Getting Caught up in Your Own World

The other day I answered a call like I do over and over throughout the day. I started the conversation with "How Are You Doing?" I was met with a pretty down "Not really that great, but how have you been?" I just replied I am doing pretty good just busy. And said I haven't talked to you in quite awhile. We discussed a few mutual friends and he said well I don't want to take up your whole day but I wanted to see if you could help me out with something. He explained the situation he was having and was asking for my advice. He apologized for calling me as it was for someone who wasn't our customer. I reassured him it was fine and that I have known him forever and I was happy to offer some advice. Which is something that most people in business do quite often...and trust me people appreciate it and you will be who they think of when something comes up in the future.

After we finished that discussion I circled back to him and asked him what else was going on. And he told me he has had a number of health problems and several surgeries and his wife was having some health issues as well. By the time we got off the phone and I had learned of not only all of this but his father passed away not long ago as well. All the problems I thought I had didn't amount to a thing compared to what he has going on. But he had a great positive outlook and was really thankful.

It is so easy to get caught up in the day to day busyness and not stop and take a minute to be thankful for all of the things we are blessed with. I am not a great example of someone who does this either. Erica always reminds me don't sweat the small stuff, there is no need to get upset about that, why do you let it bother you, and look at how blessed and fortunate we are. And I know all of those things but in the moment it can be difficult to put things in perspective.  :)

Don't forget our FLASH SALE is still going on Learn More Below.

Live Music from Carli Twigg Music and The Wyes Guys! Rock Climbing, Axe Throwing, Funny Farm Petting Zoo. FOOD! BBQ Chicken from Tangier Classic Fishing Tournament, Chef Stew from Catering By Chef Stew. Ryan from Shore Smoke Seasonings. And vendors and local businesses all over.

You know you don't want to miss it... What could make it better? How about winning $100 just for coming?

You read that right Shop Local Delmarva will be handing out $100 to (5) lucky people who have purchased tickets to the event! Are you serious? Yes!!

To be entered in this contest you must have purchased your tickets before May 22nd! We will draw names randomly from the advanced ticket sales and notify the winners when they arrive to the Barn B Q!

What could make this better? How about this!

Kyle, Ryan and I have been asked a number of times. Hey are you all going to do another flash sale on tickets? Well I chatted with Kyle and Ryan. We want everyone to come out and join us. So for the next two weeks ticket prices are $5 for General Admission and $20 for VIP Tickets! After that and at the event they will be full price.

Click Here to Get Tickets!

David

Shop Local Delmarva

Shop Local Delmarva Barn B Q

Save the Date June 3rd 2023 for the first ever Shop Local Delmarva Barn B Q! There will be live music, competitions, food, fun and so...so many of our local businesses and vendors out for you to see. Learn more by visiting our website www.shoplocaldelmarvabarnbq.com

We still have a lot more to tell everyone about this awesome event so stay tuned on our group Shop Local Delmarva! 

And don't forget our Supporters, Partners, and Sponsors.

In addition to helping us put on our Shop Local Delmarva Barn B Q you may notice certain businesses are highlighted and standout not only in the directory but we highlight them on our Facebook Page as well as our group. This ever growing list of businesses help us promote  a lot of great things in our community. Many of our blogs which you can find right here are focused on our community and our local businesses. And they are always helping with our community givebacks just like our Shop Local Delmarva Scholarship.

Many of these businesses are helping us promote other local businesses. Which really is what Delmarva is all about. I am asked quite often how a business can be part of Shop Local Delmarva. If you are part of our group you are part of Shop Local Delmarva. If you like the group and like the concept of a digital type of media that we share blogs, videos, highlights and features and want to be part of it we would love to have your support. You can find out more information here. All of our supporters, partners, and sponsors are on the rotating banners on most of our blogs just like this one.

If any of our supporters, partners, or sponsors have upcoming events we encourage them to let us know so we can help them promote them as well.

The whole idea of Shop Local Delmarva is all about our local community supporting local businesses, and our local businesses supporting our local community. It goes round and round.

Above & Beyond HVAC - www.abovenbeyondservices.com
Abbi Custis

Artisan's Aromas
Barefoot Baby Boutique
Bathing Bee
David Clayton Barone - Barone Built
Baywater Farms
Jccp Vinyl & Graphics 2019
Coastal Comfort Heating and Air Conditioning
Cawood Construction Company
Cool Runnings HVAC

Copier/Printer RejuvenatorS
Delmarva Auto Glass & Accessories - Joe Stonnell (Mod)
Delmarva Quality Pressure Washing

DoCo Axe Co
Catering By Chef Stewart of Flannery's
FLC Energy
Gary K. Marshall Insurance Agency - David Galeone (Admin)
Hebron Savings Bank www.hebronsavingsbank.com
MoJo's
Kellyn's Kafe
Kuhn's Jewelers
Kylan Barn
SouthBound Alley
Tyler Accounting & Tax Services, LLC
Market Street Inn Restaurant & Pub
Muddy Paws, LLC
Mike Alford - Realtor with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Salisbury Pizza

Shore Smoke Seasonings
Simpson's Towing Svc Inc
The Corner Grill
The Village Lactation, LLC
The Hair Show
The Tiki Hut Shaved Ice
Two Scoops Ice Cream & Waffles
Williams Market