The store has needed new flooring for years. Last time it was replaced was 20 years ago. The carpet is half dust and half fiber by now.

So we're going to go in on the last half of April and lay down some new flooring. Laminate this time instead of carpet. My sons Todd and Toby are at loose ends right now, so they can do the work.

It's a little scary because of the amount of product we have to move out of or within the store, but if we do it step by step, we should be able to get it done. If, as I believe will happen, we are also closed in May, I'll have enough time to put it all together again.

A silver lining?