It's Going to be a Busy Monday

At first glance, the Swarovski Blow-Out Sale was a success. We sold a lot of crystal beads, although we still have a heck of a lot in stock. Still, I'm pretty happy with the results, even if I did have to work six days straight. 

If you only do a single thing today, let it be something 
that will put a smile onto someone else's face. 

I finally had a chance to discuss the plans for getting out of business with DH a bit yesterday afternoon while we were relaxing on the patio, enjoying the soft breeze, our umbrella table, and some alcoholic beverages. I'll be attempting to contact Cheryl again today. He was somewhat OK with the dollar amount I mentioned, but, like me, would like more details as to what comprises that amount. We're also realizing that we're on a schedule that will push us into November. Not super pleased about that, but it is what it is. 

I have no idea what is included in her advertising 
budget. Radio and TV? Billboards? Print media? 
Newspapers? No clue. I'm going to have to trust 
that Cheryl knows her job well, and I'm pretty sure 
she does. 

DH also asked about the advertising. She's got a separate figure for that, and we have no idea what will be covered in that - what venues and media will be used. Ads at 11:00 pm at night on a secondary TV station won't be very effective, after all. 

I have a lot of questions for Cheryl, and I'm sure she's getting 
tired of my bugging her, but it's going to be a serious commitment 
on our part - physically and financially. We're only got one 
shot at this and it has to be done right. 

So I have a lot of questions, and we're running out of time to get this signed and going. The business simply doesn't have the money to pay up front, but we have no idea if it is an up-front payment or a back-side one. Lots of questions. 

Rather than take two more trips, DH opted to overfill 
the weight limits of his truck and take the last wire over 
in a single trip. I'm quite sure his shock absorbers aren't 
going to be very happy with the decision, but it's out of 
the basement and will be out of our hair shortly. 

I hope all of you had a fabulous weekend. DH and I spent Sunday morning at the shop loading up the last of the wire he's taking to sell at the recycling plant. They're closing for good within ten days, so the clock was ticking on this option. The truck is overloaded on its' weight limit, which isn't good for it, but it's mostly smooth roads. Of course there's a slight glitch - we both have dental appointments first thing this morning for a check and clean. I think mine is at 7:30 am, and DH's is at 9:10 am. Chickie also has an appointment today, but I think hers is after 10:00 am. So he'll drop the wire off after his appointment, then head over to the shop. He'll be late, but I'm rarely super busy first thing in the a.m. 

It's the start of a new week. Let's make it a good 
one today and every day. 

So, have an excellent Monday. I've got to get moving, I have a store to put back together after our sale - signs to pull down, cases to rearrange. The life of retail - LOL. Enjoy your day and I'll be back tomorrow. Slava Ukraini.