I have stopped at the country store in Corbett and they are friendly. Do
they like to steer you in the direction of their fresh water (it exists for
free at "Women's Forum"), I doubt it. The local tavern in Springdale used to
have a sign posted on the sidewalk to their door that read "THIS IS NOT A
BIKE PATH". I always wanted to stop in on my way down from Crown Pt. and
have a beer in my cleats to understand why that sign was there.
Plus....Ivan and I on our tandem stopped at the Strawberry/Raspberry stand
in Corbett and we had the freshest raspberry homemade shortcake with whipped
cream. They were very sweet to us. Cyclists can make a difference by
partronizing this small community with a smile. Oh and when we arrived at
this fruit stand to have our fresh dessert there was already a biker there
before us. Spread the kindness and try to make a good difference. Beth
-----Original Message-----
From: DaViD AuKeR [mailto:Dav-@Hevanet.Com]
Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2001 12:18 PM
To: ob-@topica.com
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Fwd: Larch Mtn time trial
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Splinter said:
Instead of boycotting Corbett businesses, I suggest making a point of
stopping and getting something to eat or drink at a local store.
I agree as to that being a potential help, but PR can be unpleasant...
In my experience, that store on the east end of Corbett just isn't very
friendly to cyclists. I think they're tired of us needing water (free),
even when we buy something ($). I would venture to guess that reception
there would be a world different if you pulled up in a 4-wheel drive
unit with three gas tanks, even if you weren't going to "fill 'er up."
This is too bad, as there must be hordes of cyclists that pass there
each day during good weather, a potential source of business.
I don't like to be negative, so if anyone can counter what I've said
about this store, post it! (Maybe they like your Colnago better than my
Giant?)
((What other businesses are in the area that we could court?))
David
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