Back from Vegas...and lots to do!

Sorry for the lack of posts lack week and the late posting today.

Vegas ended up being a real whirlwind of a trip. I had hoped to spend at least a couple more nights getting sauced and hitting a couple of tables for a little blackjack. But it wasn't meant to be. The first annual meeting of ComicsPRO ended up being far more productive than I think anyone expected. We were in meetings from the early morning until late at night. Thursday night we were in meetings until about 1 AM, and Friday ended a little earlier, but I had to catch a flight back to STL at 4 AM. Holy crap! Remind me to never do that again.

As for ComicsPRO, I think the members were impressed and excited by what was accomplished and we're all looking forward to what the organization can accomplish over the next year.

An interesting thing happened: much to my surprise I was elected to the Board of Directors of ComicsPRO. I have to say I was caught with my guard down, but I'm really looking forward to bringing whatever I can to the table and hope we can use this organization to bring our industry to the highest levels of organization and professionalism. And work has already begun - my e-mail this morning was flooded with ComicsPRO matters.

So in addition to working hard for ComicsPRO we are beginning the renovations to the south end of Star Clipper. Yes, big changes are coming. If you ever wondered what was going on behind the little green door in the back of the store, wonder no more. That entire wall should be down by the end of the day. The construction on the art gallery will begin in earnest. We'll also be adding a door where we currently have a curtain hanging between the sales floor and the stockroom. And we're closing up the hallway going to the employee lounge and staff bathroom - so you won't be able to sneak back there anymore (you know who you are!).

The art gallery is going to be fantastic. Details to follow...

-Ben