Yeah, the area of New York where I live is F-ed up! Any asshole can open a shop here! I was going to be the exclusive piercer for a shop I was trying to help open in my area, I walked into the place and they didn't have an autoclave!
In 2 weeks I may not be around as much because I am packing my car and going back to St. Paul, MN (and staying for good!). I am having some family issues that I must tend to on a permanent basis. It will be nice to work in a state with a functioning health department again!