Communication in a time of crisis
On a day when even the newspapers aren't being delivered, it's nice to be able to hit the Internet and communicate with friends and loved ones. We here in New Albany have been clobbered by the storm of this century and even the most stringent employers have declared this an emergency day. The wife has a snow day off for the first time in her career.
Still, since it was possible for me to get to the store, we're open. Today is probably the only chance that the public will have to meet author Patrick Naville, who is doing a book-signing from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. here at the store.
The telephone company has scraped their lot, I've cleared the sidewalk on Spring and we have the doors open at either end. If you are out, come on by. If you're really smart, you'll enjoy this extra day of leisure and take care of family and friends. But if you need a book, magazine, or gift item to round out your Christmas complement, go ahead and e-mail me at ops@destinationsbooksellers.com or just call the store at 812 944 5116 and we'll set it aside for pickup at your first Pre- or Post-Christmas convenience.
Still, since it was possible for me to get to the store, we're open. Today is probably the only chance that the public will have to meet author Patrick Naville, who is doing a book-signing from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. here at the store.
The telephone company has scraped their lot, I've cleared the sidewalk on Spring and we have the doors open at either end. If you are out, come on by. If you're really smart, you'll enjoy this extra day of leisure and take care of family and friends. But if you need a book, magazine, or gift item to round out your Christmas complement, go ahead and e-mail me at ops@destinationsbooksellers.com or just call the store at 812 944 5116 and we'll set it aside for pickup at your first Pre- or Post-Christmas convenience.
posted by All4Word at 2:06 PM
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In 1994, when we had a huge overnight snowfall (roughly 15", if I recall) that completely shut down Louisville, my ex and I walked to work and opened Rich O's, which promptly recorded the biggest business day we'd had up to that point.
There was a huge snowdrift in front, and friends drove their snowmobiles (usually reserved for duty in Wisconsin) atop it. I didn't have a camera, and missed a once-in-a-lifetime photo op.
With the sun now shining, it's obvious that we made the call a bit too hastily, but things are much different now. With the business in some semblance of maturity, it would require a dozen employees to run it today, and many of them live in outlying areas. I don't want them driving.
Today was slated to be one of the biggest business days of the year, and it's disappointing to close. I hope people call first and don't brave the twenty mile trip to become angry when the door's shut.
Randy, we might make it down to see you today, and we might paint the stairway. Your kind words about the blog are appreciated, but my reciprocal feelings as to your guts and perseverence in doing what you're doing at Destinations are difficult to put into words. Here's to the perfect pint, an appropriate nibble, and the right book to go with both.
(cross-posted on NA Confidential)
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