Here We Grow Again closing its doors

In case you missed it in the comments, the consignment shop Here We Grow Again will be closing its door at the end of the month. It's rough out there.

The specifics from Daphne:

I heard they closed as well :-( small businesses are just having a hard time all the way around in Waxhaw. We just announced the closing of our store as well-Here We Grow Again in Waxhaw (children's consignment store). Our doors officially close on April 30th after 3 years being in business.

I meant to post this last week, but I've been a little swamped at work and home, entertaining computers and visiting family. If you're looking for a deal on kid's stuff in the next few days, consider stopping by.

Danes in Waxhaw

If you had to pick a town commissioner to escort a handful of Danes around Waxhaw, who would you pick? And would it matter if they came as friend or foe? Either way, I'd pick Joyce Blythe.

And that's apparently what happened according to a town Facebook update. For those stubbornly refusing the siren song of Facebook, here's the details minus the pictures:

The Denmark delegation took a walking tour of downtown Waxhaw (led by Commissioner Joyce Blythe and Melvin Faris) and also visited the Alphabet Museum. The Danish delegation arrived in Raleigh in April 9 where they spent two days in Raleigh learning about the American education system prior to traveling to Waxhaw. Once they arrived at Cuthbertson on April 12, their visit included observing classrooms, meeting with student groups, and meeting with teachers. To learn more about our school system, the group met with UCPS Deputy Superintendent Dr. Mary Ellis; they also visited Kensington Elementary and Cuthbertson Middle School. They also visited the Museum of the New South in uptown Charlotte-a museum that traces the history of the Charlotte area and also focuses on the educational history of the area.

So many questions left unanswered. Why did a Danish delegation come to learn about America's education system? Why did they visit Waxhaw? What day did this occur? How come I can't find any mention of this trip in the media anywhere? This seems like something worth covering. Did Commissioner Blythe and Melvin Faris give them a better historic walk than those available to regular Waxhaw joes?

And so forth.

Signolia's still around?

Awhile back, I purchased a bottle of Signolia's Own Balsalmic Vinaigrette, made locally in Waxhaw if I'm not mistaken.

The mayor and others had been raving about it on Facebook, so I dipped my toe in and purchased a bottle for the equivalent of four bottles of Trader Joe's two three-buck Chuck. A little expensive as far as dressing is concerned, but figured we'd give it a whirl. It sat in the pantry for a while, but we eventually broke it out and it was a hit, especially with my wife.

Well, that bottle of balsamic vinaigrette eventually ran dry and I'm in the market for another. An email to Eve at Signolia's has gone answered, so I was wondering if anyone knows if Signolia's is still in business.

Easter egg hunt reminder

The Museum of the Waxhaws' egg hunt was postponed last weekend due to inclement weather. Just a reminder that it is on for tomorrow. We haven't done it for a few years, but the kids had a good time the last time we did this.

Here's the update straight from the horse's mouth Facebook feed:

EASTER EGG HUNT - Saturday, 4/23. Registration begins at 2:30 PM, and the hunt begins at 3:30 SHARP. You may arrive a little early, or stay a little late, and have your photo taken with the Easter bunny. Cost is $3 per child. For additional info, please call the Museum of the Waxhaws at 704-843-1832. Thanks, we hope to see you here!

May First Friday flyer

As I mentioned, we got ice cream at the Dairy Barn yesterday.

However, I picked up a First Friday flyer. I can honestly say this is the most notice I've ever received on a First Friday event.

While there's nothing up at the First Friday Facebook page (what's up STMSPC?), I've scanned up the flyer so my dedicated readers get it as soon as possible. I just couldn't live with myself if just one of you had a sleepless night because you hadn't yet seen the latest First Friday flyer.

Enjoy.

Hayes Carll @ Daytrotter

Hayes Carll showed up at Daytrotter, so there's a freely downloadable performance for Hayes Carll there for those interested.

Since this a Hayes Carll post, I'd like to revise my opinion of his latest album KMAG YOYO. I originally wrote the following:

As for the music itself, after a couple listens thus far, my early grade is that it's nearly as good as his last album, Trouble in Mind.

Well, after spending a couple weeks listening to it and his other three albums on my lengthy commute, I've decided it's not nearly as good as his last two albums -- Trouble in Mind and Little Rock. Given the length of time between Trouble in Mind and KMAG YOYO, I was expecting (and obviously hoping based on my initial review) for something a lot better.

It's not a bad album by any means, but it won't make it into my rotation more than Trouble in Mind or Little Rock, which likely means it won't make it into my rotation very often. And unlike his previous two albums where there are multiple mix CD worthy songs, there's really not much on his latest album that I'd include on a mix CD.

Broom Shop reopens... with a caveat

Mark Hernig's ye olde Kick 'n Stitch Broom Shop, which closed its doors in March, is back in business, but outside the cozy confines of Waxhaw.

There was a notice posted on the wall of the Dairy Barn that it had reopened down Hwy 75 towards Mineral Springs somewhere. A more competent blogger would've taken a picture so he had all the details for his devoted readers, but not this one. I sometimes forget I'm walking around all day with a camera at my side.

Perhaps this blogging mishap will draw more customers to the Dairy Barn as people flock there to check out the sign I neglected to take a picture of. Will the Dairy Barn will be laughing all the way to the bank.

It's good to hear that he's still in business making old timey brooms though.