05/04/2024
I really wasn't going to make one of 'those posts' and apologies for the wall of text, but here we go...
I've done a lot of thinking over the last few months, about what's really important to me and I think this picture says enough.
8 years ago, almost to the day day, 7 Pot Customs was officially born.
After being in bike mechanics most of my working life, I wanted to try something new and jumped into 7 Pot, entering into what turned quickly into a pretty wild ride. Extreme learning curves, and ridiculous working hours, including more very memorable 24hr sessions than i care to mention. It made me question what the hell I was playing at more than once along the way but overall, was all part of it, all in good fun and (mostly) worth the sacrifice. But as we know, things change.
Since this wee one ^ came along two years ago, the stress of the all or nothing, lone working hours it takes to make 7 Pot function properly have become apparent. It's taken a noticeable toll on those around me and I've decided it's time to shift focus and concentrate on the health of my family and me. 7 Pot Customs is now closed for bookings, for good.
It has truly been an insane experience. I've got to work on some fantastic projects for some great people and I've made both bigger mistakes and achievements than I thought I ever would.
(incoming cliché alert) I've also met a bunch of excellent people along the way, without whom it wouldn't have been possible. Thank you Joe, for trusting me with some amazing projects, (even more importantly putting up with me for so long and still offering...) help, advice, and tea. Thank you for supporting and repping me from day one and a truly massive thank you to and for always being there with help and advice and shooting the s**t about paint and whatever else with me.
I look forward to returning to the bike wrenching world and getting more time on the bike with my family and friends.
Cheers everyone. See you on the trails!
