First off, I’ve been busy. Really busy. Not kinda busy. Not sorta busy. Really really busy. However, all this time I’ve been secretly working on a slew of blog posts. I haven’t had the time to write out literary masterpieces for each one, but I’ve decided they must finally see the light of day (or… Continue reading »
Shoulda Woulda Coulda
I’ve been in the retail business a long time. I’m certain that our customer service record is excellent (far above average in our retail field). But no matter how good your service is there are just some people you can’t make happy. Consider this customer email: ________________________________________________________________ We are not very happy campers. It’s Friday, 15 minutes to 5pm and the Post Office still… Continue reading »
Inc. 500, 1234!
Each year INC. Magazine creates a list of the fastest growing private companies in the US. In the past they listed the 500 fastest growing, but recently expanded the list to include the fastest growing 5000. The rank is based on the rate of revenue increase for a company over a period of three years (not total revenue,… Continue reading »
The Neverending Story
We finally finished moving into our new building and we’re in the process of settling in. I think this move will be a great opportunity for us to grow and I feel like we got a killer deal (owing to the poor economic climate). The move has been very draining, but I think for the… Continue reading »
Toilet Trek
A bunch of us are going to see Star Trek on Saturday May 9th. I love the recent theatre innovation of reserved seating at the MegaPlex Cinemas. It’s very reassuring to know that not only will you actually have a seat (yes, I have been to oversold movies) but you know right where your seat… Continue reading »
Where Does the Lime Go?
As always I feel compelled to apologize for my haphazard posting schedule. Who am I apologizing to? Probably myself. It’s been a busy couple of months that’s left me feeling more tired than usual. I’m glad spring is here- hopefully the nice weather won’t be far behind. Fran recently got back from Reunion Island, where she… Continue reading »
Bound for Broadway
Oak Tree Drama Oak Tree Standing in Forest: Wow! What a beautiful day! Woodsman stepping into view: I agree! Oak Tree: Oh… hey there. Woodsman: Hey. Oak Tree: Yep. Nice day. Woodsman: Yep. Oak Tree: Ah… so, what brings you to the forest? Woodsman: Just out for walk. Oak Tree: With your axe? Woodsman: Um,… Continue reading »
iPhone? Not my phone.
Cellular phones have come a looooong way. Fran was the pioneer in our family, adopting one when they were still brick-like and cost two small fortunes. Her phone made and took phone calls… and that’s it. Kind of unreal. Then there was the whole Pocket PC craze (remember the ipaq- why?!). Then the cell phone and Pocket PC… Continue reading »
Where Does the Time Go?
Wow. January 2009. I completely missed November and December of 2008. I have my reasons though. In November I was busy combating a “failing economy”. In December we were so inundated with business that I could barley breathe and I spent a lot of time wondering why I was so worried in November. The BladeHQ… Continue reading »
October 2008
I had an awesome summer and I’m sad that the nice weather is about gone. It won’t be long until I’m hauling snow, mud and sand into my garage every time I come home…. I hate that. Even though October was chilly it was still a fun month. Speaking of October- this makes one year… Continue reading »