Well, I hope everyone survived all of the Thanksgiving turkey and had a great time with family and friends. We had a very nice 5 days and since Bill was off I wasn’t online very much so I’ve really gotten behind, but it was a welcome break for both of us. It was too cold to ride the bike, but Bill did manage to get it started and filled it up with gas. I was ready to go with 3 layers of clothes, but he was afraid we’d get sick so he optioned out.

We also didn’t shop on Black Friday although Bill said we ought to pitch a tent at the dollar store and get on the news like many others at the big stores. I can’t imagine that people actually do that and miss Thanksgiving with their family, now that is diehard shopping. It was also very cold to be camping out just so you can be first in line to save money on Christmas gifts. I hope all those people got what they wanted, I know Bill’s daughter-in-law went very early with her sister which they do every year.

We were discussing Bill’s retirement and what he is going to do with his time which will be in a year or so from PA Stone. Since he knows all there is to know about cast stone and molds and pouring I thought we could open up a little shop and make those cute little things that people love putting in their gardens like gnomes, rabbits, frogs, benches, and all that other stuff. I would help of course and be the secretary and take care of the business end like ordering the promotional products we would need to get the word out.

Of course we would need a small business license and rent a small building somewhere plus numerous other things we would have to consider, but I think it could be fun for us. I know lots of people like to sell these items at those flea markets and of course I would try to get a contract with some of them as a supplier. He is very good at patch work also so he could even do that, like patching cracks in concrete steps and patios. I want him to stay active and occupied so he doesn’t get bored with retirement.

I’m sure it will probably be one big headache, but it’s something to think about of course maybe he would prefer being a greeter at Walmart because he does love talking to people. At any rate the little shop is one option we have been thinking about among others. Of course he could just cut his hours way back where he’s worked for over 40 years, that is if the company holds up and doesn’t fold within the next 4 years. I guess we’ll just wait and see.