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Seafest Officially Opens

bochupU — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:16:03 +0000

Seafest 2010 officially opens today – the children’s parade started at 1.10pm and the weather was really good too. Despite the fact that it was raining yesterday – the kids’ spirit was really high as you can see here. So what is Seafest – i hear people asked all the time – it’s a series of event for the town and its resident and hopefully the neigbouring county to come celebrate summer by the sea.

We used to sponsor some events some 10 years ago – and have our name printed on banners for the event we sponsored but lately they haven’t approached us – so that’s ok too. I see this year a lot of big names were in their sponsorship – like Register.com – Pharmasave – Rudders – Eastlink Advertising – Canadian Tire – Boston Pizza – CBDC – City Drug Store – Coastal Financial Credit Union – Murray GM – Tim Hortons of course Warptech – all the big boys in this town. I wonder why they didn’t approach Walmart eh? Afterall, Walmart gets most of this town’s money in my humble opinion and put some outta business as well. Oh did you see our new MLA ? yes ! there he is!

Business As Usual

bochupU — Mon, 17 May 2010 17:50:05 +0000

So we closed the store for the first time – to head up to the city – because I had an eye doctor appointment and to look for stainless steel drums. I feel better closing up then to get in a part time employee to help for the day – because then you know that you don’t have to worry about anything. You have to make sure that the person you hire will not need Cocaine Rehab, or have some other personal problems. After all when you have a good security system it is better to not chance it!
The store is secured with a new security company and we had put in more sensors even in the basement and on the windows in front and at the back of the store.

Of couse, I’m sure the spouse wasn’t really, really too keen on closing the store – but when you can’t find the right help – what can you do eh? and the person we wanna hire – well, he just ain’t barging at all – hahah!! you know who you are bugger Anyhow – if i had it my way – i would stay another day – but this summer – with good rates from help from a customer – who works for Westin – we are staying longer – for sure.

Vacation Time

bochupU — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:19:24 +0000

Yes, we had a white out today ..! and boy! i can just imagine what it would be like to be in some Caribbean Hotels just about right now – seven heaven..?? Yes.. right about now.. we could use some vacation. But as you all know owning your own business doesn’t allow you to just apply for leave .. and then come back to a cushy job. I really can’t wait to go for a good holiday – the Caribbean would be really nice – my daughter’s godma Lynn – she goes there every year – because we wanna escape the cold. A lot of us from Canada either go to the Caribbeans or Hawaii, in fact – sometimes you think that the Canadians and the Americans invaded the Caribbeans when you are there. Are you ready to leave yet for vacation? we are!

Vacation Time

bochupU — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 22:49:02 +0000

A good customer turned friend just came back from their All inclusive family vacations .. to hand me some food he had picked up for me.. in the city, since I can’t get any here. While chatting, he had explained that he killed many birds with one stone on his trips. And one of them were passport for himself and his daughter. The reason why he was doing so was because he said he was always on a look-out for good deals for a vacation. And as soon as one does appear with the local travel agency, he would be all set and leaving for Mexico.

Yes.. one can get great deals .. going to Mexico.. and not only can one get to stay in unique beach resorts, enjoy the sun and the sea, you also get an all inclusive vacation for the whole family without any stress of planning your next meal, for all meals are included. Lots of programs and activities to enjoy but most importantly, you get out of the cold. . and get some warm .. and some fresh air and relaxation. We should start planning too.

It Still Icy & Cold

bochupU — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:15:42 +0000

February is almost gone.. and every year we wonder when the warm whether is gonna come .. and we whined about taking a vacation and can`t wait till we get out of this cold and wet weather. Orlando vacations are very enticing especially during the March break, I know of our regular customer heading that way with her entire family to escape the cold here. If it wasn`t for the business, I will be the first to head out there.

Cuba Is Canadians

bochupU — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 23:51:30 +0000

This time of the year, if you ever go to Cuba, you would think that you probably landed in the wrong country. . or the Canadians owned Cuba. Yes, the worst time of Winter.. is the time where all Canadians flocked to Cuba. Travel medical insurance are highly sought after by the people here.. and I tell yer not all the Canadians are smart enough to think of that. But i make sure.. all our customers who are heading that way knows about the benefit of it. Just because we can leave the store.. and go holidaying.. doesn’t mean that we have to be selfish about what we know eh.

Vacation Time For Canadians

bochupU — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 21:02:03 +0000

A lot of our customers are going away for vacation right after Christmas. A customer turn into friend.. is heading to Las Vegas with the whole family just after the New Year .. and boy ..!! are we envious. Hotel in las vegas are awesome.. and i know it is cold there.. but not as cold as it is here in Canada. And I told him not to miss those shows at Ceasar’s Palace as well. Everyone whom we have spoken to, said we deserve one too.. and boy .. do we know..!! but how to leave your store.. when you haven’t got anyone to entrust it to. Afterall, the man is the only one who does computer work.. and since computer are our major thing.. there is just no way.. to up and leave. *sigh* .. why do i have to be with a businessman..??

Christmas Vacation

bochupU — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 22:04:24 +0000

It gets really cold here in Canada.. and one place i would loved to go for a vacation if we could close for Christmas is to be in Las Vegas. Sure it is cold there too.. but nothing beats the lights and all the cool stuff you can do in Vegas. Of course, I would never missed the Las Vegas Shows and there are just too much to choose from.

But one can also book your tickets online depending on who you are going with. If it is only for you and your spouse .. and you are leaving the children behind, I would recommend David Spade show. But if I was going with my girlfriends.. the Mama Mia show is a must. Getting your tickets at good price from www.showlasvegas.com is your best bet in getting good tickets at good prices.

Tourists In Town

bochupU — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:13:39 +0000

We don’t get very many tourists in our store because we are an electronic store. Even though we sell console games, they don’t want to buy it from us just in case something is wrong with it when they go home. I can fully understand it of course because i wouldn’t want to deal with having to contact a shop from another country .. to get back a few bucks. But scrapbooking business is another thing altogether and I know the tourist loves to buy stuff from this gift shop in town. In the summer, we often wonder if we should have been in the scrapbooking business.

How Does Business Owners Like Us Go For Holidays..?

bochupU — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 04:24:27 +0000

Remember a few months ago, we won air tickets to Montreal..?? Yup..!! the donation ticket that we didn’t buy ourselves.. but a customer turned good friend .. Sherri who had bought it for us as part of her Christmas present to us. Nah.. we didn’t get to go.. because it’s hard .. to shut down the store for week.. and leave. But if it was tickets to Las Vegas.. well.. you know who would be on the first plan outta here eh. The las vegas strip is definitely a place to revisit.. especially if this time. .was with my spouse and not with my ex-bosses and ex-engineers.. it would definitely had been a great trip.