Dear Folks,

      We can't take any credit, but we are delighted that the gloom and rain seem to be on their way out, at least for our first weekend of BOOKtober events. It looks clear and a little warmer, but we'll still have that delicious chill in the air, for the first of four free concert, this Friday, October 7 by The Lewis Brothers, from 7-9 p.m. These guys played here for the first time last year and we were all blown away by the high level of musicianship. There will be excellent banjo picking, high, lonely singing, guitar strumming, foot tapping, harmonizing, and mandolin playing going on 'round here. Listen to this short youtube video for a sample of their sound at the 2009 Philadelphia Folk Festival. As always, bring a chair or a blanket and a picnic and enjoy the evening.

      On Saturday October 8, we have our penultimate Mt. Airy Train Station Yard Sale with a few extra twists - it will be LONGER and it will be serenaded by the ever popular troubadour, Sharon Abbott.   The hours will be 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (though we all know that some people will set up even earlier) and Sharon will be playing throughout the day and showing off her new dulcimers and perhaps some new tunes. (Check out this great piece of songwriting.) If you have stuff to sell, give us a call and we'll put you on our seller's list. Buyers - no need to reserve a spot  - come early and often. Our final yard sale of the season will be Saturday October 22 - also with longer hours and live music.

      And our 30% off BOOKtober sale continues on. Sales have been brisk but there are still plenty of wonderful books available. Since we are accepting books as donations or for trade credit during the month of October, there is plenty more waiting to get on the shelves.

Hope to see you soon.

Greg and Cynthia