It’s been many years since I’ve worked in this end of Toronto. It seems the community have welcomed me in the nicest of ways. Monday, I was treated to a killer smoked meat sammich, complete with pepperettes and pickles. Yesterday, yet another customer sent pizza. What a nice treat, to find that people appreciate being looked after. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen food arriving at a dealership, courtesy of customers.

Come to think of it, years ago it was pretty common to receive lunch from a happy customer. Christmas was always a blast, with the home bar being stocked well for months afterwards. My record year was over 30 bottles. I had thought that it was just a change in society. I haven’t received bottles in years. Now that I think of it though, it’s been since I’ve left this area of the city. Maybe we’ll be well stocked in The Garage next winter!