NOTES FROM THE LODGE Sunday, November 23, 2008

Well another busy week!!!! The tree lighting downtown was just as I predicted---MAGICAL!!! Even though it was more than cold, the crowd was huge and everyone seemed to totally enjoy the magic. Our open house on Saturday was great!!! Thanks to everyone who came out and shopped. And, of course, our Kelly was a star on Saturday night with the Berkeley Belles who sang their hearts out. If you didn't catch the great show, don't be left behind the next time they appear--we will alert you on this website.

Today really was a day of rest for me and after church I spent the rest of the day with my BFF Anthony Hess from Flowers Unlimited. We actually went browsing and shopping at a darling little boutique and a couple of big box stores. The thing that I was most struck with is that right here in Martinsburg we have some wonderful shopping opportunities and you don't have to spend money on gas to get there. Actually at the little boutique across the river we saw many of the same thing that Anthony has at Flower's Unlimited and at Macy's and Target we saw knock-off's of the high end items in his shop and they are more expensive. Just like fabric, if you buy at a chain store you are definitely getting lesser quality and not always at a lower price. At any rate, when you venture out to shop don't forget that right here in our little town we have great opportunities for unique and wonderful gifts. And, even more important if you decide to make that gift it is even more wonderful.

Next to come is BLACK FRIDAY. We will open at 8:00 and close at 3:00. Bargains, door prizes, and snacks will be the order of the day---don't miss out on the great bargains.

There are many more things that are coming up--stop by and get all the information at the shop. In a conversation with someone recently, we remarked that if anyone finds nothing to do in Martinsburg, they are not reading the paper or checking out our counter because there are usually so many events that I can't make them all.

Have a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving and I'll see you soon at Nutmeg Lodge. Barbara