Went on a book scout expedition to Albany and on to Newport the last three days. I've decided that since this isn't an anonymous blog, that maybe I shouldn't telegraph when I'm not home. Learned all kinds of interesting things: my best friend from high school is the city manager of Albany, and I also talked to the head of the Albany's Downtowners.
One thing I'll say right now, though. I think our bookstore is nicer than any other bookstore I've seen out there, so far. Just in looks and feel. Inventory could be argued, but our bookstore just looks so much cleaner and organized, for some reason, and the books look newer.
Another thing, much as it may seem like I bitch about downtown Bend, I can tell you that Lebanon, Sweet Home, Albany, Newport and even Corvallis would KILL to have the same thing.
Full report tomorrow. (I haven't even read most of Sunday's paper, much less the Monday or Tuesday, though the BAT situation looks worse than ever....)
One thing I'll say right now, though. I think our bookstore is nicer than any other bookstore I've seen out there, so far. Just in looks and feel. Inventory could be argued, but our bookstore just looks so much cleaner and organized, for some reason, and the books look newer.
Another thing, much as it may seem like I bitch about downtown Bend, I can tell you that Lebanon, Sweet Home, Albany, Newport and even Corvallis would KILL to have the same thing.
Full report tomorrow. (I haven't even read most of Sunday's paper, much less the Monday or Tuesday, though the BAT situation looks worse than ever....)