Back On It And Getting Orders Moving Again

We are back, we are settled in, and we are getting properly stuck into orders again.

After a short break away, this week has been all about catching up, clearing messages, checking details, and getting everything moving in the right order. A few days out in the sun was exactly what was needed, but coming back always brings that familiar list of things waiting to be picked up. The good news is that we are back on it.

The first job has been working through customer messages and making sure nothing gets missed. Custom clothing and workwear orders always need a bit more care than a standard click-and-ship order. Names, sizes, colours, logos, artwork, print positions, quantities, notes, and delivery details all matter. It is the sort of work where small details make a big difference, so we are taking the time to check things properly.

We have also been getting back into the order flow: confirming what needs printing, checking what is waiting on customer approval, lining up the next bits for production, and making sure invoices and payment links are going out where they need to. It is not the most glamorous part of the job, but it is the part that keeps everything moving.

If you have messaged while we were away, thank you for bearing with us. We are working through everything as quickly as we can, and if your order needs a reply, a proof, or a payment link, it will be picked up. We would always rather give a clear answer than fire back something rushed, especially when it involves custom kit.

There is something nice about coming back with fresh energy. The break was great, but it also made us keen to get back into the workshop side of things. Seeing orders move from an idea in a message to finished clothing ready to go out is still one of the best bits. Whether it is bike-related gear, workwear, event clothing, or a one-off custom request, it is always satisfying when it starts coming together.

This week is about getting back on top of the queue and making steady progress. That means replies, invoices, artwork checks, order updates, and the usual behind-the-scenes jobs that make the finished product happen.

Thanks again to everyone who has ordered, waited, chased politely, shared a post, or recommended Chicken Strips to someone else. It all helps, and it is genuinely appreciated.

We are back in the swing of it now, and the next batch of orders is already moving.

A Little Gran Canaria Sun Before Getting Back To It

There is something properly good about stepping away for a few days, especially when life has been full of orders, messages, artwork checks, hoodie planning, and the usual rush that comes with keeping Chicken Strips moving.

Last week we managed to get away to Gran Canaria for a bit of sunshine and a proper reset. It was one of those trips where the main plan was not to have too much of a plan. A slower morning, a coffee in the sun, a walk without a deadline, and a chance to let the brain cool down for a minute. Sometimes that is exactly what you need.

Gran Canaria did the job nicely. Warm evenings, good food, bright skies, and enough time to remember that sitting still is occasionally allowed. It felt strange at first, because when you are used to checking orders, replying to customers, and thinking about the next batch, switching off takes a little practice. But once we got into it, it was brilliant.

That said, we did miss the motorcycles.

You can take a break from work, but apparently you cannot fully switch off the bit of your brain that spots a decent road and immediately thinks about how good it would be on two wheels. Gran Canaria has some beautiful roads, plenty of bends, and the kind of scenery that makes you wish you had packed a helmet. Even while relaxing, the bike talk still found its way in.

It was a good reminder of why we do what we do. Chicken Strips has always been built around people who love bikes, rides out, events, and that feeling of being part of something. Even when we are away, that world comes with us. It is not just work sitting in a folder somewhere. It is the people, the orders, the stories behind the kit, and the excitement when something lands exactly how it should.

The break was needed. It gave us a chance to slow down, get some sun, and come back with a bit more energy. We know a short pause can mean things stack up a little, but we would rather come back refreshed and get everything handled properly than run on empty and rush the details.

So thank you for the patience while we were away. Orders, messages, and updates are being picked back up, and the wheels are turning again.

Gran Canaria was lovely. The sunshine was welcome. The rest was needed.

But yes, we definitely missed the bikes.