*fingers crossed*

Ukulele-wahine

UPDATE: I got a great response from the ukulele company - they have to fill the position immediately (we're not moving until June)...but the owner has asked me to please stay in touch, and find out what is available after we get settled. Very nice man. VERY good feeling about this one!!! Thanks for all the well wishes & good luck you guys - you're the best!!!

Good news! I applied for a position with a company in Hawaii that makes custom ukuleles! They are looking for someone to do the finishing work - sanding/lacquering, but according to their website, every person that works in the company knows how to do all things relating to the construction of the instruments. I don't have experience with making ukuleles, but during lean times in the woodshop we made veneers for ukulele maker's and sold them on ebay...In my application I included a photo of me sanding a ukulele veneer - so I hope that gets me some street cred. Anyway, I haven't heard back from them, and it's definitely too early to tell whether or not it would be a good fit for me - but I had to tell you guys and ask that maybe you would send some good vibes my way. No matter what happens, I am getting REALLY excited about the prospect of working in a woodshop again - even if it's ukuleles, not furniture.