A sugessestion

[dm3475]

We all have negatives about our local LFS but when I just read that one of the stores are trying to get back on their feet and they recently had a break why not have a day where we all get together and help them out? thats with the owners permission of course

[djlamonica]

Are you suggesting a LFS tour?  If so why don't you start making a plan mapping out a good route and figuring out a date.

[danielratti]

I think he was getting at volunteering out time to help the owner of the shops out to get caught up on cleaning and what not to turn the store around.

[djlamonica]

Ahh that seems less fun....

[danielratti]

It would just be like going to work for me. I would be down if I wasn't so far away.

[dm3475]

I was suggesting heloing clean up some stores

[Marty]

Just my own opinion, but if I was going to organize a volunteer event, it would be for a non-profit like the Belle Isle Aquarium.

It's my understanding that they have a number of displays that need to be repaired before they can be refilled.  Perhaps we could organize a time to help them get more tanks operational.

[Helloitsme]

Just my own opinion, but if I was going to organize a volunteer event, it would be for a non-profit like the Belle Isle Aquarium.

It's my understanding that they have a number of displays that need to be repaired before they can be refilled.  Perhaps we could organize a time to help them get more tanks operational.

Good idea Marty! I'm not "M.r Fix-it" by any stretch of the imagination but I'll do what I can.

[four_by_ken]

I agree 100% with Marty.

Here is my 2 cents on this...

These are stores... a business.  There is NO EXCUSE for needing assistance in CLEANING up a store or tanks, etc. 
Now if a place was doing a remodel and could use a hand building racks, or moving tanks, etc. to get it done very quickly... maybe.

But, I work too much and have a family life at home.  I cant volunteer my time to a store because they are too lazy or cheap to keep things clean.

I am sorry if this sounds harsh, but thats how I feel on the subject.

[Marty]

I'll see what I can find out as far as what's needed and post when I know something.

[four_by_ken]

I'll see what I can find out as far as what's needed and post when I know something.

Excellent!

[dm3475]

im in work permitting sounds good.

[RichE]

I like  the belle Isle Idea, count me in. I have a few young ones that will be gophers and it would be great for my kids to tell there friends at school:)

[Regalblue]

Marty.... would you like me to give Gary a call for you?