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Closed period. She decided it was a lot of work for not much return. Currently converting it to into a house.Covid closed, or closed closed?
Closed period. She decided it was a lot of work for not much return. Currently converting it to into a house.Covid closed, or closed closed?
Everyone's reaction seems to be somewhat different, and it's interesting seeing the variations! (Not so much fun dealing with whatever one's own particular response to the vaccination has been, though....!).Is it especially bad, this time?
This evening, one of my fellow students in my French recounted how she had been in Italy, where she received the vaccine, in the form of one shot (rather than two) which was deemed sufficient, as she already had contracted Covid while there, and was thought not to need a second shot.
Anyway, she said that the vaccine (or her reaction to it) was far worse than the bout of Covid she had suffered.
Ouch.Much worse. Maybe the second or third worse bought I’ve ever had.
That is a real pity.Closed period. She decided it was a lot of work for not much return. Currently converting it to into a house.
That is a real pity.
I hate to see small, often much-loved - and much needed - local pubs close. Greedy chains are an entirely different matter.
I quite agree. Same with little general stores in or near villages in the US. The big-box stores drove a lot of the little groceries out of business, or close to it, and the coup de grace was delivered to a whole bunch more when the USPS closed post offices that were part of or next door to a little general store.
On the bright side, a few new takeout places popped up in some of the villages near here during the pandemic, so all hope is not lost for a revival of interest in shopping over there as the recovery picks up steam.
I still miss the general stores though. It's quite an art to maintain a store like that and turn even a tiny profit, selling everything from barn boots and hardware to deli meats and birthday cards. Some of the shops changed hands, but the new proprietors ended up discovering they had more of "a vision" than a viable business plan in the face of competition from the behemoths, so most of them have folded.
When I was a kid, we had a “variety store” in my small town, run by an old woman who had been doing it as long as anybody could remember. She loved it when kids came in, and had a selection of candy for a penny. So you’d see a little kid plop 5-6 pennies on the counter and she’d smile as she slowly helped them look over all the options to get their handful of candy.I quite agree. Same with little general stores in or near villages in the US. The big-box stores drove a lot of the little groceries out of business, or close to it, and the coup de grace was delivered to a whole bunch more when the USPS closed post offices that were part of or next door to a little general store.
On the bright side, a few new takeout places popped up in some of the villages near here during the pandemic, so all hope is not lost for a revival of interest in shopping over there as the recovery picks up steam.
I still miss the general stores though. It's quite an art to maintain a store like that and turn even a tiny profit, selling everything from barn boots and hardware to deli meats and birthday cards. Some of the shops changed hands, but the new proprietors ended up discovering they had more of "a vision" than a viable business plan in the face of competition from the behemoths, so most of them have folded.
Work today and tomorrow. Then a nice long four day weekend. Sadly the wonderful weather we had yesterday won’t still be here on Friday. Plenty to keep me busy inside and out though as long as it’s dry.
No.I certainly won’t be rushing out to any crowded places as things open up though.
Unfortunately it’s a choice made by businesses and customers where small stores can’t compete price wise. The customers could choose to continue supporting the smaller family run business, but the appeal of lower prices and in some cases more choice is too strong.I quite agree. Same with little general stores in or near villages in the US. The big-box stores drove a lot of the little groceries out of business, or close to it, and the coup de grace was delivered to a whole bunch more when the USPS closed post offices that were part of or next door to a little general store.
On the bright side, a few new takeout places popped up in some of the villages near here during the pandemic, so all hope is not lost for a revival of interest in shopping over there as the recovery picks up steam.
I still miss the general stores though. It's quite an art to maintain a store like that and turn even a tiny profit, selling everything from barn boots and hardware to deli meats and birthday cards. Some of the shops changed hands, but the new proprietors ended up discovering they had more of "a vision" than a viable business plan in the face of competition from the behemoths, so most of them have folded.
I like to go to an actual store. A lot of people would rather have all their needs delivered to them in boxes from Amazon.Unfortunately it’s a choice made by businesses and customers where small stores can’t compete price wise. The customers could choose to continue the smaller family run business, but the appeal of lower prices and in some cases more choice is too strong.
And that’s why Amazon keeps getting stronger and stronger. 2 years ago 30% of our business was on Amazon. Now we are closer to 50%. Sad for our (more profitable) direct business and resellers.I like to go to an actual store. A lot of people would rather have all their needs delivered to them in boxes from Amazon.
Funny thing - I see so many people that just buy EVERYTHING from Amazon. I mean... you’ve got the internet. You can’t find another vendor? You’re not even curious what the competition offers?
And that’s why Amazon keeps getting stronger and stronger. 2 years ago 30% of our business was on Amazon. Now we are closer to 50%. Sad for our (more profitable) direct business and resellers.
I also flew around, and nearly killed a rental car trying to 4-wheel through a dirt parking lot behind a CBP truck, and didn't see the giant car-killing pothole. My buddy claims I caught air.
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