Since the middle of 2021, we've been in the process of converting an old mechanic's garage into a studio and office. It will serve as the headquarters of Flaming Cabbage Productions; a group/company I, and a couple friends, founded in 1989.
This studio has been a passion project for a long time now, almost as long as FCP has existence. As a matter of fact, there's been a couple of attempts to build the studio in the past. Both failed for various reasons. The third attempt has gotten as much farther than we were ever able to get before. I guess third time's a charm.
We have in the last three plus years gotten about 90% of the construction done. We're currently waiting to get help to put in the ceiling, after which we just need to fill gaps, trim and paint, and then start setting up the studio.
The studio itself is going serve as a place to be able to do all the things FCP has done over the years; video and film production, graphic design, audio and music production, podcasting and streaming radio, website design, gaming, and much more. The building will also house a workshop for doing woodworking, electronics, cosplay, and other related projects. Besides these, they'll be many things will be utilizing the studio to accomplish. It'll be a place for creativity.
The deadline to get the ceiling in and the final touch is done was set to be the first day of summer June 20th of this year. As of the creation of this blog, we have about 14 days to go. It's unlikely will be able to get everything done before the deadline, but we're still pushing to see if we can get it done on or sometime shortly after the deadline. The point is is to get the construction completed so that we can just start setting things up to get ready to start the process of creativity, artistic expression, and pretty much whatever else tickles our fancy ... so to speak.
We've been making updates on the Facebook page as we can. But updates are few and far between. The goal is to make a few updates as we finish with the construction and move into the setup and utilization of the studio itself. That's when the fun begins! That's when a year's Long dream comes true. Something I really desperately want to have in my life. A place for all my nerdiness and creativity to find a home. A place where all my stuff will be on display that I can just grab and play as the inspiration hits me. No more living out of boxes, no more waiting for me to be able to start tackling my dreams finally.
It's going to be amazing and it's going to be cathartic. And when everything's up and running, I can't wait to start doing some real updates and producing some content.
Keep checking back, and maybe send me some good thoughts and well wishes. And if you read this up until now, thanks for taking the time.
