For GR and KYRose

[Downthestretch55]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

Wayne, that was touching. It seriously was... and it is a shame that we have come to this. I am one of a small group of consumers who will actually spend the extra $$ on buying from a family owned farm or store. The problem is that people want to cut corners anyway they can and because of this, the smaller family owned businesses just can't keep their heads above water. It's sad...

Cajun,
Thanks.
I also spend a bit more to support the little guys.
To me, it's just much nicer to go to them, have a chat, and walk away with the stuff that I went there for in the first place. These kinds of hard working people are my friends.
They can't afford advertising, nor can they buy goods by the boxcar or shipping container...so they can't discount because they've bought bulk.
But I'll keep giving them my business, just so they don't drown.
It's "small town America" to me...and I won't let it go.
DTS