And that's a wrap! 11 years completed- what a quick ride! Thanks to all who came to our final day (including some from Essendon- including an 18yo girl we had in one of our photos as a 7yo with Mark as Santa- so cute!!). Also really appreciated all the messages, texts, calls & some lovely cards /flowers/gifts today. Thanks to current staff Braiden, Steph and Jess, ex staff member Samantha Ellen Bound and my parents Phil and Gail (who were there from before day 1 all those years ago and every shop move!) for their support & helping out. Here we are in front of our memories wall- which was a positive and cathartic task for me. Gosh we did a lot! Strangely I was quite calm for my final bookstore speech of gratitude - just felt satisfied and proud. It was Mark who got a bit choked up in his speech. Nice 😊We clear out this weekend (not much to clear actually), the new company moves in on Monday, I get three days holiday then start my new job at Dymocks Highpoint getting the new store ready to open mid November!! I'm on a 2 month trial probation as the manager- so let's see how I go. 😜 Mark will enjoy just one job, no deliveries and more time for bowls & other activities. In between we will get our house ready to sell and move before the New Year or just after, and I look forward to writing my play about Louisa Lawson & the Aussie women suffrage movement. And so life goes on and we roll with it. Thanks everyone for the memories. We are looking forward to the next chapter in our lives. This page will close down tomorrow. #bookshop #bookshopmemories #11years #bookbonding