Once again we thank you for allowing us to
enter your home and chat with you. Thanks
to all of you we had another nice increase in
the number of satisfied clients, and the mailing list
increases once again.
Back in 1992 when we purchased this small business,
the previous owners were charging $23.50 per wreath.
That price has not changed to this day and we are proud
of that. Shipping, however, is another matter. We have
no control over that and have always been a year or two
behind in keeping up with it. The raise to $8.50 this
year is no exception and we hate to do it.
Last year we introduced the “Moosely Maine Giftpack”
in celebration of the famous Maine moose. The wildlife
folks tell us that close to 30,000 of these magnificent
animals live here, most of them in the northern half of
the state. The giftpack was very popular and this year is
being upgraded a bit with a new bow made with ribbon
featuring moose and evergreen trees. The little moose
ornament can be saved and used on the Christmas tree
in future years.
We have had questions from time to time about where
we obtain the greenery for the wreaths and garland we
make. Most people assume they come from the Christmas
trees. Not so. We purchase them from folks who go out
into the Maine woods and with permission, pick the tips
from the branches of wild balsam fir trees. The trees
respond well to this pruning, just like any other plant,
and will produce about twice as many tips for another
harvest three years later.
Some of our customers call in their order every year
and both Norma and I enjoy chatting with them. We
don’t want that to end. However if you have a way to
fax or e-mail your order it does save a lot of time on
both ends and may also be more mistake proof. Just
remember if you e-mail, call on the phone with your
credit card number. And of course we still get a lot
of orders the old fashioned way, with a check in an
envelope in the mail box.
From our house to yours, best wishes for a peaceful and
meaningful holiday season.
