Hi!
I can totally understand everyone's concern. It's not been an easy past year. I can honestly say at this point I am over-extended. This wasn't my intention, believe me!!! Rather than getting into explanation all over again, (which seems to be a trend, blah!) hubby and I have come to a harsh realization.
For those who don't know, but most on this board do, we own the deli where we met and turned it into a pizza place. We've had it for almost 3 years now. Business started out great and continued up until the economy started pooping out. We've seen several places in town come and go.
With the crazy gas prices, we've definitely seen a decrease in sales. Hubby took a job (4 kids - need insurance!) and I've gotten stuck running the place. I'm not too thrilled about this. CttM is feeling the hit by my not being able to focus on it as much as I want to.
I've taking to finishing up the new layout while at the shop, but haven't had much time to upload it all and test it. It does look super though! If anyone would like a preview, please PM me, I need feedback on it.
For everyone wondering about replies, please remember, I get well over 300 emails a day. Most are for CttM from merchants, but I have to weed out all the BS ones as well. I don't know why people seem to think I need to sign up for mailing lists since I had Jordan, but I am getting more SPAM from family members who thought I need to join every baby list out there. UGH!
For everyone on this forum, please PM me when you need something. I generally check in a few times a week and sometimes focusing on a smaller level gets more done.
Going forward, hubby and I have made a decision to get done what we need to do to possibly close down our pizza place. I am torn about this. He's working. I'm doing all the rest. I will miss our customers there something fierce, but no one's gotten their first home heating bills yet. (We did, I was floored!!! I spoke to the supplier about this and they are aware that there is going to be several families who won't be able to afford to heat their homes this winter. It's sad
) I honestly do not see things improving and rather than watch a good company flounder, it's time to thank everyone and close it until the economy improves.
With that being said, I will be able to focus on CttM and get it back up to speed. I am still looking for 2 more people to help run it, so if anyone needs an extra income, please PM me!!!! I can send details on what I am looking for.
Swaps are current for what I've received and will be updating that page as well.
So here I sit, past midnight, finishing up what I can before I have to do it all over again tomorrow.
Carol, I'll get your redemption out before the weekend, I will send reply soon!!!
Take care and have a good night!
B
