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    Hi from Belfast.

    Posted by John Gray on March 24, 2011 at 6:23 pm

    Please allow me to introduce myself…I’ve been signwriting for 29 years, since starting my apprenticeship way back in ’82. After 22 years of working in what can only be described as "Dickensian" conditions, I eventually fell from scaffolding which resulted in two broken arms. My right one was totally mangled and, being right handed, I thought I would never hold a brush again. So, enough of the sob story…it turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to me, as I have now started my own business specializing in traditional signwriting and airbrushing (I still do the odd vinyl job or vehicle wrap if I’m asked to) and business is booming.
    My arms still give me gyp, but it sure beats working for a living.

    Harry Cleary replied 13 years, 1 month ago 12 Members · 12 Replies
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  • Gary Birch

    Member
    March 24, 2011 at 7:28 pm

    Hi John and welcome … Glad things are on the up

  • Jill Marie Welsh

    Member
    March 24, 2011 at 8:27 pm

    Hi John.
    What an impressive story.
    I think you’re my new hero.
    Welcome from Pennsylvania.
    Love…..Jill

  • Brian Little

    Member
    March 24, 2011 at 9:13 pm

    hi John welcome to the boards mate ..enjoy

  • Nicola McIntosh

    Member
    March 24, 2011 at 9:18 pm

    welcome to the boards john 😀

    nik

  • Warren Beard

    Member
    March 24, 2011 at 10:02 pm

    Hello John, good to have you here.

    Warren

  • Neil Davey

    Member
    March 24, 2011 at 10:38 pm

    Hi and welcome John. You been listening to the Rolling Stones!!
    Wow, what an intro.
    Glad your enjoying the brushwork.
    Stay busy.

    (by the way don’t listen to Jill, she says that to all the newbies) 😉

  • Phill Fenton

    Member
    March 24, 2011 at 11:03 pm

    Hi and welcome 😀

  • Ruairi O'Boyle

    Member
    March 25, 2011 at 7:34 am

    Hi John

    you aint too far away from me!!

    Ruairi

  • Martin Pearson

    Member
    March 25, 2011 at 4:46 pm

    Hi John, welcome to the forum, glad to hear your business is booming, long may it continue for you.

  • John Gray

    Member
    March 25, 2011 at 8:34 pm

    Thanks for the warm welcome everyone :thumbsup:

  • John Harding

    Member
    March 29, 2011 at 2:48 pm

    belated hello :wave:

  • Harry Cleary

    Member
    March 29, 2011 at 9:16 pm

    welcome John 😀

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