Buddy Systems News

What is up COGS?  And a very exciting monday to you all.  So last month was chock full of events at Buddy Systems.  For starters, I finished my armature.  I now have a really cool piece of sculpture to put on display.  I had become impatient, and over drilled some of my 'already-too-thin' brass plates, thus the armature doesn't actually hold it's shape.  Or at least, it wouldn't if I were to actually build the puppet I had in mind for it.  Still, for my first time, I consider it an overall success.  Ethan Marak has lent me his Tom Brierton book on machining armatures for stop motion, so I now have a reference for using a mini lathe and steel.  We'll see if I get there, but not yet because other projects have come up.  

In other news, Jenny Towner has left Buddy Systems to travel her great home state of Colorado.  This is probably the worst picture I could post since her back is turned to us, but somehow, I don't think she would have it any other way.  In all seriousness, Jenny was the one who ran the day to day operation at Buddy Systems, and most importantly, got me my paychecks.  With one last move of greatness, Jenny has brought us Mario (far right) as a replacement.  He is living up to his role, and helping Buddy Systems quite amazingly.  We have also lost our intern, Lauren, who had to return to college to finish her masters in puppetry.  Although, she assures us that she loved it out here in California, and will return upon graduation.  And as one intern leaves, another arrives to fill in.  A new girl by the name of Vanessa has joined the Buddy team.  Welcome Aboard!

And finally, on a final thought of final-ness, the one and only Justin Rasch stopped by for a quick tour and lunch.  Justin was awesome, and I could see him totally fitting in at Buddy Systems.  Alas, that day may be far off, because of his own great project he's working on with his wife Shel.  By the way, I got the invite to go help out on some painting detail.  With some upcoming 'downtime', I'll have to swing by and see how things are progressing.  

Now that you're all caught up, my job is done, and I am out.