Today is a big day. A HUGE day. ENORMOUS!

Although we signed all the paperwork for the purchase of the business a week ago (April 1, insert April Fools joke here), today the bank is finally going to make it real! Last night the transfer of funds (and lots of them!) went from my bank to the seller's. This morning he'll confirm the receipt of the money and I will really and truly be a small business owner. Amazing!

You can check out the business (UCO Corporation) at www.candlelantern.com. My corporation is actually Industrial Revolution, Inc. However, we will keep the UCO name alive since it's such a great brand name for candle lanterns. I'm told Canadians go into their camping store and ask for a "UCO" when they want a candle lantern. So, we'll be Industrial Revolution, Inc., makers of UCO Candle Lanterns.

In another delightful development, Forbes.com has posted a new article about REI, the biggest customer for IR. The article features our newest product, the Campers Dream Ice Cream Maker. Check it out at http://www.forbes.com/forbes/2005/0425/062.html.