Today was the day we’ve been waiting for. We’ve been working on designing and sculpting the many features of the Secret Garden Golf at Castle Fun Park for almost a year. As each large feature was completed it was gently moved from the shop and out into our parking lot. They became a fixture and part of the landscape, a familiar, welcoming friend we visited each day as we walked out to the shop at the back of our property. Today, starting near the road, we hooked each piece and gingerly lifted them onto the semi-trailer. We loaded three features on each load, tied them down securely, and headed fourteen miles down the road. When we got to the large parking lot at the park we would transfer a single piece to the crane truck and then slowly drive to the site and unload once again. The big semi truck and trailer simply wouldn’t fit into the tight workspace. After transferring each load we’d head back to the shop for the next bunch. In eight hours we managed three trips and moved half of the completed features. Tomorrow the task begins anew.
Service with a smile
So often I hear folks dissing young people regarding their work ethic. I’ve found the opposite to be true. We’ve hired so many great ‘kids’ through the years. With very few exceptions, I found them eager to learn and willing to work hard. In fact, we prefer to hire young people and train them from the start. I also see many great, hard-working young people in my travels and recently came across some shining examples. I found a place that makes awesome cinnamon buns here in Chilliwack. The establishment is ‘Local Harvest’, a farmer’s market, cafe and bakery. The place is often bustling and the staff are always hustling, striving to keep up with the traffic. The first few times I went into the store to buy my favoured treat, a single cinnamon bun, they would graciously serve me with a smile. Last week they took service up to a whole new level. I parked my Jeep out in the parking lot and as I walked in the front doors of the market the young lady behind the bakery counter held out a paper bag with my still warm cinnamon bun inside. She had recognized my vehicle and knew what I was after - without my even asking. That’s service! Thanks!
This is BC on Global TV
We are delighted to be featured on Global News this evening on Jay Durant’s ‘This is BC’
To view it online the segment can be found at globalnews.ca/tag/this-is-bc/this-is-bc
