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Story time… I want to thank the community for all of your support. We had an idea to make a little extra money making high quality leather goods. We had no idea it would be this popular. You have had great ideas and in turn, we have made some beautiful products together. #stranger_things
It all started with a notebook that I commissioned for a coworker and you guys loved it.
#game_of thrones
You wanted custom wallets, field note covers, keychains etc.
You blew up my store bringing it to a halt at one point from so much traffic.
I had so many orders I had to take them with me on vacation.
Your support helped us pay off our first machine and turn an idea into a viable business.
During this time, I realized I had found my one true love. Soon after, we bought a house.
A few months went by and I popped the question (in leather of course) and she said yes!!!! (I know I did this backwards)
Since I was getting married, I wanted to look good for my wedding. After seeing everyone's success on here, I decided to find my own path to a healthy life. At my heaviest I was 268 and I’m 6ft tall. When we started this journey on August 27th I weighed in at 258.
My fiance and I decided to make some lifestyle changes. I honestly didn’t expect to see results so quickly. Today, a little over 2 and a half months into our getting healthy journey, I have lost 40 lbs and my fiance has lost 30 lbs. The first week or two were rough, but once we made it over that hurdle, we started feeling better than we had in years.
We wanted to expand and make more beautiful things so we bought a new monster of a machine which will let us create more art in wood, acrylic, leather and more. All of this wouldn’t have been possible without Imgur and its community, so again I thank you. Remember, be creative, follow your passions and don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do something.
Here’s some RatSnake Tax
Sorry for the Long post
TLDR: OP started a side business bought a house got engaged lost a bunch of weight all thanks to Imgur and its community .
FPEdit: Thank You again those looking to purchase links go to www.dangerran.com don't see what your looking for hit contact us at the bottom of the page. More examples of products you guy help come up with are here https://www.instagram.com/dangerrandesigns/
Those wishing to follow our weight loss journey can go here www.instagram.com/cookingketocouple/ your not alone if you have questions we will be glad to help answer them.
lifeisadadjoke
Yours is 2017 story we needed. Thanks for all this good stuff!
partyof1ne
Sounds like you've had a productive year!
scuttlepunch
Impressive weight loss? check. Adorable animal "tax"? check. High quality craftsmanship? check. Wedding/successful romance story? check.
babbyque
Damn OP! That's a lot of awesome lifestyle changes in a short period of time. Good work!
DangerRan
For those who are wondering Our site is Dangerran.com if you want to follow our weightloss journey instagram.com/cookingketocouple/
AreaResident
HOLY FUCK YOU JUST LIVED ALL MY DREAMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Where do you sell; Etsy?
DangerRan
Yeah I have one, you can use Dangerran.com or search Danger Ran Designs on etsy
Stigato7
Congrats! 13kg in 2 months?! What sorcery is this??
DangerRan
Keto Diet, Check out our Instagram cookingketocouple and give you some tips So its not a painful transition Learn from my mistakes.
sadbitterkitten
You did this OP - you and your fiancee - not IMGUR - but we will gladly take the credit! Great job on everything!
Bassaker
I did this.gif
nubblebun
Holy cow, dude. You are an inspiration.
Bassaker
Daaaayum son! So much win in so little Post. Congrats on the sex. Congrats on the success. Couldnt Hit someone more deserving then @op !
kitsunova
This is like every op story all in one - made cool stuff, bought a house, found love, and lost weight. You go op!
Beelsebooob
I have one of the wallets you made. It's super awesome.
DangerRan
Thank you for your support, Which one did you get?
Beelsebooob
The stark one.
TheSqueaker
I bought one of your wallets for my friend. He loves it! Thank you for your work!
DangerRan
Thank you for your support, I'm glad they are enjoying it.
CrocodileDunphy
Do you have to pay license fees to produce GoT stuff or not? No idea how that works.
bootninja
Technically, yes. However they're probably small enough potatoes that GRR Martin and HBO don't know he exists, so he's probably safe.
ohmygodimonfirewhyarentyouhelping
Holy Jesus dude, all of that it awesome. I want one of those wallets!! How do I order??
DangerRan
Dangerran.com hit contact us if you want a custom wallet
greatscottbatman
Just followed you on Instagram! Im keto too. What's your best recipes?
DangerRan
We are thinking of creating a cookbook cause I have to tinker with everything to make it right.Ill have Kate start putting the Recipes on IG
kissmeyoufool
Great post
BlackStealth08
FERRET! Also Congrats!
DangerRan
I have 2 thinking of making leather armor for them to make them battle Ferrets
BlackStealth08
Do it that sounds badass
SHiNiXiA
Holy shit! A gratitude, success, lovelife and weightloss all in one post! Plus theres a machine thingy +1. Congrats and more power!
CottonTheClown
Nice cutting board. Also you look like you lost 100lbs. Keep it up boi!
Chaos81
good for you guys. post more stuff, i love seeing your art.
DangerRan
https://www.instagram.com/dangerrandesigns/
Chaos81
The boomstick is epic!!!!!!
DangerRan
Yeah LOL That came out really good.
feckyall
Where can I buy that HANGRY Things thing??? And awesome job!!
DangerRan
Ill make a link soon need to calculate the shipping check on dangerran.com and hit contact us at the bottom and Ill send you a link
bitchgotaname
Good job on all fronts OP!
avidreaderatl
I love this post. Don't apologize for it being long, OP.
chirpaderp
Good job OP. Your story motivates me to get healthy (currently in works) and find my passion (still searching)
DangerRan
If you need tips feel free to message me
Marayla
Hey, my brother and I have that same monster of a laser cutter! How's it working out for you guys? Ours had a few calibration issues...1/2
Marayla
2/2 which we fixed by cutting some acrylic focus tools for each lens. The bed on ours came a bit uneven too, so we made supports.
DangerRan
I had done some modifications on day one, Disabled the safety switch for the door and that Pressure wand thing on the laser.
Marayla
We added a water and air cooling system with a big hose, since we mainly use it for acrylic and fumes get nasty. How does the leather fare?
DangerRan
Leather stinks but I am used to it the smell goes away but I agree that Acrylic is nasty.
SirSmurfalot
40 lbs in 2.5 months, that sounds like Keto diet.
DangerRan
You are correct!
SirSmurfalot
Keto is the best!
DangerRan
Yeah cant see going back, Every time I've cheated I felt like garbage and mind was all foggy.
SirSmurfalot
Definitely. It is a long term lifestyle change, not just a "diet".
Tsasum
OP did a lot many things
3RsReadingRitingRithmatic
Like so much many.
Craftyclaw
By my count he only needs to have a baby and adopt a dog/cat to checked all the boxes
DangerRan
I got a Dog, adopted a Ferret and got her a friend but don't Jinx me on the Kids.
Cereaza
But love, was the greatest gift of all.
ThisNameIsntTakenYet
Yeah... too many things. Save some of the things for the rest of us, guy.
ilgar
He has done all the best things
bazookasoup
You kown it, I know it, everybody knows it. The best things
EvilKrikkit
And here I am, still a sack of shit.....
MDLM81
But you can be better.
DangerRan
Not true keep working on those knives and maybe I can help you with the sheaths.
EvilKrikkit
Heh. Thanks. The knives are a bored at work project. I'm working on becoming a writer. On my second book right now. Still editing the first.
DangerRan
I'm looking to make a cookbook and I think I want to partner with someone to help write it.
potatnia
I love seeing collaborations come together! If you guys do this, know that there's a stranger in NY that's very excited for you both!
GenitalWars
So how's that novel you've been working on?
EvilKrikkit
Well, I've written one already that I am slowly editing. I'm writing my second one now and it will be done at the end of the month..........
EvilKrikkit
Will still need editing.
PunjabiMacgyver
hi sack of shit. im dad.
EvilKrikkit
Nice.
GodEmperor0fMankind
I feel you man. I like your knives though. The handles are a lot better than mine.
EvilKrikkit
Thanks. They are just scrap wood from pallets at work, and epoxied on.
GodEmperor0fMankind
I've been trying to use nails and a ball-peen hammer. One nail always works right, but I consistently fuck up the second somehow.
EvilKrikkit
As rivets?
GodEmperor0fMankind
Yup
karmenthegreat
Argh, I have been debating on getting a Glowforge or not. Seeing all of this awesome stuff is making the "no" really hard on me!!
DangerRan
I was originally going to buy a glowforge but went with a Full Spectrum Hobby that was a year ago and paid that machine off before the 1/3
DangerRan
glowforge was even released and now purchased their pro series. They also have a laser similar to the Glowforge on their site. 2/3
DangerRan
I believe its called the Muse if you have questions feel free to message me. 3/3
karmenthegreat
The wait has been part of my "dragging of the feet". Will check this one out for sure!