I never thought I would start a business. Sure, I always wanted to—the vision was some far-off time when the kids were grown and I was retired—or if I had some random influx of money and was able to drop everything and jump in with no fear, given my huge inherited cash reserves. That being said, I am the first one to call out how unlikely it is that I find myself—that we find ourselves—where we are today.
Our mini truck, “Petrie,” has been painted, inspected, and tuned up. She has four new shoes (tires) to get around in, and construction has started on the enclosure that will allow us to operate as a fully fledged mobile bookstore.
The books have been cleaned, our inventory management system is updated, our pricing is being organized, and the point-of-sale system has been troubleshooted and is ready to go.
All of that signifies the things that got us here, but not the people. Our friends and family, with their unwavering support—special shout-out to our Nana and Papa, and Gramma and Grandpa! They were our first supporters and backed us from the start. Our sisters, and their belief in this crazy idea, and their excited cheers through FaceTime, were a constant source of encouragement as we navigated the kids and their attention spans while discussing the finer details of bookstore management.
Our friends have been here alongside us, cheering us on, providing insight, and keeping us focused on what matters most: our community.
When we first purchased Petrie, we knew she’d need some work to get ready for prime time. What we didn’t realize was just how impactful a few local garages would be. We wouldn’t be this close to opening our metaphorical doors without the incredible support and hard work of Parkway Gas Automotive Care, Shell Gas on VFW Parkway, and G&M Auto.
We are so grateful to have you all in our lives, and to be along for the ride!
Thank you.