CHARLIE

There is a new hardware store dog! Charlie is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and he came to live with us at just 8 weeks old. He has a tough act to follow. His uncle Buddy (click on February 2007 in the Archives) slipped away from us almost two years ago. Charlie will never replace Buddy in our hearts but - - - look at those eyes - - - he's already carved a new place for himself in our hearts. He won't be showing up for work for a while due to certain manners that need to be learned (housebreaking for one), but will be in the store when the time is right.

Meantime we're back into winter mode - - - the rain has started and so has sales of roof patch, tarps, weatherstripping, heaters, hats and gloves. Haven't sold a snow shovel yet - - - but it won't be long.