Larry & Bart Sighting
I could not help but closely follow Larry's latest adventure, as it is not everyday that a celebrity lands in your home town (Bellingham, WA). I was in my office "working" when I decided to check his latest posting. Hmm..., it looks like Larry and Bart will be visiting the Grizzly showroom today. I wonder if I jump in the truck and go over there that I might see them. Well I did and I did. I opened the door and immediately spied Larry. Even in the land of loggers and fishermen (Worlds Deadliest Catch) Larry stands out. In retrospective, a total stranger wandering over to you in a part of the US you have never been saying “Larry?” might be a little heart stopping. Larry claims that he has not been here long enough to think someone might be looking for him for all the wrong reasons, but he did look a little spooked. Even Bart was a little surprised at the sudden approach of a total stranger that knew them.
After the initial shock and surprise of the greeting, we had a good short visit. We covered a gamut of topics including Marty’s shop, but true to his word he was mum on the secret project, only saying that everyone will be awed. It was a little surreal, as we were total strangers, but yet we were not. We had the commonality of woodworking and the Family.
Bart, since we are neighbors (kind of) I am definitely interested in getting together when you come up to Bellingham for shopping. And Larry, if I do manage to find myself in your neck of the woods during my travels, I will make plans to stop by. Thanks for the invite. I suspect that you have your trip planned out, but you are welcomed to visit. The wife and I are traveling down to Seattle to visit family this weekend, but should be back early Sunday. You have my number. I know that you are heading down to meet with Greg Cook. I am sure you will enjoy Hardwick and Sons hardware store. I believe that is the store you were describing. The name finally came to me.