Two days til the SSYC Grand Opening party and I'm going full speed. Food, tables and chairs are scheduled to arrive, knitted samples are on display, Grand Opening kits are being put together as I type (those will be online too early next week), and the only thing left to do is prepare the check out area and finish putting out prices on the shelves. I thought I was prepared, and then one of the owners of the yarn store down the street stopped by this morning and was telling me all about her Grand Opening three years ago and how they had so many knitters at the check out that there was a line going from the front check out around the store. I really do think that we will be able to keep up with everything though, and I know knitters will be patient if needed, but I want things to run perfectly and seamlessly. I'm a bit of a perfectionist.
If you're planning on joining us this Saturday (August 20 from 10-5) I hope you'll agree you're in for a good time. You'll get a chance to"taste" yarn you might not have tried before, you bring your project-in-progress and stitch and nosh on some tasty treats, touch and shop for yarn you might never have seen in person, and enter contests to win cool swag. And if you aren't able to join in person, you'll still have a chance to win yarn and get a Grand Opening kit next week!
I'll be thinking of all of you on Saturday!
This is so exciting! Wish I could go, but I live too far away. Have fun!
Posted by: Christine | August 18, 2011 at 12:23 PM
Good luck! It sounds like it'll be a blast!
Posted by: sprite | August 18, 2011 at 12:35 PM
Sounds like a great time, but I'm too far away! MY LYS has a sale once in awhile and knitters are waiting around the corner just to get in.
Posted by: Julie | August 18, 2011 at 01:41 PM
Don't know if I'll be able to make it - I get off the train from Louisiana at 9 am & might be too tired. If so I'll probably be there on the 3rd. Looking forward to the kit!
Posted by: mwknitter | August 18, 2011 at 03:32 PM
I'll be thinking of you. Good luck and great job! If not perfect, I'm sure it will all be perfectly fine. I'm so happy for you!
Posted by: Vickie | August 18, 2011 at 03:34 PM
Yea!!!! I can't wait!!!! Also have a little something for James too ;) Nothing much, but a little something.....see you on Saturday!
Posted by: April | August 18, 2011 at 04:38 PM
Wish I could be there! Best wishes, everything will be perfect.
Posted by: Marilyn | August 18, 2011 at 05:45 PM
I'm hoping you have a fantastic day! Lots of yummy yarn and wonderful people to keep you smiling!
Posted by: Brenda | August 18, 2011 at 06:11 PM
Wish I could be there too! Good luck on Saturday - I'm sure you'll have a great day!
Posted by: Anne | August 18, 2011 at 09:06 PM
Congrats! Wish I could go.
Posted by: Chia | August 18, 2011 at 10:03 PM
Best wishes for your Opening Day!
Posted by: Lillian | August 19, 2011 at 12:26 AM
Have a great day on this big milestone!
Posted by: Allise | August 19, 2011 at 08:35 AM
Im so happy for you and your family and the fortunate knitters of the Ft. Wayne area who can be at the Grand Opening.
Congradulations!
Posted by: i | August 19, 2011 at 10:14 AM
I with I could be there too! Good luck on Saturday - I'm sure you'll have an awesome day and sales will be off the chain. Have a good one and I will be anxiously awaiting for the online sales.
Posted by: Vivian Johnson | August 19, 2011 at 10:26 AM
Wish I could be there but the Michigan Fiber Fest calls.....
Posted by: Jean | August 19, 2011 at 08:53 PM
It's 10pm on Friday night and while I sit here and catch up on blogs and add a few stitches into a sock, you are probably going full speed doing last minute stuff before your grand opening. I SO wish I could be there, but I will be there in spirit!!! Enjoy and have fun!!!
Posted by: Lynn | August 19, 2011 at 10:00 PM
It's almost here!!!! Woo Hoo!!!! My car has a full tank of gas!
Posted by: April | August 19, 2011 at 10:46 PM
Best wishes for a successful day.
Posted by: Susan | August 20, 2011 at 09:13 AM
Have a great grand opening today! I'm there with you in spirit and of course on-line.
Posted by: Lisa Viviano | August 20, 2011 at 10:16 AM
Thinking of you during your grand opening today. I know its exciting and I'm sure everyone is having a great time!!
Posted by: Lea-Ann | August 20, 2011 at 02:58 PM
Your grand opening was super. The only thing I would do differently is to put a sign where the price for the yarn is specifying if it takes one or two skeins to make a pair of socks. I never got to talk to you during the grand opening and due to DH being with me didn't get to purchase anything at the opening either. I will be back!
Posted by: Fern | August 22, 2011 at 09:00 AM