NOTES FROM THE LODGE Sunday, June 28, 2009
Where does the time go? The month almost over, the first half of the year almost gone and Nutmeg Lodge will be officially closed in a couple more days. On Wednesday, I have a mover coming to bring the last few things to my basement. It is kind of eerie to me the sequence of events--I think back eight years ago and I was doing the same thing in reverse. Moving things that had accumulated in my house into the space on Wilson Street. As the time as been accomplished since I made the decision in April, things have come together and I am very peaceful about the decision. I do continue to wish each of you well. As I have said in the past, please feel free to contact me if you have questions, need help, etc. My email address is nbradley67@msn.com. Don't hesitate to use it if you need to. If you email me, I will send you my telephone number.
I went to my 50th high school reunion this weekend. What fun!! I went to Leesburg on Friday afternoon, checked into my hotel, ran into my locker mate from school. The memories started as soon as I arrived. Off to a barbeque that evening and was delighted with all of the fun we had. Saturday we toured our school. My goodness how things have changed. The front of the school looks the same but the additions just boggle the mind. The principle led us through the school and was complimentary about all the things that he had heard about us over the years. We were quite an exemplary class. Then Saturday evening we had a large banquet at the hotel. Again, a lovely evening--cocktails, great food, dancing and a ton of fun!!! I didn't get to my room until almost midnight.
My best advice--if your high school class is having a reunion---by all means go. It is amazing how different classmates are when they are seasoned. I had more than a few surprises.
Wishing each of you the best summer possible. The blog will continue on this site until we get things accomplished at Robyn Pandolph Design Studio site. Barbara
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Sunday, June 21, 2009
NOTES FROM THE LODGE Sunday, June 21, 2009
First, Happy Father's Day to any Dad that might be reading this--but for those women, pass my sentiments along. I have had 20 years without my Father--he passed away just a few days before Father's Day 20 years ago. My daughter was pregnant with her first child and my first grandchild. A girl, we came to learn in November--Jessica. My daddy never knew her but would have delighted in being a great grandfather. At any rate, I still miss him and wish I could have said those words to him today.
A HUGE THANK YOU!!! The luncheon at the Purple Iris on Tuesday was, in a word--FANTASTIC. Thanks to everyone who planned and attended the event. I will get thank you notes out soon but wanted to share with everyone that it was a wonderful affair. I was so touched by all those who got up and shared a moment with me. Judy was most eloquent as an Emcee--and the food was stellar. All-in-all, a perfect occasion.
I was back at the Purple Iris again that evening for my graduation from Leadership Berkeley. So many things in my life are coming to and end. And yet, I feel like I am on the brink of life itself. The events that have unfolded for me this week have made me ever mindful that life is so brief and tenuous. We must all seize the moment and live life to its fullest and, hopefully, along the way make a difference in the world. If you saw my face on TV or my name in the paper--I did not choose or seek that moment, but circumstances put me in a place that gave me that moment. I have tried to search within myself to figure out why I was there. I hope that it gives me the courage and knowledge to make a difference in the lives of others so that a senseless and cruel act can help someone in the future.
Nutmeg Lodge was not open for business this past week, however, on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday those wonderful staff members will be in sorting and organizing the final items. If you have Saturday Sampler kits to pick up or fixtures to pick up, you can do so on those days. It is still best to call just to make sure there is someone there. The gals will be calling to let you know what the schedule is if you are on a list for things needed to be picked up.
As I have stated before, the web site will continue until it is melded into the site for Robyn Pandolph Design Studio. The blog will continue here and then there.
It has been my pleasure to have known so many of you. I plan to be around and should always be accessable to each of you.
Barbara
First, Happy Father's Day to any Dad that might be reading this--but for those women, pass my sentiments along. I have had 20 years without my Father--he passed away just a few days before Father's Day 20 years ago. My daughter was pregnant with her first child and my first grandchild. A girl, we came to learn in November--Jessica. My daddy never knew her but would have delighted in being a great grandfather. At any rate, I still miss him and wish I could have said those words to him today.
A HUGE THANK YOU!!! The luncheon at the Purple Iris on Tuesday was, in a word--FANTASTIC. Thanks to everyone who planned and attended the event. I will get thank you notes out soon but wanted to share with everyone that it was a wonderful affair. I was so touched by all those who got up and shared a moment with me. Judy was most eloquent as an Emcee--and the food was stellar. All-in-all, a perfect occasion.
I was back at the Purple Iris again that evening for my graduation from Leadership Berkeley. So many things in my life are coming to and end. And yet, I feel like I am on the brink of life itself. The events that have unfolded for me this week have made me ever mindful that life is so brief and tenuous. We must all seize the moment and live life to its fullest and, hopefully, along the way make a difference in the world. If you saw my face on TV or my name in the paper--I did not choose or seek that moment, but circumstances put me in a place that gave me that moment. I have tried to search within myself to figure out why I was there. I hope that it gives me the courage and knowledge to make a difference in the lives of others so that a senseless and cruel act can help someone in the future.
Nutmeg Lodge was not open for business this past week, however, on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday those wonderful staff members will be in sorting and organizing the final items. If you have Saturday Sampler kits to pick up or fixtures to pick up, you can do so on those days. It is still best to call just to make sure there is someone there. The gals will be calling to let you know what the schedule is if you are on a list for things needed to be picked up.
As I have stated before, the web site will continue until it is melded into the site for Robyn Pandolph Design Studio. The blog will continue here and then there.
It has been my pleasure to have known so many of you. I plan to be around and should always be accessable to each of you.
Barbara
Sunday, June 14, 2009
NOTES FROM THE LODGE Sunday, June 14, 2009
NUTMEG LODGE IS OFFICIALLY CLOSED. Those seem like sad words but I really want to assure everyone that it really is going to be okay. Ten years ago when I moved to Martinsburg there was no place to buy fabric in this part of West Virginia. I am proud of the service and goods that I have been able to provide in the past eight years. I know that many of your are sad and disappointed that the shop has closed. It was a hard decision for me to make and I pondered on it for many months--at the end of the day I was so tired of running it by myself and keeping up with all the paper work, bills, reports, etc., etc. Nelson was so helpful to me with all the paper part of the business and I have struggled with that part of it ever since he has been gone. Again, I am proud of what I did and feel sure that at some point in time another shop will pop up and take my place.
In the meantime, I do have the space for two more weeks and have a lot of cleaning up and moving out. There are a great many things that will have to come home with me. I am still running the Willing Hands Club and will need a lot to keep that club running. Judy will be running Thimbleberries. If you belong to that club and have questions, you can call Judy direct or email me and I will pass it along to her.
If you have questions and/or need help with something you can email me. I had passed out my cards on Saturday with my cellphone number on it. Email me and I can send that number along to you. I really want to be as helpful to everyone as I can and make this transition as easy as possible.
On Tuesday a group will gather at the Purple Iris--it will give me an opportunity to make closure. I'm not sure exactly what to expect that day but I know I will probably be overwhelmed.
This blog will continue for a time--to the end of the month and a little beyond until we get things combined with Robyn's site.
Once more I will commend a valiant and wonderful group of women that have been by my side through all of this--Judy, Marcy, Pattie, Cathy, Kelly and Debi--the biggest THANK YOU possible. For the past two months they have cut, moved, repriced, reorganized, remerchandised and given their all for the good of the effort. I will forever be grateful and amazed at how wonderfully they accomplished every task set out and then some!!!!!
NUTMEG LODGE IS OFFICIALLY CLOSED. Those seem like sad words but I really want to assure everyone that it really is going to be okay. Ten years ago when I moved to Martinsburg there was no place to buy fabric in this part of West Virginia. I am proud of the service and goods that I have been able to provide in the past eight years. I know that many of your are sad and disappointed that the shop has closed. It was a hard decision for me to make and I pondered on it for many months--at the end of the day I was so tired of running it by myself and keeping up with all the paper work, bills, reports, etc., etc. Nelson was so helpful to me with all the paper part of the business and I have struggled with that part of it ever since he has been gone. Again, I am proud of what I did and feel sure that at some point in time another shop will pop up and take my place.
In the meantime, I do have the space for two more weeks and have a lot of cleaning up and moving out. There are a great many things that will have to come home with me. I am still running the Willing Hands Club and will need a lot to keep that club running. Judy will be running Thimbleberries. If you belong to that club and have questions, you can call Judy direct or email me and I will pass it along to her.
If you have questions and/or need help with something you can email me. I had passed out my cards on Saturday with my cellphone number on it. Email me and I can send that number along to you. I really want to be as helpful to everyone as I can and make this transition as easy as possible.
On Tuesday a group will gather at the Purple Iris--it will give me an opportunity to make closure. I'm not sure exactly what to expect that day but I know I will probably be overwhelmed.
This blog will continue for a time--to the end of the month and a little beyond until we get things combined with Robyn's site.
Once more I will commend a valiant and wonderful group of women that have been by my side through all of this--Judy, Marcy, Pattie, Cathy, Kelly and Debi--the biggest THANK YOU possible. For the past two months they have cut, moved, repriced, reorganized, remerchandised and given their all for the good of the effort. I will forever be grateful and amazed at how wonderfully they accomplished every task set out and then some!!!!!
Sunday, June 07, 2009
NOTES FROM THE LODGE Sunday, June 7, 2009
Well here we are just a week of closing. It hardly seems possible, but the time really is drawing near. But first, let me update you on a few things. I just got back from Chantilly and the 38th QU Show. A wonderful group of quilts--Chieko had two entries. One was the Album quilt she made in a class at Nutmeg Lodge. It really makes me proud when I see the wonderful work of quilt artists like Chieko and the mention of Nutmeg Lodge. Thank you Chieko for mentioning the shop! A nice group of vendors too at the show and so many really good friends. I had to say good bye to a number of special people that I have known for a long time. It really is like a family with so many of us that do many shows together. And then all of the wonderful people that come to shop and put Nutmeg Lodge the first stop for their time at the show. To all of you I say thank you for the loyal shopping times and the value of your friendship. As I told so many of you, I will be coming to the shows in the future as an attendee and will have to shop, eat and laugh with you at leisure.
So many people have stopped by the store to pick up their fixtures. Judy told me on Saturday that she and Debi had rearranged so I don't know what to expect this week myself. I will see it tomorrow. If you have bought fixtures and have a question about picking them up, call the store on Tuesday to find out more.
Wednesday night is our Club Party. I had a question about this--this is a party for anyone who belongs to Willing Hands, Thimbleberries, Crazy, Red Work or Primitive Clubs. 5:00 at the shop for food, silent auction, fun and surprises. Then Saturday will be the final Saturday Sampler sessions at 9:00 and 2:00. You too will be treated to surprises. Saturday is also the quilt show at Tuscarora Meeting Hall. Call the shop for more details and directions. We will have hanging about 70 quilts so come from 9-3 for a really nice event.
As I have mentioned before--the store will be closing for regular business on Saturday, June 13. I have the space until the end of the month so will have appointment hours for those who will still need to pick up pieces.
When I finally hand in the keys for the space it will be exactly 8 years since I opened Nutmeg Lodge. So many things have happened to me in those years. My mother passed away, my husband passed away, my grandchildren grew taller than me, one got married. I built a new house and sold the old one. I have grown wiser and older but have tried to retain my sense of wonder about the world. My faith that the world is a good and kind place is still intact and my eagerness for adventure is still keen. My wish for each of you a long and happy life is sincere and my thanks for all that each of you have given me is forever given. Barbara
PS The Nutmeg Lodge web site will continue with the weekly blog for a time and then I will let you know that the Robyn Pandolph and Nutmeg Lodge websites have merged. In the meantime, you can contact me by emailing me from the web page.
Well here we are just a week of closing. It hardly seems possible, but the time really is drawing near. But first, let me update you on a few things. I just got back from Chantilly and the 38th QU Show. A wonderful group of quilts--Chieko had two entries. One was the Album quilt she made in a class at Nutmeg Lodge. It really makes me proud when I see the wonderful work of quilt artists like Chieko and the mention of Nutmeg Lodge. Thank you Chieko for mentioning the shop! A nice group of vendors too at the show and so many really good friends. I had to say good bye to a number of special people that I have known for a long time. It really is like a family with so many of us that do many shows together. And then all of the wonderful people that come to shop and put Nutmeg Lodge the first stop for their time at the show. To all of you I say thank you for the loyal shopping times and the value of your friendship. As I told so many of you, I will be coming to the shows in the future as an attendee and will have to shop, eat and laugh with you at leisure.
So many people have stopped by the store to pick up their fixtures. Judy told me on Saturday that she and Debi had rearranged so I don't know what to expect this week myself. I will see it tomorrow. If you have bought fixtures and have a question about picking them up, call the store on Tuesday to find out more.
Wednesday night is our Club Party. I had a question about this--this is a party for anyone who belongs to Willing Hands, Thimbleberries, Crazy, Red Work or Primitive Clubs. 5:00 at the shop for food, silent auction, fun and surprises. Then Saturday will be the final Saturday Sampler sessions at 9:00 and 2:00. You too will be treated to surprises. Saturday is also the quilt show at Tuscarora Meeting Hall. Call the shop for more details and directions. We will have hanging about 70 quilts so come from 9-3 for a really nice event.
As I have mentioned before--the store will be closing for regular business on Saturday, June 13. I have the space until the end of the month so will have appointment hours for those who will still need to pick up pieces.
When I finally hand in the keys for the space it will be exactly 8 years since I opened Nutmeg Lodge. So many things have happened to me in those years. My mother passed away, my husband passed away, my grandchildren grew taller than me, one got married. I built a new house and sold the old one. I have grown wiser and older but have tried to retain my sense of wonder about the world. My faith that the world is a good and kind place is still intact and my eagerness for adventure is still keen. My wish for each of you a long and happy life is sincere and my thanks for all that each of you have given me is forever given. Barbara
PS The Nutmeg Lodge web site will continue with the weekly blog for a time and then I will let you know that the Robyn Pandolph and Nutmeg Lodge websites have merged. In the meantime, you can contact me by emailing me from the web page.
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