesn't she just say 5 years and deliver it in 2 1/2? My guess is she knows that if she tells people the reality that she cant deliver it in under 2 years people will take their business elsewhere cause 18 is more of the norm than 5yrs  ;)

apparently the sarcasm font doesn't work very well.   I thought the tannery and phone excuses would have given it away.  No I don't think 5 years is acceptable.  Older clients would die in that time frame before seeing the finish product.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: M_ray on January 06, 2016, 11:22:18 AM
Patience, my friends.......It is a virtue that not all of us have.

5 years is an extremely reasonable time frame to complete a taxidermy project......she is still dealing with tannery issues from 2012 and the great Phone outage of 2013.....Your time will come when you get the message of you have a 2 hour window to get your 1/2 complete project out of her shop.   :dunno:

Very sad state of affairs, but I am definitely entertained by the responses from you all.   :chuckle:
 



Really? You think 5 years is acceptable? I have never heard of the five year plan  :dunno: Most Taxi's will give you a 18-24 month schedule and there are many that get your stuff back in 12 -16 months! And so lets use your logic that 5 years is acceptable and the norm then why does she tell people that it will be ready in 18? why doesn't she just say 5 years and deliver it in 2 1/2? My guess is she knows that if she tells people the reality that she cant deliver it in under 2 years people will take their business elsewhere cause 18 is more of the norm than 5yrs  ;)

apparently the sarcasm font doesn't work very well.   I thought the tannery and phone excuses would have given it away.  No I don't think 5 years is acceptable.  Older clients would die in that time frame before seeing the finish product.

Yeah  :sry: I already got the business from cbond and the backyard gang for not catching that one!  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Alchase on January 06, 2016, 11:48:59 AM
Coastal, I would be willing to take the bag in the pick off your hands if you fill it back up with your elk meat  :hello:

Kind of sorry to see how far this has gone, in the early years of Hunting-Washington, Michelle was a productive member and was always offering out advice, and had what "seemed" a steller reputation for quality.

Sad to see it deteriorate over the years.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Coastal_native on January 06, 2016, 12:14:05 PM
Coastal, I would be willing to take the bag in the pick off your hands if you fill it back up with your elk meat  :hello:

Kind of sorry to see how far this has gone, in the early years of Hunting-Washington, Michelle was a productive member and was always offering out advice, and had what "seemed" a steller reputation for quality.

Sad to see it deteriorate over the years.

No way on the bag.  It's value is increasing with every post.  I feel the exact same way about this, though. 

Also, Seth30 got a bag too...but he was an actual client.  So............I'm still feeling pretty good about myself.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: h20hunter on January 06, 2016, 12:15:09 PM
I was a client, no bag, but, I did get my stuff back!
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Coastal_native on January 06, 2016, 12:17:26 PM
I'm pretty upset that Coastal_native is the only one who got a bag

Now you see my dilemma.  This is why I was hesitant to bring it up on here for the last 2 years.  This happened at the same time people started to complain about not getting their mounts back...and here I am with a free bag, having never even given her any work.

Weren't you supporting Michelle in some of the bashing threads?

If I was, I was probably drunk.  I really have no experience to talk from.....well....other than the free bag.  Sorry to keep bringing it up.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Jonathan_S on January 06, 2016, 12:27:42 PM
Hey, it's good to know  :tup:  Just the facts around here and the fact is, you got a free bag  :yike:  :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: boneaddict on January 06, 2016, 12:28:22 PM
Coastal, I would be willing to take the bag in the pick off your hands if you fill it back up with your elk meat  :hello:

Kind of sorry to see how far this has gone, in the early years of Hunting-Washington, Michelle was a productive member and was always offering out advice, and had what "seemed" a steller reputation for quality.

Sad to see it deteriorate over the years.

Yeah, I know.  I actually referred a couple folks to her and stood up for her for awhile.  I felt really bad and embarrassed about that.   That was years ago, and those clients probably still haven't got their stuff back.  Too many incidences and excuses since then.   Some quality folks really tried to help her get her stuff together to no avail. 
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: lastmk8 on January 06, 2016, 12:36:55 PM
I don't have the time to go into this right now, but I to am a "victim" of MNT.  I have PM'd the originator of this thread and dropped a couple of suggestion about a plan to move this towards resolution.  I'm sure over the next couple days I can get my story out there.  But for starters, I see MNT still has a couple "posts" locked into the threads about capping and care of them for mounts.  Lets start by getting a respected taxidermist to provide this information and get MNT's off the site, it's almost like "free advertising".  Just my  :twocents: at the present time. :bash: :bash: :bash:   
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Coastal_native on January 06, 2016, 12:45:20 PM
I know there are people out there that are genuinely trying to get ahold of Michelle for legit reasons, but.........

Michelle,

If you're out there, Why did I get a free bag?  I suspect it's because my presence on here is one of shear awesomeness.  However, if it was by accident, I want to do the right thing and return the bag to its rightful owner.  I have a hunch it was meant for h20hunter. 
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Cascade on January 06, 2016, 12:49:57 PM
What's all this fuss about?   :dunno:  I got my spring bear back from her in November.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: 2MANY on January 06, 2016, 12:51:12 PM
Some people only mow their yard once every 5 years.
Guess what................................The grass is overwhelming and they can't afford a brush hog. Soooooo then they trade one brush hog mowing for free taxidermy work and another head is in the line.

Then the grass grows again.

Bottom line is there is no excuse for letting the grass grow up around you.

Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Jonathan_S on January 06, 2016, 12:55:21 PM
I know there are people out there that are genuinely trying to get ahold of Michelle for legit reasons, but.........

Michelle,

If you're out there, Why did I get a free bag?  I suspect it's because my presence on here is one of shear awesomeness.  However, if it was by accident, I want to do the right thing and return the bag to its rightful owner.  I have a hunch it was meant for h20hunter.

Solid hunch.

What's all this fuss about?   :dunno:  I got my spring bear back from her in November.

Which Spring?  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: h20hunter on January 06, 2016, 12:58:03 PM
Good question? Skull? Rug? Mount?
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: M_ray on January 06, 2016, 01:30:10 PM


What's all this fuss about?   :dunno:  I got my spring bear back from her in November.

Which Spring?  :chuckle:

The spring of Ott 9'
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: quadrafire on January 06, 2016, 01:50:29 PM
Would someone PM me when she responds to this thread. I don't want to keep checking back. Thank you in advance  :hello:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Curly on January 06, 2016, 02:04:57 PM
Would someone PM me when she responds to this thread. I don't want to keep checking back. Thank you in advance  :hello:
:chuckle:

There's a lot of popcorn getting popped lately, I'm sure. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: boneaddict on January 06, 2016, 02:10:37 PM
I don't have the time to go into this right now, but I to am a "victim" of MNT.  I have PM'd the originator of this thread and dropped a couple of suggestion about a plan to move this towards resolution.  I'm sure over the next couple days I can get my story out there.  But for starters, I see MNT still has a couple "posts" locked into the threads about capping and care of them for mounts.  Lets start by getting a respected taxidermist to provide this information and get MNT's off the site, it's almost like "free advertising".  Just my  :twocents: at the present time. :bash: :bash: :bash:


Very point, thank you for the suggestion.  We will look into it immediately
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: h20hunter on January 06, 2016, 02:12:51 PM
Actually....the more it is discussed the closer it gets to the top of Google. Go there and type in Michelle Nelson Taxidermy. Does not look good as this site and thread topics practically jump out at you from the page. Anyone care to do it and post a screenshot?
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Gringo31 on January 06, 2016, 02:15:17 PM
My name is Gringo and I too used MNT.



I did it at a time when things were still on the up and up.  I ended up sending her a Alaskan Mt Goat for a rug and a Alaskan Brown Bear 6 months apart.  I can tell you that the quality is NOT an issue.  The stress of not knowing what would be the end result of these lifetime animals is real.  I encourage any of you with work there to be both patient and persistent.  It's a shame that what I'd call simple obstacles are preventing her from being top notch.   :twocents:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Curly on January 06, 2016, 02:18:10 PM
She got an 'F' from the BBB.  http://www.bbb.org/western-washington/business-reviews/taxidermists/michelle-nelson-taxidermy-in-rochester-wa-22567393/

Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Coastal_native on January 06, 2016, 02:32:36 PM
My name is Gringo and I too used MNT.


This is starting to sound like a MNT Anonymous meeting.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: h20hunter on January 06, 2016, 02:36:19 PM
My name is H20hunter and I too used MNT.

Only once.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Gringo31 on January 06, 2016, 02:37:20 PM
Coastal....

How big was this bag?  I never knew what happened to the brown bears scrotum....
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: cbond3318 on January 06, 2016, 02:40:11 PM
There is a real niche' for stretched scrotum bags lately, if I recall correctly , popularity began in the middle east.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: boneaddict on January 06, 2016, 02:47:01 PM
It is tax season. :yeah: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Bob33 on January 06, 2016, 02:52:33 PM
Tod Reichert’s probably sending Michelle a thank you note for taking him off the front page. ;)
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Coastal_native on January 06, 2016, 02:53:10 PM
Coastal....

How big was this bag?  I never knew what happened to the brown bears scrotum....

If this thread gets nuked, I just want to make it clear that scrotum bags were not my idea.

My bag was wrinkle free when I received it, so I'm guessing it's not a brown bear scrotum.  It was suspiciously soft, though.

P.S. If Plat finds this thread, we're all doomed.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Gringo31 on January 06, 2016, 02:55:58 PM
Does it keep you warm and "un-wrinkled"?  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Special T on January 06, 2016, 03:21:57 PM
Coastal your cracking me up! Didnt think you would go with the drunk indian responce!

Here is an honest guess and assesment. As a small business owner I often find myself pulled in many different directions some times failing at everything I do and sometimes making everyone happy. Unfortunatly you wear lots of different hats and some of those jobs you hate and procrastinate on. The honest advice I would give anyone in her position is to hire some one or a service to do what you hate to free you up to do what your good at and love doing. Its not always easy. I tried hiring some help for the same reasons this last year. It worked well, I was happier and got more done but the guys I hired didnt work out... really too bad because one of them was pretty cool. It seems like it might cost too much, or that who you hire doesnt have the right skills but it can really help.
It appears that the work she does is stellar but she needs drastic help getting her back on track. I had a professor at CWU that was a BBB small business consultant and every story he told was a lesson on how the little thing can make or break a small business.

Michelle talk to a profesional business councillor from the BBB or some where else. Its a shame that someone with your skills is earning a bad reputation.

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Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: JJB11B on January 06, 2016, 03:47:05 PM
Coastal your cracking me up! Didnt think you would go with the drunk indian responce!

Here is an honest guess and assesment. As a small business owner I often find myself pulled in many different directions some times failing at everything I do and sometimes making everyone happy. Unfortunatly you wear lots of different hats and some of those jobs you hate and procrastinate on. The honest advice I would give anyone in her position is to hire some one or a service to do what you hate to free you up to do what your good at and love doing. Its not always easy. I tried hiring some help for the same reasons this last year. It worked well, I was happier and got more done but the guys I hired didnt work out... really too bad because one of them was pretty cool. It seems like it might cost too much, or that who you hire doesnt have the right skills but it can really help.
It appears that the work she does is stellar but she needs drastic help getting her back on track. I had a professor at CWU that was a BBB small business consultant and every story he told was a lesson on how the little thing can make or break a small business.

Michelle talk to a profesional business councillor from the BBB or some where else. Its a shame that someone with your skills is earning a bad reputation.

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I like your take on this.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Bob33 on January 06, 2016, 04:02:40 PM
Coastal your cracking me up! Didnt think you would go with the drunk indian responce!

Here is an honest guess and assesment. As a small business owner I often find myself pulled in many different directions some times failing at everything I do and sometimes making everyone happy. Unfortunatly you wear lots of different hats and some of those jobs you hate and procrastinate on. The honest advice I would give anyone in her position is to hire some one or a service to do what you hate to free you up to do what your good at and love doing. Its not always easy. I tried hiring some help for the same reasons this last year. It worked well, I was happier and got more done but the guys I hired didnt work out... really too bad because one of them was pretty cool. It seems like it might cost too much, or that who you hire doesnt have the right skills but it can really help.
It appears that the work she does is stellar but she needs drastic help getting her back on track. I had a professor at CWU that was a BBB small business consultant and every story he told was a lesson on how the little thing can make or break a small business.

Michelle talk to a profesional business councillor from the BBB or some where else. Its a shame that someone with your skills is earning a bad reputation.

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There is a difference. You recognized that you had a problem. She won't. Until then, nothing will help.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: JJB11B on January 06, 2016, 04:04:57 PM
Coastal your cracking me up! Didnt think you would go with the drunk indian responce!

Here is an honest guess and assesment. As a small business owner I often find myself pulled in many different directions some times failing at everything I do and sometimes making everyone happy. Unfortunatly you wear lots of different hats and some of those jobs you hate and procrastinate on. The honest advice I would give anyone in her position is to hire some one or a service to do what you hate to free you up to do what your good at and love doing. Its not always easy. I tried hiring some help for the same reasons this last year. It worked well, I was happier and got more done but the guys I hired didnt work out... really too bad because one of them was pretty cool. It seems like it might cost too much, or that who you hire doesnt have the right skills but it can really help.
It appears that the work she does is stellar but she needs drastic help getting her back on track. I had a professor at CWU that was a BBB small business consultant and every story he told was a lesson on how the little thing can make or break a small business.

Michelle talk to a profesional business councillor from the BBB or some where else. Its a shame that someone with your skills is earning a bad reputation.

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There is a difference. You recognized that you had a problem. She won't. Until then, nothing will help.
But you can't deny the fact that it was a thoughtful post offering genuine advice to a talented taxidermist. I appreciated reading it.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Gringo31 on January 06, 2016, 04:07:21 PM
Unfortunate to point out that encouraging words and advice on how to fix/repair have been made in the past as well.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: huntandjeep on January 06, 2016, 04:12:46 PM
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Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Becky on January 06, 2016, 04:29:31 PM
Unfortunate to point out that encouraging words and advice on how to fix/repair have been made in the past as well.
:yeah: in just about all of the previous threads, there is countless posts suggesting almost exactly the same advice Special T thoughtfully wrote out. Some very well written posts offering help and advice.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: whacker1 on January 06, 2016, 04:39:08 PM
Unfortunate to point out that encouraging words and advice on how to fix/repair have been made in the past as well.
:yeah: in just about all of the previous threads, there is countless posts suggesting almost exactly the same advice Special T thoughtfully wrote out. Some very well written posts offering help and advice.

And Michelle snubbed most of the suggestions in the past as if it were someone else's problem and not hers.  She is very selective in what she wants to respond to.  I am by no means perfect, but this lady needs someone standing by her in the taxidermy shop to keep her accountable to tasks/timelines and second role to work with the public.  It is clear Michelle lacks these two pivotal traits in the business operations.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Coastal_native on January 06, 2016, 04:42:08 PM
Special T,

I had no idea you were a small business owner.  I'm PM'ing you my mailing address in the event you also have a free promotional bag program.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: PlateauNDN on January 06, 2016, 04:47:15 PM
Special T,

I had no idea you were a small business owner.  I'm PM'ing you my mailing address in the event you also have a free promotional bag program.

He's got free bags to!?!?!? I need another one to go with my MNT one! I've had many bags but these ones are mine.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Coastal_native on January 06, 2016, 04:49:39 PM
Oh great.  Let me know when the smoke settles.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 06, 2016, 04:50:40 PM
Oh great.  Let me know when the smoke settles.
  Ask and yee shall receive!  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Special T on January 06, 2016, 04:52:59 PM
Coastal your cracking me up! Didnt think you would go with the drunk indian responce!

Here is an honest guess and assesment. As a small business owner I often find myself pulled in many different directions some times failing at everything I do and sometimes making everyone happy. Unfortunatly you wear lots of different hats and some of those jobs you hate and procrastinate on. The honest advice I would give anyone in her position is to hire some one or a service to do what you hate to free you up to do what your good at and love doing. Its not always easy. I tried hiring some help for the same reasons this last year. It worked well, I was happier and got more done but the guys I hired didnt work out... really too bad because one of them was pretty cool. It seems like it might cost too much, or that who you hire doesnt have the right skills but it can really help.
It appears that the work she does is stellar but she needs drastic help getting her back on track. I had a professor at CWU that was a BBB small business consultant and every story he told was a lesson on how the little thing can make or break a small business.

Michelle talk to a profesional business councillor from the BBB or some where else. Its a shame that someone with your skills is earning a bad reputation.

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There is a difference. You recognized that you had a problem. She won't. Until then, nothing will help.
Im not out of the woods yet I still have lots of work to do.  If it was my rug id be pissed too but I thought that when she does read this hopefully she will take it into account from one small business owner to another.
Simple fact is that a great mechanic,plumber taxidermist or (fill in the blank) that is really tallented often fail in business. Recognising your strenghts and weaknesses is a super importand part of being sucessful overall. One of my customer doesnt do any of his bookwork because he hates it. Uses a gal on the olypen that does if for him. Its all she does because shes good at it. Playing to your strengths and improving or minimizing your weaknesses is the key to sucess. Im not perfect but I think its important to to share a solution.

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Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Special T on January 06, 2016, 04:59:23 PM
Unfortunate to point out that encouraging words and advice on how to fix/repair have been made in the past as well.
:yeah: in just about all of the previous threads, there is countless posts suggesting almost exactly the same advice Special T thoughtfully wrote out. Some very well written posts offering help and advice.

And Michelle snubbed most of the suggestions in the past as if it were someone else's problem and not hers.  She is very selective in what she wants to respond to.  I am by no means perfect, but this lady needs someone standing by her in the taxidermy shop to keep her accountable to tasks/timelines and second role to work with the public.  It is clear Michelle lacks these two pivotal traits in the business operations.
I read a couple of the past bash sessions. Some wer good/bad sugestions. When your underwater hire a profesional for advise and then take it.! I try and do what my lawyer or accountant tells me because they are specialists and thier billable hour is more than mine.

Btw id like some of that big bag of popcorn, &there is a reason why ive never told you all my business!

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Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: PlateauNDN on January 06, 2016, 04:59:43 PM
Wait wait wait.........did coastal just ask another guy for his "bag"  :o
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Gringo31 on January 06, 2016, 05:03:21 PM
Quote
Wait wait wait.........did coastal just ask another guy for his "bag"


Yes he did!


AND!!!


I think he took mine!  He's a greedy bagger.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 06, 2016, 05:12:44 PM
Boy coastal wants all of your sacks now :dunno:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Magnum_Willys on January 06, 2016, 05:25:10 PM
If you google her BBB rating its the lowest you can get on a scale of A+ to F.  Maybe she needs to utilize her talents working under another taxidermist......
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: PlateauNDN on January 06, 2016, 05:42:42 PM
So essentially coastal is saying he wants another man's sack and there's a member on here that gives his sack away for free if you send your address? :o. Sorry but I don't want to utilize another man's sack. Nope, huh-uh, no way... :bdid:

Also, how do you get the wrinkles out of your sack coastal? Mines just all wrinkley and saggy. :dunno:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Coastal_native on January 06, 2016, 05:43:59 PM
I had to dig through my old pm's, but I think I've cracked the code.  Below is an excerpt from my conversation with her when I was trying to make sure she wasn't a Unabomber after she asked for my mailing address.  If your mount is taking awhile, it's probably because you're not likeable.  Michelle, hopefully you don't get mad at me for this.

That sounds creepy.  Is it a bomb?  You're not one of those rabid Seahawks fans that have been following my posts lately are you...? :chuckle:

BTW. . .I don't work with bombs.  I just wait til someone I don't like brings me an animal to mount and the more I don't like you the longer I keep it. :chuckle:  Be afraid. . . .Be VERY Afraid.  :yike:

Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Coastal_native on January 06, 2016, 05:45:17 PM

Also, how do you get the wrinkles out of your sack coastal? Mines just all wrinkley and saggy. :dunno:

I have a guy.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: h20hunter on January 06, 2016, 05:54:14 PM
Coastal.....that old pm is right on part with a few old Alwine quotes.

Frankly......IT'S TRUE.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Coastal_native on January 06, 2016, 05:57:10 PM
I think huntwa needs to provide me with whistle blower protection....Or else my free bag days are over.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: PlateauNDN on January 06, 2016, 05:58:54 PM

Also, how do you get the wrinkles out of your sack coastal? Mines just all wrinkley and saggy. :dunno:

I have a guy.

 :o Ummmmmmm.....to much info for me. Don't ask, don't tell :sry:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Special T on January 06, 2016, 05:58:56 PM
Wait wait wait.........did coastal just ask another guy for his "bag"  :o
Ive written about 3 responces that I had to delete before sending. Not sure they would pass the mods... lets just say I know what indian luvin means so you wont even see my sack!

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Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: PlateauNDN on January 06, 2016, 06:00:57 PM
Wait wait wait.........did coastal just ask another guy for his "bag"  :o
Ive written about 3 responces that I had to delete before sending. Not sure they would pass the mods... lets just say I know what indian luvin means so you wont even see my sack!

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Apparently,  the way to coastals heart is thru another man's "bag" :dunno: :chuckle:

For me, better be able to make some good fry bread. :drool:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: PlateauNDN on January 06, 2016, 06:02:35 PM
I think huntwa needs to provide me with whistle blower protection....Or else my free bag days are over.

Didn't somebody mention last fall about an HW wit. Pro. Program :dunno:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: JimmyHoffa on January 06, 2016, 06:05:57 PM

Also, how do you get the wrinkles out of your sack coastal? Mines just all wrinkley and saggy. :dunno:
have you tried filling it up?  do you put it away wet?
Title: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: jackelope on January 06, 2016, 06:10:53 PM
Coastal your cracking me up! Didnt think you would go with the drunk indian responce!

Here is an honest guess and assesment. As a small business owner I often find myself pulled in many different directions some times failing at everything I do and sometimes making everyone happy. Unfortunatly you wear lots of different hats and some of those jobs you hate and procrastinate on. The honest advice I would give anyone in her position is to hire some one or a service to do what you hate to free you up to do what your good at and love doing. Its not always easy. I tried hiring some help for the same reasons this last year. It worked well, I was happier and got more done but the guys I hired didnt work out... really too bad because one of them was pretty cool. It seems like it might cost too much, or that who you hire doesnt have the right skills but it can really help.
It appears that the work she does is stellar but she needs drastic help getting her back on track. I had a professor at CWU that was a BBB small business consultant and every story he told was a lesson on how the little thing can make or break a small business.

Michelle talk to a profesional business councillor from the BBB or some where else. Its a shame that someone with your skills is earning a bad reputation.

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There is a difference. You recognized that you had a problem. She won't. Until then, nothing will help.
Im not out of the woods yet I still have lots of work to do.  If it was my rug id be pissed too but I thought that when she does read this hopefully she will take it into account from one small business owner to another.
Simple fact is that a great mechanic,plumber taxidermist or (fill in the blank) that is really tallented often fail in business. Recognising your strenghts and weaknesses is a super importand part of being sucessful overall. One of my customer doesnt do any of his bookwork because he hates it. Uses a gal on the olypen that does if for him. Its all she does because shes good at it. Playing to your strengths and improving or minimizing your weaknesses is the key to sucess. Im not perfect but I think its important to to share a solution.

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As someone who is in customer service I can vouch for a lot of what you're saying. The last thing anyone wants to do is tell a paying customer something they don't want to hear. Some people are good at it and some aren't. Procrastinating and putting off the inevitable only makes it worse. I've been there and done that. Pretty safe to assume that Michelle is not answering the phone or calling these folks back because she doesn't want to have to hear it from pissed off customers.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: billythekidrock on January 06, 2016, 06:12:12 PM
I had to dig through my old pm's, but I think I've cracked the code.  Below is an excerpt from my conversation with her when I was trying to make sure she wasn't a Unabomber after she asked for my mailing address.  If your mount is taking awhile, it's probably because you're not likeable.  Michelle, hopefully you don't get mad at me for this.

That sounds creepy.  Is it a bomb?  You're not one of those rabid Seahawks fans that have been following my posts lately are you...? :chuckle:

BTW. . .I don't work with bombs.  I just wait til someone I don't like brings me an animal to mount and the more I don't like you the longer I keep it. :chuckle:  Be afraid. . . .Be VERY Afraid.  :yike:



Oh lord....lol
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: brew on January 06, 2016, 06:13:05 PM
Coastal.....that old pm is right on part with a few old Alwine quotes.

Frankly......IT'S TRUE.
i guess i really don't understand the post,,,,i guess i will just sit here in an intoxicated state of mind
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: bobcat on January 06, 2016, 06:16:46 PM

Coastal.....that old pm is right on part with a few old Alwine quotes.

Frankly......IT'S TRUE.
i guess i really don't understand the post,,,,i guess i will just sit here in an intoxicated state of mind

I didn't get that one either.  :dunno:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: h20hunter on January 06, 2016, 06:18:46 PM
My post was regarding old posts about looking up to Matt and aspiring to bag some trophies like he has. We know how that ended up. Her old pm is becoming the same thing.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Coastal_native on January 06, 2016, 06:19:13 PM
I need to clarify that I've never been wronged by MNT and that I don't believe her message was serious.  That was more to make people that were waiting on work feel like they weren't likeable.  I think I might be having too much fun at the expense of her business.  Don't want to dog pile.  On with the bag jokes.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: dreamunelk on January 06, 2016, 06:22:05 PM

Also, how do you get the wrinkles out of your sack coastal? Mines just all wrinkley and saggy. :dunno:
have you tried filling it up?  do you put it away wet?

I hear oysters may help :twocents:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: PlateauNDN on January 06, 2016, 06:46:58 PM
 :chuckle:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: PlateauNDN on January 06, 2016, 06:47:39 PM
 :chuckle:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Coastal_native on January 06, 2016, 07:02:27 PM
Authentic.  Slightly used.  Autographed by a renown archery elk hunter.  Bidding will start at $300
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on January 06, 2016, 07:05:29 PM
Authentic.  Slightly used.  Autographed by a renown archery elk hunter.  Bidding will start at $300

I'll bid 300.




















Grains of sand.  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: 92xj on January 06, 2016, 07:16:03 PM
I'll say I'll bid in a few minutes, but you won't see money for years but I'll tell you it will be there next week.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: PlateauNDN on January 06, 2016, 07:33:14 PM
301 bob! Per cap time. :tup:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: M_ray on January 06, 2016, 07:34:32 PM

Also, how do you get the wrinkles out of your sack coastal? Mines just all wrinkley and saggy. :dunno:

It happens with age ... Oysters are a temporary fix, and airing it out before you put it away helps but once it's old there's nothing you can do  :dunno:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: PlateauNDN on January 06, 2016, 07:42:15 PM

Also, how do you get the wrinkles out of your sack coastal? Mines just all wrinkley and saggy. :dunno:

It happens with age ... Oysters are a temporary fix, and airing it out before you put it away helps but once it's old there's nothing you can do  :dunno:

My bags not old but it gets heavily used. Just ask my wife.  :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: JimmyHoffa on January 06, 2016, 08:01:13 PM

Also, how do you get the wrinkles out of your sack coastal? Mines just all wrinkley and saggy. :dunno:

It happens with age ... Oysters are a temporary fix, and airing it out before you put it away helps but once it's old there's nothing you can do  :dunno:

My bags not old but it gets heavily used. Just ask my wife.  :IBCOOL:
Try soaking in really cold water.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: M_ray on January 06, 2016, 08:06:08 PM

Also, how do you get the wrinkles out of your sack coastal? Mines just all wrinkley and saggy. :dunno:

It happens with age ... Oysters are a temporary fix, and airing it out before you put it away helps but once it's old there's nothing you can do  :dunno:

My bags not old but it gets heavily used. Just ask my wife.  :IBCOOL:
Try soaking in really cold water.

NO don't ... only makes it worse ... try heat and lotion!  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Curly on January 06, 2016, 08:07:43 PM
Steam will work.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: PlateauNDN on January 06, 2016, 08:22:57 PM
Coastal, can I borrow your bag?
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: HntnFsh on January 06, 2016, 08:37:57 PM
Authentic.  Slightly used.  Autographed by a renown archery elk hunter.  Bidding will start at $300

I 'll have to admit I have 2 of those bags! All I have is a euro done on a mule deer that she sent out for me. But the bags are nice! I will also have to say that I must be in the minority. Because my transaction with here went pretty smooth and my calls were either answered or returned very promptly. I have no problem complaining when complaining is due. But I also need to give kudos when kudos are due!
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Coastal_native on January 06, 2016, 08:39:05 PM
Coastal, can I borrow your bag?

I think it's probably a little too big for you.  This bag was meant for big west side bulls.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Coastal_native on January 06, 2016, 08:41:47 PM
Authentic.  Slightly used.  Autographed by a renown archery elk hunter.  Bidding will start at $300

I 'll have to admit I have 2 of those bags!

Bragger.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: JJB11B on January 06, 2016, 08:48:23 PM
That didn't take long to get deleted :chuckle:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Antlershed on January 06, 2016, 09:02:25 PM
Authentic.  Slightly used.  Autographed by a renown archery elk hunter.  Bidding will start at $300
I'm confused. Is that the state of Oregon giving birth to a bear on your sack?  :dunno:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Coastal_native on January 06, 2016, 09:15:05 PM
Authentic.  Slightly used.  Autographed by a renown archery elk hunter.  Bidding will start at $300
I'm confused. Is that the state of Oregon giving birth to a bear on your sack?  :dunno:

Ask HntnFsh, apparently he has thousands of them.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: PlateauNDN on January 06, 2016, 09:16:57 PM
 :yike: what'd I miss??? Dang it, you step away for one minute to steer your sack and miss the good stuff.  :bash:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Jarhead Chase on January 06, 2016, 10:45:51 PM
I have nothing to add to this, but I want to tag along. Here is a moose.

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Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on January 06, 2016, 11:17:12 PM
I have nothing to add to this, but I want to tag along. Here is a moose.

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I bet he has a velvatine sack.  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Jarhead Chase on January 06, 2016, 11:18:13 PM
I have nothing to add to this, but I want to tag along. Here is a moose.

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I bet he has a velvatine sack.  :chuckle:
I didn't check. I will verify on my next outing.

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Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Antlershed on January 07, 2016, 07:50:13 AM
The only other thing I can contribute to this thread is to say I did use MNT for an antler plaque mount and got it back in a reasonable time frame. However, this was back in 2007, before all the issues started.  :twocents:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Gringo31 on January 07, 2016, 08:23:53 AM
What have you done to my sack!!!!


It appears extremely sun bleached and stretched beyond recognition!  I don't think it had a tattoo either
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: PlateauNDN on January 07, 2016, 08:34:01 AM
What have you done to my sack!!!!


It appears extremely sun bleached and stretched beyond recognition!  I don't think it had a tattoo either

 :yike:  :chuckle: What happens at "the beach" stays at "the beach". :chuckle:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Woodchuck on January 07, 2016, 08:39:35 AM
I have nothing to add to this, but I want to tag along. Here is a moose.

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I will see your moose and raise you a bobcat.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: PlateauNDN on January 07, 2016, 08:49:31 AM
Oooh...Woodchuck ' s busting out the big guns. :yike:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 07, 2016, 08:50:32 AM
What have you done to my sack!!!!


It appears extremely sun bleached and stretched beyond recognition!  I don't think it had a tattoo either

 :yike:  :chuckle: What happens at "the beach" stays at "the beach". :chuckle:
  must have been chasing geoduck's again :chuckle:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Jonathan_S on January 07, 2016, 08:53:08 AM
What have you done to my sack!!!!


It appears extremely sun bleached and stretched beyond recognition!  I don't think it had a tattoo either

 :yike:  :chuckle: What happens at "the beach" stays at "the beach". :chuckle:
  must have been chasing geoduck's again :chuckle:

Oh my word  :o
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 07, 2016, 08:54:47 AM
What :dunno:  he's a coastal native, I hear they love the geoduck.  Not my place to judge :twocents:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Jonathan_S on January 07, 2016, 08:55:42 AM
 :chuckle:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Igottanewknee on January 07, 2016, 09:08:38 AM
I'm a little disappointed. This Is day two and it's only eight pages.  :dunno:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Rainier10 on January 07, 2016, 09:09:26 AM
I have nothing to add to this, but I want to tag along. Here is a moose.

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I will see your moose and raise you a bobcat.

That never gets old, love that photo.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Band on January 07, 2016, 09:27:34 AM
I'm a little disappointed. This Is day two and it's only eight pages.  :dunno:
That's because we haven't heard all of the excuses yet so we can really get this topic going.  Maybe it's taking extra time to think of some new ones? :dunno:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Timberstalker on January 07, 2016, 09:30:09 AM
Shows her active at 9:26am.  I suspect a response is coming... The 5th of never. :hello: :hello:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: 2MANY on January 07, 2016, 09:51:38 AM
"Sorry guys I had a migraine."
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: JimmyHoffa on January 07, 2016, 09:59:38 AM
Could be out collecting new sacks
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Jonathan_S on January 07, 2016, 10:00:56 AM
Could be out collecting new sacks

"Bags"  ;)

"Sorry guys I had a migraine."

 :lol4:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: ctwiggs1 on January 07, 2016, 10:48:48 AM
That's a house cat!
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: jackelope on January 07, 2016, 10:55:05 AM
That's a house cat!

That sir, is a bobcat. Clearly you've not seen one of them before.
 :yike:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: ctwiggs1 on January 07, 2016, 10:57:32 AM
No way - I know for a fact that pic was taken in Michelle Nelson's driveway from a camping customer last year after checking the back door for draw results that were not run yet.   It's a house cat.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Jonathan_S on January 07, 2016, 10:58:23 AM
What are you?  New?
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: XAFSSGT on January 07, 2016, 11:02:24 AM
I heard this is a house cat too.  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: ctwiggs1 on January 07, 2016, 11:06:10 AM
No that's a legal game animal..........
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: haugenna on January 07, 2016, 11:10:31 AM
 :chuckle:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Jonathan_S on January 07, 2016, 11:11:59 AM
 :chuckle:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Rainier10 on January 07, 2016, 11:20:19 AM
 :chuckle:  That is some funny stuff there Nate, really funny.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Gringo31 on January 07, 2016, 11:46:29 AM
You guys crack me up....



To the OP, I would plan on another year or two before it's done.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Rainier10 on January 07, 2016, 12:04:57 PM
You guys crack me up....



To the OP, I would plan on another year or two before it's done.
Didn't you have something done at MNT and there were issues?
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: XAFSSGT on January 07, 2016, 12:05:40 PM
No that's a legal game animal..........

Thanks for clearing that up.  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Curly on January 07, 2016, 12:07:05 PM
I have nothing to add to this, but I want to tag along. Here is a moose.

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I will see your moose and raise you a bobcat.

That is a dandy bobcat.  Maybe Michelle could do a mount of it?
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Gringo31 on January 07, 2016, 12:08:57 PM
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,76252.0.html

That's by brown bear hunting thread.  You can see the date I shot it and the date of the rug pic.  I had harvested a goat the fall before, that was also sent to her.  I received both rugs at the same time.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Woodchuck on January 07, 2016, 12:11:37 PM
I have nothing to add to this, but I want to tag along. Here is a moose.

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I will see your moose and raise you a bobcat.

That is a dandy bobcat.  Maybe Michelle could do a mount of it?
That's a great idea, maybe my grandkid's children could enjoy it.  :tup:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Curly on January 07, 2016, 12:14:00 PM
I have nothing to add to this, but I want to tag along. Here is a moose.

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I will see your moose and raise you a bobcat.

That is a dandy bobcat.  Maybe Michelle could do a mount of it?
That's a great idea, maybe my grandkid's children could enjoy it.  :tup:

Just need to get a hold of D-man and he can go hunt the bob down.  Couldn't be too tough.   ;)
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: cbond3318 on January 07, 2016, 12:20:02 PM
Here is a  dirty bag.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Woodchuck on January 07, 2016, 12:25:41 PM
I have nothing to add to this, but I want to tag along. Here is a moose.

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I will see your moose and raise you a bobcat.

That is a dandy bobcat.  Maybe Michelle could do a mount of it?
That's a great idea, maybe my grandkid's children could enjoy it.  :tup:

Just need to get a hold of D-man and he can go hunt the bob down.  Couldn't be too tough.   ;)
:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: Man, that poor guy, he took a beating on that deal.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Rainier10 on January 07, 2016, 12:46:28 PM
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,76252.0.html

That's by brown bear hunting thread.  You can see the date I shot it and the date of the rug pic.  I had harvested a goat the fall before, that was also sent to her.  I received both rugs at the same time.
;) :tup:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on January 07, 2016, 12:48:56 PM
I heard this is a house cat too.  :chuckle:

It could be if it was stuffed. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: XAFSSGT on January 07, 2016, 12:54:20 PM
It could be if it was stuffed. :chuckle:

Or if you're Mike Tyson!  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: PlateauNDN on January 07, 2016, 03:41:15 PM
Seen coastals cougar mount.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: XAFSSGT on January 07, 2016, 03:42:43 PM
Seen coastals cougar mount.

Seems legit.  :chuckle:

I like the "custom" look this piece has.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: Coastal_native on January 07, 2016, 04:07:16 PM
So far there are only 3 of us that fessed up to receiving bags.  HntnFsh claims he has two, but I think he's just lying to make friends. It's going to get really awkward around here if more bag recipients don't start coming forward.  We have plenty of threads with complaints about MNT's business practices, but we don't have any that talk about how great the bags are.  I have no problem giving credit where credit is due.
Title: Re: Michelle Nelson...... Bad business
Post by: jackelope on January 07, 2016, 04:20:33 PM
This one is locked. It's totally sidetracked and doesn't need to continue. If the OP wants to update us when he gets a resolution, he can let me know and I will unlock the thread or pass on the update. Until then I see no point in this continuing.
Thanks and sorry to end all the fun yet again.
-Management
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