JoDa Glassworks

flotntoke

thoroughly vaped
So sorry to hear the news and things didn't come together as you hoped. Such is the way life can be sometimes, and totally get where you're coming from with it.

Know you already have much more advice here than needed, but wanted to throw one more thought in. Take it slow and put things down for now, get your life and family and all else together first. But, may be worthwhile for you (and us!) for you to come back on a limited basis when you can. Am sure you know of the HI and Alan's take on things. He does things at his own pace and has people anxiously waiting for a year and a half now (or longer) for his vapes, and for the most part they don't even bitch about it. Shouldn't be hard for you to do the same. You could keep your priorities in line, and still blow on a limited basis. Just keep the list at 10 or so pieces and post here when the bottom opens up. Know most here wouldn't have any problem waiting however long it took for your awesome work. Might be a bitch with keeping up with right stock and all that, but strongly suggest you do it all on your own terms if you can swing it in the future. Think you'd still do well enough to make it worthwhile. I dunno..... just a suggestion. It can be tough, but always a good idea to try to have your cake and eat it too, if you can make it work for you!

You have to do what is best for you and your family. We all know that, and are grateful for all of your great work and contributions to the community. Hope you give my suggestion a thought and maybe that works out for you some time in the future.

Peace to you good brother!! Will always cherish the few pieces I got from you, and feel even more fortunate than ever to have them. Thank you.... a very sincere thank you to you for everything!
 

Walter Bishop

Well-Known Member
Very sorry to hear this man. I really enjoyed looking at your work evey time I logged in, and when people posted it up in various threads.

Well, at least once I get my pieces, I can say I have a few of your last.:(

I hope you're able to figure out a way to continue on in some capacity at some point when/if you're ready.

You have real talent! And I wish you all the best. :peace:
 

Tweak

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My business model is

Glassblower-JoDa
Marketing-JoDa
Shipping-JoDa
Photography-JoDa
Customer service-JoDa
Packaging-JoDa
Ect ect ect ect

That does seam like a real burden, what if you where to set-up a web-site, handle all the back-end? Idk, hate to see you give up, :ugh:.

I am facing the same struggles of juggling life my friend, feels like I'm overwhelmed all the time I don't even know how to unwind when I get some "me" time.

I don't know how you've kept up this far, the logistics alone seam to be a nightmare doing it all by yourself. Best of luck JoDa.
 

GSH

On a Möbius plane
To echo, what others have said. Truly sad to see you quit bro.

Hopefully you will come back to it soon if you can.

I will treasure my pieces even more now, part of an elite club of the few people who have got your work.

Thanks again man...
 

sasNW

Well-Known Member
Now I'm not sure if I am happy or feel terrible since I think I have 15 or so custom joda pieces. I know it's been said man but I really hope you figure out a way to cheer up and make it through this quickly. Even if it means no more custom work or God forbid no glass at all, at the end of the day your happiness comes far before the glass. I wish you the best of luck, thanks again for all the great pieces and this thread as well. Keep your head up brother
 

VaPeD&CoNfUsEd

JoDa Glassworks
Glass Blower
All of you guys' kind words mean sooo freakin much I can't convey the emotions I've run through within this the last couple of days. I've decided I am no quitter and will not be looked upon as such. I am however going to back off the customs for a bit. I checked my email this morning and the production gig is indeed still going forward. So it appears with a new dawn there is new hope. I'll explain more about this move in just a bit.

On a side note @GSH whatcha think about this set?
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photobooth

Well-Known Member
All of you guys' kind words mean sooo freakin much I can't convey the emotions I've run through within this the last couple of days. I've decided I am no quitter and will not be looked upon as such. I am however going to back off the customs for a bit. I checked my email this morning and the production gig is indeed still going forward. So it appears with a new dawn there is new hope. I'll explain more about this move in just a bit.

On a side note @GSH whatcha think about this set?
4jwrgoT.jpg
Looking good, Half-Life or Illuminati?
 

mrgohamilton

Well-Known Member
All of you guys' kind words mean sooo freakin much I can't convey the emotions I've run through within this the last couple of days. I've decided I am no quitter and will not be looked upon as such. I am however going to back off the customs for a bit. I checked my email this morning and the production gig is indeed still going forward. So it appears with a new dawn there is new hope. I'll explain more about this move in just a bit.

On a side note @GSH whatcha think about this set?
4jwrgoT.jpg

This is very enlightening ! Glad things are shaping up for you!
 

GSH

On a Möbius plane
All of you guys' kind words mean sooo freakin much I can't convey the emotions I've run through within this the last couple of days. I've decided I am no quitter and will not be looked upon as such. I am however going to back off the customs for a bit. I checked my email this morning and the production gig is indeed still going forward. So it appears with a new dawn there is new hope. I'll explain more about this move in just a bit.

On a side note @GSH whatcha think about this set?
4jwrgoT.jpg
:whoa::o:o:whoa:

Whoa man, that is so awesome!! You have outdone yourself once again. I cannot wait to rock that set!

I bought a black light especially lol. Not sure if the wife will let me switch out the main bulb in the living room. We'll see I suppose :lol:

So glad you are sticking with your craft, when you produce work like that, it deserves to been seen by the masses!

Thanks for the little extras there too, very much appreciated buddy...

:peace:
 

VaPeD&CoNfUsEd

JoDa Glassworks
Glass Blower
Ok guys. Disregard yesterday's little emotional/mental road bump. Today was a new day and I locked down the production gig in stone.

I'm proud to announce that I have partnered up with our good friend randy over at puffitup.com to bring some of my custom tastes to the masses. We are starting off with primarily solo and air stuff but plan to grow together in this endeavor. So to those that have orders, their comin. To those that wanted to place orders, it's going to be a minute. I'm not going to completely abandon the custom stuff I just have to find a rhythm so I can balance all. They will be far fewer and further between though.

I honestly think all of your positivity forced some sort of karmic shift for me. So thank all of you.

What a difference a day makes!
 

SSVUN~YAH

You Must Unlearn, What You Have Learned...
Ok guys. Disregard yesterday's little emotional/mental road bump. Today was a new day and I locked down the production gig in stone.

I'm proud to announce that I have partnered up with our good friend randy over at puffitup.com to bring some of my custom tastes to the masses. We are starting off with primarily solo and air stuff but plan to grow together in this endeavor. So to those that have orders, their comin. To those that wanted to place orders, it's going to be a minute. I'm not going to completely abandon the custom stuff I just have to find a rhythm so I can balance all. They will be far fewer and further between though.

I honestly think all of your positivity forced some sort of karmic shift for me. So thank all of you.

What a difference a day makes!
Great news! Two great people and FC giants, together at last! Congrats Joda and Randy!!!
 

Roth

Pining for the Mountains
Ok guys. Disregard yesterday's little emotional/mental road bump. Today was a new day and I locked down the production gig in stone.

I'm proud to announce that I have partnered up with our good friend randy over at puffitup.com to bring some of my custom tastes to the masses. We are starting off with primarily solo and air stuff but plan to grow together in this endeavor. So to those that have orders, their comin. To those that wanted to place orders, it's going to be a minute. I'm not going to completely abandon the custom stuff I just have to find a rhythm so I can balance all. They will be far fewer and further between though.

I honestly think all of your positivity forced some sort of karmic shift for me. So thank all of you.

What a difference a day makes!


That really is fantastic news! Was quite bummed when I read you were hanging up the torch yesterday. Glad to see the universe has righted itself :)
 

DieHard

Accessory supplier
Accessory Maker
Ok guys. Disregard yesterday's little emotional/mental road bump. Today was a new day and I locked down the production gig in stone.

I'm proud to announce that I have partnered up with our good friend randy over at puffitup.com to bring some of my custom tastes to the masses. We are starting off with primarily solo and air stuff but plan to grow together in this endeavor. So to those that have orders, their comin. To those that wanted to place orders, it's going to be a minute. I'm not going to completely abandon the custom stuff I just have to find a rhythm so I can balance all. They will be far fewer and further between though.

I honestly think all of your positivity forced some sort of karmic shift for me. So thank all of you.

What a difference a day makes!
Hell yeah bro! That's the spirit. My order is no rush also. You know, I have the patience of stone. I would rather that it have your heart and soul in it in a good way, not sell your soul to get it done.
 
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