Quote:
|
Originally Posted by SteveA
Outlaw...
What happened in Gilford was amazing.. The kids in town collected enough pennies to cover the gym floor, LOCAL businesses contributed manpower and equipment and the parents of the kids that wanted the playground showed up and built the Imagination Station in three days. No hit on the tax bill, no burden on the families in Gilford that didn't have kids that would use the playground.
My wife and I as newcomers met friends during the project that 20 years later are still good friends.
|
Steve A - thank you.!
And what you said - this it's what it's all about, a perfect balance in life of responsibilities, and what it takes - teamwork, devotion and friends. Building that playground is just as important as your business being successful.
Sometimes being open on Sunday means donating your time helping others and your community, whether it's your own personal time or your professional time and materials through the trade you are in.
I've spoken with many a folk who have relocated to the area, or are contemplating it and they all had/have one common concern - cultural differences. Those from a faster paced culture may find that it can take up to 3 years to adapt, but over time they do and are generally glad they took the time to do so.
From time to time I visit the Big Box companies, for one reason or another, but when I plan out my projects it's the local small business I go to first because generally the service is better, the products are better and it's nice when you walk in and they say 'Hey (
insert your name here), good morning, how's business going.' I'm a strong supporter of the local economy and will always be. By supporting my local businesses, I hope my contribution can help them compete with the Big Box folks, and one hand washes the other - by supporting them, they in turn support me, and hopefully we can all be successful (even when I'm home on Sunday reading this thread and not open for business, although I have some estimates to work on today for customers so I guess technically I am working on Sunday).