Business bits around the island….

I love the way Corey & the folks at Islanders Bank decorate the place - it always feels cheerful to go there....

Here’s some things you’ll wanna know:

• Looking for a good stocking stuffer? Kate Schuman at Island Petroleum Services says IPS is offering Gift Cards ($25, $50 or $100) – come by their place on Carter Street & take care of the people in your life (college students love these.) Good at any Shell station anywhere, so they don’t have to use it just on the island!

• It’s been called Warehouse Coffee for years, since the Ware family owned it (makes sense!), but now that Shahn & Clint own it, they’re changing the name to The Solid Grounds Coffee Shop.

Like most islanders, you & I will still call it “Warehouse, you know, the place with the new name,” same as we did with “Be Chic Boutique, that used to be Dominique’s,” and “Friday Harbor Grocery, which used to be Whitey’s, but now it’s burned down,” and “Blue Water, where Front Street Cafe used to be,” and all the others. The Blue Dolphin, the Fat Cat, the Riptide, the Royal Theatre, Mi Piace Coffee, Big Daddy’s, Friday Harbor Realty…they might not be there, but we know where we’re talking about.

But I digress – the other deal is that Solid Grounds delivers! Call 370-5001 & they’ll bring your espresso, breve, latte, cappuccino, hot chocolate or chai to YOU!

Want some coffee?

• Speaking of Be Chic Boutique, Teri is having a special 50% off sale on Thursday (tomorrow!) from 4-7pm, with the sale continuing through the weekend at 25% off. Good time to shop!

• Debbie Pigman just sent me this good idea about keeping local dollars local – I like it:

I was going through my “pile of stuff for future reference” and came upon this quote that David Bentley sent me last year. If this great suggestion for bringing dollars to our local economy is little too late for some of this year’s gift givers, remember there are birthdays and special occasions year round!

“I’m so into shopping locally that I asked all my out-of-town relatives to give me local gift certificates. And you know…. they’re doing it.  I may not have any surprises under the Christmas tree but I surely will have fun shopping!”– David Bentley

Hobbes with Tucker

• I just heard that Hobbes Buchanan is offering free consulting (and cooking!) for folks learning about whole foods, so I asked him to drop me a line about it – here’s more:

Good morning, Ian,

I just finished the season as Captain on the Western Prince, and It’s time to use my other skills as a Chef, and was wondering if you would do a little blurb on your Update page. I have a free service that does not cost anything, I just feel passionate about helping people who have illnesses, injuries or weight problems.  It’s called Healing with Wholefoods. I changed my diet several years ago and haven’t even had a cold since…

If you get time, check out my blog.  The only thing that I charge for is if I give cooking classes.

Cheers, mate,
Hobbes
370-5734h  298-2665c

• At Friday Harbor House, Wendy Meyers says the Bluff Restaurant has new hours AND happy hour:

Good Morning Ian,
Just a note to let you know THE BLUFF Restaurant at the Friday Harbor House is now offering Happy Hour at The Bluff Tuesday – Saturday 3pm – 6pm. Also, we are very excited to tell you that Executive Chef Jason Codding is bringing back his very popular Pulled Pork Sandwich, Halibut Tacos, Crab Cakes and a few other items during this time.

And…starting Tuesday December 8th THE BLUFF Restaurant will be open 3pm – 9pm Tuesday through Saturday.  We will be closed for lunch.

• When you get all that Christmas gadgetry this year, you might need help setting things up…call Molly O’Neil & she’ll help – what does she provide? All this:

Instruction & Assembly for Computers, MS Windows 7, MS Office 2007, MACs, Printers, Blackberries, iPhones/iPods, MP3 Players, Other Cell Phones, Watches, Games, Baby Strollers/Backpacks, Play Sets, Toys, Saddles & Bridles, Radios, TV’s, Tools … If you have a gadget/gift you can’t put together, call COMPUTER TEACHER: 378.9671. Gadgets/Gifts Service is available on all holidays!

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