Holiday blues

It’s official. My family is off to Rarotonga for a pseudo-family reunion later this month. Friends of my brother Matt own property on the island and have made it available to the family for a week. Everyone suggested we make it a 50th birthday celebration for me.

Sadly, Garry and I have declined the offer. We’ve decided we simply cannot take time out of the business now. As new owners, we’re still on a steep learning curve. The phone is constantly ringing as we rapidly approach our first Christmas season. It's the right decision, but gosh, it's hard to swallow. No big 50th celebration for me!