Six more weeks of Winter or Spring?

It’s hard to imagine that just last week, on Tuesday, Aaron and I were outside installing four signs at Shadow Lake Apartments. Each sign that we were installing required a post hole to be dug and it was quite a lovely day, because thankfully that was one of the rare warm January days. It was in the high fifties, and there had been a nice rain earlier to make the ground moist for digging.

I was very thankful to not have to do the install in twenty degree weather, with the ground frozen and the snow covering my level before I can read it. I’m not sure how construction crews manage it, but I have a new appreciation for them now. I love winter and the snow, but more for skiing on it than to be working outside. So while Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow, and we’re ‘expecting’ 6 more weeks of spring, I’m actually okay if it’s just a mix between the two seasons.

Progress Trail

As winter can be a somewhat slower season for us, it gives us time to clean up around the shop. Sometimes the time to muse over rearranging the furniture for a new look or trying our hand at organizing everything better. However this time it was more of a virtual cleaning. Our fileserver was closing in on its maximum capacity and we needed to free up some space. The first folder I tackled was Pictures, we like to take pictures of completed work and have kept files since the company came under new ownership in 2007.

The pictures I deleted were either duplicates, blurry or poorly taken. It was a lot of pictures to sort through, and nostalgic. Call me silly but the pictures helped me to remember some of the first signs I ever assembled. It showed a trail of progress that not only I but everyone else at the shop has made over the years. And the shop itself, seeing the improvement of quality in the signs with both our growing expertise and the new equipment in the shop. I’ll be uploading pictures to the website over the next few days, some old and some new, maybe you’ll see the improvement too.

Also, my efforts cleared up 5GB of space. We like to take pictures.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year everyone!

It’s been a nice winter so far, enough snow to make it possible to enjoy the winter sports of skiing and snowboarding (which is a big thing for many of the people at the shop). I think there was enough for kids to have one snow day, so check mark on that wish list. On Friday we’re going to have a really warm day, high around 55 degrees, some are even thinking 60’s before we fall back into our winter weather. So if there’s anything you have that needs to be done outdoors, Friday is your day.

In the mean time when the winter returns to us, keep in mind that if you’re interested in vehicle lettering, we have a garage in which to work from. Now’s the time to get that off your checklist if you’ve always wanted to get your company name across your car before you get too busy to be able to part with it.

Holiday Hours

Holiday Hours for Next Day Signs LLC are:

Monday Dec. 24th : Closed

Tuesday Dec. 25th : Closed

Wednesday Dec. 26th & Thursday Dec. 27th : 9am – 5:30pm

Friday Dec. 28th: 9am – 5pm

Monday Dec. 31st: Closed

Tuesday Jan 1st: Closed

Wednesday Jan 2nd: To resume normal business hours

For anyone wanting to get personal signs for the holidays, it’s not too late! Make sure to place your order by Thursday in order to have it ready before the weekend.

Ceasing the Weather

Today was the install of the new outdoor sign panels for Buckeye Vision & Aesthetic Center, located on West Wilson Bridge Rd, Columbus, OH. It was a bit tricky, timing it between the rain and the early nightfall. We have a scaffolding unit that we were able to build on the grass next to the existing stand, then it was a matter of placing the new signs in. The new sign is 6’x6′, it is a white polycarbonate material with a laminated hp print applied.

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Let it snow?

This sure is some warm weather we’re getting in Columbus. We’ll have a cool dip on Wednesday, and then it will be getting warm again. For Cheryl and myself, we are torn. We don’t mind the nice 60 degree weather, especially when we still have a few things to do outside.  However we are very much winter folk and we would like to see some snow this season!

Regardless of the weather or season, we’re still staying busy at the sign shop. This good weather is the perfect time to nab those last Real Estate signs and stick them into the ground before it hardens and freezes. Especially the more economic yard signs with the wire stakes. Don’t forget that we also have other types of frames and stakes for those looking for something a little different or a different size. If you have any questions please give us a call.

In the mean time, please let it snow!

Holidays for Casey

Thanksgiving break was a wonderful time for me and my colleagues. Lots of food, time with family and a really intense OSU and Michigan game! Come Monday and its back to work with our usual store hours and five day work week. Although for our employee Casey, there never seem to be an end to the rest and relaxation.

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Thanksgiving Week Hours

Next Day Signs LLC’s store hours for Thanksgiving week will be:

Monday & Tuesday: 9am – 5:30pm

Wednesday: 9am – 4pm

Thursday & Friday: Closed

If you have any sign orders that you would like before the weekend, I highly suggest you get in before the crowd and put your order in by noon on Tuesday.

Have a happy thanksgiving week!

Veterans Day

Next Day Signs would like to thank all veterans today for their surface. Thankfully we had a nice and sunny day on Sunday for the parades and the rain was able to hold off till today. For those looking for the great quality large embroidered American flags to hang on flag posts year round, anywhere from 3’x5′ to the extremely large 40′ x 75′, we have those available for order at the shop. Turn-around time is a few days.

Once again we would like to thank all the veterans, and wish you a safe day on the roads in this very rainy weather.

Go Vote!

Just another 24 hours or so until the presidential elections are over. It’s nerve-wrecking to be so close to the finish line after years of progress and preparations for this one moment of decision. Although I don’t think anyone is going to miss the election ads anymore, that’s for sure. And please keep in mind that most political yard signs can be recycled, for those that don’t wish to hold onto theirs.

For those that wish to put in rush political sign orders, for election celebration or else, please call in with your order before noon if you are wishing to have it by the end of the day (for Columbus, OH) We will help as much as we can, but once our docket is full we won’t be able to guarantee a same day rush order, so make sure to place in your sign order as soon as possible.

And don’t forget to vote!