Not exactly unexpected

This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on October 20, 2001). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.

You know, it’s kind of bizarre to see a prediction come true. About the time I was leaving TimeFrame, Rick and Tim and I all were pretty sure that the way the business was heading, it would be closing down in about six months. Well, out of the blue, I found this e-mail in my mailbox on Friday:

A note to all TimeFrame Customers:

At this time all digital intake services have been shut down. If you currently have a print job in progress it will be completed on or before Oct. 31, 2001.

As of November 1^st, TimeFrame will no longer be offering volume copying and duplicating services in black and white and color. That means that the services that would normally be produced on the Xerox DocuTech or the DocuColor will no longer be available at TimeFrame.

Large format printing, laminating, and mounting services will continue to be offered under the business name “Big Time Graphics”.

We regret any inconvenience this may cause.

We expect erratic scheduling, at best, as we near the final days of these services.

Please address all inquires regarding archived data to Robert Thomas at (907) 562-3822.

While we were all pretty sure it was coming, it’s still a bit shocking to get the news that it’s actually happening. It definitely looks like I got out at the right time, though.