Wed. 12/10/08

Hello everyone. I have been getting a lot of busy people lately. I know it is the holidays, and that it will get better after Christmas and the first of the year. People will be having to PAY for those gifts, their taxes, etc. and they will need some extra income. Also, I plan to work on the business partnership. I know businesses are having a tough time, and will welcome the opportunity to advertise for so little. I will do as many followups as I can tomorrow, since on Friday, I go from one job to another, and don't even get home until 10 PM or so. (That's the night I do the call in my car in the parking lot:) On the followups I have done this week, I either get the answering machine or "I would look at it after the first of the year." That's understandable. I'll call them again, and maybe drop an email between now and then to say Merry Christmas, and I will call you after the holidays. In the mean time, I will just keep getting those names and email addresses. I have had a couple of people tell me they are interested, but haven't signed up yet. I will have to try them again tomorrow. Maybe just a reminder is all they need.

I will use my NPO mall for our local food pantry. I have heard more than once that they are already giving out more food than they did last year, and it is early yet. I know a couple of our factories here are laying off through the holidays. Every year at the holidays I have wanted to do something to make a difference, and we do participate with angel tree and the state school parties. This year though, it feels good to know from now on I will make a difference in someones Christmas meal!

I am learning so much from all of you boot campers and alternates, and from the calls each night. Thank you all for your great ideas, comments and encouragement. It makes it so much easier when you are not alone. Good night, and have a great day tomorrow!