I had somewhat additional work this month as many common sellers needed to skip the June present inflicting me to work the ready listing. I’m at all times amazed when ready listing sellers don’t reply — why get on my listing? Anyway, we had a bunch of latest sellers on the June present which is at all times enjoyable.
What isn’t enjoyable is prepping for the Oak Creek present which is only a ton of labor. I’m at all times making an attempt to determine methods to make this factor simpler. Alongside these strains, I ended holding house for sellers in the event that they miss a present. It’s additional work for me when a supplier misses a present as a result of I’ve to contact 5 to 10 individuals on the ready listing till somebody agrees to arrange and fill the spot. Then I simply do not need to kick the brand new man out for the subsequent month’s present. We want new blood and it’s simpler for me to maintain the brand new man as a substitute of letting the previous man again in.
So I began shifting sellers to the highest of the ready listing after they miss a present. Generally I can get them again within the subsequent present, generally not. If a supplier misses a number of exhibits, this can be very troublesome to position them of their previous spot. So I began shifting these guys round.
There’s a pushback from some sellers on this however in the long term it simplifies the immense quantity of labor I need to do every month previous to the present. I’m additionally being very good about it. I may simply inform the noisy sellers who miss exhibits that they’re out as a result of I’ve such an enormous ready listing. They do not appear to get it. I do not understand how for much longer I will be good.
All of the work I’ve to do previous to the present isn’t enjoyable and it’s not good. Along with ensuring all 191 areas are full of sellers, I need to map out every room. It was unhappy to delete Dell from the Fellowship Corridor map this month. Through the present, I used to be amazed at how many individuals stopped me to ask the place was Dell? There actually is nobody fairly like Dell, who was a daily at exhibits throughout the nation. Dell’s demise is a large loss to the passion.
Reminder: A Celebration of Life for Dell Heyn will probably be held at 5 p.m. on July 6, 2025, on the Cornerstone Church, 2 Shermer Highway, Glenview, IL.
Can I complain concerning the sellers somewhat extra? However first I need to state that a lot of the sellers are superior and I completely love them however there are a handful of the 130 common Oak Creek sellers which are an actual ache within the ass. Sadly, it’s often the newer sellers which are bother. I’ve had a rash of latest, youthful, sellers go away the present with out paying for his or her desk house. I do require some to prepay however it’s such a trouble and additional work to battle with the sellers to get them to prepay, so I do not actually hassle. It amazes me that sellers go away each present with out paying for his or her house. It’s at all times a more moderen supplier.
So I gave out a e-newsletter to all of the sellers previous to the June present and said that sellers who go away with out paying won’t be invited again. Guess what! I had a supplier go away with out paying after the June present!! I may hunt him down for the desk charge however I might fairly simply give him the boot and add somebody new for the July present and hope they’ll pay for his or her desk earlier than they go away the present. Unreal!!!
Well being Replace
I’ve been hyper-focused on managing my blood sugar these days which has been uncontrolled for a lot too lengthy. I truly felt fairly good at this present. Possibly the most effective I’ve felt all yr. Many of us form of complimented me saying that I didn’t look as shitty as standard. Thanks guys!
I used to be arrange on the stage on the Chapel once more. Most sellers don’t need to arrange there, so this can be my common spot for some time. I truly had a a lot better present in June than Might. Once more, thanks guys! Gross sales had been wonderful. Buys had been wonderful! Good present for me.
Nevertheless, the most effective a part of the June Oak Creek present was the looks of Huge Tim. Wow! What a sight for sore eyes!! Tim was a daily customer to the Oak Creek present till the Pandemic hit and he disappeared. He had some form of sickness and stated he’s feeling higher. So nice to see Tim. Welcome again!!
I additionally need to give a shout out to Tommy Larson aka Daddy Warbucks. Man, Tommy makes everyone’s present. He buys, buys and buys. Thanks Tommy!!!
It was additionally good to fulfill Tony Lehman, who flew in from Atlanta for the present. Tony was searching for Brewers Police units. Fairly a number of guys introduced out units for him together with Bruce Folger who dropped off a set at my sales space and I gave it to Tony. Thanks Bruce!!
Effectively, we had a pleasant string going and not using a theft. Mike Johnson reported that his son had a Pokémon card stolen within the health club. I talked with Mike’s son who stated he had the cardboard in his show case however had the case open as a number of prospects without delay needed to see playing cards and later he realized that somebody swiped the cardboard.
Under is an image of the stolen card. Please be looking out for this card. Any data can be appreciated. You’ll be able to contact me, Mike or our police officer John.
Now I’ve a few robust issues to speak about. I’m gathering prayers for my buddy Dave McDonald who’s battling some critical well being points. Dave is one in all my greatest pals. We’ve got been companions on the Nationwide since 2008. We began establishing on the Sports activities Spectacular collectively round 2000 or 2001. We’ve got accomplished so many exhibits collectively and have had so many good occasions. I can not think about a world with out Dave. I do not know if Dave will have the ability to learn this however should you do, I need you to know that I really like and respect you. Our friendship has been completely fantastic. You might be wonderful and have made this passion extra pleasant and my world a a lot better place. I am hoping for a miracle. I want my pal Dave!
Subsequent, I need to speak about David Greenwood. Most of you already know that I grew up within the Chicago suburbs and am an enormous Chicago sports activities fan. The Chicago Bulls had been born the identical yr as me — 1966. I’ve been a rabid Bulls fan my complete life. I bear in mind going to video games within the 1970’s when Dick Motta was coach. I’ve at all times carefully adopted the Bulls.
Whereas it sucked that the Bulls missed out on Magic Johnson within the 1979 draft, I used to be glad they drafted David Greenwood with the Quantity 2 choose. The Bulls wanted an influence ahead. They had been set at middle with Artis Gilmore and capturing guard with Reggie Theus. Greenwood would assist them attain the .500 mark and the playoffs.
Nevertheless, I by no means anticipated David Greenwood to indicate up on my doorstep! I used to be 12 years previous once I met David Greenwood. He walked into my home and shook my tiny hand along with his big paw.
That is the place it pays to have a fairly blonde for a sister. She met David Greenwood on the close by grocery retailer. She was within the canned vegetable aisle and unintentionally dropped a can of peas. David Greenwood picked up the can. Later he was at my home shaking my hand. Apparently, he lived in a close-by townhouse.
I can not bear in mind if it was the summer season of 1979 or 1980 that he was recurrently at my home. I ran to speak to him each time he came to visit. Usually at evening, he discovered me on the driveway sitting in my dad’s automobile speaking to my buddy Andy on the CB radio within the automobile. Andy lived within the neighborhood behind David Greenwood’s townhouse.
David was into CBs as properly. I even had him discuss to Andy!
What an excellent good man. I used to be so fortunate to know him. I used to be crushed to be taught he died lately. A lot too younger. A lot too good. I’m nonetheless pissed the Bulls didn’t hold him round within the 1980’s. I am additionally pissed they removed Artis Gilmore and Reggie Theus. I actually loved these Bulls groups.
Anyway, relaxation in peace David Greenwood. Thanks for making 12-year-old me really feel particular and for speaking to Andy on the CB!!
Subsequent Oak Creek is present is July 12, NOT July 5. I made a decision to push the present again per week as a result of I didn’t need to be caught establishing a present all evening on July 4. Additionally, the August present will probably be on the second Saturday as properly — August 9 as a result of on August 2, I will be arrange in cubicles 3816 and 3717 on the Nationwide in Rosemont, IL.
Joyful fiftieth Birthday to supplier Ray Aukes!!
Have a Joyful Father’s Day everybody!
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