Dear Friends,
Wow!!! Another year has just flown by and the wreath season is fast approaching. It seems as we get older time goes faster and faster. We've had some strange weather this year; a lot of snow and a lot of rain but, the fall foliage is supposed to be spectacular. The cool nights and changing leaves always triggers the desire to reconnect again with our old customers and learn about our new ones. We truly hope it's been a wonderful year for all of you.
Once again, our family has gone through many changes; very good changes. Rhonda and I are learning to be parents of very independent young men. Matthew, our oldest is now working for Sappi, the same company as Rhonda. They each work at different locations and do different jobs. Just as his mom has established herself in that business, he now is working on making his own marks based on abilities and hard work on the inventory management side of the business. Michael, as you know, also went to USM as a business major and decided that he wanted to graduate in 3 years. This past spring he accomplished that goal with a very respectable GPA. For the last year, he worked for a business venture that Matthew and two others started. After graduation Michael purchased the business from all the partners and is now the sole owner of a restaurant delivery service in Portland, Maine. So if you're traveling to the Portland area for business or pleasure check it out on the web at www.2dinein.com. Give the service a try when you're in town and let us know what you think.
We're happy to report that the young Marine who is very close to our family is home from Iraq, safe and sound. Our hearts and prayers are with all of the men and women who serve our country far from their friends and families. We wish them all a safe return.
Rhonda and I enjoyed another wonderful vacation in Florida this past spring. It was so nice to lay on the warm beach after a very long snowy and cold winter. We love baseball and catch a few spring training games while we're there. We love to visit places we haven't been to yet. No itinerary; just like kids again; decide as you go. Besides what's the worst that could happen, we have to spend a night in the car!!!
This year has been an exciting one for Rhonda and me, but one in which we've had to make some difficult decisions. Facing the increases in the cost of everything from gas to candy bars, we were also forced to increase our prices.
Thank you for being one of our wonderful and loyal customers. You are the reason we enjoy our business and embrace the approaching season each year. We look forward to continuing the conversations and relationships with each of you. Godspeed and safety to all our friends, old as well as new.
David & Rhonda Bolduc
