The Aftermath
Well, we went to visit the store today. I think because Angela and I have never seen the destruction that a flood can cause, we are much more affected by it than Pat and Anne are… they both went through Hurricane Floyd. Angela and I could not get over the HUGE mess! It is going to be a monumental task to go through all of it! Livi wanted to see the Kids' Area right away (which is pretty much gone) and then she told Miss Pat, "You can't scrapbook here anymore!" I took some photos... warning... they aren't pretty!!!
From the middle the store look towards the front.
The Bazzill Aisle... it's all safe, but the Mrs. Grossman's racks are gone!
The back of the store... lots of paper is ruined and the clearance section is GONE!
From the stairs looking down on the back of the store.
From the stairs looking out to the front of the store.
The aisle is gone, but much of the product left on the walls is still good!
Pat told Anne to lock the door even though the windows are busted out! LOL!!!
The front window bowed enough for these papers to slip underneath it, but not enough to break it!
Livi with Minnie and Mickey and all the broken windows!!!
As bad as this is, we are looking forward to the future!!! We are looking for new space and have found a couple we like. We hope we can see them tomorrow or Monday.
Thanks again for all of your well wishes and prayers!!! We all so appreciate it!
From the middle the store look towards the front.
The Bazzill Aisle... it's all safe, but the Mrs. Grossman's racks are gone!
The back of the store... lots of paper is ruined and the clearance section is GONE!
From the stairs looking down on the back of the store.
From the stairs looking out to the front of the store.
The aisle is gone, but much of the product left on the walls is still good!
Pat told Anne to lock the door even though the windows are busted out! LOL!!!
The front window bowed enough for these papers to slip underneath it, but not enough to break it!
Livi with Minnie and Mickey and all the broken windows!!!
As bad as this is, we are looking forward to the future!!! We are looking for new space and have found a couple we like. We hope we can see them tomorrow or Monday.
Thanks again for all of your well wishes and prayers!!! We all so appreciate it!
wow. It's both worse and better than I imagined, if such a thing is possible. Please let us know when you need help!
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((((HUGS))))) and prayers for all of you! Wish I could do something to help!
Please be careful working in the mess...
Take care of all! Be safe!
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I'm so sorry. I can't believe how horrible the damage is. I'm glad no one was hurt in all of this. I can't believe what I'm seeing. I was just there on Friday after the Expo. Regards,
Michelle
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Boy, those pictures really make me sad. I hated seeing the store all torn up like that. It's best that you guys get outta there. LOL. Best of luck. If I could, I'd be there to help you move.
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Good gosh. I'm speechless.
If there's anything I can do to help, please let me know.
My thoughts are with you all.
I'm so happy that you have flood insurance.
Kathi
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OMG! My heart goes out to you! You write with such optimism - I Love it! I am an optimstic too and it's wonderful that you will re-open! Love to you all and I pray that your recovery is quick and painless.
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Even with the warning I was shocked by these pictures. Good luck with the search for a new location. This is one heck of a way to ensure that I use up some of my stash before buying more scrapbook supplies
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I am so sorry for you everything that has happened. Please let me know if you need any help!
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I just heard of you at the Expo last week. I loved your stuff!! I even sat down at the table and made a card. I was looking forward to visiting your store. My thoughts and prayers are with you all with lots of hope for a reopening soon. Perhaps closer to the caldwells!!!!
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You're the first thing I thought of when I heard downtown was flooding. I'm so sorry all our prayers couldn't keep the water out, but I'm glad it wasn't worse.Please try to stay in town, just on higher ground. Did you consider the Quizno's that just closed on 28 & Tea St.? Call me if I can help, and you know we all love you!
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Just like everyone else, I am in shock over the pictures of the store. I am relieved that you are insured! Although I am sure it is a clean-up nightmare. I am thrilled that you will be re-opening! Come to Dunellen! We have a couple of store fronts open right now and some new construction! I can think of more than a few scrapppers that would love to have you here! Take care and God Bless!
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God Bless! You have all been in my thoughts and prayers. The power and devastation of this storm is shocking. Please let us know what you need. Cleaning? Dinner? Help moving? I would love to help with just about anything when you are ready for it and need and extra set of hands!
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Pat - very sad pics. I saw downtown BB today and was just horrified at the sight. Hope you guys get up and running real soon in a new and better place, agree on the higher ground. Will gladly help if you need me to. Stay safe with the cleanup and let's hope you can salvage more than you hoped.
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I'm so sorry about the store...it makes me want to cry just seeing it. Please stay in town, and if there's anything I can do let me know.
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My heart is breaking for you all! Of course if you need any help I'll be there!! ((HUGS)) - Lynette
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I AM SO SORRY FOR NOT WRITING SOONER BUT A NEW BABY EATS A LOT OF FREE TIME! I FEEL SO HORRIBLE ABOUT THE DAMAGE, BUT THANK GOD EVERYONE IS SAFE. I LIVE IN NORTH JERSEY AND I LOOK FOWARD TO MY ONCE A MONTH TREAT. I AM WORKING PART TIME NOW SO IF YOU NEED ANY HELP JUST LET ME KNOW--EVEN IF IT'S GRUNT WORK! MAYBE YOU CAN FIND A LOCATION IN BERGEN COUNTY
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Good luck with the rebuilding of your business. I'm so sorry that you've had to go through this.
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so sorry about the store. I was thinking about you and the store when I heard that boundbrook/main street was under water. Thank goodness no one was hurt. Glad to hear that you are reopening. Best of luck...
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