My Bookstore Opens Tonight! Wish me luck!

[RetroLounge]

After many phone calls and with the help of a threat to call my alderman and the mayor, lo and behold, my occupancy permit showed up today! So now I go from an online bookstore to a bricks-and-clicks retail establishment!

We open tonight without any fanfare at 6pm. In a month or so, we'll have a grand opening thingy...

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:
:bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce:
:party::party::party::party::party:
:toast::toast::toast::toast::toast:

http://www.xenithbooksellers.com/

Come on by someday when you have a chance. We'll sit down and chat...



RL

[Guava Jelly]

1. Congrats and the greatest of luck Dude

And don't forget to frame your first dollar
:woohoo:

[RetroLounge]

20. Will do!

:hi:

RL

[Tyler Durden]

2. Give 'em Dante's Inferno.

[RetroLounge]

21. Every ring of it...

:hi:

RL

[LeftyFingerPop]

3. Best of luck to you Retro. n/t

[RetroLounge]

48. Thanks!

:hi:

RL

[wildhorses]

4. best of luck retro

:toast::party::grouphug::toast::party:

[RetroLounge]

49. Thanks!

:toast:

:hi:

RL

[flvegan]

5. Congrats! My best wishes of luck and success to you.

It's "break a leg" on the stage, so in the retail book trade, would it be "break a spine"?

[RetroLounge]

57. "break a spine" sounds nasty...

but seems to fit the situation just fine.

:hi:

thanks!

RL

[pagerbear]

6. Congrats! If I were local you'd be my new local bookseller of choice!

[RetroLounge]

59. Well, if you buy any online, you know where to look...

:D

:hi:

RL

[reyd reid reed]

7. The very best of everything to you, RL

Good luck and good fortune be with you. Congratulations!!!

You're gonna do GREAT!!!

:hug::loveya::hug:

[RetroLounge]

60. Thanks!

:loveya:

RL

[El Fuego]

8. That's awesome, congratulations!!

:bounce:

I buy from Amazon all the time, and if I see Xenith Books come up I will buy from you!

[RetroLounge]

67. Cool!

:bounce:

RL

[NewWaveChick1981]

9. Best of luck, RL!

:hi: :toast: :party: :woohoo: Congratulations!

[RetroLounge]

68. Thanks!

:toast:

RL

[LaraMN]

10. No way!

Congratulations! I'm pretty damn proud of you for doing with your life what you really want to, not what's "safe."

I hope the books fly off the shelves (due to sales, not an inclement wind storm.)

How exciting!!!

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[RetroLounge]

69. Way!

Yeah, well, when I'm destitute and homeless, can I crash at your place?

:rofl:

RL

[LaraMN]

108. If you're keen on babysitting,

HEllS YEAH!

:bounce:

[RetroLounge]

202. Call me Uncle Retro

Professional baby watcher...

:bounce:

RL

[CaliforniaPeggy]

11. Best of luck, my dear Retro!

Wish I could be there, sweetie...

Your pic shows how nice and cozy and well-stocked your bookstore is!

:toast:

[RetroLounge]

70. Thanks!

:toast:

:loveya:

RL

[graywarrior]

12. Yay! ! ! It looks cozy.

Best of luck and I hope it is a huge success.

[RetroLounge]

71. Thanks!

It's kept me sane this past year, so in that aspect, it already is a success...

:hi:

RL

[Blue-Jay]

13. Best of luck, RL!

:thumbsup:

[RetroLounge]

76. Thanks!

:hi:

RL

[seemunkee]

14. Best of Luck

Congrats on getting the store opened.

[RetroLounge]

77. Thank much!

:hi:

RL

[av8rdave]

15. Congrats! I'm excited for you

Hope it's a hit with the customers.

[RetroLounge]

79. I hope so too!

:hi:

RL

[Joe Fields]

16. I wish you the best of luck, Retro.

A toast to you and your desire to make a dream a reality.:toast:

[RetroLounge]

83. Thank you kindly...

:toast:

RL

[ceile]

17. Good Luck, RL!

And congrats!

[RetroLounge]

85. Thanks!

:hi:

RL

[Ellen Forradalom]

18. My WI family is on high alert

We all brake for books!

[RetroLounge]

86. Cool!

Send them on by!

:hi:

RL

[greatauntoftriplets]

19. The best of luck to you....

It's about time the city fathers let you open.

[RetroLounge]

141. Yeah, they didn't make it easy...

No communication between departments at all...

:hi:

RL

[greatauntoftriplets]

155. Sounds as bad as Chicago....

:hi:

[RetroLounge]

171. Except it didn't cost me a bribe...

:D

:hi:

RL

[greatauntoftriplets]

175. Well, that is good news!!!

:hi:

And the best of luck to you.

[onecent]

22. Sending you lots of warm vibes. I love books! n/t

[RetroLounge]

142. Thanks!

:hi:

RL

[Starbucks Anarchist]

23. Congratulations and good luck!

:toast: :toast: :toast:

[RetroLounge]

173. Thank you sir!

:toast:

RL

[supernova]

24. So exciting!! All the best luck, RetroLounge!

:D You deserve it! :D

Edit; If I lived there, I would definitely come by! :D Bookshops are some of my favorite haunts.

[RetroLounge]

176. Thank you!

:bounce:

RL

[Writer]

25. Yyyyyyyeahhhhhhhhhhh!

:bounce:

I'm so excited for you!

:hug:

Writer.

[RetroLounge]

179. Thank you...

:hug:

RL

[LanternWaste]

26. I wish you and yours...

I wish you and yours the best of luck and the best of commerce!

My jealousy and envy of you is usurped by your own triumph in this endeavor. By God, I'm jealous of anyone who opens their own business (technically, I'm envious of their ability to 'take the risk'), even more so when it's a book store.

May your brick-walled David sling well-aimed stones of literacy at the Goliath's of Border's, et.al.

My promise-- if I'm ever in the area, you'll get a new customer.

[RetroLounge]

181. Thanks!

:hi:

RL

[Inchworm]

27. Hells yea!

I wish you the best of luck!

I'm so happy for you! woohoo!

:woohoo:

:hi:

[RetroLounge]

182. Thanks!

:woohoo:

:toast:

RL

[buddhamama]

28. Best of Luck, RL

the store will be a success! :toast:

[RetroLounge]

183. Why thank you much!

:toast:

:hug:

RL

[Callalily]

29. Sending tons of

good luck your way!

[RetroLounge]

185. Cool! Tons is good...

:toast:

RL

[philosophie_en_rose]

30. Congratulations!!!

Out of curiousity, did you put all of those bookcases together on your own. Congratulations again!

[RetroLounge]

Picked up 100 of them already assembled...

:hi:

RL

[libodem]

31. Extra-better luck

and wishes for a successful event.

[RetroLounge]

186. thanks

:hi:

RL

[datasuspect]

32. what kind of returns are you forecasting for this venture?

does it seem like it can profitable?

milwaukee could probably support an independent or two. doesn't seem like it would be way too much in the way of overhead.

sounds really interesting.

[RetroLounge]

42. Already profitable, before I even open the doors...

Initial purchase was paid off early (30,000 books) thru online sales. Online sales are currently greater than expenses.

So add in in-person sales, and I should do okay. Not well enough to quit my day job, but...

RL

[Fire Walk With Me]

33. Books are good food. Congrats!

[RetroLounge]

188. High in fiber...

:D

RL

[BarenakedLady]

34. Yay!

Congratulations!

I wish I lived closer so I could come and browse. Is everything in the store for sale?

:9

[RetroLounge]

43. Everything has it's price, yes..

:9

RL

[BarenakedLady]

Excellent!

}(

[RetroLounge]

58. Just remember, first come, first served...

:evilgrin:

RL

[BarenakedLady]

62. Darn it

x(

[RetroLounge]

65. What? I'll pick you up from the airport...

:D

RL

[BarenakedLady]

74. Woohoo

:woohoo:

oh wait...are you going to pay for the ticket too? ;)

[RetroLounge]

84. of course. a gentleman always does...

:D

RL

[BarenakedLady]

120. Can I

get that in writing?

;)

[RetroLounge]

127. Nah. You must learn to trust...

:9

RL

[puerco-bellies]

35. Right on!!! Good luck, and enjoy yourself.

I hope to take my business online in the next few weeks. My Native American Jewelry business will always be a traveling roadshow.

[RetroLounge]

96. I would love to have an Airstream Bookmobile myself

and do travelling booksales.

That way I could come visit all my DU friends and have my bookstore with me.

I've seen your silver, you do good work...

:hi:

RL

[femmocrat]

36. Congratulations, RL! Wish I could be there for the opening!

:toast:

[RetroLounge]

98. Thanks

:toast:

RL

[driver8]

37. Good luck, RetroLounge!

Kick ass and take names!! :toast: :toast: :toast:

[RetroLounge]

106. Will Do!

:toast:

RL

[MissMillie]

38. good for YOU!

congratulations! This is very exciting!

[RetroLounge]

189. thanks

:hi:

:hug:

RL

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

39. No, I wi$h you $ale$. -nt

[RetroLounge]

191. $ale$ are good...

and I had some :D

RL

[bleedingheart]

40. Good Luck and a question

do you ever deal in antique books?

I have a book that is supposedly worth some money but I have no idea how to sell it...

[RetroLounge]

44. antique books are a specialty I am avoiding for now...

:hi:

RL

[northzax]

56. some ideas

either go to an antiquarian bookstore and get a quote, or a paid appraisal, or start looking for other copies of the book that are for sale in the interwebs, alibris, ebay, etc. that may give you an idea of what it is worth.

[terrya]

41. Good luck, RL!

Looks like a warm and inviting place to spend an afternoon. :-)

[RetroLounge]

192. thanks!

:hi:

RL

[redqueen]

45. GOOD LUCK!

:toast:

:hi:

:hug:

[RetroLounge]

194. Thank you!

:toast:

:hi:

:hug:

RL

[NMDemDist2]

46. awesome news!!!

:woohoo:

[RetroLounge]

195. It was an awesome night!

I own a FREAKING BOOKSTORE!!!!!

and I sold books tonight!

:woohoo:

RL

[NMDemDist2]

213. you actually sold books??? plural as in more than one??

:woohoo: :woohoo:

and

:bounce: :bounce:

for good measure :hi:

[RetroLounge]

215. Yup!

No advertising, no advanced notice, just walk-in business...

:bounce:

RL

[leftofthedial]

47. you rock!

:thumbsup:

[RetroLounge]

196. thanks!

:hug:

RL

[tk2kewl]

50. Best of luck!

:toast:

[RetroLounge]

52. Thanks!

:toast:

RL

[SeattleGirl]

51. Congratulations, and best of luck to you, RL!

:toast: :bounce: :toast:

[RetroLounge]

53. Thank you!

:toast:

:hug:

RL

[AllegroRondo]

54. Can I reserve a copy of the new Harry Potter?

:woohoo:

[RetroLounge]

55. Well, no...

But if it comes in used, it's yours...

:hi:

RL

p.s. (used books only for now...)

[borlis]

61. Good Wishes to you RL!

Don't forget to frame your first dollar!


:party: :toast:

[RetroLounge]

66. That I will do...

:hi:

RL

[bigwillq]

63. YAY!

Good Luck and Congrats! :hi: :bounce:

[RetroLounge]

197. Thank you my friend!

:hi: :toast: :party:

RL

[Midlodemocrat]

64. Good Luck!!

Fingers crossed and best wishes on their way!

:hug:

[RetroLounge]

88. Thank you!

:hug:

RL

[deadparrot]

72. Bonne chance!

:hi:

[RetroLounge]

87. Merci!

:hi:

RL

[smitty]

73. You're almost a neighbor, I'll be sure to stop by soon.

Good luck.

[RetroLounge]

75. Please do!

:hi:

RL

[Oeditpus Rex]

78. I'm thinkin' there's gotta be a blessing for a new book store

Messr. Roget, we call upon (summon, invoke, entreat, implore, beseech, appeal, supplicate) you to bless (sanctify, hallow, beatify, consecrate) this book store (vendor of tomes, house of printed matter) and all those who enter (set foot in, darken its door, ingress, penetrate, patronize) it. In Guttenburg's name (title, monicker, handle), amen (let's eat).

In the tradition of liberal book store owners, copies of Ann Coulter's books are then thrown into the recycle bin.

[RetroLounge]

81. LOL!

That's a great blessing (prayer, invocation, grace)!

Ann Coulter is the only RW author whose books I will not allow in the store. She's a hack who doesn't actually write...

But I have a nice autographed Newt book for you :evilgrin:

RL

[bikebloke]

80. G'luck!

:hi:

[RetroLounge]

82. Thanks!

:hi:

RL

[smitty]

89. What are your business hours?

I could stop by this weekend.

[RetroLounge]

93. Should be open by noon on both days...

:hi:

RL

[mzteris]

90. woo-hoo

I know you're excited! Heck, I'm excited for you!

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

I'd drive up tonight if I didn't have so much on my plate. Let us all know when the GRAND OPENING is, though - and I'll try to make it.

(Heck, I might can arrange for a pretty good teenaged magician to be there to help entertain the kiddies! )





btw - I posted to you a couple of days ago about a bookstore selling out it's inventory here in Madison in case you were interested.

[dembotoz]

94. that sounds like another excuse for a meet up

Hi mzteris

[mzteris]

102. Hiya!

:hi:

How've you been? I hated I got there so late. And then had to leave so early. As it was I faced the inquisition. . .

Where were you? What were you doing? What time did you get home? (And that was just the kids! lol) Seriously, it was almost funny the amount of 'splainin' I had to do.

BTW - the beer's on ME next time!

:pals:

[RetroLounge]

104. Well, if you are going to face the inquisition

next time stay longer and make it worth the trouble... :evilgrin:

:hi:

RL

[dembotoz]

116. deal

Some splainin but no inquisition.
my situation is somewhat different from yours.

Hey Retro- you have your orders-we want another meet up!!!!

[RetroLounge]

105. Oh, there will be no biggie tonight

I'm just going to put an open sign in the window and see who wanders in...

:bounce:

RL

[dembotoz]

91. it is a great store

did a tour at the last meetup.
and almost as important, the bar next door has really cheap booze!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good luck Retro

[RetroLounge]

92. Inexpensive Books and Cheap Booze!

Ya got your priorities straight! :rofl:

RL

[In_The_Wind]

95. The place looks inviting. I wish you success & happiness ~~~~~~~~~

[RetroLounge]

97. Thanks!

The happiness is a sure thing, either way!

:hug:

RL

[Sequoia]

99. I sure wish I could come there.

Are you the one a few months back who posted all those boxes and stacks on books on this site and said you were going to open up a store?

[RetroLounge]

101. That would be me...

:rofl:

RL

[Sequoia]

109. Jeesh.....what a lot of work!

Good luck. I'd buy a book if you were in my town.

[huskerlaw]

100. Good luck!!

That pic makes me want to grab a book, plop down on that couch and never move.

Too bad it's a good 1500 miles away!

[RetroLounge]

103. We'll leave a light on for you...

:hi:

RL

[TOhioLiberal]

107. Oh I'm soooo jealous...

...I wish I was sitting on that couch readin all them books. Congrats on the store opening! :party: :party: :toast: :toast: :loveya:

[RetroLounge]

117. Thanks!

:loveya:

RL

[ThomCat]

110. I hope you do well!

:hug:

[RetroLounge]

125. Thanks!

How are you feeling?

:hi:

RL

[ThomCat]

153. Not well today, but hopefully better tomorrow.

:shrug:

I'll just have to vicariously enjoy other people's good day today. :)

[RetroLounge]

212. ...

:hug:

RL

[Rambis]

111. Luck!

:thumbsup:

[RetroLounge]

126. Thanks!

:hi:

RL

[Maddy McCall]

112. That is great, RL. Wish I could be there.

:party: :woohoo: :party:

[RetroLounge]

128. Thanks!

:party:

:hi:

RL

[SarahB]

113. I wish you much joy and success!

:toast:

[RetroLounge]

129. Thank you!

:toast:

:hug:

RL

[VenusRising]

114. Congratulations!!!

You have worked very hard for this. Enjoy it!!

:bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce:
:woohoo::woohoo:

[RetroLounge]

130. It's already fun!

Had my first customer 2 minutes after I opened!

:woohoo:

RL

[YankeyMCC]

115. I wish I could physically show up for support...

congratulations and here's to a prosperous and rewarding future in the book biz -- :toast:

[RetroLounge]

132. Thanks!

:toast:

RL

[GOPisEvil]

118. Congratulations and best wishes!

:thumbsup:

[RetroLounge]

133. many thanks!

:hi:

RL

[likesmountains 52]

119. Oh, wow...it's beautiful...wish I could grab a few books and hog the couch..

Break a leg RetroLounge!

[RetroLounge]

134. Anytime you'd like!

:hi:

RL

[RetroLounge]

121. Woo Hoo! Officially Open!!!!

:bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce:
:bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce:
:bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce:
:bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce:
:bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce:
:bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce:
:bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce:
:bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce:

RL

[crim son]

122. Of course I wish you all the luck in the world.

You DESERVE for this to work! Congrats on the opening. :hug:

[RetroLounge]

135. Thanks!

:hug:

:loveya:

RL

[ghostsofgiants]

123. Awesome, good luck!

[RetroLounge]

136. Thanks Man!

:hi:

RL

[asthmaticeog]

124. Right on, RL.

Right fuckin' on. :D

[RetroLounge]

138. Woo Hoo!

:hi:

:thumbsup:

RL

[idgiehkt]

131. best wishes and good luck!!

I love that sofa, it looks so comfy! have a great opening night!

:hug:

[RetroLounge]

139. Thanks!

:hug:

RL

[ellisonz]

137. Most excellent.

:toast:

[RetroLounge]

140. Thanks!

:toast:

RL

[mainegreen]

143. Ooooh. Looks like a good place to get lost! Good luck!

[RetroLounge]

198. It's made for browsing...

:hi:

RL

[SmokingJacket]

144. There's nothing on earth better than a bookstore!

Best wishes!

[RetroLounge]

152. I agree!

:hi:

RL

[xchrom]

145. retro -- i'm late to this thread -- you're opening is on!

the very, very best to you! --

and i just have to catch a plane to milwaukee.

[RetroLounge]

149. You let me know and I'll pick you up!

:hi:

RL

[xchrom]

166. lol -- you can pick me up any time.

[RetroLounge]

169. Oh, you can play hard to get...

:D

RL

[Whoa_Nelly]

146. Yay! Yippee-ki-yay!

:woohoo: :bounce: Many Hearty Congratulations and Sincere Wishes For Your Continued Success! :bounce: :woohoo:

[RetroLounge]

150. Thanks!!!

:hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:

:hi:

RL

[gmoney]

147. Isn't this the store that sells small children?

If so, should be plenty of Republican trade... put all the Tom Clancey and Neil Boooortz books out front.

Bonne chance!
G

[RetroLounge]

151. Thanks!

Kids are on sale... :D

RL

[Flaxbee]

148. I'm late to this thread, but best of luck!

Break a leg! Whatever one tells bookstore owners! I hope you have a fantastic first night (and years to come)!

:applause:

[RetroLounge]

199. thanks

:hi:

RL

[The Straight Story]

154. Awesome! I hope it does well for you. Got any Ann Coulter books in there?

:rofl:

[RetroLounge]

161. ...

:spank:

RL

[S n o w b a l l]

156. Congratulations!

I remember the feeling when I first opened my store. So exciting!!

The store looks awesome and best of luck to you!



:toast:

[RetroLounge]

162. Thanks!

:toast:

RL

[BlueIris]

157. Nice. I love it! Good luck, Retro!!!

[RetroLounge]

163. Thank you!

:hi:

RL

[BreweryYardRat]

158. I'm reasonable well-acquainted with the folks at one of my local stores. Would you like any advice?

All you have to do is ask and I'll ask them. They may be able to help you avoid a potential pitfall or two.

[RetroLounge]

184. THanks for the offer

I'll let you know...

:hi:

RL

[LeftyMom]

159. Remember, I get all the vegan cookbooks and pr0n.

:)

[BreweryYardRat]

167. Hey, if you want pr0n, I can pass some good stuff on. ;-)

You like stuff drawn instead of photographed? ;)

[stuntcat]

160. WOW nice, Good Luck!

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:
:party: :party: :party: :party: :party:
:toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast:

[RetroLounge]

172. Thanks!

:hi:

RL

[Crabby Appleton]

164. Congrats & good luck!

[RetroLounge]

200. Thanks!

It was a fun night...

:hi:

RL

[SPKrazy]

165. the gawdess is smiling on you retro!

:D

:applause:

:woohoo:


:hug:

:toast: too cool d00d!

[RetroLounge]

170. Yes she is!

:hi:

RL

[WinkyDink]

168. BEST OF LUCK!!!! You GO!!

[RetroLounge]

177. THanks!

It was a pretty good night, all in all...

RL

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

174. Luck!

:yourock:

[RetroLounge]

178. Thank you...

:hi:

RL

[WCGreen]

180. Good Luck Dude....

And if you ever come across Connections by James Burke, PM me and I'll buy it from ya...

[RetroLounge]

203. Will do,,,

:hi:

RL

[Maestro]

187. Congrats once again.

Now excuse me while I take a seat on that nice couch. ;)

[RetroLounge]

204. I wish I had room for more...

:D

RL

[mwdem]

190. Best of luck!

It looks really cool, and comfy!:thumbsup:

[RetroLounge]

205. Thanks!

:hi:

RL

[MassLiberal]

193. wow, congratulations!

Got any Edith Wharton?

[RetroLounge]

206. Several

http://www.alibris.com/search/detail.cfm?chunk=25&mtype=&qauth=wharton&quserid=XENITHBS&S=R&bid=8923982151&pbest=&pqtynew=&page=1&matches=5&qsort=p

http://www.alibris.com/search/detail.cfm?chunk=25&mtype=&qauth=wharton&quserid=XENITHBS&S=R&bid=9138505508&pbest=&pqtynew=&page=1&matches=5&qsort=p

http://www.alibris.com/search/detail.cfm?chunk=25&mtype=&qauth=wharton&quserid=XENITHBS&S=R&bid=9131748013&pbest=&pqtynew=&page=1&matches=5&qsort=p

http://www.alibris.com/search/detail.cfm?chunk=25&mtype=&qauth=wharton&quserid=XENITHBS&S=R&bid=8903471071&pbest=&pqtynew=&page=1&matches=5&qsort=p

:hi:

RL

[MassLiberal]

210. cool, thanks!

:hi:

and mazel tov on opening your store! :toast:

[lizziegrace]

201. Hope this is the beginning of good things for you

:hug:


:toast:

[RetroLounge]

207. I'm sure it is...

:hi:

:hug:

RL

[lizziegrace]

208. I'm sure you're right

:hug:


All the best to you friend.

[RetroLounge]

209. Thanks...

:loveya:

RL

[yellowdogintexas]

211. so bright and cozy. Love the comfy reading chair.

is there a coffee pot too?

[RetroLounge]

216. There will be...

:hangover:

:hi:

RL

[truedelphi]

214. Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!

[RetroLounge]

220. Thanks!

:hi:

Yeah!

:D

RL

[Justpat]

217. Congratulations.

I just saw this thread.

RL, that is exciting news.

How did it go?

:hi:

[RetroLounge]

221. Went pretty well for no planning or marketing

Just opened the doors, put up a sign, and stood out front and guided pedestrians toward the door. :D

Even sold a few books! :rofl:

:hi:

RL

[mvd]

218. Good luck!

Sounds fun. I'm trying to start a business myself (computer franchise.) I don't have the money now, but I've applied to freelance writing jobs to help. :hi:

[RetroLounge]

223. and Good Luck to you also!

:hi:

RL

[tigereye]

219. this is great!

I know you will do well! Congrats on all your hard work and vision!


:toast: :yourock:

[RetroLounge]

224. Thank you!

:toast:

RL

[EFerrari]

222. Go forth and conquer!

:applause:

[RetroLounge]

225. I shall succeed or perish in the attempt!

:9

RL

[truedelphi]

226. We will not even consider the notion of perishment

At least not with refrigeration so handy in this modern world.

and can those of us who are out on the West Coast order books online??

[RetroLounge]

227. You sure can!

Check out the link in my sig line

:hi:

From the home page you can search on Amazon or Alibris...

RL

[YDogg]

228. Best of luck ...

... and many happy returns!

:-)

[The Traveler]

229. Good luck, RL!

Fabulous news ... and a inviting scene. Comfy couch. A zillion books. Yeah. Best of luck with this enterprise.

Trav