05/14/2020
First, thank you to everyone!
To some, this might come as a shock. To others in the know, this has been a long time coming...but we unfortunately, will not be open for this season and are permanently closing our doors.
It was a process started early last Summer season with no plan to continue operations. My Dad died in July and it hit me hard. It was along with this and other things in business in general, that the decision was made.
We cleared out the shop over the Fall and Winter and had made plans to make this announcement in the Spring...but then all the new craziness hit.
We want to thank everyone who helped this business get rolling, with first thanks to Wayner. Everyone knows Wayner. Without you, this would not have happened. Period.
Where else should I start? Robin? Thank you so much for putting up with Wayner and I in our first season. It’s been so great to know your family over the years.
Kaitlyn, Annie and Kerry...I wish the walls could talk in the place. So many good memories and you guys worked your ass off.
Jon, Austin, Constance (Cici)...what a doozy Summer we had. Thank you!
YOLO Board...can’t even say enough about how awesome you’ve been.
So...what happens now? We still have our copyright on our Exit 30 design and are going to continue selling items in Sister Lakes (with partnered businesses).
As for me? For those in the know, I’ve been working the last 3 years at Michigan Lakes Team just a few doors down, so you can’t get rid of me that easily! Thank you for the memories!
Darren Petterson
Owner, Knee Deep Living