We had our first social paddle of the week last Sunday. It was a bit chilly, but darn good to be back on the water.
Come by the shop during our warehouse clearance sale, and you will save big bucks on any remaining 2009 or prior model kayaks. Also, all long sleeve Life is Good shirts, ski racks, and anything else that smells of winter is on sale.
Now for a couple off topic favorite businesses, I think you should support.
Big Truck Tacos on NW 23rd Street. My wife says I need to go to BTTA meetings. Big Truck Tacos Anonymous. She asks what I had for breakfast, and I reply “Big Truck Tacos (Huevo Rancheros or build your own tacos with Steak, Chicken, Spinach, and Avocado $2.75). “What did you have for lunch?”, same reply. “What do you want for dinner?” Yep, you guessed it, Big Truck Tacos again. They also have a taco called the fifth amendment. Yeah, don’t ask. It changes daily and you won’t get them to tell you what is in it. Go in the next day or look on their website to find out after the fact. It is always good though.
Next on the list, Abel’s Mexican Restaurant at 50th and MacArthur. So good, they catered our wedding. Unbelievable fajitas, authentic Mexican tacos, and more. Abel himself is almost always there to greet you. You won’t be disappointed and the price is right.
OrganicsOKC– This place is the new organic gardening shop in town. They are located at 3620 N. Penn. They have all sorts of stuff for growing your own food. If you are looking to grow something else, you are looking in the wrong place. They assured me that they are only there for legal purposes. They are really knowledgeable about Oklahoma gardening. Visit their open house this Saturday for some freebies.
Tiki Auto Glass- Customer service is number one, and they do a superb job. I can vouch for this, as they repaired my pickup shell that I broke with a rogue whitewater kayak. They are kayakers, so you know they are going to be nice. They also do mobile glass repair at a fair price. On a good day, you might find the owners volunteering down at the kayak shop!!!!
Why am I plugging these folks, you might ask? No they did not pay me. They are good, hard working, local business people who add great value to my life and their communities where they live. When you shop local small businesses most of this money stays local. When you shop local but at an out of state chain less than half stays in the local community. When you shop the internet, none stays in your town. Now, more than ever, shopping local counts. Find and support a local business or three and see for yourself if product knowledge, service, and the other perks don’t make this more than worth it. Who knows, your favorite dining spot or place to get your windshield fixed might be around a while! Stop in at these places and others, say hey, spend a buck or two, and become a part of the family of friends that local shops tend to attract.
Happy Spring and have a good weekend despite the bizzard!
Dave
