Calico Gals

Three weeks in the new store… it’s about time we made some changes around here!

Our classroom isn’t quite big enough… let’s cut a hole in the wall!

Incredible as it seems, Bob, our landlord agreed to do it. Doug, the contractor, ordered the lumber (although I did hear a comment about the paint not even being dry). Cut through the new wall? We were still nervous about pounding a nail. But the idea of a new classroom was too tempting. I got really brave and played graffiti artist.

At first we could hear Mark sawing and pounding and then we could actually see the saw come through the wall. Melonie encouraged the work with a plate of homemade cookies. Within minutes we had a window large enough to pass the plate through.

Mike just happens to stop by in time for cookies.

So that's what we look like from the other side...

Mark worked quickly and soon we had a large opening that he replaced with beautiful new classroom doors.

In reflection, this was a good idea!

But you really want to know is what is on the other side! Yes it is a classroom, with many outlets and great lighting. Want to see? Stop over for a tour and we will open the doors for you. In the meantime, the painters and carpet guys will be back. They probably missed Melonie’s cookies too.

Not to be outdone, the outside of the new barn got a little addition this week.

"Hey, Doug and Mark, what are you guys doing out there?"

"Hey Janet, it looks like Bob built the building to go with your sign!"

Wow! Bruce brought the sign over from the old barn to see if it would work in the very specific space on the new building. We had that sign made 5 years ago! It is perfect in color, size and shape for the spot under the lights. It really looks great at night. I just keep driving by to look at it.

Cool.

If the sign on the front and the new classroom-in-progress isn’t enough to tempt you by this week, maybe the mention of all of the new fabric deliveries will get you out. Better yet, send a loved one to check it out and pick up a gift certificate to tuck in your stocking!

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