Normally, this time of the year business is really slow for me. Usually, it starts to pick up in March. But this year appears to start off with a bang. I've already been asked for two price quotes, and today I was requested to make a third one!
This is what may be coming up:

• The exterior of a shop in Amsterdam, very close to Dam Square. It was originally painted 'faux bois' (fake wood) but it's in disrepair, so it needs to be redone. Not certain yet. But interesting.
• A large windowsill and a mantle to be painted to resemble marble, and some odds and sods in granite effect, in a private home. Price quote is approved. I'm starting on Monday.
• And just in: the steering hut of a boat, made from steel, to be painted in teak effect. I'm going there tomorrow to check it out.

Neat, huh? Looks like it may be going to be a good year.
Crisis, what crisis?