NOTES FROM THE LODGE Sunday, September 23, 2007


Angels come in many sizes but their faces are always easy to recognize. Vivian and Jim Cramer, Holly Johnson, Bettie Pharr, Cathy Pharr, Donna Vernon, Marcy Offerdahl, Lu Keckly, Judy Darlington, Antoinette Metevier, Rhonda Marciniak, Kelly Fleming, Lana Ostrander, Scott Winters--these are some of the names of angels--THANKS to each and everyone of you who offered your help, inspiration and unfailing friendship at a time it was so needed!!! And yes, we have officially moved from Wilson Street to Winchester Avenue. Of course, there were many exciting times along the way---great movers who were unprepared for the size of business they were moving, so much merchandise that it actually took two days, and--of course--a delay on the actual moving day, a gas leak of enormous proportions that the whole building was evacuated and operations SHUT DOWN for almost two hours (another time I'll tell you about the shopping that occur ed during that hiatus), arranging, rearranging, etc., etc. I do think that everyone is going to enjoy the new layout--finally we are all in one big space so that merchandise stretches out before you--LET THE SHOPPING BEGIN!!!!

Now all of this is very exciting but there is one little snag--we do not have an occupancy permit as of yet. I am hoping that come Tuesday morning all of these tiny details have been ironed out, if not and the City says that we cannot be opened, I will be prepared to make it up to you. PLEASE BE PATIENT WITH US--we are so looking forward to having you come and enjoy the new space with us. If you are in doubt about our situation, call my cell phone number--304-261-0551. We also do not have phones yet but are hoping that is taken care of one Tuesday--in the meantime my cell phone is always on and on my person.

I so look forward to seeing you all in the space--everyone on staff is excited as well. Cathy was in Wyoming this week and missed all of the fun but is just as excited as Marcy, Judy, Kelly and me. See you at 301 Winchester Avenue. Barbara